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You can wish as hard as you like but all that really matters is the shape you're in on the day of the race. i've always felt these really big races aren't necessarily won by whoever is the fastest. they're won by the athlete who is the smartest and in the best shape on the day.
-Paula Radcliffe
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You Can Wish As Hard As You

Paula Radcliffe
You can wish as hard as you like but all that really matters is the shape you're in on the day of the race. i've always felt these really big races aren't necessarily won by whoever is the fastest. they're won by the athlete who is the smartest and in the best shape on the day.
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