Marathon Distance

Famous quotes containing the words marathon and/or distance:

“... marathon swimming is the most difficult physical, intellectual and emotional battleground I have encountered, and each time I win, each time I touch the other shore, I feel worthy of any other challenge life has to offer.”
—Diana Nyad (b. 1949)

“One sees qualities at a distance and defects at close range.”
—Victor Hugo (1802–1885)