Grace Momanyi

thumb|Grace Momanyi Grace Momanyi (born 5 September 1983) is a Kenyan long distance runner of the Kisii tribe. Quotes "Grace Momanyi's graceful finish" "Grace Momanyi's graceful finish", The Standard I can’t believe it! At last, at long last, I have won it. I did not win a medal here but I’m very happy to have helped my teammate get gold. We planned to wear them down during the race instead of waiting to kick at the finish where they beat us. Linet is stronger at finishing and that is why I accepted to do all the pacing especially when our teammate Florence (Kiplagat) dropped injured and God made our plan work. I would still have given it my best go if Masai was here. Sure, it would have made the race more challenging but this victory was not easy as it looks since we had to compete against bad weather. Yes, at last, at long last, I have it. I have been through so much pain but God has worked his miracle. This shows if you keep knocking and believing, the door will eventually open. I dedicate this to my family since they have been praying so hard for this day. I’m glad to be home so I can celebrate with them. “It was incredible since I had never even trained.” Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) "My first time to run was in class four when I won the 10,000m race at a schools’ meet,” Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) "People used to fear me and would watch out for me in races," Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) "My mother could see I had talent and urged me to pursue it, telling me I could earn a livelihood from it, but my dad was far from pleased and wanted me to concentrate on education instead." Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) "I think my body just disagreed with Japan, with the weather, food, training and everything,” Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) "I was feeling pain from my ankle, all the way up to my hip and it was so painful I could barely walk,” Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) "My husband was very helpful during this period,” Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) “Having had his career curtailed by a knee injury, he really helped by massaging my hip as the doctors had ordered. He was there supporting me emotionally every time I felt like giving up." Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) "It was so much relief that I could finally jog and I really cherished those moments." Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) "I am so pleased, especially since the field was very competitive and the weather a bit too hot,” Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) “I felt strong as we approached the finish and I was able to pull from Masai." Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) "They have already taken my papers and hopefully I will join later in the year," Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) "I have a husband who is supportive and who understands the demands of athletics. He used to run so he really knows what is needed. He got injured in 1999 and since then he takes care of the family and trains me. He played a key role in my recovery by massaging my hip throughout the months. Even now when we are in camp, he is at home taking care of our farm as well as Billy, thus I am able to focus on my training." Amazing comebackcapitalfm(October 14,2010) “I am prepared for the race though I am aware it will be tough.” Momanyi ready to retain national titleeastandard.net(February 17,2009) I can only pray that on the day, I will be able to fulfil my hopes of keeping my title, Momanyi ready to retain national titleeastandard.net(February 17,2009) "All what happened in the past is behind me now and my focus is making the team and having another wonderful season," Momanyi ready to retain national titleeastandard.net(February 17,2009) "I am completely cured now and ready to challenge for a place in the national team," Momanyi ready to retain national titleeastandard.net(February 17,2009) “I have not been feeling well for the last three days, but I am recovering.” https://www.eastandard.net/insidepage_id-1144005398-cid-39-j--m--d/ I am aiming at a good performance in Jordan, but I have to first ensure that I am in shape for the trials, https://www.eastandard.net/insidepage_id-1144005398-cid-39-j--m--d/ “I do not see myself running at the Police championships since I need to give my body enough time to recover. I am disappointed to have fallen sick at this time as it has affected my training and preparations,” https://www.eastandard.net/insidepage_id-1144005398-cid-39-j--m--d/ External links Category:1983 births Category:Living people Category:Runners Category:Sportspeople from Kenya Category:Women from Kenya Category:Women in sports