Inspirational running Quotes · Page 2

The important thing is the attitude of the athlete, the desire to get to the top.

— Herb Elliott

The more I train the more I realize I have more speed in me.

— Leroy Burrell

Build step by step. Push yourself, but not too hard. Learn. Keep it fun.

— Matt Fitzgerald

People think I'm crazy to put myself through such torture, though I would argue otherwise. Somewhere along the line we seem to…

— Dean Karnazes

Passion is pushing myself when there is no one else around-just me and the road.

— Ryan Shay

Runners...you're competitive, but you want to have fun, too. You want to enjoy life. And runners really get to do that, I…

— Bill Rodgers

There's no such thing as bad weather - only the wrong clothes.

— Billy Connolly

Thus I urge you to go onto your greatness if you believe it is in you. Think deeply and separate what you…

— Percy Cerutty

Running is ultimately a personal experience. It is a revival of the spirit, a private oasis for the thirsty mind. Yet, its…

— Amby Burfoot

Running is a road to self-awareness and reliance-you can push yourself to extremes and learn the harsh reality of your physical and…

— Doris Brown Heritage

A teacher is never too smart to learn from his pupils. But while runners differ, basic principles never change. So it's a…

— Bill Bowerman

If a man coaches himself, then he has only himself to blame when he is beaten.

— Roger Bannister

I run because it's so symbolic of life. You have to drive yourself to overcome the obstacles. You might feel that you…

— Arthur Blank

The marathon is a charismatic event. It has everything. It has drama. It has competition. Every jogger can't dream of being an…

— Fred Lebow

If the hill has its own name, then it's probably a pretty tough hill.

— Marty Stern

Motivation remains key to the marathon: the motivation to begin; the motivation to continue; the motivation never to quit.

— Hal Higdon

Life (and running) is not all about time but about our experiences along the way.

— Jennifer Rhines

To be great, one does not have to be mad, but definitely it helps.

— Percy Cerutty

Some might say that it's easier to be the runner than the runner's family.

— Robert de Castella

Recognize your victories.

— Joan Benoit

The most beautiful motion is that which accomplishes the greatest results with the least amount of effort.

— Plato

Start slowly, then taper off.

— Walt Stack

Stepping outside the comfort zone is the price I pay to find out how good I can be. If I planned on…

— Desiree Linden

The mile has a classic symmetry....It's a play in four acts.

— John Landy

The one thing that I really appreciate about being a runner is the incredible friendships and camaraderie that we, as runners, share.…

— Jennifer Rhines