There are as many reasons for running as there are days in the year, years in my life. But mostly I run… — George A. Sheehan Copy Share Image
Go in any direction..seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs. — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
You have to go through cycles of extreme poverty and suffering for a while; they are used to that...They get up early,… — Keith Brantly Copy Share Image
Fitness if like the blade of a knife; you want to sharpen it without ruining the blade. — Sally Jenkins Copy Share Image
The most important day in any running program is rest. Rest days give your muscles time to recover so you can run… — Hal Higdon Copy Share Image
Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows. — Bill Rodgers Copy Share Image
No negative thoughts cross my mind on race day. When I look into their eyes, I know I'm going to beat them. — Danny Harris Copy Share Image
Training is doing your homework. It's not exciting. More often than not it's tedious. There is certainly no glory in it. But… — Jack Edmonds Copy Share Image
There was nothing unusual about my victory. The entire story was back in eighth place. There is simply no way to imagine… — Dyrol Burleson Copy Share Image
You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming. — Frank Shorter Copy Share Image
When the meal was over we all had a quiet rest in our rooms and I meditated on the race. This is… — Gordon Pirie Copy Share Image
I ran my first sub-4-minute mile in 1977 and since then have run 136 more. Nobody has run as many sub-4s as… — Steve Scott Copy Share Image
I don't think about the miles that are coming down the road, I don't think about the mile I'm on right now,… — Ryan Hall Copy Share Image
Out on the roads there is fitness and self-discovery and the persons we were destined to be. — George A. Sheehan Copy Share Image
Well, no athlete respects a big, fat coach who's going to stand there and rest the watch on his stomach. — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
No doubt a brain and some shoes are essential for marathon success, although if it comes down to a choice, pick the… — Don Kardong Copy Share Image
Running has taken me in, and continues to comfort, heal and challenge me in all kinds of magical ways. I am not… — Kristin Armstrong Copy Share Image
You must realize one thing. In every little village in the world there are great potential champions who only need motivation, development… — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
They say the breaks even up in the long run, and the trick is to be a long-distance runner. — Chuck Knox Copy Share Image
