We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves — Roger Bannister Copy Share Image
Life (and running) is not all about time but about our experiences along the way. — Jennifer Rhines Copy Share Image
The obsession with running is really an obsession with the potential for more and more life. — George A. Sheehan Copy Share Image
Why aren't you signed up for the 401K? I'd never be able to run that far. — Scott Adams Copy Share Image
Confidence is the most important quality in all athlete-coach relationships. — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
There is an expression among even the most advanced runners that getting your shoes on is the hardest part of any workout — Kathrine Switzer Copy Share Image
Some runners judge performance by whether they won or lost. Others define success or failure by how fast they ran. Only you… — Hal Higdon Copy Share Image
Almost every part of the mile is tactically important: you can never let down, never stop thinking, and you can be beaten… — John Landy Copy Share Image
Any idiot can train himself into the ground; the trick is working in training to get gradually stronger. — Keith Brantly Copy Share Image
I've always taken the philosophy that you have to dream a little in this sport. If you stay in your comfort zone,… — Deena Kastor Copy Share Image
I think there's only one sensible place for a person to be at 5:30 in the morning. That's in bed. And what… — Derek Clayton Copy Share Image
Like the marathon, life can sometimes be difficult, challenging and present obstacles, however if you believe in your dreams and never ever… — Meb Keflezighi Copy Share Image
If you want to tell something to an athlete, say it quickly and give no alternatives. This is a game of winning… — Paavo Nurmi 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
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
Fear is the strongest driving-force in competition. Not fear of one's opponent, but of the skill and high standard which he represents;… — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
Whether we athletes liked it or not, the 4-minute mile had become rather like an Everest: a challenge to the human spirit,… — Roger Bannister Copy Share Image
Struggling and suffering are the essence of a life worth living. If you're not pushing yourself beyond the comfort zone, if you're… — Dean Karnazes Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
If you run 100 miles a week, you can eat anything you want - Why? Because (a) you'll burn all the calories… — Don Kardong Copy Share Image
Build step by step. Push yourself, but not too hard. Learn. Keep it fun. — Matt Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
Anything is possible, but you have to believe and you have to fight. — Lance Armstrong Copy Share Image
We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it. — Deena Kastor Copy Share Image
Methinks that the moment my legs began to move, my thoughts began to flow. — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
Endurance? You've only got to get out there and do it. Face up to it: man was meant to run. — Percy Cerutty Copy Share Image
As athletes, we have ups and downs. Unfortunately, you can't pick the days they come on. — Deena Kastor Copy Share Image
Running is my meditation, mind flush, cosmic telephone, mood elevator and spiritual communion. — Lorraine Moller Copy Share Image
The nine inches right here; set it straight and you can beat anybody in the world. — Sebastian Coe Copy Share Image
