“So much of performance is about staying in the now. Active words like “focus” and “execute” can help pull you into the moment to concentrate on the task at hand.” — Kara Goucher Copy Share Image
Erase from your mind that your preparation must be perfect. Hard work + dedication = a shot at your dreams. Keep believing. — Kara Goucher Copy Share Image
Don't try to rush progress. Remember -- a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing. — Kara Goucher Copy Share Image
I have a power word that I use-when I qualified for the Olympics in 2008, it was fighter. That way when I'm in the… — Kara Goucher Copy Share Image
Don't be ashamed or embarrassed to dream big. You're living your life with hope, that's a powerful thing. — Kara Goucher Copy Share Image
Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle. — Kara Goucher Copy Share Image
Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great. — Kara Goucher Copy Share Image
Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable. — Kara Goucher Copy Share Image
“Goucher is writing above about her goals for her upcoming race in Houston and how her priorities have shifted. “It’s not about the time.… — Kara Goucher Copy Share Image
After we put my son to bed, my husband and I curl up and watch a movie or TV. That's when I finally put… — Kara Goucher Copy Share Image
“The thing is, there are a million reasons why you can’t achieve your goals. All it takes is focus and determination to find the… — Kara Goucher Copy Share Image
Watching the world's best compete fires you up to achieve your own feats of greatness. When it comes to running, participation and spectating go… — Kara Goucher Copy Share Image
