Don't compare yourself with anyone else. The world is full of runners, so you'll probably see one every time you circle the… — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
The true but rare runner's high is a zone that we enter when everything seems to click perfectly, when time stands still,… — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
Don't get discouraged. As far as I'm concerned, a positive attitude is the most important attribute any runner can have. You'll need… — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
Once upon a time, about 20 years ago, runners believed they didn't have to do anything but run — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
As runners, we all go through many transitions-- transitions that closely mimic the larger changes we experience in a lifetime. First, we… — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
Winning is not about headlines and hardware [medals]. It's only about attitude. A winner is a person who goes out today and… — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
I always tell beginning runners: Train your brain first. It's much more important than your heart or legs. — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
I have learned that there is no failure in running, or in life, as long as you keep moving. — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
Best wishes for a great marathon. Be sure to savor it. The first marathon is something special. Run long and healthy. — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
Don't compare yourself with anyone else. The world is full of runners, so you'll probably see one every time you circle the block or… — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
We have all learned everything we know physically—from walking to running a marathon—by trial and error, so there's no reason to become our own… — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
Set a goal and a program for yourself, and everything else will follow. Guaranteed. — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
You don't need any skill to run.......Every 3-year old knows how to run — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
I like to say, and I truly believe, that every run brings new experiences. You just don't know what they might be until you… — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
The most powerful lesson you can learn in running? You're capable of much more than you think. — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
I've always liked hills. I see a challenge, a goal, and I feel instantly galvanized to achieve that goal. — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image
Running is ultimately a personal experience. It is a revival of the spirit, a private oasis for the thirsty mind. Yet, its healing power… — Amby Burfoot Copy Share Image