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As an adult, I had to accept that I was not a natural distance runner. Anything more than about 400 metres had me gasping…

— Jane Fallon

The overall experience was pretty cool just because if there was a street, it was lined with people. And for something as brutal as…

— Jason Sehorn

I used to love the feeling of running, of running too far. It made my skin tingle.

— Larry Bird

I started running outside when I was at 'Biggest Loser.' Then I got runner's knee, and thought I was never going to be able…

— Alison Sweeney

One of my first races came over 10km in 2002. I won that race and it felt great. I would say that is when…

— Eliud Kipchoge

Whenever I see a couple holding hands from far away I sprint & imagine it being the finish line of a 100 meter race…

— Green Monk

I really loved what the guys were doing more than anything, how high they jumped, how effortless it was.

— Peggy Fleming

I ran. I ran until my muscles burned and my veins pumped battery acid. Then I ran some more.

— Chuck Palahniuk

I was on my way to the gym. It was incredible. I was screamin at cars, 'That's me on the radio!

— Emily Robison

Fantastic, I am very happy to be the fastest 800 metres runner in the world.

— David Rudisha

It's amazing what you can accomplish when you know you have to hit the ground running.

— Laurie Foos

I loved the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me.

— Wilma Rudolph