Inspirational Running Quotes

79 quotes by 57 authors

He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat. — Napoleon Bonaparte
A teacher is never too smart to learn from his pupils. But while runners differ, basic principles never change. So it's a matter of fitting… — Bill Bowerman
Well I was born to run, to get ahead of the rest. And all that I wanted was to be the best Just to feel… — Emmylou Harris
Get out well, but not too quickly, move through the field, be comfortable. Strategy-wise, go with your strengths. If you don't have a great finish,… — John Treacy
A running machine, that glides over mud, crud and goop. — Ed Eyestone
No one knows the fear in a front runner's mind more than me. When you set off at a cracking pace for four or five… — Ron Clarke
I limbered up just a little before entering the stadium, and even so I felt a twinge in my thigh, no doubt the fruit of… — Unknown Author
When the meal was over we all had a quiet rest in our rooms and I meditated on the race. This is the time when… — Gordon Pirie
Relentless Forward Motion! — Tom Riley
It's unnatural for people to run around the city streets unless they are thieves or victims. It makes people nervous to see someone running. I… — Mike Royko
The first mile is mental. The rest are all heart. — Summer Sanders
There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner. — Dean Karnazes
Runners are the ultimate celebration people. Running is just so intense, you're really experiencing life to the fullest. — Bill Rodgers
Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows. — Bill Rodgers
Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process. — Kara Goucher
The new Kenyans. There are always new Kenyans. — Noureddine Morceli
Fear is the strongest driving-force in competition. Not fear of one's opponent, but of the skill and high standard which he represents; fear, too, of… — Franz Stampfl
There is the truth about the marathon and very few of you have written the truth. Even if I explain to you, you'll never understand… — Douglas Wakiihuri
You can actually suffer a little bit more going slowly than when you're going really fast. A faster marathon might even be easier than a… — Frank Shorter
I am too tired, even to be happy. — Gelindo Bordin

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