Marathon Quotes

307 quotes by 221 authors

Marathons are hard because of the physical pain, the pounding on the muscles, joints, tendons. — Lance Armstrong
What could be funnier than a fat person trying to run a marathon? — Jo Brand
I'm just trying to spread the word and upturn the myth that actually you should be resting after cancer treatment. You shouldn't; you should be… — Jo Brand
When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less. — Paul Brown
I ran my first marathon in Florida in 1985. I had never run more than nine miles. — Kim Alexis
I gave birth to my first son in April 1986. I thought it would be a good goal to get back in shape after having… — Kim Alexis
The book I always say that influenced me, subconsciously, because at the time I didn't know I wanted to be a writer, was William Goldman's… — Harlan Coben
The Marathon distance is very difficult to cover and without the support of all of the fans and people cheering us on and the other… — Tilahun Regassa
There is a unique energy surrounding the Boston Marathon that you can't help but feel. It includes every runner and every person along the course.… — Amy Hastings
Every runner has a specific motivation and inspiration for running a marathon. This year, all 36,000 of us will 'run together' to demonstrate the spirit… — Meb Keflezighi
Is hockey hard? I don't know, you tell me. We need to have the strength and power of a football player, the stamina of a… — Brendan Shanahan
If you're running a 26-mile marathon, remember that every mile is run one step at a time. If you are writing a book, do it… — Charles R. Swindoll
But it's the wrestler who can put the fatigue out of his mind and break through the "wall," like a marathon runner after 18 or… — Lou Banach
Life is a marathon, not a sprint; pace yourself accordingly. — Amby Burfoot
I ran my fastest marathon in the rain. — Bill Rodgers
Within each of us is a hidden store of energy. Energy we can release to compete in the marathon of life. — Roger Dawson
Quitting smoking is rather a marathon than a sprint. It is not a one-time attempt, but a longer effort — Aristotle
In the end, the American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon, but a relay. Our families don't always cross the finish line… — Julian Castro
Learn to run when feeling the pain, then push harder. — William Sigei
Run like hell and get the agony over with. — Clarence DeMar

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