Running Quotes

9883 Running quotes by 5287 unique authors

Running gives me confidence. — Steve Prefontaine
There's nothing a man can't do if the spirit's there. — Franz Stampfl
If you ask me how I want to be remembered, it is as a winner... A winner is somebody who gave his best effort, who… — Walter Payton
The important thing is the attitude of the athlete, the desire to get to the top. — Herb Elliott
It hurts up to a point and then it doesn't get any worse. — Unknown Author
Never surrender opportunity to security. — Branch Rickey
Some days even my lucky rocket ship underpants won't help. — John Calvin
Thus I urge you to go onto your greatness if you believe it is in you. Think deeply and separate what you wish from what… — Percy Cerutty
Listen to your body. Do not be a blind and deaf tenant. — George A. Sheehan
It is true that speed kills. In distance running, it kills anyone who does not have it. — Brooks Johnson
Coming off the last turn, my thoughts changed from 'One more try...one more try...one more try...' to 'I can win! I can win! I can… — Billy Mills
If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk. — Bill Rodgers
The freedom of cross country is so primitive. It's woman vs. nature. — Lynn Jennings
I've always taken the philosophy that you have to dream a little in this sport. If you stay in your comfort zone, you're not going… — Deena Kastor
Get out there and do what you love! — Kara Goucher
The one thing that I really appreciate about being a runner is the incredible friendships and camaraderie that we, as runners, share. Although it will… — Jennifer Rhines
No negative thoughts cross my mind on race day. When I look into their eyes, I know I'm going to beat them. — Danny Harris
Running is ultimately a personal experience. It is a revival of the spirit, a private oasis for the thirsty mind. Yet, its healing power only… — Amby Burfoot
Running is 80 percent mental. — Joan Benoit
As athletes, we have ups and downs. Unfortunately, you can't pick the days they come on. — Deena Kastor
You were born to run. Maybe not that fast, maybe not that far, maybe not as efficiently as others. But to get up and move,… — Florence Griffith Joyner
Learn to run when feeling the pain, then push harder. — Unknown Author
Fitness if like the blade of a knife; you want to sharpen it without ruining the blade. — Sally Jenkins
Independence is the outstanding characteristic of the runner. — Noel Carroll
Once you have decided that winning isn't everything, you become a winner. — George A. Sheehan

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