Book Quote by Frank Shorter

Running a marathon is a stressful event for your body, mind and spirit. But when you put yourself through that willingly, consciously and in…

— Milind Soman

Running a marathon is appealing to runners for many reasons. It's epic! A real test for your mind and body and a challenge that…

— A. J. Odudu

Racing a marathon is a true and simple way to test the human spirit. Whether it goes perfectly or poorly you will certainly learn…

— Blake Russell

I thought about running a marathon a long time ago, but I'm just not a runner

— Shannon Miller

Marathoning is like cutting yourself unexpectedly. You dip into the pain so gradually that the damage is done before you are aware of it.…

— John Farrington

A marathon is a like a roller coaster... You might toss your cookies, jump for joy, pass out, or have to close your eyes…

— Carrie Tollefson

Running a marathon is unlike anything I have done. You can recall all those bad weights sessions or the work you had to do…

— Edwin van der Sar

Marathons are extraordinarily difficult, but if you've got the training under your belt, and if you can run smart, the races take care of…

— Deena Kastor

I enjoy the simplistic training and life in marathon. You run, eat, sleep, walk around - that's how life is. You don't get complicated.…

— Eliud Kipchoge

Marathon running is a terrible experience: monotonous, heavy, and exhausting.

— Veikko Karvonen

The marathon has so many elements to prepare for. I think that is one reason I always want to come back for more. There…

— Dathan Ritzenhein

The marathon is a competition between your will and your possibilities

— Jeff Galloway