Body Quote by Ginger Zee

Run your own race at an even pace. Consider the course, the temperature, the weather, and most importantly, your current level of fitness.

— Marty Liquori

One of my key mental fitness tips is to make sure you are aware of your target and develop a strategy - a routine…

— Nino Schurter

Practice being in the moment when you are running, whether you are on your own or in the race.

— Jennifer Carpenter

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 have so much to learn when it comes to running. I just don't ever want it to feel like a chore. When I…

— Summer Sanders

My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If…

— Carl Lewis

You can't do in a race what you haven't prepared for.

— Kara Goucher

Concentrate on small segments of your race at a time. For example, rather than obsessing about the distance that remains, simply complete the next…

— Jerry Lynch

Running is something you just do. You don’t need a goal. You don’t need a race. You don’t need the hype of a so-called…

— Ted Corbitt

I am a sprinter, and I love to go fast. It's very difficult for me to be patient and follow a race strategy or…

— Allyson Felix

As you move through the application process, keep refining the way you present yourself. Like any skill, you'll only get better with practice, and…

— Kathryn Minshew

Your goal is simple: Finish. Experience your first race, don't race it. Your first race should be slightly longer or slightly faster than your…

— Bob Glover