Essence Quote by Haruki Murakami

“Exerting yourself to the fullest within your individual limits: that’s the essence of running, and a metaphor for life—-and for me, for writing as…

— Haruki Murakami

Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.

— Oprah Winfrey

Running is a road to self-awareness and reliance-you can push yourself to extremes and learn the harsh reality of your physical and mental limitations…

— Doris Brown Heritage

“Most runners run not because they want to live longer, but because they want to live life to the fullest. If you’re going to…

— Haruki Murakami

Exerting yourself to the limit over and over again, that is the essence of running. Running is painful, but the pain doesn't leave me,…

— Haruki Murakami

Running has taken me on adventures great and small, at home and around the world. It has provided me with hope and perseverance on…

— Martin Dugard

“My runs always remind me of what life is: always putting one foot in front of the other, even when I’m exhausted. It’s about…

— Jack Canfield

“Running is a cleansing, life-changing, and deeply fulfilling odyssey that continues to bring me to new heights and new lows. During this journey, I…

— Mirna Valerio

I run to feel complete, to feel alive, to feel happy, and to feel free. I run to visit beautiful places, to overcome my…

— Chrissie Wellington

“Running keeps me at a physical peak and sharpens my senses. It makes me touch and see and hear as if for the first…

— George Sheehan

“The act of running is simple, one foot in front of the other. The art of becoming a runner is achieved through a new…

— Terry Lander

Running is the classical road to self-consciousness, self-awareness, and self-reliance.

— Noel Carroll