Quote by Haruki Murakami

“I'm no great runner, by any means. I'm at an ordinary - or perhaps more like mediocre- level.But that's not the point. The point…

— Haruki Murakami

“The point is whether or not I improved over yesterday. In long-distance running the only opponent you have to beat is yourself, the way…

— Haruki Murakami

“My time, the rank I attain, my outward appearance—all of these are secondary. For a runner like me, what’s really important is reaching the…

— Haruki Murakami

“People say they can do great things, but runners never become runners until they run, and you will never become whatever it is you…

— Toni Sorenson

For me, running is both exercise and a metaphor. Running day after day, piling up the races, bit by bit I raise the bar,…

— Haruki Murakami

“Greatness, whether athletic or otherwise, doesn’t come from those content on just being but from those who seek being the difference.”

— Kirk Mango

Every day gives you an opportunity to improve. With every run, you can try to be better. Not just a better runner, but a…

— John Bingham

“But what I find so inspiring at these ultramarathons is the mentality of the runners. Despite the adversity and exhaustion, almost everyone is amazingly…

— Cory Reese

I tied so much of my self-worth - and trust me, if you're a runner, you understand this - to my performance.

— Mary Cain

Running has taken me in, and continues to comfort, heal and challenge me in all kinds of magical ways. I am not a 'good…

— Kristin Armstrong

In the beginning you likely say, 'I run.' With more confidence, you say, 'I am a runner.'

— Gloria Averbuch

“Stumbling towards greatness is better than sprinting towards mediocrity.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo