Distance Quote by Mao Zedong

In general, any form of exercise, if pursued continuously, will help train us in perseverance. Long-distance running is particularly good training in perseverance.

— Mao Zedong

“Long-distance running is not just about training, stamina or talent. It has more to do with controlling your mind and building your perseverance.”

— Sumedha Mahajan

Marathons are good training goals.

— Jason Bateman

Running should be a lifelong activity. Approach it patiently and intelligently, and it will reward you for a long, long time.

— Michael Sargent

If you have good gear and shoes, you can go for long runs and sustain yourself for a longer duration.

— Bhuvneshwar Kumar

I discovered years ago that the best results in this respect could be gained by running 100 miles weekly at my near best aerobic…

— Arthur Lydiard

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.

— Walter Elliot

I enjoy endurance training with 5 to 10-kilometre runs. Weight training comes a close second.

— P. R. Sreejesh

Run often. Run long. But never outrun your joy of running.

— Julie Isphording

I think sometimes the best training is to rest.

— Cristiano Ronaldo

If you train your mind for running, everything else will be easy.

— Amby Burfoot

Running gives you a great opportunity to work stuff out in your head.

— Jill Hennessy