INSPIRATION
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with one small step.”
~Chinese Proverb
"Running should be a lifelong activity. Approach it patiently and intelligently, and it will reward you for a long, long time."
~Michael Sargent, M.D.
"Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own, sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push through the obstruction."
~William James, philosopher
“Running is a statement to society. It is saying 'no' to always being on call, to sacrificing our daily runs for others' needs. When we run we are doing something for ourselves."
~Phoebe Jones, runner
"Running gives me a sense of controlling my life. I like the finiteness of runs, the fact that I have a clear beginning and end. I set a goal and I achieve it. A good run makes you feel sort of holy."
~Nancy Gerstein, runner
"A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools."
~Spanish proverb
"It is the illusion that we can go no faster that holds us back."
~Kenny Moore
"Running is the space in my day when I feel the most beautiful - when I don't feel judged by others. And that's what I want for all little girls."
~Molly Barker, Founder of Girls on the Run International
"The way I see it, you have to view running time not as extra or wasted time, but as important, productive contemplation time."
~Fred LeBow
"Years ago, women sat in kitchens drinking coffee and discussing life. Today, they cover the same topics while they run."
~Joan Benoit Samuelson
"The more I run, the more I want to run, and the more I live a life conditioned and influenced and fashioned by my running. And the more I run, the more certain I am that I am heading for my real goal: to become the person I am."
~George Sheehan, M.D.
"Through running I experience my own epiphany, a manifestation of the essential nature of who I am, the man I want to be."
~Matthew Shafner
~Chinese Proverb
"Running should be a lifelong activity. Approach it patiently and intelligently, and it will reward you for a long, long time."
~Michael Sargent, M.D.
"Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own, sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push through the obstruction."
~William James, philosopher
“Running is a statement to society. It is saying 'no' to always being on call, to sacrificing our daily runs for others' needs. When we run we are doing something for ourselves."
~Phoebe Jones, runner
"Running gives me a sense of controlling my life. I like the finiteness of runs, the fact that I have a clear beginning and end. I set a goal and I achieve it. A good run makes you feel sort of holy."
~Nancy Gerstein, runner
"A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools."
~Spanish proverb
"It is the illusion that we can go no faster that holds us back."
~Kenny Moore
"Running is the space in my day when I feel the most beautiful - when I don't feel judged by others. And that's what I want for all little girls."
~Molly Barker, Founder of Girls on the Run International
"The way I see it, you have to view running time not as extra or wasted time, but as important, productive contemplation time."
~Fred LeBow
"Years ago, women sat in kitchens drinking coffee and discussing life. Today, they cover the same topics while they run."
~Joan Benoit Samuelson
"The more I run, the more I want to run, and the more I live a life conditioned and influenced and fashioned by my running. And the more I run, the more certain I am that I am heading for my real goal: to become the person I am."
~George Sheehan, M.D.
"Through running I experience my own epiphany, a manifestation of the essential nature of who I am, the man I want to be."
~Matthew Shafner
