Need a bit of motivation? We all have our moments where the light at the end of the tunnel seems a bit dim. Take heart, and be encouraged by the words and sentiment of a few top athletes and coaches throughout history.
He’s not a runner, but he is undeniably one of the greatest….
I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.
Michael Jordan
He probably never ran a marathon, but he motivated many….
The only time success comes before failure is in the dictionary.
Vince Lombardi
Famous for his gutsiness….
To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.
Steve Prefontaine
Joy in the daily run, even when you are a two time Olympian….
That’s the thing about running: your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success. They are moments in time when running allows you to see how wonderful your life is.
Kara Goucher
Believe in your dreams….
Some of the world’s greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.
Doug Larson
Have patience….
Good things come slow... especially in distance running.
Bill Dellinger
Mental toughness requires practice, even for a 3-time world Cross Country Champion…
Mental will is a muscle that needs exercise, just like the muscles of the body.
Lynn Jennings
How the first sub 4:00 miler felt about running…
We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves.
Sir Roger Bannister
And finally….
If it was easy, I’d do it!
Seen on a marathon spectator sign
