“One skill that separates good from almost-good runners is an ability to concentrate for an entire race, whether it is a mile or a marathon.”
"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
Awareness
""Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.""
- Kara Goucher
Growth
"I try to think about positive things – how great my form is, how my arms are swinging, my breathing, how loud people are cheering. My sports psychologist taught me there are a million things telling you you can’t keep going, but if you find the things that say you can, you’re golden."
- Kara Goucher
Positivity
"Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work."
- Kara Goucher
Joy
"Running has always been a relief and a sanctuary—something that makes me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me, it’s not so much about the health benefits. Those are great, but I believe that the best thing about running is the joy it brings to life."
- Kara Goucher
Joy
"Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work in hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus."
- Alexander Graham Bell
Focus
"The successful warrior is the average man with laser-like focus."
- Bruce Lee
Focus
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."
- Henry Ford
Focus
"The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles. Let this Tuesday be a day of focus."
Focus
"If you can’t do something, then don’t. Focus on what you can."
- Shiroe
Focus