“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.”
""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
"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."
- Kara Goucher
Focus
"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
"She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within."
- Beauty and the Beast
Awareness
"We should never judge someone based on their appearance."
- Beauty and the Beast
Awareness
"Beauty and ugliness are merely subjective labels. What matters is who we are inside."
- Beauty and the Beast
Awareness
"When we see beyond appearances, we discover the true essence of a person."
- Beauty and the Beast
Awareness
"Worry is a misuse of imagination."
Awareness