“Don’t try to rush progress. Remember, a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing.”
"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
"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
"Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done."
- Unknown
Perseverance
"He that can have patience can have what he will."
- Benjamin Franklin
Perseverance
"You just can’t beat the person who never gives up."
- Babe Ruth
Perseverance
"What I've learned from running is that the time to push hard is when you're hurting like crazy and you want to give up. … Success is often just around the corner."
- James Dyson
Perseverance
"Never give up because great things take time."
- Adrian Williams
Perseverance