“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.”
"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
"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
"Be a positive energy trampoline—absorb what you need and rebound more back."
- Dave Carolan
Positivity
"Surround yourself with positive messages!"
Positivity
"People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day."
- Winnie the Pooh
Positivity
"Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day."
- Dalai Lama
Positivity
"If you’re not positive energy, you’re negative energy."
- Mark Cuban
Positivity