Occupation: Olympic Athlete Birth: May 16, 1957
There’s not a better feeling than when you have found that moment of balance and harmony when both running and life come together. Then you know why ….
It's funny. I'm attracted to things that don't have any impact on life. People say I've done a great thing for women. I don't think I have. People sa….
The challenge and the energy running requires may be a selfish one, but it actually motivates me to be stronger in my relationships..
There will always be something to strive for. My hope is for the heart to strive forever..
Every time I fail, I assume I will be a stronger person for it. I keep on running figuratively and literally, despite a limp that gets more noticeabl….
Winning is neither everything nor the only thing. It is one of many things..
Doing something for yourself like running, and using it to test yourself, will only make you feel better about your career or your family role..
Running is 80 percent mental..
Every time I fail I assume I will be a stronger person for it..
Running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who we are..
Confidence is a belief in myself and my ability. I built my confidence through hard training. I believed there was no one out there working any harde….
Marathoning is a metaphor for life, so there are a lot of parallels you can draw. I tell people to follow your dream, follow your heart, follow your ….
If you feel like eating, eat. Let your body tell you what it wants..
You can't depend on other people, you have to run your own race..
Recognize your victories..
Keep varying the program. Your body will tell you what to do..
Coffee doesn't do it for me; it's running that gets me going..
I look at victory as milestones on a very long highway..
My philosophy on running is, I don't dwell on it, I do it..
Love yourself, for who and what you are; protect your dream and develop your talent to the fullest extent..
One hour with a child is like a ten-mile run..