Occupation: Olympic Athlete Birth: July 9, 1978
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 h….
Be unrelenting. If you don't believe, then who will?.
I don't feel like myself unless I run. It's how I deal with sadness and happiness. I need it. It's like therapy..
Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process..
Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead..
Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable..
Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle..
Do the work. Do the analysis. But feel your run. Feel your race. Feel the joy that is running..
Get out there and do what you love!.
The journey isn't always perfect, but always worth taking..
Erase from your mind that your preparation must be perfect. Hard work + dedication = a shot at your dreams. Keep believing..
There are a million reasons why you can't. Focus on the few reasons why you can..
We train together to make each other great..
It doesn't matter how fast or how far you're going. If you're putting on your shoes and going out for a run, you are a runner, you are in that club..
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 psycholo….
Don't be ashamed or embarrassed to dream big. You're living your life with hope, that's a powerful thing..
In the end I have to hold myself accountable...I had to make a change if I really wanted to reach the goals I had set for myself. I had to get out of….
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..
Don't try to rush progress. Remember -- a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing..
Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great..
Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow..