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 …

- Joan Benoit

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.

- Joan Benoit

Running is 80 percent mental.

- Joan Benoit

Running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who we are.

- Joan Benoit

Recognize your victories.

- Joan Benoit

Love yourself, for who and what you are; protect your dream and develop your talent to the fullest extent.

- Joan Benoit

You can't depend on other people, you have to run your own race.

- Joan Benoit

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…

- Joan Benoit

Every time I fail I assume I will be a stronger person for it.

- Joan Benoit