Running-related quotes

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A runner is someone who runs. It’s that simple — and that grand. Be that someone. Be yourself.
— Amby Burfoot.
Instead of thinking “no pain, no gain”, think “no run, no fun”.
— Bob Glover.
Running is the classical road to self-consciousness, self-awareness and self-reliance. Independence is the outstanding characteristic of the runner. He learns the harsh reality of his physical and mental limitations when he runs.
— Noel Carroll.
Run comfortably and run for a lifetime.
— Amby Burfoot.
... you can wrap your arms around a half marathon. A marathon wraps its arms around you.
— Phil LaVelle.
A sobering thought: What if, right at this very moment, I am living up to my full potential?
— Jane Wagner.
Fitness is what happens while you’re using good form.
— Terry Laughlin
For every runner who tours the world running marathons, there are thousands who run to hear the leaves and listen to rain and look to the day when it all is suddenly as easy as a bird in flight. For them, sport is not a test but a therapy, not a trial but a reward, not a question but an answer.
— Dr. George Sheehan.


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