Contributed By Sandy | Published: May 21, 2005
by various people
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"My first understanding was that you could not become a distance runner quickly. I began gradually, not doing too much."
- Henry Rono (champion runner)
"Running gives me confidence"
-Steve Prefontaine
"Every time I bomb out, I have to come back. I have a feeling after a bad race that my next one will be good."
-Bill Rodgers
"Learn to listen to your body. It will tell you when you've done enough work."
-Gayle Barron (marathoner)
"There is no way to explain the feeling properly. It's one of those rare fellings that cannot be told to anyone who hasn't been there. It's simply the best feeling I've ever experienced."
-Mark Osmun (Just after finishing his first marathon)
"Records don't mean much. Racing is about people and not clocks."
-Steve Ovett (middle distance runner)
"I've learned to read my body very well. By staying healthy I haope to run for the rest of my life. That's the big goal now."
-Ann Audain (masters runner)
"Keep varying the program. Your body will tell you what to do."
-Joan Benoit
"Don't let yourself be concerned by what other runners are doing. By trial and error, find out what works for you."
-Gayle Barron (marathoner)
"Sustained motivation is essential to achieving your potential".
-Grete Waitz
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