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Long Distance Runner Inspirational Quotes (404)

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In my case, I thoroughly enjoy running 100-odd miles a week. If I didn't I wouldn't do it. Who can define happiness? To some, happiness is a warm puppy or a glass of cold beer. To me, happiness is running in the hills with my mates around me.
Ron Clarke
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I can swim I'm not bad, but not great.
Paula Radcliffe
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Doing the long endurance stuff seems to have given me the strength to sustain the speed. I think my body is just a lot stronger (thanks to the marathon)... By increasing the long runs, I found that does not take anything away from the speed but increases the strength on the track.
Paula Radcliffe
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I don't like going away from my children.
Paula Radcliffe
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Like some high official, you have to tell your brain: 'Do it. Come on. I have to do it.'
Haile Gebrselassie
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What the mind can believe, you can achieve.
Lorraine Moller
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I was born to be a runner. I simply love to run. It's almost like the faster I go, the easier it becomes.
Mary Decker
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[Scientific testing] can't determine how the mind will tolerate pain in a race. Sometimes, I say, 'Today I can die.'
Gelindo Bordin
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In the marathon anything can happen.
Paula Radcliffe
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Men of success meet with tragedy. It was the will of God that I won the Olympics, and it was the will of God that I met with my accident. I accepted those victories as I accept this tragedy. I have to accept both circumstances as facts of life and live happily.
Abebe Bikila
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I am excited to be part of Generation UCAN. I believe this product, its team and the company's vision will change the face of sports nutrition. Since I've been using Generation UCAN for my workouts, I've noticed improvements in both my performance and metabolic state. I recommend all runners try it to experience the benefits firsthand.
Meb Keflezighi
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You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming.
Frank Shorter
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Listen to everyone, follow no one.
Dean Karnazes
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You said I was weak. You said I couldn't do it. Thank you. You gave me everything I needed to prove you wrong.
Steve Prefontaine
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There is something about the ritual of the race - putting on the number, lining up, being timed - that brings out the best in us.
Grete Waitz
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The challenge and the energy running requires may be a selfish one, but it actually motivates me to be stronger in my relationships.
Joan Benoit
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We are all predisposed to disease if we mismanage our genes.
Mark Sisson
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A goal is just an awesome way to force growth on yourself.
Deena Kastor
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Actually I don't choose to expose myself in public. I choose to compete the other side just comes with the package.
Paula Radcliffe
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All runners are tough. Everyone has to have a little fire in them, that even in tough times, can’t be turned off.
Shalane Flanagan
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