If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.

A runner must run with dreams in his heart.

I was unable to walk for a whole week after that, so much did the race take out of me. But it was the most pleasant exhaustion I have ever known.

Sri Chinmoy brings Heaven to me. He inspires everyone to be happy. He deserves the biggest gold medal.

Great is the victory, but the friendship of all is greater.

There is a great advantage in training under unfavorable conditions. It is better to train under bad conditions, for the difference is then a tremendous relief in a race.

Is it raining? That doesn't matter. Am I tired? That doesn't matter, either. Then willpower will be no problem.