I am a runner because I run. Not because I run fast. Not because I run far. I am a runner because I say I am. And no one can tell me I'm not.

Trying harder doesn’t always equal more success; it leads to more frustration, less satisfaction, and giving up.

Crossing the starting line may be an act of courage, but crossing the finish line is an act of faith. Faith is what kepes us going when nothing else will. Faith is the emotion that will give you victory over your past, the demons in your soul, & all of those voices that tell you what you can & cannot do & can & cannot be.

It isn’t a matter of getting the body you want, it’s a matter of doing the most you can with the body you have.

I didn't train all that time just to come here and get it over with as fast as I can

Being inspired is fine for a week, and being motivated might work for a month or so, but to make any lifestyle change last a lifetime, you need dedication.

The only magic in our lives as runners is the magic of consistency. Not every run will make you feel great.