"It is true that speed kills. In distance running, it kills anyone who does not have it." -- Brooks Johnson, U.S. Olympic Coach for Women's Running

"Good things come slowly -- especially in distance running." -- Bill Dellinger, Running Coach, Univ. of Oregon

"You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running inside you." -- Rwandan Proverb

"When I'm doing hills, I say to myself, 'I love the hill, I love the hill.' It helps." -- Shawn Colvin, Singer-Songwriter. I say, 'I love hills, I love hills -- steve

"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races, one after another." -- Walter Elliott

"Ask yourself: Can I give more? The answer is usually yes." -- Paul Tergat, Marathon World-Record Holder (2:04:55)

"Workouts are like brushing my teeth; I don't think about them, I just do them. The decision has already been made." -- Patti Sue Plumer, U.S. Olympian

"When runners complain of overuse injuries, it's safe to bet they're running on roads." -- Adam Chase, Coauthor of the Ultimate Guide to Trail Running

"Our running shoes are really erasers. Every step erases a memory of a past failure. Every mile brings us closer to a clean slate." -- John "The Penguin" Bingham

"Mind is everything: muscle -- pieces of rubber. All that I am, I am because of my mind." -- Paavo Nurmi, Winner of 12 Olympic Medals

"Heartbreak Hill felt like a lovely summer day ... and then you get hit over the head with a Hammer." -- Will Ferrell, Actor

"The difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry form."
-- George Sheehan

"Mind is everything: muscle -- pieces of rubber. All that I am, I am because of my mind." -- Paavo Nurmi, Winner of 12 Olympic Medals

"Continuous effort -- not strength or intelligence -- is key to unlocking our potential." -- Liane Cardes, Author

"You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running inside you."