The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.
source: John Bingham (1999). “The Courage To Start: A Guide To Running for Your Life”, p.210, Simon and Schuster
topic: Inspirational, Softball, Sports, Marathon Motivational, Motivational Cross Country Running

The real competition is against the little voice inside you that wants to quit
topic: Running, Real, Voice, Marathon Motivational, Marathon Runners

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
topic: Inspirational, Motivational, Positive, Life Wisdom, Perserverance
Good things come slow, especially in distance running.
topic: Running, Giving Up, Distance, Marathon Motivational, Marathon Runners
topic: Running, Challenges, Racing, Marathon Motivational, Marathon Runners
To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift.
source: "Pre: Americas Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine". Book by Tom Jordan, 1977.
topic: Inspirational, Motivational, Leadership, Marathon Motivational, Marathon Runners
topic: Inspirational, Motivational, Running, Always Running, Funny Running
The best pace is a suicide pace, and today looks like a good day to die.
topic: Life, Suicide, Running, Race Day, Race Motivational
topic: Running, Race, Lines, Race Day, Race Motivational
Ask yourself: 'Can I give more?'. The answer is usually: 'Yes'.
source: "Coeurs d'athlètes". Sport/Documentary, 2003.
topic: Running, Giving, Answers, Marathon Motivational, Marathon Runners
source: Source: www.beliefnet.com
topic: Nice, Race, Calming Effect, Race Day, Nice Time
source: Source: dirtbagfitness.blogspot.com
topic: Race, Make Or Break, Nutrition, Race Day
source: Danica Patrick's Firestone 550K Post-Race Press Conference, www.motorsport.com. June 6, 2010.
source: "Stephanie Rice, champion swimmer". "Sunday Profile" with Monica Attard, www.abc.net.au. March 14, 2010.
topic: Race, Effort, Normal, Race Day, Adrenaline Rush
topic: Running, Eye, Race, Marathon Motivational, Keep Running