"If one can stick to the training throughout the many long years, then will power is no longer a problem. It's raining? That doesn't matter. I am tired? That's besides the point. It's simply that I just have to."
- Emil Zatopek
- Henry Rono
"Every time I bomb out, I have to come back. I have a feeling after a bad race that my next one will be good."
- Bill Rodgers
“Learn to listen to your body. It will tell you when you've done enough work."
- Gayle Barron
“There is no way to explain the feeling properly. It's one of those rare feelings that cannot be told to anyone who hasn't been there. It's simply the best feeling I've ever experienced."
- Mark Osmun (Just after finishing his first marathon)
"Records don't mean much. Racing is about people and not clocks."
- Steve Ovett
"I've learned to read my body very well. By staying healthy I hope to run for the rest of my life. That's the big goal now."
- Ann Audain
- Joan Benoit
"Don't let yourself be concerned by what other runners are doing. By trial and error, find out what works for you."
- Gayle Barron
"Sustained motivation is essential to achieving your potential."