900 Best Funny Running Quotes To Make You Laugh (2023)

1. “Running is that big question mark that’s there each and every day. It asks, are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today.” – Peter Maher

2. “I’m runnin’ across the country for no particular reason.”

3. “You know you’re a runner when you go for a walk and get jealous when you see people running” — from a running shirt

4. “The faster you run, the sooner you’re done.” – Unknown

5. “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe

6. “The miracle is not that I finished. It’s a miracle that I had the courage to start.”

7. “Does this shirt make my butt look fast?”

8. “Trail running is not just about the miles you cover, it’s about the experiences you have along the way.” – Unknown

9. “On your good days, run hard. On your bad days, run as long as you need.” – Unknown Runner

10. “The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you’re not in shape for it, it’s too far to walk back.” – Franklin P. Jones

11. “Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible. Nothing unattainable.” – Kara Goucher

12. “If you start to feel good during an ultra, don’t worry, you will get over it.” — Gene Thibeault

13. “I ran to the ocean, ’cause I figured that’s where I’d find the end of the world.”

14. “It is a beautiful morning. I am running in the park. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and I am feeling alive.” – Unknown

15. “Running in the morning is a way to connect with yourself and the world around you. It’s a time to reflect, to breathe, to be alive.” – Unknown

16. “The difference between the mile I’m capable of and the mile I’m willing to run is exactly the distance between success and failure.” – Unknown

17. “Trail running is the perfect combination of physical challenge and mental relaxation.” – Unknown

18. “It is true that speed kills. In distance running, it kills anyone who does not have it.” Brooks Johnson

19. “I run because it gives me freedom. I don’t have to worry about anything.”

20. “A good laugh and a long run are the two best cures for anything.” – Unknown

21. “Running is the greatest metaphor for life because you get out of it what you put into it.” – Oprah Winfrey

22. “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

23. “You can’t win a race by looking behind you, and you can’t win at life by looking behind you either.” – Lauren Fleshman

24. “Racing is an escape from society. From symbols of status, and self-perception. A chance to just be. For everyone to just be, with each other.” – Erin Beresini

25. “When you cross the finish line, no matter how slow or fast, it will change your life forever.” – Dick Beardsley

26. Running is the basis of all the training that I do...it's like an escape. — Ellie Goulding

27. “Running is the greatest gift you can give yourself.” – Kara Goucher

28. “Running is a journey that allows me to explore new places, to push myself to my limits, and to discover my true potential.” – Unknown

29. “Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” – Oprah Winfrey

30. “I run until time stops. Until my mind stops.”― Jennifer Niven

31. “Running is like coffee: a little bit of it every day keeps me from killing people.”

32. “I can't imagine living and not running.” – Paula Radcliffe

33. “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just soft people.” – Bill Bowerman

34. “Running … because dieting is not an option.”

35. “If it were easy, everyone would do it.”

36. “The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare.” – Juma Ikangaa

37. “Marathoners: Life is too easy. I must find a way to make it much much harder.”

38. “Running has never failed to give me great end results, and that’s why I keep coming back for more!” ― Sasha Azevedo

39. “One skill that separates good from almost-good runners is an ability to concentrate for an entire race, whether it is a mile or a marathon.” – Kara Goucher

40. “Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see.” — Jimmy Buffett

41. “When your legs get tired, run with your heart.” – Unknown Runner

42. “The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.” – Steve Jobs

43. “One more mile and the cake is history.”

44. “The trouble with jogging is that by the time you realize you’re not in shape for it, it’s too far to walk back.” – Franklin P. Jones

45. “I’ve given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to self-satisfaction.” – Steve Prefontaine

46. “I don’t think about mile 26 because then, I start doing math in my head.” – Unknown

47. It’s their obligation to talk about it so the other 99% know what they’re missing.

48. “Morning runs are like breakfast for the brain. They fuel you up for the day ahead.” – Unknown

49. “I don’t run to add days to my life, I run to add life to my days.” – Ronald Rook

50. “Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work.” – Kara Goucher

51. “I don’t believe in luck. I believe in preparation and making my own luck.” – Bobby Knight

52. “Running ain’t no bad thing. Leastways if you run in the right direction.” – Mark Lawrence

53. “Jogging is very beneficial. It’s good for your legs and your feet. It’s also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed.”

54. “Shut up and run.”― Matthew Inman

55. Nothing lifts me out of a bad mood better than a hard workout on my treadmill. It never fails. To us, exercise is nothing short of a miracle. — Cher

56. “Marathoners: Life is too easy. I must find a way to make it much, much harder.” - Glennon Doyle

57. “Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle.” – Kara Goucher

58. “After all, if you run far enough, no one can catch you.”

59. “Running is the basis of all the training that I do—it’s like an escape.” – Ellie Goulding

60. “I always say if the marathon is a part-time interest, you will only get part-time results.” – Bill Rodgers

61. “The only failure is not to try." — George Clooney

62. “Runners don’t quit. We fade; we “hit the wall”; we’re sometimes reduced to a walk. But we keep on.”― Amby Burfoot

63. “It’s my soul that keeps me running. My body told me to quit about a mile ago.” — Unknown

64. “Once you're beat mentally, you might as well not even go to the starting line.” – Todd Williams

65. “Running is a big question mark that’s there each and every day. It asks you, ‘Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?’” – Peter Maher

66. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis

67. “I can run at pace of my breath.”― Lailah Gifty Akita

68. “When you run the marathon, you run against the distance, not against the other runners and not against the time.” – Haile Gebrselassie

69. “I run because I really like food.” – Unknown

70. “A 12 minute mile is just as far as a 6 minute mile”

71. “Running releases more than just sweat.” – Asics

72. “Toenails are for sissies.” – Unknown Runner

73. “Don’t dream of winning, train for it!” – Mo Farah

74. If the sun comes up, I have a chance. — Venus Williams

75. “Running is my meditation, mind flush, cosmic telephone, mood elevator and spiritual communion.” — Lorraine Moller

76. Run like hell and get the agony over with. — Clarence DeMar

77. “A lot of people run a race to see who’s the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine

78. “The body achieves what the mind believes.” – Unknown

79. “If you don’t have answers to your problems after a four-hour run, you ain’t getting them.” – Christopher McDougall

80. “Just stick with it. What seems hard now will one day be your warm-up” — Unknown

81. “Running long distances just seemed like a good idea at the time.” – Unknown

82. “I don’t run to add days to my life; I run to add life to my days.” – Ronald Rook

83. “I go running when I have to. Like when the ice cream truck is doing sixty.” – Wendy Liebman

84. “My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already.” ― Milton Berle

85. “Some days you just have to create your own sunshine.” – Unknown

86. “A run begins the moment you forget you are running.” – P.F. Kluge

87. “Start slow, then taper off.” – Walt Stack

88. “The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.” – Unknown

89. “My past is trying to catch up to me and I must continue to run from it. It’s the only way I can live.” – Nicole Sobon

90. “The thing I love about running is that it’s my own little island where I can escape the rest of the world and just focus on what I’m doing.” – Unknown

91. “Run! Life’s too short to walk. Unless you don’t know where you’re running to, then move very slowly.”― Neil A. Hogan

92. “If you feel bad at 10 miles, you’re in trouble. If you feel bad at 20 miles, you’re normal. If you don’t feel bad at 26 miles, you’re abnormal.” – Rob de Castella

93. “I just keep on running. It’s like a race that never ends.”

94. “There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner.” – Dean Karnazes

95. “Trail running is the ultimate test of strength, endurance, and mental toughness.” – Scott Jurek

96. “Run, Forrest, run!”

97. “I run because I’m too cheap to buy a gym membership.”

98. “I’ll be happy if running and I can grow old together.” – Haruki Murakami

99. “Tough runs don’t last; tough runners do.” – Unknown Runner

100. “If you can’t win, make the one ahead of you break the record.” – John McKeithen

101. “Step one to running a marathon: You run. There is no step two.”

102. “You should be running.” – Liz Sherman

103. “The morning run is a blessing for the whole day.” – Unknown

104. “Running in the morning is a habit of champions. It sets them apart from the rest and prepares them for greatness.” – Unknown

105. “I’ve learned that it’s what you do with the miles, rather than how many you’ve run” – Rod DeHaven

106. “Just running the streets was absolutely everything and more than I possibly expected." — Jennie Finch

107. “He taught me to run high on my toes. I will always remember his words: run proud & remember you are alive.”― Brian Andreas

108. “Running … led to a deep happiness that only comes from doing what you love, what your soul screams at you to do upon waking each day.”― S.F. Hick

109. “Don’t dream of winning, train for it!” — Mo Farah

110. “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius

111. “Running: because sometimes the only way to deal with life is to put one foot in front of the other.”

112. To me, sweat is workout bliss. — Brooke Burke-Charvet

113. “Run hard, be strong, think big.” ― Percy Cerutty

114. “The beauty of running is its simplicity. All you need is a good pair of shoes, a little bit of open space, and the desire to move forward.” – Unknown ( Running quotes )

115. “For me, running is a lifestyle and an art. I’m more interested in the magic of it than the mechanics.” ― Lorraine Moller

116. “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda

117. Is The Paleo Diet Suitable For Runners?

118. “I always loved running…. It was something you could do by yourself and under your own power.” ― Jesse Owens

119. “Engage in tasks and hobbies that bring you joy, like reading a book or going for a run.” — Jeff Gunn

120. “Running in the morning sets the tone for the day.” – Marc Parent

121. “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you”

122. “If you can read this, I’m not in last place.”

123. “Running is a hard, simple calculus: Run until you can’t run anymore. Then run some more. Find a new source of energy and will. Then run even faster.”― Scott Jurek

124. “I run because I really enjoy the feeling of my thighs chafing together.”

125. Best Gifts For Women Runners

126. “I like all of the things about running like eating carbs, being cheered on, and wearing comfortable shoes.”

127. I am 100 percent convinced that working out is part of what makes me so happy. — Jennifer Lopez

128. “Ask nothing from your running, in other words, and you’ll get more than you ever imagined.” – Christopher McDougall

129. “If you have a body, you are an athlete.” — Bill Bowerman

130. “The only bad run is the one that didn’t happen.” – Unknown

131. “Your goal is simple: Finish. Experience your first race, don’t race it.” – Bob Glover

132. 99% of us aren’t aiming to be elite runners. We chose this sport because it offered us something more.

133. Quality is much better than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles. — Steve Jobs

134. “Running is not about being better than someone else. It’s about being better than you used to be.” – Unknown Running quotes

135. “My mama always said, ‘You’ve got to put the past behind you before you can move on.'”

136. “You are truly your own hero in running. It is up to you to have the responsibility and self–discipline to get the job done.” – Adam Goucher

137. “Every morning is a chance to start anew and run towards your goals with renewed energy and determination.” – Unknown

138. “My sport is your sport’s punishment.”

139. “Good things come slow – especially in distance running.”

140. “Children run everywhere for a reason–it’s fun. Grown-ups can forget that sometimes.”― Jim Butcher

141. “I go running when I have to. When the ice cream truck is doing sixty.” — Wendy Liebman

142. If you have a body, you are an athlete. — Bill Bowerman

143. “I run to keep my sanity… and because it’s cheaper than therapy.”

144. “You would run much slower if you were dragging something behind you, like a knapsack or a sheriff.” ― Lemony Snicket

145. “When life gives you a rainy day, go for a run.” – Unknown

146. “The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.” – Joe Paterno

147. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs

148. “Running gave me a focus to start looking after myself, to eat properly, and focus on building up my strength.” — Amanda Burton

149. “The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you’re not in shape for it, it’s too far to walk back.” — Franklin P. Jones

150. “Running is not just exercise; it is a lifestyle.” – John Bingham

151. “Nothing, not even pain, lasts forever. If I can just keep putting one foot in front of the other, I will eventually get to the end.” – Kim Cowart

152. “The hardest part is starting. Once you get started, you’re on your way.” – Fred Lebow

153. “Why run when you can walk? Why walk when you can sit? Why sit when you can lie down? Why lie down when you can nap?”

154. “I’m only doing this so I can post about it on Facebook.”

155. “If found on ground, drag to finish line.”

156. “I run because I want to remember what it feels like to struggle.” – Unknown

157. “The trouble with jogging is that by the time you realize you’re not in shape for it, it’s too far to walk back.” — Franklin Jones

158. “The real competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit.” – George Sheehan

159. “I just felt like running.”

160. “I'll quit running when I'm dead, which feels like it will probably be in about another mile or two.” – Tom Anderson

161. “Trail running is not just about the destination, it’s about the journey and the experiences we have along the way.” – Unknown

162. “Every day is a good day when you run.”― Kevin Nelson

163. “I don’t train to win races. I train to eat more cake.” – Unknown

164. “The long run is what puts the tiger in the cat.” – Bill Squires

165. “Trail running is where my heart beats faster and my soul feels alive.” – Unknown

166. “Two joggers passed, shoes cheerfully slapping against the pavement.”― Sara Shepard

167. “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” – Helen Keller

168. “Running: because sometimes you just need to escape your own thoughts.”

169. “I love running cross country. On the track, I feel like a hamster.” — Robin Williams

170. “Every pizza is a personal pizza if you’re marathon training.” – Runner’s World

171. “Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.” – Matt Biondi

172. “It is impossible to win the race unless you venture to run, impossible to win the victory unless you dare to battle.” — Richard DeVos

173. “We can’t all be heroes because someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.” — Will Rogers

174. “My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already.”

175. Exercise is so amazing from the inside out. I feel so alive and have so much energy. — Vanessa Hudgens

176. “It’s rude to count people as you pass them. Out loud.”

177. “The greatest stimulator of my running career was fear.” — Herb Elliott

178. “Jogging is like meditation for me. It’s my time to clear my head.”

179. “I’m not a runner, I’m a dessert enthusiast who occasionally sprints to the fridge.”

180. “Running in the rain is like a cleansing for your spirit. It washes away all the negativity and leaves you feeling refreshed and renewed.” – Unknown

181. “I’ll quit running when I’m dead, which feels like it will probably be in about another mile or two.”

182. “Don't stop when you're tired. Stop when you are done.” – Unknown Runner

183. “A one hour run is 4% of your day. No excuses.” – Unknown Runner

184. “The only thing that never fails is failure.” – Unknown

185. “The run is a time to escape the chaos and noise of the world, and to find a sense of peace and clarity.” – Unknown

186. The Surprising Truth About Working Out Twice a Day

187. “Life is short, and running makes it seem longer.”

188. “Morning runs are a reminder that we are alive, that we have the power to move and breathe and experience the world in a profound way.” – Unknown

189. “I love running cross country. On a track, I feel like a hamster.” — Robin Williams

190. Running is great for your body. It will increase your energy levels and helps you to clear your mind. — Heidi Klum

191. “Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done.” – Unknown

192. “Run. Because zombies will eat the untrained ones first.”

193. “You are only limited by the amount of effort you are willing to put in.” – Unknown

194. “Running! If there’s any activity happier, more exhilarating, more nourishing to the imagination, I can’t think of what it might be.” – Joyce Carol Oates

195. “You only ever grow as a human being if you’re out of your comfort zone”

196. “Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill

197. “Running is not about being better than someone else, it’s about being better than you used to be.” – Unknown

198. “When you put yourself on the line in a race and expose yourself to the unknown, you learn things about yourself that are very exciting.” – Doris Brown Heritage

199. “I didn’t feel like running today. Which is exactly why I went.” – Unknown Runner

200. “Run like there’s a hot guy in front of you and a creepy one behind you.”

201. “Remember, that feeling you get from a run is far better than the feeling you get from sitting around wishing you were running”

202. “Anyone can run 20 miles. It’s the next six that count.” ― Barry Magee

203. “I run because it’s my passion, my soul, my life. I run because it’s my own personal therapy. I run because I can. I run because I want to. I run for me.” – Unknown

204. All great achievements require time. — Maya Angelou

205. “We run to undo the damage we’ve done to body and spirit. We run to find some part of ourselves yet undiscovered.” – John Bingham

206. “I breathe in strength and breathe out weakness,’ is my mantra during marathons – it calms me down and helps me focus.” – Amy Hastings

207. “I’m not running half of anything. I’m crushing 13.1 miles.” – Unknown

208. “I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy… I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.” – Art Williams

209. “Running is my passion, and it’s what I’m best at.”

210. “Only those who risk going too far, can possibly find out how far one can go.”— T.S. Elliot

211. “Run with your heart instead of your mind. When you rely on your intellect, you won’t get very far.” – Nike ad slogan.

212. “Log off. Shut down. Go run”

213. “Stay in the race. Keep running. Keep walking. Keep praying. The Lord will renew your strength.” — Jeffrey R. Holland

214. To Improve Circulation

215. “Jogging is very beneficial. It’s good for your legs and your feet. It’s also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed.” ― Charles M. Schultz

216. “You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can’t know what’s coming.” – Frank Shorter

217. “There’s nothing quite like a morning run to get your heart pumping and your mind focused. It’s the perfect way to start the day.” – Unknown

218. “A 12 minute mile is just as far as a 6 minute mile.” – Unknown Runner

219. “The best way to gain confidence and self-esteem is to do what you are afraid to do.” – Anonymous

220. “I jogged for eight minutes and sweated for 14 hours.”

221. “The only way to avoid being miserable is not to have enough leisure to wonder whether you are happy or not.” – George Bernard Shaw

222. “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just soft people” ~ Bowerman.

223. “In the first half of the race, don’t be an idiot. In the second half, don’t be a wimp!”

224. “The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude.” – Dennis S. Brown

225. “If you see me running, you better run too because something is chasing me.”

226. “The trails are where I leave my worries behind and embrace the present moment.” – Unknown

227. “Trail running is a journey of self-discovery. It’s about pushing myself to the limits and discovering what I’m truly capable of.” – Unknown

228. “Running is a form of practiced stoicism. It means teaching your brain and body to be biochemically comfortable in a state of disrepair.”― Matthew Inman

229. “Running in the rain requires courage and determination, but the rewards are well worth it.” – Unknown

230. “Don’t fear moving slowly forward…fear standing still.” – Kathleen Harris

231. “Running is a big question mark that’s there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?” – Peter Maher

232. “Don’t be a jogger, they’re the one’s who find dead bodies.”

233. “I’m not training for a marathon. I train every day to be an Ironwoman.” ― Unknown

234. “Running is an effort to escape from comfort zone.”― Tumpal Sihombing

235. “The trails are where I find my solace, my strength, and my connection with nature.” – Unknown

236. “The truth is you can always run faster, but sometimes the truth hurts.”

237. Run often. Run long. But never outrun your joy of running. — Julie Isphording

238. “I run because I like beer.”

239. “Running a marathon takes balls. Other sports play with their balls.” – Gene Thibeault

240. “You don’t have to be fast. You just have to be unstoppable.” – unknown

241. “Running is my private time, my therapy, my religion.” – Gail W. Kislevitz

242. “Nothing, not even pain, lasts forever. If I can just keep putting one foot in front of the other, I will eventually get to the end.” — Kim Cowart

243. “Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” – Dean Karnazes

244. “My mascara runs faster than you do.”

245. “We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.”— Jesse Owens

246. “Life is short. Running makes it longer”

247. “I’m not slow, I’m just getting my money’s worth from the entry fee.”

248. I go running when I have to. When the ice cream truck is doing sixty. — Wendy Liebman

249. “I consider my refusal to run today as resistance training.”

250. “As every runner knows, running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who we are.” – Joan Benoit Samuelson

251. “I don’t believe in jogging. It extends your life – but by exactly the amount of time you spend jogging.”

252. Just keep moving. Someone said this to me a long time ago. It's a Buddhist saying, I think: 'There is no wasted effort.' — Lauren Graham

253. “Running is in my blood – the adrenaline flows before the races, the love/hate of butterflies in your stomach.” – Marcus O'Sullivan

254. “When I run, I feel like I’m in control of my life. It’s a reminder that I can conquer anything.” – Anonymous

255. “Shut up legs. We got this.” – Unknown Runner

256. “Your mind will quit a thousand times before your body will. Feel the fear and do it anyway!” – Unknown Runner

257. “You can’t run from all your problems, but it will help you lose weight while you’re trying.” – Unknown

258. “Rain is not a hindrance, it’s an invitation to run wild and free.” – Unknown

259. “It’s an acquired skill, being able to discuss your love life, children, and friends, all while you’re running! But we have mastered it.” — Reese Witherspoon

260. “If you build the guts to do something, anything, then you better save enough to face the consequences.” – Criss Jami

261. “It is true that speed kills. In distance running, it kills anyone who does not have it.”

262. “Don’t pass me … I’m not in your age group.”

263. “It’s like I found my own version of the American Dream. Running.”

264. “Those who never run long distance or meditate in their lifetimes, miss out on the best free drugs the planet has to offer.”― Robert Black

265. “Just running the streets was absolutely everything and more than I possibly expected.” — Jennie Finch

266. “Morning runs are a reminder that every day is a new beginning, a chance to improve and grow.” – Unknown

267. “The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” – John Bingham

268. “Fear is gradually replaced by excitement and a simple desire to see what you can do on the day.” – Lauren Fleshman

269. “A runners creed I will win; if I cannot win, I shall be second if I cannot be second, I shall be third if I cannot place at all, I shall still do my best.” ― Ken Doherty

270. “The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass.”

271. “The run is a time to let go of the stress and the worries of the day, and to just focus on the present moment.” – Unknown

272. “A runner must run with dreams in his heart, not money in his pocket.” – Emil Zatopek

273. “Running is the classical road to self-consciousness, self-awareness, and self-reliance.” — Noel Carroll

274. “Running: because there’s no better way to clear your mind than by pushing your body to the limit.”

275. “There are only two options regarding commitment. You’re either IN or you’re OUT. There is no such thing as life in-between.” – Pat Riley Determination running quotes

276. “I’ve got 99 problems, but I’m going running to ignore them all for an hour.” – Unknown Runner

277. “Running has been my main form of exercise. I've been running five or six days a week. I love it.” —Natalie Coughlin

278. “If you train your mind for running, everything else will be easy.” — Amby Burfoot

279. “There’s not one body type that equates to success. Accept the body you have and be the best you can be with it.” – Mary Cullen

280. “Trail running is about getting out into nature, exploring new trails and pushing yourself to new limits.” – Scott Jurek

281. “Do a little more each day than you think you possibly can.” – Lowell Thomas

282. “If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don’t spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it.” – Priscilla Welch

283. Running is a lot like life. Only 10 percent of it is exciting. 90 percent of it is slog and drudge. — Dave Bedford

284. “If I pass out, please pause my Garmin.” – Unknown Runner

285. “You have a choice. You can throw in the towel, or you can use it to wipe the sweat off of your face.” – Gatorade

286. “I thought running was a punishment until I discovered beer runs.”

287. Muscular Disorders

288. “Trail running is a chance to escape the noise of the world and find my inner peace.” – Dean Karnazes

289. “I’m alone, but I’m not lonely. I like who I am. I like who I’m becoming.” – Deena Kastor

290. “You didn't beat me. You merely finished in front of me.” – Hal Higdon

291. “Every pizza is a personal pizza if you’re marathon training.” — Runner’s World

292. “When you have the determination and the courage to pursue your dreams, you will find that success is waiting just around the corner.” – Unknown

293. “Trail running teaches you to embrace discomfort and find strength in adversity.” – Meghan Hicks

294. “Out on the roads, there is fitness and self-discovery and the persons we were destined to be.” – George Sheehan

295. “Run like there’s a hot guy in front of you and a creepy guy behind you.”

296. “Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second.” – William James

297. “Sometimes a slight pace change is all you need to snap out of a mental or pyhsical funk.” — Mark Plaatjes

298. “Hills. We love them; we hate them; they make us strong; they make us weak. Today I chose to embrace hills.” – Hal Higdon

299. “The freedom of Cross Country is so primitive. It’s woman vs. nature.” ― Lynn Jennings

300. “Life is short. Running makes it seem longer.” – Baron Hansen

301. “There is no substitute for hard work. Never give up. Never stop believing. Never stop fighting.” – Hope Hicks

302. “Running is a mental sport, more than anything else. You’re only as good as your training, and your training is only as good as your thinking.”― Lauren Oliver

303. “Live long and perspire.”

304. Running Inspiration

305. “We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.”

306. “The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” – Unknown

307. “Smile! Remember, you paid to do this!”

308. “One step at a time, one day at a time, we can accomplish anything we set our minds to.” – Unknown

309. “Yes, I am round. Yes, I am slow. Yes, I run as though my legs are tied together at the knees. But I am running. And that is all that matters.” – John Bingham

310. “If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you.” – Fred DeVito

311. Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up.”— Dean Karnazes

312. “Be so good they can't ignore you.” — Steve Martin

313. “The biggest challenge is to stay motivated. When you’re running alone, it’s just you and the road. You have to find ways to keep yourself interested.” – Deena Kastor

314. “Running in the rain brings a peacefulness to the mind, a sense of rejuvenation to the body, and a cleansing to the soul.” – Nancy Sweeney

315. “I don’t run to add days to my life, I run to add life to my days”

316. “Patience is the key which solves all problems.” – Sudanese Proverb

317. “But I also realize that winning doesn’t always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself.” Meb Keflezighi

318. “I believe that the Good Lord gave us a finite number of heartbeats and I’m damned if I’m going to use up mine running up and down a street.” – Neil Armstrong

319. “The only thing that comes to a sleeping man is dreams.” – Nigerian Proverb

320. “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and, most of all, LOVE of what you are doing.” – Pele

321. “Good things come slow – especially in distance running.” Bill Dellinger

322. “The starting point of all achievement is desire.” – Napoleon Hill

323. “Trail running is the art of slowing down and enjoying the journey.” – Unknown

324. “It’s a treat being a runner, out in the world by yourself with not a soul to make you bad-tempered or tell you what to do.” – Alan Sillitoe

325. “I also realize that winning doesn't always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself.” – Meb Keflezighi

326. “Running: because sometimes you just need to escape the noise of the world.”

327. “The morning is the best time for a run because the body is rested and the mind is fresh.” – Unknown

328. “If the hill has its own name, then it’s probably a pretty tough hill.” – Marty Stern

329. “The pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret.” – Unknown

330. “The real purpose of running isn't to win a race. It's to test the limits of the human heart.” – Bill Bowerman

331. “The morning run is a powerful reminder that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.” – Unknown

332. “My relationship with running is like the movie ‘The Notebook.’ I hate it every second, but deep down, I know I can’t live without it.” – Unknown

333. “The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race, it’s to test the limits of the human heart.” – Bill Bowerman

334. “I run because somehow completely exhausting myself is the most relaxing part of my day.” – Unknown

335. “The more I run, the more I want to run, and the more I live a life of possibility.” – Kara Goucher

336. “There are many challenges to long distance running, but one of the greatest is the question of where to put one’s house keys.”

337. “When I run, I am in touch with my deepest self. I feel alive and invincible.” – Deena Kastor

338. Every marathon I ran, I knew I had a faster one in me. — Dick Beardsley

339. “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” – Fred DeVito

340. “I ran so far away, I just kept right on going.”

341. “I'll be happy if running and I can grow old together.” – Haruki Murakami

342. “Good things come slow, especially in distance running.” – Bill Dellinger

343. “If you fail to prepare, you're prepared to fail.” – Mark Spitz

344. “No marathon gets easier later. The halfway point only marks the end of the beginning.” – Joe Henderson

345. “You don’t stop running because you get old, you get old because you stop running”

346. “Remember: It’s rude to count people as you pass them. Out loud.” – Unknown Runner

347. “Everyone in life is looking for a certain rush. Racing is where I get mine.” — John Trautmann

348. “Then, I started running. And everything was as good as it could be.”― Stephen Chbosky

349. “Remember, the feeling you get from a good run is far better than the feeling you get from sitting around wishing you were running.” – Sarah Condor

350. “Running is something you can do and be alone in your thoughts, and I like that." — Carole Radziwill

351. “The difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry blank.” – George Sheehan

352. “The only bad workout is the one you didn’t do.” – Unknown

353. “Running is in my blood—the adrenaline flows before the races, the love/hate of butterflies in your stomach.”—Marcus O’Sullivan

354. “Running in the rain is about finding your own inner peace, embracing the elements and feeling alive.” – Unknown

355. “The only way to do great work is to be passionate about what you do.” – Steve Jobs

356. “The only way to be truly satisfied is to achieve your goals.” – Unknown

357. “There are clubs you can’t belong to, neighbors you can’t live in, schools you can’t get into, but the roads are always open.”— NIKE

358. “Life is short, my shorts are shorter.”

359. “I’m not a smart man, but I know what running is.”

360. “The only way to get what you want in life is to work for it.” – Unknown

361. “The morning run is my time to clear my head, set my intentions for the day, and remind myself that I am capable of accomplishing my goals.” – Unknown

362. “The morning run is the most important run of the day.” – Joan Benoit Samuelson

363. “The biggest thrill wasn’t in winning on the track but in running the first sub-four minute mile.” – Roger Bannister

364. “The greatest thing about running is that it’s not just about the running, it’s about the person you become.” – Unknown

365. “After all, if you run far enough, no one can catch you.” ― V.E. Schwab

366. “Running is nothing more than a series of arguments between the part of your brain that wants to stop and the part that wants to keep going.” – Unknown

367. “Not all races are run on a track. And not all finish lines are marked by ticker tape.”― Toni Sorenson

368. “A runner’s high doesn’t come from thinking about the end result, only of the moment, one step, one breath, one heartbeat at a time.”― C.J. Heck

369. “Running teaches us to keep moving forward, even when we feel like we can’t take another step.” – Unknown

370. “It was being a runner that mattered, not how fast or how far I could run. The joy was in the act of running and in the journey, not in the destination.” – John Bingham

371. “I like going for runs at night because the added fear of being murdered really does wonders for my cardio.”

372. “Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see.” – Jimmy Buffett

373. “I don’t run to add days to my life. I run to add life to my days.” – Ronald Rook

374. “I run because I really enjoy the feeling of my feet pounding the pavement.”

375. “If you think running a marathon is hard, try giving birth.”

376. “The biggest challenge in running isn’t your legs. It’s your mind. You have to train your mind to stay strong.” – Anonymous

377. “One run can change your day, many runs can change your life”

378. “Some people will run in the rain, others will just get wet.” – Roger Miller

379. “The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” — John Bingham, No Need for Speed: A Beginner’s Guide to the Joy of Running

380. “No matter how old I get, the race remains one of life's most rewarding experiences.” – George Sheehan

381. “Running in the rain is a reminder that sometimes you have to get a little uncomfortable to achieve your goals.” – Unknown

382. “If you start to feel good during an ultra, don’t worry, you will get over it.”

383. “I run because I really like food and hate exercise.”

384. “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steve Prefontaine

385. “Trail running is the antidote to a world addicted to speed.” – Christopher McDougall

386. “It’s not about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” – Rocky Balboa

387. “You can’t be miserable when you’re running. It’s such a simple and pure way to feel alive.”― Veronica Rossi

388. “Marathon runners with bad shoes suffer the agony of de feet.”

389. “Mama always said, ‘Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.'”

390. “The sharpest minds often ruin their lives by overthinking the next step, while the dull win the race with eyes closed.” – Bethany Brookbank

391. “Few things in life match the thrill of a marathon.” – Fred Lebow

392. “The pain of running relieves the pain of living.” – Jacqueline Simon Gunn

393. “Running is real and relatively simple… but it ain’t easy.” – Mark Will-Weber

394. “Every race proves a new opportunity to educate myself about what it means to be a runner and what it means to run.”― Jill Grunenwald

395. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar

396. “For someone who runs all the time, I still have the ability to make it look like it’s the first time I’ve ever tried it.”

397. “There are many challenges to long distance running, but one of the greatest is the question of where to put one’s house keys.” – Gabrielle Zevin

398. “Running is a big question mark that’s there each and every day. It asks you, ‘Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?'” – Peter Maher

399. “The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.” – Ernie Banks

400. “Running: Cheaper than therapy.”

401. “Running away from someone you love is a race you will never win.” – Matshona Dhliwayo

402. “I go running when I have to. Like when the ice cream truck is doing sixty.” — Wendy Liebman

403. “I’ve got 99 problems but I’m going for a run to ignore them all for an hour”

404. “There will come a day when I can no longer run. Today is not that day.” – Unknown Runner

405. “It is better, I think, to begin easily and get your running to be smooth and relaxed and then to go faster and faster.” ― Henry Rono

406. “I always run without music. – Christy Turlington

407. “The morning run is my chance to start each day with a clear mind and a grateful heart.” – Unknown

408. “Running gives me confidence.” — Steve Prefontaine

409. “I run because I really enjoy being out of breath and sweaty.”

410. “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford

411. “There is no single, correct way to run. Everyone’s body is different. And every runner’s body is different on different days.” – Joan Benoit Samuelson

412. “Running just seems to make everything a little bit better.”

413. “Why race? The need to be tested, perhaps; the need to take risks; and the chance to be number one.” – George Sheehan

414. “When everything feels like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top.” – Unknown

415. “I hate running. My wife is making me do this.”

416. “Every race is a question, and I never know until the last yards what the answer will be. That's the lure of racing.” – Joe Henderson

417. “The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible.” – Joel Brown

418. “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” – Eleanor

419. “Running has taught me that I am capable of so much more than I ever imagined”

420. “Life is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to pace yourself and save your energy for the long haul.” – Unknown

421. “I hated every minute of training, but I said, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” – Muhammad Ali

422. “The only true limit to your ability to run is the size of your heart.” – Unknown

423. Design a Fitness Routine That You'll Never Quit

424. “The biggest reward in running is the opportunity to run.” – Unknown

425. “Running teaches us to keep moving forward, one step at a time, especially in the most painful moments.” – Unknown Runner

426. “The morning run is my time to reflect, plan, and prepare for the day ahead.” – Unknown

427. “Remember, the second most important thing to choosing the right shoe is choosing the left one.

428. “The only way to do it is to do it.” – Amelia Earhart

429. “Running won’t solve all your problems. But then again, neither will housework.”

430. “Running is a way to reconnect with myself and find balance in a hectic world.” – Anonymous

431. “You would run much slower if you were dragging something behind you, like a knapsack or a sheriff.” – Lemony Snicket

432. I’ve got 99 problems, so I went on a run to ignore them all. — Unknown

433. “Running is about finding your inner peace, and so is a life well lived.” ― Dean Karnazes

434. “We are different, in essence, from other men. If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon.” ― Emil Zatopek

435. “If you’re on the treadmill next to me, the answer is yes, we are racing.” — Unknown

436. “Step one to running a marathon: You run. There is no step two.” — Barney Stinson

437. “Trail running is a journey of self-discovery. It’s about pushing myself to the limits and discovering what I’m truly capable of.” – Meb Keflezighi

438. “I like trails more than roads. I’ve jumped over my share of rattlesnakes. I’ve seen mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, skunks, hawks.” — Reggie Miller

439. “It's amazing how the same pace in practice can feel so much harder than on race day. Stay confident. Trust the process.” – Sara Hall

440. “Success does not come to the most righteous and rigorously disciplined but to those who continue running.” — Amby Burfoot

441. “Trail running is like life. It has its ups and downs, twists and turns, and moments of pure beauty and struggle. But it’s all worth it in the end.” – Unknown

442. “Running: because sometimes you just need to leave your problems behind.”

443. “The run is a gift to yourself, a chance to sort through the day’s problems and find the solutions. It’s the only time I feel completely free.” – Oprah Winfrey

444. “Ever tried. Ever failed. No Matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett

445. “Every pizza is a personal pizza if you’re marathon training.”

446. “One run can change your day. Many runs can change your life.” – Unknown Runner

447. “Today, I run for pure, absolute joy.”― Lopez Lomong

448. “Run. Because zombies will eat the untrained ones first!” – Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide

449. “If you’ve never had a bad day running, you’re probably doing something wrong. If you’ve never had a good day running, you’re definitely doing something wrong.”

450. “Slow runners make fast runners look good. You’re welcome.”

451. “I love running cross country. On a track, I feel like a hamster.” – Robin Williams

452. Cognitive Disabilities

453. “I run because I really like food. And I really, really like dessert.”

454. “Clear your mind of can’t.” – Samuel Johnson

455. “I run because I really enjoy the sound of my own labored breathing.” running quotes funny

456. “What is the source of my success? I think it’s a combination of consistency and balance.” – Mark Allen

457. “The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass.” – Martin Mull

458. “We may train or peak for a certain race, but running is a lifetime sport.” ― Alberto Salazar

459. “Trail running is the best way to explore the world around you, one step at a time.” – Unknown

460. “I didn’t train all that time just to come here and get it over with as fast as I can.”

461. “There are only two options regarding commitment. You’re either in or you’re out. There’s no such thing as life in-between.” – Pat Riley

462. “We can’t all be heroes because someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.” – Will Rogers

463. “Running is my meditation, mind flush, cosmic telephone, mood elevator and spiritual communion.” – Lorraine Moller

464. “Run for fun. Run for exercise. Run for a better life.”― Toni Sorenson

465. “I run because it’s cheaper than therapy.”

466. “The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running.” – Unknown

467. “Runners don’t die. They only smell like it.”

468. “I love running cross country. On a track, I feel like a hamster.”

469. “Whether a mile or a marathon, you get there the same way. . . one step at a time. Such is life.” – Baylor Barbee

470. “A run begins the moment you forget you are running.” – Unknown

471. “Love is not running away or giving up, it is standing and fighting for every moment.” – M.F. Moonzajer

472. “Running: because sometimes you just need to push yourself to the limit.”

473. “How do you know if someone ran a marathon? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.” – Jimmy Fallon

474. “If you see me collapse, pause my Garmin.”

475. “Long distance running is 90% mental and the other half is physical.” – Rich Hall

476. “I feel like when I am running, it not only helps change me physically, it also improves my state of mind." — Derek Hough

477. “Pain now … beer later.”

478. Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. — Mahatma Gandhi

479. “The trails are my therapy. They allow me to escape the chaos of the world and find my inner strength.” – Unknown

480. “If the hill has its own name, then it’s probably a pretty tough hill.”

481. “The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t’ is you. And you don’t have to listen.” – Nike

482. “We are designed to run, and we increase our chance of daily happiness when we do so.” – Jeff Galloway

483. “You can alter mood by running.”― Tumpal Sihombing

484. “Why race? The need to be tested, perhaps; the need to take risks; and the chance to be number one.”—George Sheehan

485. “Rain or shine, I run. But there’s something about running in the rain that makes me feel alive.” – Unknown

486. “Go as long as you can, and then take another step.” – Unknown Runner

487. “If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.” – Kathrine Switzer

488. “You don’t have to be fast, just steady.” ― Bernard Meltzer, American Author.

489. “Long distance running is 90 percent mental and the other half is physical.” — Rich Davis

490. “The hardest part is starting. Once you’re out there, it’s easy.” – unknown

491. “We are all slow runners,’ said the Tortoise, ‘but perhaps we don’t all run the same race.'” ― Aesop, Greek slave and storyteller.

492. “Life equals running and when we stop running maybe that’s how we’ll know life is finally finished.” – Patrick Ness

493. “Raindrops on my face, wind in my hair, and a rhythm in my heart. Running in the rain is the ultimate freedom.” – Unknown

494. “Determination is the spark that ignites the fire of success.” – Unknown

495. “Now I really enjoy running,” – Bear Grylls

496. “The only thing worse than starting something and failing is not starting something.” – Seth Godin

497. “You think I’m crazy because I run? Trust me, you’d see crazy if I didn’t run!”

498. “Trail running is the perfect way to escape the concrete jungle and find your inner wild.” – Unknown

499. “What seems hard now will one day be your warmup.” – Unknown Runner

500. “There is nothing so momentary as a sporting achievement, and nothing so lasting as the memory of it.” – Greg Dening

501. “If you want to run, then run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.” – Emil Zatopek

502. “We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor

503. It's an acquired skill, being able to discuss your love life, children, and friends, all while you're running! But we have mastered it. — Reese Witherspoon

504. “I go running when I have to. Like when the ice cream truck is doing sixty.”

505. “If you start to feel good during a marathon, don’t worry – it will pass.” – Unknown

506. “Running is the meditation for people who can’t sit still.” – Anonymous

507. “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi

508. Twitter. LinkedIn. Pinterest. Reddit

509. “Running is a sport that teaches you to keep going, even when things get tough.” – Unknown

510. “Big occasions and races which have been eagerly anticipated almost to the point of dread, are where great deeds can be accomplished.” – Jack Lovelock

511. “I never run with scissors. Those last two words were unnecessary.”

512. “If you think life goes by pretty fast, you’ve never been on a treadmill.”

513. “I started running to escape the memories that drinking couldn’t cover up”― Dean Karnazes

514. “Look in the mirror. That is your competition.” – Unknown Runner

515. “As athletes we have ups and downs. Unfortunately, you can’t pick the days they come on.” – Leena Kastor

516. “I don’t run to add days to my life, I run to add life to my days.” — Ronald Rook

517. “Finishing a marathon is a state of mind that says anything is possible.” – Unknown

518. “Try jogging when following your heart, it’s healthier.” – Benny Bellamacina

519. “Make sure your worst enemy doesn't live between your own two ears.” – Laird Hamilton

520. “You’re fine, you’re fine, you’re doing fine, this is fine.” —Courtney Dauwalter, champion ultrarunner

521. “Act like a horse. Be dumb. Just run.” – Jumbo Elliot

522. “If you don’t think you were born to run you’re not only denying history. You’re denying who you are.” – Christopher McDougall

523. “The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.” – Arthur C. Clarke

524. “I run because I really like food.”

525. “We run when we’re scared, we run when we’re ecstatic, we run away from our problems and run around for a good time.” – Christopher McDougall

526. “No matter how slow you go you are still lapping everyone on the couch.” – Unknown Runner

527. “Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” — Oprah Winfrey

528. “Run like Ryan Gosling is waiting for you at the finish line. With a puppy.” – Unknown Runner

529. “Running. Cheaper than therapy”

530. I love running cross country. On a track, I feel like a hamster. — Robin Williams

531. “Trail running is a chance to escape the chaos of the world and find my inner peace.” – Unknown

532. “You’re only one run away from a good mood.” – Unknown

533. “Good things come slow – especially in distance running.” — Bill Dellinger

534. “One step at a time and the miles will add up.” – Unknown

535. “I ran until my muscles burned and my veins pumped battery acid.”

536. “Fast running isn’t forced. You have to relax and let the run come out of you.” – Desiree Linden

537. “The obsession with running is really an obsession with the potential for more and more life.” – George Sheehan

538. “The trails are where I find my balance, my peace, and my connection with nature.” – Anton Krupicka

539. “Running is nothing more than a series of arguments between the part of your brain that wants to stop and the part that wants to keep going.” – Unknown Runner

540. As we run, we become. — Amby Burfoot

541. “The nine inches right here; set it straight and you can beat anybody in the world.” – Sebastian Coe

542. “I decided to go for a little run.” – Forrest Gump

543. Running Pace Calculator

544. “My running style is best described as ‘drunk giraffe’.”

545. “Attention Spectators: Yelling ‘You’re almost there!’ at 2 miles is NOT funny!”

546. “There are clubs you can’t belong to, neighbors you can’t live in, schools you can’t get into, but the roads are always open.” – NIKE

547. “Be somebody nobody thought you could be.” – Unknown Runner

548. “My legs started going, and I run. I just kept right on going.”

549. “For me, races are the celebration of my training.” – Dan Browne

550. “Most runners run not because they want to live longer, but because they want to live life to the fullest.” ― Haruki Murakami

551. “Running reminds me that even in your weakest moments, you are strong”

552. “Determination, perseverance, and courage are the only things that can help you reach the finish line.” – Unknown

553. “I run because it’s my passion, and not just a physical exercise. It’s a way to quiet my mind and rejuvenate my soul.” – John Bingham

554. “Someone who is busier than you is running right now.” – Nike

555. “When you feel life’s slow, run !”― Tumpal Sihombing

556. How do you know if someone ran a marathon? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you. — Jimmy Fallon

557. “Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got this.” – Chantal Sutherland

558. “I run so I can eat donuts without guilt.”

559. “Running: the only time it’s acceptable to sweat like a pig and pant like a dog.”

560. “Don't be afraid to fail. It's not the end of the world and in many ways, it's the first step toward learning something better and getting better at it." — Jon Hamm

561. “A good laugh and a long a run are the two best cures for anything”

562. “If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don’t spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it.” – Priscilla Welch ( Running quotes )

563. “A morning run is the perfect way to start the day feeling energized and ready to conquer whatever comes your way.” – Unknown

564. “How do you know if someone ran a marathon? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.” — Jimmy Fallon

565. “Run hard, be strong, think big!” – Percy Cerutty

566. “Running is not just about fitness, it’s about self-discovery and mental clarity.” – Anonymous

567. “The body achieves what the mind believes”

568. “Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second.” – William James

569. “My feet are so tired, but I can’t stop running.”…Forrest gump running quotes

570. “Why run when you can crawl? Oh wait, that’s just me.”

571. “Running is a mental sport, and we’re all insane.” – Unknown

572. “My feeling is that any day I am too busy to run is a day that I am too busy.” – John Bryant

573. “If you don’t think you were born to run, you’re not only denying history. You’re denying who you are.” – Christopher McDougall

574. “Any idiot can run, but it takes a special kind of idiot to run a marathon.”

575. “The reason we race isn’t so much to beat each other,… but to be with each other.” – Christopher McDougall

576. “Running: because sometimes you just need to put on your headphones and shut out the world.”

577. “The trails are where I find my freedom, my peace, and my inner strength.” – Unknown

578. “Trail running is a journey into yourself.” – Vanessa Runs

579. “Running: because sometimes you just need to get out of your own head.”

580. “Do your feet hurt? It’s probably a mix of doing so much running and kicking so much ass! Keep it up!” – Unknown Runner

581. “I was born to be a runner. I simply love to run. It’s almost like the faster I go, the easier it becomes.” – Mary Decker Slaney

582. “It’s my own space, my own time, when I’m just out there letting my thoughts go. It’s part of my day like eating, and it’s one of my favorite parts.” – Louise Kent

583. “Run because you can. Because when you do, you’ll realize that you are capable of so much more than you ever imagined.” – Unknown.

584. “If you start to feel good during an ultra, don’t worry, you will get over it.” – Gene Thibeault

585. Things that hurt, instruct. — Benjamin Franklin

586. “That awkward moment when you’re wearing Nike and you just can’t do it”

587. “I am a running joke. Waking up at 4:30 am and jogging anywhere from 11 to 23 miles has been nothing short of horrifying." — Ryan Reynolds

588. “Rainy days make for the best runs. The cool rain refreshes your body, and the sound of raindrops hitting the pavement is like music to your ears.” – Unknown

589. “I’m all about breaking mental boundaries, and training for a marathon falls right into the Jedi mind-training I need." — Alicia Keys

590. “A runner must run with dreams in his heart.” – Emil Zatopek

591. “Success isn’t given. It’s earned. On the track, on the field, in the gym. With blood, sweat, and the occasional tear.” – Nike

592. “I’m not running from anything, I’m running to something.”

593. “Please ignore the faces I make while running.”

594. “Running in the rain is like a dance with the elements. You have to adjust your movements to the rhythm of the storm.” – Unknown

595. “Running is a mental sport, and we’re all insane.”

596. “Running has helped me to discover my inner strength and determination, and it has given me the courage to face challenges and overcome obstacles.” – Unknown

597. “Every day is a good day when you run.” – Kevin Nelson

598. “They say good things take time, that’s why I run slow.”

599. “Your body is made to move so move it.”― Toni Sorenson

600. “Long-distance running is 90 percent mental and the other half is physical.” – Rich Davis

601. “If you feel bad at 10 miles, you’re in trouble. If you feel bad at 20 miles, you’re normal. If you don’t feel bad at 26 miles, you’re abnormal.” — Rob de Castella

602. “Some seek the comfort of their therapist's office, other head to the corner pub and dive into a pint, but I chose running as my therapy.” – Dean Karnazes

603. “Running is the classical road to self-consciousness, self-awareness, and self-reliance.” – Noel Carroll

604. Unless you puke, faint, or die, keep going! — Jillian Michaels

605. “Marathoning. The triumph of desire over reason.” – New Balance

606. “Mindful running is the medicine which throws out all the negativity from mind and body.” — Invajy

607. “There will be days you don’t think you can run a marathon. There will be a lifetime of knowing you have.” – from the “Runner's High” Day-to-Day Calendar

608. “If you see me collapse, pause my running watch.” – Unknown

609. “You can run a hundred miles a week and never feel alive. Or you can run just ten miles a week and feel alive every day.” – Joan Benoit Samuelson

610. “You cannot propel yourself forward by patting yourself on the back.” – Steve Prefontaine

611. “You cannot propel yourself forward by patting yourself on the back.”—Steve Prefontaine

612. “A good run is like a cup of coffee. I’m much nicer after I’ve had one.”

613. “Running is like coffee, I’m not sure if I need it to survive or if I’m just addicted.”

614. “Running has taught me the value of hard work and discipline, and it has given me the confidence to know that I can achieve anything I set my mind to.” – Unknown

615. “There is something magical about the stillness of the morning and the feeling of accomplishment after a good run.” – Unknown

616. “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”— Eleanor Roosevelt

617. “Your pace or mine?”

618. “In any race, when the first half is all about pacing, the second half will be about passing.” – Hayden Shearman

619. “The only thing that separates successful people from the rest is the willingness to work very, very hard.” – Helen Gurley Brown

620. “No matter how old I get, the race remains one of life’s most rewarding experiences.”—George Sheehan

621. “I hate running, but I love the way it makes me feel… like a sexy beast, except for the sweating and heavy breathing.”

622. “The trails are where I find my freedom, my peace, and my inner strength.” – Scott Dunlap

623. “I’m not a fast runner, but I can run for a long time.”

624. “I thought they said rum.”

625. “Running helps clear my mind and allows me to focus on the present moment. It’s like a form of meditation for me.” – Unknown

626. “Running makes me feel less like I want to kill people.”

627. “I run because I can’t afford a personal trainer.”

628. “Run often. Run long. But never outrun your joy of running.” – Julie Isphording

629. “The finish line is just the beginning of a whole new race.” – Unknown

630. “When you run, the road belongs to you.”― Toni Sorenson

631. “Run like hell and get the agony over with.”

632. “I love running in the rain because no one can see me cry.” – Unknown

633. Don't dream of winning, train for it! — Mo Farah

634. “Fast running isn't forced. You have to relax and let the run come out of you.” – Desiree Linden

635. If you still look cute after working out, you didn't go hard enough. — Unknown

636. “I run because it’s my passion, my soul, my life. I run to feel alive.” – Unknown

637. “Some people train knowing they’re not working as hard as other people. I can’t fathom how they think.” – Alberto Salazar

638. “Running is a way to challenge myself, push my limits, and discover what I’m truly capable of.” – Anonymous

639. Marathon Training Plans

640. “If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken him completely by surprise.” — P.Z. Pearce

641. “Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.”— Oprah Winfrey

642. “Different people have different reasons for racing, but one is simply the incentive to get out and run, increase mileage and feel good.”—Hal Higdon

643. “There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner.” — Dean Karnazes

644. “Why couldn’t Pheidippides have died at 20 miles?” – Frank Shorter

645. “Trail running is not for the faint of heart, but for those who are willing to push their limits and challenge themselves.” – Unknown

646. “Running well is a matter of having the patience to persevere when we are tired and not expecting instant results.” — Robert de Castella

647. “Trail running is the perfect opportunity to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life and reconnect with yourself.” – Unknown

648. “The morning breeze on my face makes me feel alive. The run gives me time to think. The sweat on my shirt is a reminder that I am working for something.” – Unknown

649. “It’s at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separated from the boys.” – Emil Zatopek

650. “It doesn’t matter how slowly you go, as long as you don’t stop”

651. “Let your legs do the running, your mind do the pacing, and your heart do the pushing”

652. “I run because punching people is frowned upon.”

653. “If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.” ― Michael Jordan

654. “It’s like my feet can’t stop. It’s like I got some kind of motor inside me.”

655. “The only way for you to keep your mind straight is to run from those who would confuse you.” – Kristin Cashore

656. “Different people have different reasons for racing, but one is simply the incentive to get out and run, increase mileage and feel good.” – Hal Higdon

657. “Hills are great. Said no runner ever!”

658. “The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.” – Walter Bagehot

659. “Running is alone time that lets my brain unspool the tangles of the day.” – Kristin Armstrong

660. “Ask nothing from your running, in other words, and you’ll get more than you ever imagined.” ― Christopher McDougall

661. “My whole feeling in terms of racing is that you have to be very bold. You sometimes have to be aggressive and gamble.” – Bill Rodgers

662. “The morning run is a ritual that sets the tone for the rest of the day. Embrace it.” – Unknown

663. “The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you’re not in shape for it, it’s too far to walk back.”

664. “How to run an ultramarathon? Puff out your chest, put one foot in front of the other, and don’t stop till you cross the finish line.” – Dean Karnazes

665. “Running is great for your body. It will increase your energy levels and helps you to clear your mind.” – Heidi Klum

666. “As we run, we become.” – Amby Burfoot

667. “Run like hell and get the agony over with.” – Clarence DeMar

668. “I run because I really enjoy the feeling of my clothes sticking to my body with sweat.”

669. “A race is a work of art that people can look at and be affected in as many ways they're capable of understanding.” – Steve Prefontaine

670. “Running allows me to clear my head and focus on the things that really matter in life.” – Unknown

671. A good laugh and a long run are the two best cures for anything. — Unknown

672. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle

673. “If you can read this, you just got passed by a FAT guy!”

674. Step one to running a marathon: You run. There is no step two. — Barney Stinson

675. “I run because I’m too lazy to do anything else.” ― Unknown

676. “Being slow is just hill work in disguise.”

677. “We can’t all be heroes because someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.”

678. “The morning run is my time to connect with nature, find my inner peace, and set my intentions for the day.” – Unknown

679. “A year from now you will wish you had started today.” – Karen Lamb

680. “Don’t be a jogger, they’re the one’s who find dead bodies." — Amanda Brooks

681. “Good things come slow, especially in distance running.” — Bill Dellinger

682. “Running a marathon takes balls, other sports just play with them.” – Unknown

683. “Determination is the wake-up call to the human will.” – Tony Robbins

684. “It doesn't matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, 'I have finished.' There is a lot of satisfaction in that.” – Fred Lebow

685. “It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.” – Seneca

686. “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

687. “Laughter is inner jogging.”

688. “Runners just do it – they run for the finish line even if someone else has reached it first.” — Unknown

689. “The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race; it’s to test the limits of the human heart.” – Bill Bowerman

690. “If you see me collapse, pause my Garmin.” – Unknown

691. “Trail running is about discovering new paths, pushing your limits, and finding beauty in the journey.” – Unknown

692. “Running is a thing worth doing not because of the future rewards it bestows, but because of how it feeds our bodies and minds and souls in the present.” – Kevin Nelson

693. “Remember: Sweat is fat crying.” – Unknown Runner

694. “Don’t worry, toenails are overrated.” – Unknown Runner

695. “Running teaches us to keep moving forward, one step at a time, no matter how difficult the terrain may be.” – Anonymous

696. “I run because I really enjoy the feeling of my heart racing in my chest.”

697. “If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken him completely by surprise.” – P.Z. Pearce

698. “Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” ― Steve Prefontaine

699. “Jogging is for people who aren’t intelligent enough to watch television.” – Victoria Wood

700. “Just because your muscles start to protest doesn’t mean you have to listen.” – from the “Runner's High” Day-to-Day Calendar

701. “The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.” – Harry Golden

702. “Every day gives you an opportunity to improve. With every run, you can try to be better. Not just a better runner, but a better person.” — John Bingham

703. “Whoever established the high road and how high it should be should be fired." — Sandra Bullock

704. “You don’t have to worry about me, I’m gonna be runnin’ for a long, long time.”

705. “Running strengthens self-motivation.”― Tumpal Sihombing

706. “Oh yes I will work out today. I will work out a way to avoid running for a stupid cause.”

707. I run every day. It’s like medicine. — Jennifer Carpenter

708. “See Dick Run. See Jane Run Faster.”

709. “We may train or peak for a certain race, but running is lifetime sport.” – Alberto Salazar

710. “I succeed on my own personal motivation, dedication, and commitment. My mindset is: If I’m not out there training, someone else is.” — Lynn Jennings

711. “It’s a hill. Get over it.”

712. “Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second.”

713. “Jogging is for people who aren’t intelligent enough to watch television.”

714. “Trail running is not a race, it’s a celebration of the human spirit.” – Unknown

715. “If at first, you don’t succeed, then skydiving is not for you… but maybe running is.”

716. “The only true limitation is the one you set for yourself.” – Unknown

717. “Trail running is the pursuit of happiness on foot.” – Unknown

718. There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner. — Dean Karnazes

719. “It is impossible to win the race unless you venture to run, impossible to win the victory unless you dare to battle.” — Richard DeVos Running Quotes

720. “We run when we’re scared, we run when we’re ecstatic, we run away from our problems and run around for a good time.” ― Christopher McDougall

721. “Running is flying intermittently.”― Alain Bremond-Torrent

722. “To run or not to run? What a stupid question.

723. “We all have bad days and bad workouts, when running gets ugly, when split times seem slow, when you wonder why you started. It will pass.” – Hal Higdon

724. “Running has taught me, perhaps more than anything else, that there’s no reason to fear starting lines—or other new beginnings.” – Amby Burfoot

725. “I found my happy pace.”

726. “My running shoes are my most important piece of equipment.”

727. Everyone in life is looking for a certain rush. Racing is where I get mine. — John Trautmann

728. “I am a running joke. Waking up at 4:30 am and jogging anywhere from 11 to 23 miles has been nothing short of horrifying.” — Ryan Reynolds

729. “I succeed on my own personal motivation, dedication, and commitment. My mindset is, 'if I'm not out there training…someone else is.” – Lynn Jennings

730. “Running is real and relatively simple… but it ain’t easy.” – Mark Will–Weber

731. “Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” – Oprah Winfrey…Running quotes

732. “Running gives me a sense of accomplishment and boosts my confidence. It’s a natural antidepressant.” – Anonymous

733. “Running in the morning is a way to greet the day, to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.” – Unknown

734. “I run because it’s cheap, it’s free, and it makes me feel powerful.” – Sarah Attar

735. “When I run, I feel like I can do anything.”

736. “I go for a three-mile run every morning,” – Victoria Beckham

737. “The morning run is the perfect way to start the day. It’s a time to set my intentions and focus on what’s important.” – Unknown

738. “Life is complicated. Running is simple. Is it any wonder that people like to run?” – Kevin Nelson

739. Fast running isn't forced. You have to relax and let the run come out of you. — Desiree Linden

740. “The trails are where I find my solace, my strength, and my connection with nature.” – Kristin Armstrong

741. “Morning runs are like a cup of coffee for the soul.” – Unknown

742. “The voice in your head that says that you can’t do this is a liar.” – Unknown Runner

743. “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” – Haruki Murakami

744. “A runner is real when she takes the first step.” – Clarissa Pinkola Estes

745. “The only one who can tell you “you can’t” is you. And you don’t have to listen.” – Nike

746. “My doctor told me that running could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already.” – Milton Berle

747. “Everyone in life is looking for a certain rush. Racing is where I get mine.” – John Trautmann

748. “Running: because sometimes you just need to escape the madness of the world.”

749. “When you run, every step you take leaves your weaker self behind and brings you one step closer to the strongest person you can be.”― Toni Sorenson

750. “Tension, in the long run, is a more dangerous force than any feud known to man.” – Criss Jami

751. “The reason we race isn’t so much to beat each other… but to be with each other.” – Christopher McDougall

752. There are many challenges to long-distance running, but one of the greatest is the question of where to put one’s house keys. — Gabrielle Zevin

753. “I run because I really enjoy being covered in sweat and looking like a hot mess.”

754. “Slow runners make fast runners look good. You’re welcome.”

755. “My feet have several thousand meetings scheduled with the dirt on a trail not far from here. Who am I to keep them waiting? Time to run.” ― Jeb Dickerson

756. “I run every day. It’s like medicine.” — Jennifer Carpenter

757. “Trail running is not just about the destination, it’s about the journey and the experiences we have along the way.” – Rebecca Rusch

758. “Why are all these people following me?”

759. “Good things come slow. Especially in distance running.”

760. “Running is a mental sport. It’s 90% mental, 10% physical. The race is won or lost in the mind.” – Unknown

761. “I'm going to work so that it's a pure guts race at the end, and if it is, I am the only one who can win it.” – Steve Prefontaine

762. “I woke up on my birthday and said, ‘I want to run 10 miles.’ I just wanted to see if I could run double-digit mileage." — Sterling K. Brown

763. “I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso

764. “Running is therapy anyone can afford.”― Toni Sorenson

765. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Aristotle

766. “I always thought of running as just dancing forward.” – Tom Hiddleston

767. “An early-morning run is a blessing for the whole day.” – Henry David Thoreau

768. “When I run, I feel like I’m a part of something bigger.”

769. “My doctor told me that running could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already” — Milton Berle

770. “To be a good runner, you must first be a good athlete.” – Jay Johnson

771. “Running is the therapy that always works.” – Anonymous

772. “I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners; some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso

773. “Trail running is a chance to disconnect from the noise of the world and reconnect with myself.” – Unknown Trail running quotes

774. “Running is a form of meditation for me. It’s a chance to clear my mind and focus on what’s important.” – Dean Karnazes

775. “If you want it bad enough, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.” – Unknown

776. “Get going … walk if you have to but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill

777. “I run because I really enjoy the feeling of my hair sticking to my forehead with sweat.”

778. “The morning run is a way to invest in yourself, to prioritize your health and well-being, and to set an example for others.” – Unknown

779. “Act like a horse. Be dumb. Just run.” – Jumbo Elliott

780. “Running is about finding your inner peace, and so is life well lived.” – Dean Karnazes

781. “If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.” – Emil Zatopek

782. “When it’s pouring rain and you’re bowling along through the wet, there’s satisfaction in knowing you’re out there and the others aren’t.” – Peter Snell

783. “If you want to run, then run a mile. If you want to experience another life, run a marathon.” – Emil Zatopek

784. “If you are in a bad mood go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood go for another walk.” – Hippocrates

785. “Running is a mental sport…and we’re all insane!” – John Bingham

786. “The longer I ran, the more I liked it. The more I liked it, the faster I ran.” – Steve Prefontaine

787. “If you feel bad at 10 miles, you’re in trouble. If you feel bad at 20 miles, you’re normal. If you don’t feel bad at 26 miles, you’re abnormal.”

788. “Wake up early, work hard, stay focused, and make it happen.” – Unknown

789. “Run the first two-thirds of the race with your head and the last third with your heart.” – Unknown Runner

790. “There’s something magical about running in the rain; you feel connected to nature in a way that you just can’t experience on a treadmill.” – Unknown

791. ““My feeling is that any day I am too busy to run is a day that I am too busy.” – John Bryant

792. “I run because it’s good for me. Also because I like to eat. And drink a lot”

793. Coming back to running after a few weeks off is really tough. It’s humbling. Nothing wrong with a large dose of humility. — Davina McCall

794. “There’s nothing more invigorating than running in the rain, feeling the cool drops of water on your skin and the wind in your hair.” – Unknown

795. “The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare.”— Juma Ikangaa

796. “A good run is like a cup of coffee – I’m much nicer after I’ve had one.” – Unknown

797. “Long distance running is 90 percent mental and the other half is physical.” – Rich Davis

798. “Running: because sometimes you just need to clear your head and get some fresh air.”

799. “Ask yourself: “Can I give more?” The answer is usually: “Yes.” – Paul Tergat

800. “The marathon can humble you.” – Bill Rodgers

801. “How do you know if someone ran a marathon? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.”

802. “Run often. Run long. But never outrun your joy of running.” —Julie Isphording

803. “Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.” – William Arthur Ward

804. “The only way to define your limits is by going beyond them.” – Arthur Clarke

805. “The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.” – Charles Kingsley

806. “It’s not the distance you must conquer in running, it’s yourself”

807. “Doesn’t matter how fast you cross the finish line if you’re running the wrong race.”― Richie Norton

808. “Running in the morning is a way to show yourself that you are capable of greatness, that you can overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.” – Unknown

809. “The trails are where I clear my head, find my inner peace, and reconnect with nature.” – Unknown

810. “A race is a work of art that people can look at and be affected in as many ways they’re capable of understanding.”

811. “One run can change your day, many runs can change your life.” — Unknown

812. “P.R. or E.R.”

813. “The run is a time to let your mind go and let your body do the talking.” – Unknown

814. “Long distance running is 90 percent mental and the other half is physical.”

815. “The morning run is a time to clear your mind and focus on the present moment. Embrace the peace and solitude it brings.” – Unknown Morning running quotes

816. “My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years old already.” – Milton Berle

817. “Jogging is very beneficial. It’s good for your legs and your feet. It’s also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed.” – Charles M. Schulz

818. “Never limit where running can take you. I mean that geographically, spiritually, and of course, physically.” – Bart Yasso

819. “Running is a like a cup of coffee…I’m much nicer after I’ve had one.”

820. “Running is a lot like life. Only 10 percent of it is exciting. 90 percent of it is slog and drudge.” — Dave Bedford

821. “Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible. Nothing unattainable.” — Kara Goucher

822. “Running: because getting chased by a bear would be too easy.”

823. “I still bother with runners I call hamburgers. They’re never going to run any record times. But they can fulfill their own potential.” — Bill Bowerman

824. “The more I run, the more I want to run, and the more I live a life worth remembering.” – Dean Karnazes

825. “The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race; it’s to test the limits of the human heart.” – Bill Bowerman ( Inspirational running quotes )

826. “There are two types of people in this world: those who run and those who should.” – Unknown

827. “Running is about finding your inner peace, and so is a life well lived.” – Dean Karnazes

828. “Running: because sometimes you just need to escape from your own thoughts.”

829. “The morning run is a chance to be grateful for another day and to start it off on the right foot.” – Unknown

830. “The biggest challenge in life is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everybody else.” – Unknown

831. “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier

832. “Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine

833. “Running is my therapy. It’s how I deal with everything.” – Unknown

834. “Today I will do what others won’t so tomorrow I can do what others can’t.” – Jerry Rice

835. “Running a marathon felt like I played in a very rough football game with no hitting above the waist.” – Alan Page

836. “Run hard when it’s hard to run.” – Pavvo

837. “Run in the morning … before your brain figures out what your body is doing!” – Unknown Runner

838. “Trail running is the perfect balance between solitude and socializing.” – Unknown

839. “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ”Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” – Muhammad Ali

840. “If you see me collapse, pause my Garmin.” — Unknown

841. “If you want to change your body, exercise. If you want to change your life, become a runner.” – Unknown Runner

842. “The trails are where I leave my worries behind and embrace the present moment.” – Kilian Jornet

843. “If you start dreaming you are not running fast enough.”― Jacob Vermeire

844. “There are many challenges to long-distance running, but one of the greatest is the question of where to put one’s house keys.” — Gabrielle Zevin

845. “Trail running is like meditation in motion.” – Unknown

846. “Chuck Norris never ran this far.”

847. “I’ve got 99 problems, so I went on a run to ignore them all.” – Unknown

848. “Running is a powerful tool for mental health. It helps me cope with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.” – Anonymous

849. “Once I’m awake, I’m awake, which helps when you have to run in the mornings.” — Kai Ryssdal

850. “I love the way that it makes my body feel and it’s just my time for myself where I can get out there and think and let my mind go." — Laila Ali

851. “I’m not fast, I’m just awkwardly ahead of everyone else.”

852. “Running helps me stay on an even keel and in an optimistic frame of mind.” — William J. Clinton

853. “Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” — Steve Prefontaine

854. “When I do the best I can with what I have, then I have won my race.” ​ – Jay Foonberg

855. “I believe that the good Lord gave us a finite number of heartbeats and I’m damned if I’m going to use up mine running up and down a street.”

856. “The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race. It’s to test the limits of the human heart.” – Bill Bowerman

857. “Running is one the best solutions to a clear mind.” ― Sasha Azevedo

858. “The run is a natural high, a feeling that is hard to describe, but once you have it, you want it again and again.” – Unknown

859. “I run because I really enjoy the feeling of my muscles burning.”

860. “It started to become what I looked forward to most; it was the only time I got to be in my own head." — Rob Riggle

861. “Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.” – Doug Larson

862. “Running is alone time that lets my brain unspool the tangles that build up over days” – Bob Hneisen

863. “Don’t dream of winning, train for it.” – Mo Farah

864. “The morning run is the ultimate litmus test. If you can do it, you can do anything.” – Unknown

865. “There’s something magical about running in the morning. It’s a time when everything feels possible.” – Unknown

866. “It makes me feel like I can conquer anything that comes at me. I’m never tapped out. I’m never tired around my two kids. I owe a lot of that to running.” — Travis Barker

867. “It’s not about winning, it’s about finishing. That’s what makes us great.” – Meb Keflezighi

868. I've failed over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. — Michael Jordan

869. It gave me a natural endorphin high, but it also helped me sleep, so it was perfect. It’s easy to understand how people replace addiction with exercise. — Eminem

870. “The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it’s possible to achieve the American dream.” – Tommy Hilfiger

871. “The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That’s real glory. That’s the essence of it.” – Vince Lombardi Running quotes about life

872. “For an athlete, the biggest pressure comes from within. You know what you want to do and what you’re capable of.” – Paula Radcliffe

873. “The difference between try and triumph is a little umph.” – Marvin Phillips

874. “A short run is better than no run.” – Unknown Runner

875. “The only real limitation is the one you set for yourself.” – Unknown

876. “Running a marathon takes balls, other sports just play with them.”

877. “I run . . . I’m slower than a herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter, but I run.” – Unknown Runner

878. “Sometimes when I’m running, I feel like I could fly.”

879. “Rain, sleet, or snow, I’ll still get in a run. Unless I don’t want to.” – Unknown

880. “I always tell beginning runners: Train your brain first. It’s much more important than your heart or legs.” — Amby Burfoot

881. We Are Built Different

882. “If you’ve never had a bad day running, you’re probably doing something wrong. If you’ve never had a good day running, you’re definitely doing something wrong.”— Mark Remy

883. “I used to motivate myself by pretending a bear was chasing me. Now I know I’ll look like the bear if I don’t run.”

884. “To be a runner is to know that there is no limit to the human experience.” – Unknown

885. “Mental will is a muscle that needs exercise, just like the muscles of the body.” – Lynn Jennings

886. “Run like you stole something.” – Unknown Runner

887. “Coming back to running after a few weeks off is really tough. It’s humbling. Nothing wrong with a large dose of humility.” — Davina McCall

888. “The only reason I would take up jogging is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.” – Erma Bombeck

889. “We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” – Jesse Owens

890. “No matter what hurts at the beginning, by the end of the race, something else will hurt worse.” – Bob O’Connor

891. “I run when I need my head cleared,” – Emily Blunt

892. “Running is a simple activity. Just lace up your shoes and go, one step at a time, like each breath.”― Adharanand Finn

893. “I always tell my athletes, don’t confuse difficulty with failure.” – Eric Orton

894. “The morning run is a way to cultivate resilience, to build endurance and strength, and to push beyond your limits.” – Unknown

895. “I don’t always run, but when I do, I prefer to do it in a tutu.”

896. “Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.” – Lance Armstrong

897. “Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” – Lance Armstrong

898. “If I continue to set goals and accomplish those goals, that means I’m doing something right." — Kevin Hart

899. “Running an hour a day adds 10 years to your life. Unfortunately, you spend it running.”

900. “It’s not so much that I began to run, but that I continued.” – Hal Higdon