The Blue Eyed Warrior

The Adventures of the Norse Goddess of War

Archive for June, 2011

“My philosophy on running is, I don’t dwell on it, I do it.” -Joan Samuelson

“My fitness is close to where it needs to be and I have time, so I’m running with serenity and confidence and letting the improvements come to me.” -Kara Goucher, American long-distance runner

“I don’t worry about what I’ve run. I worry about what I’m going to run. To be successful, you’ve got to keep moving.” -Rae Baymiller

“At first an ordeal and then an accomplishment, the daily run becomes a staple, like bread, or wine, a fine marriage, or air. It is also a free pass to friendship.” -Benjamin Cheever, Strides

Inspirational quote: “When I had cancer and was going through chemo, running was the one thing that gave me confidence.” -Ethan Zohn, Survivor winner and charity founder

“You have to wonder at times what you’re doing out there. Over the years, I’ve given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement.” -Steve Prefontaine

“To be a consistent winner means preparing not just one day, one month or even one year – but for a lifetime.” -Bill Rodgers

“For me, like so many others, running is the answer. Out on the road it is just you, the pavement, and your will.” -John Bingham

“If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run.” -John Bingham

“I want to run until I can’t run.” -Bill Rodgers

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