“I run because I am an animal. I run because it is part of my genetic wiring. I run because millions of years of evolution have left me programmed to run. And, finally, I run because there’s no better way to see the sun rise and set.”
Amby Burfoot, The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life

“I always run alone, away from phones and stress. Running is a major part of my life because it keeps me sane.”
Michael Roux, Jr., Executive Chef, Le Gavroche, London

“There is nothing quite so gentle, deep, and irrational as our running – and nothing quite so savage, and so wild.”
Bernd Heinrich, Why We Run: A Natural History

“Passion is pushing myself when there is no one else around – just me and the road.”
Ryan Shay

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

“Your toughness is made up of equal parts persistence and experience. You don’t so much outrun your opponents as outlast and outsmart them, and the toughest opponent of all is the one inside your head.”
Joe Henderson

“How would you describe the worst run you ever had? Precious!”
Hal Higdon

“Independence is the outstanding characteristic of the runner.”
Noel Carroll

“Learn to run when feeling the pain: then push harder.”
William Sigei

“For me, running is a great way to jump-start my day, boost my energy, and have a few minutes to plan and prioritize my schedule.”
Michael Dell

“Running is a way of life for me, just like brushing my teeth. If I don’t run for a few days, I feel as if something’s been stolen from me.”
John A. Kelley

“I was born to run. I love to run. It’s almost like the faster I go, the easier it becomes.”
Mary Deker Slaney

“Putting miles in your training log is like putting money in the bank. You begin to draw interest on it immediately.”
Hal Higdon

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

“To exercise at or near capacity is the best way I know of reaching a true introspective state. If you do it right, it can open all kinds of inner doors.”
Al Oerter