“He always wanted to run a marathon when he was at school. My recommendation was: Give it a few years after you graduate. You have to develop.”
Chris Smith
“Frustration is the first step towards improvement. I have no incentive to improve if I’m content with what I can do and if I’m completely satisfied with my pace, distance and form as a runner. It’s only when I face frustration and use it to fuel my dedication that I feel myself moving forwards.”
John Bingham
“The marathon can humble you.”
Bill Rodgers
“The starting line of the New York City marathon is kind of a giant time bomb behind you about to go off. It is the most spectacular start in sport.”
“My husband, Ray, has run many marathons with her in Hawaii, Alaska twice and Florida.”
Peggy Thorn
“It's pretty intense. It's not like running a marathon, but it is a mental strain.”
Greg White
“She can certainly beat me. But she has never run as fast as my best time in a half marathon.”
Danielle Mooney
