(205 quotes found)
“Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.”
Bill Rodgers
“That man is little to be envied whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plain of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow warmer among the ruins of Iona”
Samuel Johnson
“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.”
“I hope to get first in the Free Press Marathon,”
Bob Daly
“This is a marathon. We've still got 54 holes to go.”
Chris DiMarco
“It was beautiful, ... I've ran quite a few marathons but this has to be the best one I've ever done. They were helpful and had the best awards.”
“My resolution is to run another marathon this year, so I'm looking forward to that, training with all of these great people and have a fun time.”
Bill Scott
“This city runs on tourists, and this marathon could set a tone. People ask me if it's safe down here for running -- of course, it's safe. I don't need a dome to run this race. I just need some roads.”
Bill Burke
“I'm so proud to think that 25 years after Terry started this marathon, people are showing up and still believing in what he started,”
Betty Fox
“This is not a sprint, it's a marathon. At the end of the day, the governor is motivated by one factor: what's best for the people of New Jersey.”
Anthony Coley