Appreciate How Far You've Come

...You also need to look back, not just at the people who are running behind you but especially at those who don't run and never will...
Those who run but don't race...
Those who started training for a race but didn't carry through...
Those who got to the starting line but didn't get to the finish line...
Those who once raced better than you but no longer run at all.
You're still here.
Take pride in wherever you finish.

- Joe Henderson

Victory! You have conquered!

Need A Reason To Run? Here Ya Go...

RUN because you have to. RUN because you love it. RUN because you want to be fast. RUN because you want to be skinny. RUN to find some quiet time. RUN to sweat. RUN to eat. RUN hear your heart pound in your ears. RUN because you're a runner. RUN because you gotta keep the streak. RUN because you don't know why the hell you're running. RUN because you fought with your partner. RUN because your job is s****y. RUN because you got no money. RUN for the sunrise. RUN for a race. RUN because it's impossible. RUN because it's easy. RUN instead of doing the laundry. RUN instead of watching TV. RUN because no one else understands. RUN because the cool kids do it. RUN because you're tired of talking. RUN for numbers. RUN for feel. RUN to prove something. RUN because it f******g hurts. Or don't run. If you got something better to do.

- Jeff Edmonds

An excuse for every pair. My Marine Corps Marathon 2010 pals are top center.

Are You Going to be Strong Today?

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

Canadian marathon runner