It's not about speed and gold medals. It's about refusing to be stopped. Amby Burfoot More Quotes by Amby Burfoot More Quotes From Amby Burfoot Courage is crossing a starting line. Amby Burfoot crossings starting lines The true but rare runner's high is a zone that we enter when everything seems to click perfectly, when time stands still, and when we can run almost without effort. Amby Burfoot clicks effort running Set a goal and a program for yourself, and everything else will follow. Guaranteed. Amby Burfoot program goal We have all learned everything we know physically—from walking to running a marathon—by trial and error, so there's no reason to become our own worst enemies when we suffer a setback. From time to time everyone falls short of their goals. It's an illusion to believe that champions succeed because they do everything perfectly. You can be certain that every archer who hits the bull's-eye has also missed the bull's-eye a thousand times while learning the skill. Amby Burfoot running believe fall Too many people have refused to begin running or have quickly dropped out of running programs because they 'have no talent for it.' Ridiculous. Talent has nothing to do with it. The only thing that matters is mental discipline. Amby Burfoot discipline running people I like to say, and I truly believe, that every run brings new experiences. You just don't know what they might be until you actually do the run. That's one of my major reasons for pushing out the front door as often as I do-the adventure of it all. Amby Burfoot running adventure believe I've never known a runner who had as much patience as he needed. Amby Burfoot runners known needed Running is ultimately a personal experience. It is a revival of the spirit, a private oasis for the thirsty mind. Yet, its healing power only increases in the presence of others. Run together and the oasis grows cooler and more satisfying. Amby Burfoot oasis healing running Motivation is a skill. It can be learned and practiced. Amby Burfoot motivation skills running It's not about how fast you go. It's not about how far you go. It's a process. Amby Burfoot process It's wrong to believe that you need a certain physical body type to run. All body types can run. It's not about your legs, muscles, or cellulite. It's not about the physical side of things. If you train your brain, your body will follow. It's that simple. The hard part isn't getting your body in shape. The hard part is getting your mind in shape. Amby Burfoot simple running believe I've always liked hills. I see a challenge, a goal, and I feel instantly galvanized to achieve that goal. Amby Burfoot hills goal challenges In the longest run of all, your life, you're going to be a winner. Amby Burfoot winner running Here’s my mantra: ‘Every mile is a gift.’ Amby Burfoot mantras miles Running removes us briefly from the fragmentation and depersonalization of the digital world Amby Burfoot digital running world Don't judge your running by your speed. Amby Burfoot speed judging running Don't get discouraged. As far as I'm concerned, a positive attitude is the most important attribute any runner can have. You'll need it often. Every runner has bad days, every runner has occasional injuries, and every runner eventually slows down (take it from someone who has slowed down a lot). But as long as you maintain a positive attitude, you'll find ways to overcome the obstacles and continue running. After all, running offers countless rewards. It's simply up to you to find the ones that have the most meaning for you. Amby Burfoot bad-day running attitude This wasn’t just an attack against the Boston Marathon... It was an attack against the American public and our democratic use of the streets. We have used our public roadways for annual parades, protest marches, presidential inaugurations, marathons, and all manner of other events. The roads belong to us, and their use represents an important part of our free and democratic tradition. Amby Burfoot boston presidential important Once upon a time, about 20 years ago, runners believed they didn't have to do anything but run Amby Burfoot once-upon-a-time running years Don't compare yourself with anyone else. The world is full of runners, so you'll probably see one every time you circle the block or your favorite park. Some will be thinner than you, some smoother-striding, some faster. But don't let this get you down. There's only one runner who really counts: you. Running is your activity. Make it work for you, and don't worry about anyone else. Amby Burfoot block circles running
