Food for Run and Thought 12

「People can't understand why a man runs. They don't see any sport in it. Argue it lacks the sight and thrill of body contact. Yet, the conflict is there, more raw and challenging than any man versus man competition. For in running it is man against himself, the cruelest of opponents. The other runners are not the real enemies. His adversary lies within him, in his ability, with brain and heart to master himself and his emotions. 」Glenn Cunningham - American runner, Olympic Games medalist

「There is no failure in running, or in life, as long as you keep moving. 」Amby Burfoot, Runner's World Editor At Large

「Every man is the builder of a temple called his body. 」Henry David Thoreau

「Winning is not about headlines and hardware [medals]. It's only about attitude. A winner is a person who goes out today and every day and attempts to be the best runner and best person they can be? Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up. 」Amby Burfoot, Runner's World Editor At Large

「Mentally, I think the biggest thing I've gotten out of this 10K is that I've learned to kind of just shut my mind off during the race and not think about laps or pace. 」Chris Solinsky, 10,000m American record holder