Distance Running Quotes

“Some sessions are stars and some sessions are stones, but in the end they are all rocks and we build upon them.”
― Chrissie Wellington, A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey

“Training was a rite of purification; from it came speed, strength. Racing was a rite of death; from it came knowledge”
― John L. Parker Jr.

“The research is very clear: around 50% of distance runners at any given time are injured.”
― Matthew Silver, Built To Run: The Runner's GuideTo Fixing Common Injuries, Resolving Pain, And Optimizing Running Performance Now And For Life

“Every time your foot hits the ground when running it's the force equivalent to around 250% of your body weight. That's a lot of force going through your legs and body!”
― Matthew Silver, Built To Run: The Runner's GuideTo Fixing Common Injuries, Resolving Pain, And Optimizing Running Performance Now And For Life