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

“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

“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.

“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