Olivia Snell

“I want to see if it’s possible to race simply to run—not to win. And if I run this way, will I win?”
― Katie Arnold, Running Home

“Her hazel eyes were sharp and intelligent and completely fearless.”
― John Steinbeck, East of Eden

“You know how to be alone without being lonely. Do you know how rare that is? Do you know how much I wish I could do that? It’s a wonderful thing you’ve got going on there.”
― Dolly Alderton, Good Material

“Ultra running isn’t a mystery—it’s hard work and human nature. I believe anyone can do it. If it’s in you, if you want it, you can do it. You can run 30 miles, 50 miles, 100 miles. You don’t have to look like a runner—anyone can be a runner. You don’t have to be fast, you don’t have to know anything. You just have to start small and break it down.

You will be afraid. You’ll worry about wild animals and strangers and getting injured and losing everything. This is natural. This is resistance. You’re stronger than you think you are. Keep going.”
― Katie Arnold, Running Home