Inspirational running quotes
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My 10 favorite inspirational running quotes
"It's supposed to be hard. The hard is what makes it great." — Unknown
"Don't dream of winning, train for it!" — Mo Farah
"There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner." — Dean Karnazes
"I run because I can. When I get tired, I remember those who can't run, what they would give to have this simple gift I take for granted, and I run harder for them. I know they would do the same for me." — Unknown
"Nothing, not even pain, lasts forever. If I can just keep putting one foot in front of the other, I will eventually get to the end." —Kim Cowart
"Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up." —Dean Karnazes
"I don't stop when I'm tired, I stop when I'm done." — Unknown
"Few things in life match the thrill of a marathon." -Fred Lebow
"Don't fear moving slowly forward...fear standing still." -Kathleen Harris
"It does not matter how slowly you do so long as you do not stop." -Confucius
