Marathon Quotes

“marathon: (noun)
A popular form of overpriced torture wherein participants wake up at ass-o-clock in the morning and stand in the freezing cold until it's time to run, at which point they miserably trot for a god-awful interval of time that could be better spent sleeping in and/or consuming large quantities of beer and cupcakes.
See also: masochism, awfulness, "a bunch of bullshit", boob-chafing, cupcake deprivation therapy”
― Matthew Inman, The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances (Volume 5)

“I saw many people who begun their marathon races lately, but they eventually came up as top winners. I believe that your "lateness" does not account for your "lastness". It's not too late for you to make a start... Begin it now! No further delays!”
― Israelmore Ayivor, The Great Hand Book of Quotes

“You wouldn’t train for a marathon & then give up a mile before the finish line. Same goes with your life & dreams.”
― Dawn Gluskin

“It had been said that the marathon doesn't really begin until mile twenty. I say mile twenty-six would be more appropriate. The final two-tenths of a mile is filled with emotion. No matter how desperately you're struggling at this point, thoughts typically drift away from the immediate task at hand (ie, survival) to broader feelings.”
― Dean Karnazes

“Like all living things, you were created for unlimited growth and possibilities. Keep growing. Keep changing. Be everything you were meant to be.”
― Eleanor Brownn, Mile 9: The true story of a lifelong couch potato who one day made a decision that changed everything

“In an era when man can no longer dash out of his cave and slay a mammoth, he simply slips on his Lycra and goes for a run.”
― Phil Hewitt, Keep on Running: The Highs and Lows of a Marathon Addict

“Возможно, мне просто хотелось, чтобы время остановилось. Может быть, это и была моя судьба – лежать тут, в пустыне, глядя в небо, и спрашивать себя, почему я бегу в этой духовке, ради чего я заставил себя пройти через эту пытку?”
― Scott Jurek, Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

“Лежать без движения было замечательно. И даже не так стыдно, как я себе представлял. Эта мысль позволяла сохранять остатки самоуважения.”
― Scott Jurek, Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

“Opportunity to suspend disbelief is often why we watch movies. The stories and images touch us and shift perspectives in ways we may not allow in our daily lives. As readily as you check your “this isn’t real” attitude at the ticket counter – when transformers are defending earth against aliens and 21st century vampires frolic by daylight – on the big screen of your heart and mind train for, run and celebrate finishing your first marathon.”
― Gina Greenlee, The Whole Person Guide to Your First Marathon: A Mind Body Spirit Companion

“Mu kolleegid Veselin ja Simeon on ainsad StroyRendi töötajad, kes reageerivad üleskutsele tulla koos minuga rattamaratonile ja lubavad korralikult valmistuda. Eestisse saabudes kiitleb Simeon, et on kokku kolm korda trenni teinud ja muidu kogu elu olnud sportlik. Veselin vabandab, et ei saanud aega trenni teha, aga tunneb ennast hästi...”
― Janek Balõnski, Minu Bulgaaria. Magusad tomatid ja hapud viinamarjad

“Success breeds success on a marathon route. If you can prove to yourself that you are doing well, then invariably you will do even better.”
― Phil Hewitt, Keep on Running: The Highs and Lows of a Marathon Addict

“Friedrich Nietzsche got pretty hung up on the notion of human will; really all he needed were some running shoes, Lycra and a place in the Berlin Marathon.”
― Phil Hewitt, Keep on Running: The Highs and Lows of a Marathon Addict

“I was on a path, and I became determined to give it everything I had — no matter what.”
― Eleanor Brownn, Mile 9: The true story of a lifelong couch potato who one day made a decision that changed everything

“Некоторые сверхмарафоны проходят по девственным лесам, вдоль звонких ручьев, по прекрасным долинам с полевыми цветами. Одни – в меланхоличной прохладе осени, другие – холодными весенними днями.

Но есть «ультра», подобные тому, что убивал меня сейчас. Убивал по-настоящему.”
― Scott Jurek, Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

“Этот момент внутренних сомнений знаком всем. В природе человеческой пытаться осознать, почему мы оказались в той или иной ситуации или почему сталкиваемся в жизни с теми или иными препятствиями. Только безумцы смиренно принимают все страдания, проходят через любые потери, благословляя их. Я это знаю. Я знаю и то, что выбрал вид спорта, в котором неизбежно долгое страдание, агония, что я – один из немногих представителей небольшого сообщества мужчин и женщин, чей статус определяется ровно тем, как они переносят сложности.”
― Scott Jurek, Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

“Боль обычно либо игнорируется, либо принимается как данность, либо просто забивается обезболивающим, ибупрофеном, что, кстати, рискованно – ибупрофен может вызвать отказ почек, а это – вылиться в поход по облакам к золотым вратам или, если повезет, в вызов вертолета или самолета и доставку в ближайшую больницу. В общем, как сказал один мой знакомый бегун: «Не всякая боль достойна внимания».”
― Scott Jurek, Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

“В других видах спорта есть свои меры предосторожности, но только не в сверхмарафонах – само это мероприятие подразумевает только меры предупреждения летального исхода.”
― Scott Jurek, Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

“Теперь, когда я знал, как высока награда за боль, я хотел еще большей боли. Я хотел использовать ее как инструмент для раскрытия самого себя, полного и абсолютного.”
― Scott Jurek, Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

“Сверхмарафон вообще привлекает людей слегка одержимых. Чтобы пробежать 50 миль, нужно тренироваться по три часа в день, постоянно испытывая одиночество, судороги или боль, не говоря уже о неминуемых моментах сомнений и жалости к себе.”
― Scott Jurek, Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

“The 6 months leading to an ultra marathon are crucial in how you will do; Vision and mission planning are as important in whatever.”
― Unarine Ramaru

“If you can run six, you can run 10,” he said, noshing on an energy bar. “Run 10 and you can run 13. That’s how it works. You have three to four more miles in you than you think.”
― Gina Greenlee, The Whole Person Guide to Your First Marathon: A Mind Body Spirit Companion

“Long distance races ceased to be daunting, single entities – 12K, Half Marathon, Marathon. As if solving a riddle, I deciphered their true nature: incremental miles over time.”
― Gina Greenlee, The Whole Person Guide to Your First Marathon: A Mind Body Spirit Companion

“Advice of all kinds from experienced marathoners can sweep you away. Your training, reading and racing will expand your network and everyone has a story – the best shoes, clothes, energy foods. Don’t second-guess yourself or your process. Be friendly, act on advice that feels right for you and leave the rest.”
― Gina Greenlee, The Whole Person Guide to Your First Marathon: A Mind Body Spirit Companion

“Body follows mind. If the mind compares itself to others this could lead to overtraining. Tune out what other runners do and how fast they run. Tune in, instead, to how your body wants to increase speed and distance.”
― Gina Greenlee, The Whole Person Guide to Your First Marathon: A Mind Body Spirit Companion

“The goal of your first marathon is to finish. You have no time goal. You’re not endeavoring to win or place in your age category. Being a speed demon serves no purpose other than to court injury. Your only competition is you.”
― Gina Greenlee, The Whole Person Guide to Your First Marathon: A Mind Body Spirit Companion

“Allow seven months to responsibly train for your first marathon. This will minimize stress to your mind and body and give your existential nature time to incorporate a new way of being.”
― Gina Greenlee, The Whole Person Guide to Your First Marathon: A Mind Body Spirit Companion

“One of the most important ways for you to train, stay healthy and injury free is to listen closely to what your body tells you.”
― Gina Greenlee, The Whole Person Guide to Your First Marathon: A Mind Body Spirit Companion

“All discomfort is not equal. Learning to listen will help you distinguish among effort, fatigue and pain. To what degree, under what conditions and over what period of time your body experiences these sensations will determine how you respond.”
― Gina Greenlee, The Whole Person Guide to Your First Marathon: A Mind Body Spirit Companion

“The habit of listening and responding to what your body needs – how much, when and for how long whether food, water, rest, sleep or mileage – involves more than anything, willingness. If you are willing to practice – pay attention to signals, honor the signals you receive and train with mindfulness over distraction – then you are well on your way to listening becoming habit.”
― Gina Greenlee, The Whole Person Guide to Your First Marathon: A Mind Body Spirit Companion

“In a life full of work, family, civic responsibilities, commutes and errands, your training runs offer fertile opportunity to lean inward and listen.”
― Gina Greenlee, The Whole Person Guide to Your First Marathon: A Mind Body Spirit Companion