More Quotes by Kara Goucher
One skill that separates good from almost-good runners is an ability to concentrate for an entire race, whether it is a mile or a marathon.
You can't do in a race what you haven't prepared for.
Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow.
Do the work. Do the analysis. But feel your run. Feel your race. Feel the joy that is running.
Don't try to rush progress. Remember -- a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing.
Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable.
Don't be ashamed or embarrassed to dream big. You're living your life with hope, that's a powerful thing.
As badly as I want a medal, I know there is a lot of luck involved in that. I want to put myself in position to be in the top three, give it my all and hope luck comes my way.
Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process.
After we put my son to bed, my husband and I curl up and watch a movie or TV. That's when I finally put up my feet and have my glass of wine and a brownie.