More Quotes by Kara Goucher
That's the thing about running: your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success. They are moments in time when running allows you to see how wonderful your life it.
I don't feel like myself unless I run. It's how I deal with sadness and happiness. I need it. It's like therapy.
Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle.
I try to think about positive things - how great my form is, how my arms are swinging, my breathing, how loud people are cheering. My sports psychologist taught me there are a million things telling you you can't keep going, but if you find the things that say you can, you're golden.
We train together to make each other great.
Hill sprints are good for everyone!
Don't be ashamed or embarrassed to dream big. You're living your life with hope, that's a powerful thing.
I have a power word that I use-when I qualified for the Olympics in 2008, it was fighter. That way when I'm in the race and I get to those dark moments, I can think of the word and it evokes that emotion for me.
Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process.
Get out there and do what you love!
