Inspirational Quotes from Famous Runners to Inspire You to Run More, Live Better, and Dream Bigger

Plus what to do when you encounter a barking dog on your run

Public domain image of Roger Bannister, source Wikimedia

I hope these quotes from famous runners inspire you as they do me. I’m printing off this image above to keep beside my laptop. I won’t set any records with my running, but I can achieve something extraordinary with my life if I believe that I can.

Bill Rodgers Quotes

Don’t feel guilty about driving somewhere nice to run. If people can drive to a park to eat hot dogs, you can drive there to run.

— Bill Rodgers

Boy running photo by Luna Lovegood from Pexels

The advice I have for beginners is the same philosophy that I have for runners of all levels of experience and ability — consistency, a sane approach, moderation and making your running an enjoyable, rather than dreaded, part of your life.

~Bill Rodgers

Wilma Rudolph Quotes

The triumph can’t be had without the struggle.

~Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph competes in Amsterdam — September 15 1960 — image in public domain, source Wikimedia

Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.

~Wilma Rudolph

Roger Bannister Quotes

Here is some advice from the first man to do what some thought impossible and run a mile in less than four minutes.

However ordinary each of us may seem, we are all in some way special, and can do things that are extraordinary, perhaps until then…even thought impossible.

~Roger Bannister