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
3 min readFeb 10, 2021
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
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
