Dailymission

#dailymission on June 23, 2012

What is your favorite quote having to do with your sport?

  1. #dailymission "Why should I practice running slow? I already know how to run slow. I want to learn to run fast." - Emil Zatopek

    • John J.
      John J.

      I'm learning that in this traning cycle. Will see how that works.

      12 months ago Like1 person

    • Eric H.
      Eric H.

      @John, I like to think that the training plans are much more refined now than in Zatopek's day. But there were some amazingly fast runners then too, and they just ran hard. You're doing great on the plan - stick with it.

      12 months ago Like

  2. #dailymission “There is a moment in every race, between the clipped phrase 'runners set' and the report of the starter’s pistol, when anything is possible. The entire race is contained in... read more

    • Larry
      Larry

      That is great. Where is that from?

      12 months ago Like

    • Audrey Z.
      Audrey Z.

      i can't remember! i feel like i read it in an article on letsrun, but i'm not sure what it was about or who it was by. the quote stuck with me though!

      12 months ago Like

    • Larry
      Larry

      I read some of your blog. Good stuff. I ran Boston. I had the same experience. It was an amazing thing to be a part of.

      12 months ago Like

  3. #dailymission From I ♥ to Run: The Marathon is not about the race, it's about commitment... It's not about instant gratification, it's about endurance. It's not about the thril... read more

  4. #dailymission What is your favorite quote having to do with your sport? Three of my favorites are:
    "Suck it up Buttercup!"
    "Bring it bitches - is that all you got?"
    "I can... read more

  5. #dailymission What is your favorite quote having to do with your sport? 'Screw this, I can do it!' and 'It never gets easier. You just get better.'

  6. #dailymission "We are, in essence, different from other men. If you want to win something, run the 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run the marathon."

  7. #dailymission: "Training works. Sometimes it takes years and sometimes it happens quickly, but there will be improvement. One day you’ll be running and you’re a lot better than before." -... read more

  8. #dailymission "A ten minute mile is just as far as a six minute mile....You're still lapping the couch potato!"

  9. #dailymission "When exhaustion gets tired, when agony doubles over in pain, when surrender waves a white flag, i'll still be out here running" Awesome qoute!

  10. #dailymission My sport is your sport's punishment!

  11. Today's #dailymission What is your favorite quote having to do with your sport?
    "You also need to look back, not just at the people who are running behind you but especially at those who ... read more

  12. Today's #dailymission What is your favorite quote having to do with your sport? I have 2 of them. 1) Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. 2) Pain is weakness leaving the body. A clos... read more

    • Peter C.
      Peter C.

      I like Bill Roger's "The marathon can humble you". I have that on a tee shirt. For cycling its " Spinners are winners, you gotta dance like Lance"

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    • Peter F.
      Peter F.

      Mind over miles . Theres gonna be good miles and bad miles you just need to keep moving foward

      12 months ago Like1 person

    • Katy C.
      Katy C.

      I ran most of the GW Parkway 10 miler behind two girls, who had "Suck it up, Buttercup", and "What have you done today?" on the backs of their tshirts. Great pacing and motivation!

      12 months ago Like1 person

    • Marlene E.

      I ran a Marine sponsored race once that had "You Just Got Passed By a 40 year Old Girl" oh my back :-)

      12 months ago Like

  13. #dailymission - "Gotta Promise Not to Stop When I say When" The Foo Fighters. Applies to running and to life.

  14. #dailymission "What is your favorite quote having to do with your sport?" Finish it for me: "Make friends with pain..."

  15. #dailymission: What is your favorite quote having to do with your sport?
    "Sports, like life, is all about taking risks" Roger Bannister

  16. #dailymission What is your favorite quote having to do with your sport?
    "Start slow and taper off." Dolphin South End Running Club.

  17. #dailymission Suck it up buttercup!

    • Rina M.

      Can you send that one out my way next weekend? Don't forget to put it in bold letters so that I know you're yelling it out to me. Send a few times over. Thanks ahead of time. I'm counting on you Allen. :+)

      12 months ago Like

    • Allen
      Allen

      Will do buttercup!

      12 months ago Like1 person

  18. #dailymission "You Only Get what you Give" is what I have engraved on my Road ID. Sometimes I look down at it when I'm running, and it keeps me going.

    • Henry P.
      Henry P.

      remember Caballo from born to run in hill running. if thats all youve got it aint so bad

      12 months ago Like