Sam Mussabini Wasn’t Talking To You
July 8, 2008 Read more »
In the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire, running coach Sam Mussabini tells Harold Abrahams, “you can’t put in what God’s left out.” The implication is that you’re either born with the natural talent to be fast, or you’re not.
On the surface, this quote seems to imply that if you’re not fast now, then [...]
Bruce Barton on Achievements
March 29, 2007 Read more »
“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance.” —Bruce Barton
William James on Second Winds
March 16, 2007 Read more »
Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second. Give your dreams all you’ve got and you’ll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you. - William James
Video: Runners High
February 10, 2007 Read more »
You know the one about how if you fail to attend a meeting all tasks identified at that meeting are assigned to you? It has a cousin called, “Dis da man’s video choice and you get to pick them from now on.”
Actually, I am honored to have been invited to be your [...]
Tom Fleming on Training
October 12, 2006 Read more »
Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not. When you race him, he will win. —Tom Fleming
Top 10 Non-running Quotes for Runners
September 21, 2006 Read more »
I have always been an avid collector of inspirational quotations. Through my journey, I have found many great running quotes (that’s another article) that describe the many challenges runners face and their dedication to the sport. I have also found many non-running quotes that apply very well to running. Here are my favorite 10 non-running [...]
