More Quotes by Kara Goucher
Don't ever discourage someone from trying to better their life and health
Running has always been a relief and a sanctuary—something that makes me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me it's not so much about the health benefits. Those are great, but I believe that the best thing about running is the joy it brings to life.
It doesn't matter how fast or how far you're going. If you're putting on your shoes and going out for a run, you are a runner, you are in that club.
Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle.
Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead.
In the end I have to hold myself accountable...I had to make a change if I really wanted to reach the goals I had set for myself. I had to get out of being comfortable and get into a situation that was going to really push me.
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.
Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow.
Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable.
Don't try to rush progress. Remember -- a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing.
