More Quotes by Kara Goucher
Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow.
Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle.
Don't be ashamed or embarrassed to dream big. You're living your life with hope, that's a powerful thing.
Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.
Get out there and do what you love!
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.
Do the work. Do the analysis. But feel your run. Feel your race. Feel the joy that is running.
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.
There are a million reasons why you can't. Focus on the few reasons why you can.
I try to think about positive things - how great my form is, how my arms are swinging, my breathing, how loud people are cheering. My sports psychologist taught me there are a million things telling you you can't keep going, but if you find the things that say you can, you're golden.
