More Quotes by Kara Goucher
Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable.
You can't do in a race what you haven't prepared for.
Erase from your mind that your preparation must be perfect. Hard work + dedication = a shot at your dreams. Keep believing.
Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work.
We train together to make each other great.
I have a power word that I use-when I qualified for the Olympics in 2008, it was fighter. That way when I'm in the race and I get to those dark moments, I can think of the word and it evokes that emotion for me.
Don't try to rush progress. Remember -- a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing.
As badly as I want a medal, I know there is a lot of luck involved in that. I want to put myself in position to be in the top three, give it my all and hope luck comes my way.
One skill that separates good from almost-good runners is an ability to concentrate for an entire race, whether it is a mile or a marathon.
Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow.
