More Quotes by Kara Goucher
Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead.
After we put my son to bed, my husband and I curl up and watch a movie or TV. That's when I finally put up my feet and have my glass of wine and a brownie.
Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle.
You can't do in a race what you haven't prepared for.
Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process.
Watching the world's best compete fires you up to achieve your own feats of greatness. When it comes to running, participation and spectating go hand in hand.
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.
Erase from your mind that your preparation must be perfect. Hard work + dedication = a shot at your dreams. Keep believing.
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.
