World Class and Famous Runners

Learn about the accomplishments of world class American distance runner American Kara Goucher.

Learn about the accomplishments of American record holder Olympic bronze medalist and marathon runner Deena Kastor.

When I talk to future marathon runners about their goal times, the conversation often turns to celebrity marathon times. They want to know what it will take to beat Oprah, P. Diddy, Lance, or other famous people who made news by running a marathon. Here are times for some celebrity marathon runners:

Get inspired with these running quotes from running legend Steve Prefontaine.

Get motivated with these running quotes from famous runners.

Get inspired with these running quotes from American running great Bill Rodgers, winner of four Boston and four NYC marathons.

Running wruiter and speaker John "the Penguin" Bingham has inspired hundreds of thousands of people to run for fun, fitness, and self-affirmation. Here are some classic running quotes from John Bingham.

Great runners are an inspiration to watch, but they all say a lot of inspirational things. Get motivated with these running quotes from Olympic greats.

Get inspired with these quotes from the late Dr. George Sheehan, a best-selling author from the 1970s running boom:

Read running quotes from running legend Grete Waitz, the 9-time winner of the New York City Marathon.

The documentary, "Run for Your Life", tells an inspirational and educational story about Fred Lebow, the father of the New York City Marathon.

Check out the profile of American Olympic distance runner Ryan Hall.

Check out the profile of one of America's top female distance runners, Shalane Flanagan.

Get inspired to run with these running quotes from famous female runners.

Oprah Winfrey's ran the Marine Corps Marathon in 1994 and her finishing time was, and still is, one of the most talked-about marathon times. So how fast did Oprah run her marathon?

Many actors, musicians, writers, politicians and other famous people run for exercise and fun, sometimes right alongside other runners in marathons. Here are some quotes about running from celebrities.

Read motivational running quotes from women's distance running legend Joan Benoit Samuelson.

Find out the half marathon times of celebrities, from actors to politicians.