Quotes About the Love of Running

Some runners are extremely passionate about their sport and they're happy to share it with others. Remind yourself how much you love running with these quotes.

"Every day is a good day when you run."
-Kevin Nelson

"I always loved running...it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs."
-Jesse Owens

"We runners are all a little nutty, but we're good people who just want to enjoy our healthy, primitive challenge. Others may not understand running, but we do, and we cherish it. That's our only message."
-John J. Kelley

"Running defines me. It is a euphoric feeling I look forward to every day. It keeps me connected to life."
-Allan Steinfield

"I want to run every race with a big heart."
-Ryan Hall

"I want to run until I can't run."
-Bill Rodgers

"I loved the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me."
-Wilma Rudolph

More Quotes from Female Runners

"I was born to be a runner. I simply love to run. It's almost like the faster I go, the easier it becomes."
-Mary Decker Slaney

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