10 Running Quotes to Inspire Your Life

And for anyone else who needs a little encouragement!

I run because running teaches me about life. I write about running to teach others about running and about life! These ten running quotes can inspire your life. See how they apply to things not running related.

·         "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." - John Bingham

Beginning is often the hardest, most daunting part of any undertaking. Have the courage to move forward.

·         "I had as many doubts as anyone else. Standing on the starting line, we're all cowards." - Alberto Salazar

It’s called “courage” when we do it in spite of our doubts. Stop stalling and start doing. I bake cookies as a stall tactic. What do you do?

·        “When I first started running, I was so embarrassed I'd walk when cars passed me. I'd pretend I was looking at the flowers.” - Joan Benoit Samuelson

I’ve been there, but I got over it and you should, too. Don’t be afraid to let others know what you are striving for. They may prove to be your biggest support. Conquer Obstacles to Self-improvement

·        "I often hear someone say I'm not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner." - Bart Yasso

Stop comparing yourself to others. It’s not about them, it’s about you! Your progress is what matters whether on the run, in relationships, or any aspect of your life. It’s your path, not someone else’s.

  

·       "The difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry blank." - George Sheehan

So enter the race already! Sign up and show up for life. Launch your blog. Publish your book. Sell those fabulous paintings that you keep hidden in a closet. Run a relay!

·        "Methinks that the moment my legs began to move, my thoughts began to flow." - Henry David Thoreau

Whether you are a writer like Thoreau, or someone who just needs to sort her thoughts, running will help you gain clarity. It has a way of cleaning out the cobwebs.

·       "Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport." - Bill Rodgers

It isn’t easy because it’s easy, it is easy because there are few excuses. We don’t need a lot of equipment or even a gymnasium. The weather doesn’t have to be a factor, nor does daylight. When we get rid of the excuses, we can just run. Getting rid of the excuses in other parts of your life allows you to just live your life and move forward with worthy goals.

·       "Believe that you can run farther or faster. Believe that you're young enough, old enough, strong enough, and so on to accomplish everything you want to do. Don't let worn-out beliefs stop you from moving beyond yourself." - John Bingham

Believe that you are smart enough to go back to college. Believe that you are old enough to be successful or young enough to begin a new career. Believe that your story should be told and you are smart enough to write it. Believe.

·       "It's important to know that at the end of the day it's not the medals you remember. What you remember is the process -- what you learn about yourself by challenging yourself, the experiences you share with other people, the honesty the training demands -- those are things nobody can take away from you whether you finish twelfth or you're an Olympic Champion." - Silken Laumann

Remember that life is about the journey. It is the relationships that are formed and the experiences along the way that are important. Don’t ignore those things while in pursuit of your goals. You will learn most from the path, not the finish.

·       "Many people shy away from hills. They make it easy on themselves, but that limits their improvement. The more you repeat something, the stronger you get." - Joe Catalano

Or, as Ralph Waldo Emerson put it, “That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”

Running isn’t really about running. It’s about living – living happier, living healthier, living smarter, and living longer! Go live!

Running Granny Green encourages women, especially grandmothers, to gain greater fitness by providing tips and inspiration to insure long years of joyful grandparenting. The cookie recipes are a bonus!

Carol - aka Running Granny Green

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Guest Blogger: Savanna writes about taking the plunge toward your dreams

My name is Savanna Taylor. I was born and raised in a small town called Parma, Idaho (perhaps you have heard of it?) After getting my degree in History Education, my husband Brycen got accepted to the Healthcare Administration program at WSU in Spokane, WA. We have one crazy daughter named Addlee who is smart, spunky, and has a lot of curly hair. I love a good book, anything that has to do with Real Housewives on Bravo, my family, shopping, and my religion. I love to blog, it is such a great outlet (even if being a mom might come first to updating it)!

Taking the Plunge

Last time I was a guest blogger for Carol, my life was totally different. I was in this limbo of where I wanted to go next. It is amazing how life works out, we moved, my husband got a job, and we bought a house. That is a significant amount of change I would say. It has been a crazy adventure, but a fun one. When we were in transition we lived with my parents in Parma, and it was a really awesome experience. I loved living with my parents, and Addlee loved that she got to see grandma and grandpa every day! My life has transformed even more lately, and I have taken an incredible journey of starting my own business.

While living there this summer we got invited to a LuLaRoe party. If you know me I really am not a fan of home parties. I just feel so much pressure to buy something, and I don’t like that. LuLaRoe is a clothing line though, and I LOVE clothes! When I went I was impressed with the sizes and variety. As a curvy girl finding clothes that I love and that look good on me are pretty much impossible. I make it work though, and after finding LuLaRoe, I fell in love. Soon I was on Facebook trying to find more clothes. Here is the catch of it, each consultant has the same styles but different prints. So if you want a pair of leggings with purple dots you have to search, and then you become obsessed with finding it. It is so crazy! Soon I was in 100 different groups trying to find a certain dress or leggings. I needed an intervention!

I shared my obsession with my mom, who loves clothes probably more than me. She’s an amazing dresser, finds the best deals, and her outfits are on point (I learned from the best)! We helped each other find our “unicorns.” Yes, a unicorn, not the mythical creature of fairy tales, but a print that is rare or highly sought after. Side note – people are OBSESSED with finding their unicorn. Anyway, I started to think,” You know I could totally sell these clothes.”  Then I thought, “No, I don’t do direct sales,. I don’t do things like that.” The more I kept searching for more LuLaRoe, the more I thought I could totally sell it. My mom thought the same thing. Together with my sister-in-law’s and financial backing from my brother we took the plunge! We have been so successful, more than I ever dreamed.



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The whole reason behind this whole story is the continuance of my last blog post, the point of not standing still or waiting for life to happen, but to dare to push yourself. Have I been busier than before? Yes. Am I potty training my two year old at the same time? Yes. I have also found something that I love to do, and as my husband told me, you found that spark you’ve been missing. I was happy, but I think I just needed to find something else that I loved and share it with others. It has helped my confidence grow, and seeing other’s confidence grow is the best feeling. I get to sell clothes that I love to other women who love it just as much as me!

So find something that you love to do, and share it with others! Don’t be afraid to fail. Don’t be afraid that no one will support you, and don’t be afraid to push yourself. Those are the most important things I have learned. Mostly, don’t be afraid to push play on your dreams. You can do it! Don’t just put a toe in either. Jump in. ALL in! Even if you aren’t successful to the world’s standards, you pushed yourself and that reward is the best reward! 

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Tuesdays Training Tip: Read something inspiring

That’s right, I said READ something inspiring.  I’m not talking about a fortune cookie, or a subway print found on Pinterest, or even this blog – although I am grateful you are here!  I’m talking about reading a book that inspires you and leaves you wanting to do and be more.

My daughter sent me a text to tell me her six year-old can read Green Eggs and Ham.  It’s one of my favorites, 1) because it is challenging and entertaining to read aloud, and 2) its message is to try new things.  I love to read it to my grandchildren and now they can begin to read it to me.

I once read “Mary Kay” by Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics. It left me feeling encouraged and capable.

The Hobbit brought my nightmares to life and taught me that everyone has talents and purpose. I haven’t read it as many times as I’ve read Green Eggs and Ham or my favorite book of scripture, but it’s a repeated read.

I am currently reading Running the Edge loaned to me be a cousin of one of the authors.  I’m learning some things about running that I did not know.

Why read as part of a training plan? 

Reading something that inspires, uplifts, or encourages doing ones best helps her stay on the path both mentally and physically. Sometimes we need a mental or emotional boost to keep doing things that are hard, and running is hard, but it’s worth it!

Question: Have you read a book that truly inspired you?

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Happy Running!