Kara Goucher Quotes & Sayings

Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work. — Kara Goucher

Don't be ashamed or embarrassed to dream big. You're living your life with hope, that's a powerful thing. — Kara Goucher

Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle. — Kara Goucher

Don't try to rush progress. Remember
a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing. — Kara Goucher

Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great. — Kara Goucher

There are a million reasons why you can't. Focus on the few reasons why you can. — Kara Goucher

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. — Kara Goucher

Running has always been a relief and a sanctuary - something that makes me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me it's not so much about the health benefits. Those are great, but I believe that the best thing about running is the joy it brings to life. — Kara Goucher

That's the thing about running: your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success. They are moments in time when running allows you to see how wonderful your life it. — Kara Goucher

Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process. — Kara Goucher

Get out there and do what you love! — Kara Goucher

Hill sprints are good for everyone! — Kara Goucher

We train together to make each other great. — Kara Goucher

Be unrelenting. If you don't believe, then who will? — Kara Goucher

I try to think about positive things - how great my form is, how my arms are swinging, my breathing, how loud people are cheering. My sports psychologist taught me there are a million things telling you you can't keep going, but if you find the things that say you can, you're golden. — Kara Goucher

You can't do in a race what you haven't prepared for. — Kara Goucher

Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow. — Kara Goucher

The journey isn't always perfect, but always worth taking. — Kara Goucher

Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable. — Kara Goucher

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. — Kara Goucher

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. — Kara Goucher

I don't feel like myself unless I run. It's how I deal with sadness and happiness. I need it. It's like therapy. — Kara Goucher

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. — Kara Goucher

Don't ever discourage someone from trying to better their life and health — Kara Goucher

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. — Kara Goucher

Do the work. Do the analysis. But feel your run. Feel your race. Feel the joy that is running. — Kara Goucher

Erase from your mind that your preparation must be perfect. Hard work + dedication = a shot at your dreams. Keep believing. — 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. — Kara Goucher

In the end I have to hold myself accountable ... I had to make a change if I really wanted to reach the goals I had set for myself. I had to get out of being comfortable and get into a situation that was going to really push me. — Kara Goucher

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. — Kara Goucher