7 Quotes by Dathan Ritzenhein

Then there is just running – I love it. I would go out and just run a 30-mile trail run if it didn’t make me feel like crap for a week.

My goal is to beat yours.

It could all end tomorrow, so enjoy what you have and never take it for granted. And never forget to take an easy run for yourself once in a while and just remember why you love to run.

For me, the hardest part of an injury is watching the races go by that I had hoped to compete in. The only thing that makes it easier is thinking of how certain struggles make other accomplishments mean so much.

The marathon has so many elements to prepare for. I think that is one reason I always want to come back for more. There is always something to change in your preparation and I am still trying to discover what I am capable of. I guess I just love the challenge.

I’m trying to take a positive out the disappointment, but I’m also trying to do what’s best for my career as well.

I race to win. That’s the point.