7 Quotes by Fred Lebow

In running, it doesn't matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, 'I have finished.' There is a lot of satisfaction in that.

The marathon is a charismatic event. It has everything. It has drama. It has competition. Every jogger can’t dream of being an Olympic champion, but he can dream of finishing a marathon.

Few things in life match the thrill of a marathon.

Training is like putting money in a bank. You deposit money, and then you can take it out.

You feel good while you’re running and you feel even better when you’re finished.

New York doesn’t buy stars, New York creates them.

When you run in the morning, you gain time. It’s like stretching 24 hours into 25. You may need less sleep and get up earlier, but if you can get by that, running early seems to expand the day.