21 Quotes by Joan Benoit

Running is 80 percent mental.

Love yourself, for who and what you are; protect your dream and develop your talent to the fullest extent.

My philosophy on running is, I don’t dwell on it, I do it.

There’s not a better feeling than when you have found that moment of balance and harmony when both running and life come together. Then you know why you run and that you couldn’t live without it.

Years ago, women sat in the kitchen drinking coffee and discussing life. Now they discuss the same topics while they run.

You can’t depend on other people, you have to run your own race.

Doing something for yourself like running, and using it to test yourself, will only make you feel better about your career or your family role.

Confidence is a belief in myself and my ability. I built my confidence through hard training. I believed there was no one out there working any harder than me.

Recognize your victories.