George Sheehan

“The marathon is a microcosm of life. You must be prepared, patient, and persistent.”

“To understand oneself is the classic form of consolation; to elude oneself is the romantic.”

“The runner's high is not a myth. It's a real physiological response to sustained effort.”

“The marathon doesn't build character, it reveals it.”

“I've run 37 marathons and each one taught me something different. The marathon is my teacher.”