It's always nice to anticipate working in something that you know people will have an appetite for.
The pride in finishing a marathon is much greater than all the pain endured during the marathon.
It can be said that the first half of the marathon is 20 miles long; the second half, 6. 2 more.
There's one rule of thumb that suggests that you need one day of recovery for every mile run in a race. Another rule of thumb. . . suggests one day. . . for every kilometer run in anger.
Each runner's capacity to absorb hard training is different. Find your own unique level of comfort and success will be yours.
Keep your dream in front of you. Never let it go regardless of how farfetched it might seem.
There is no such thing as an average runner. We are all above average.
I try to be upbeat. I read this book which tells you to write down everything that you're grateful for each day. Now I'm constantly noticing all the little things that make me joyful.
If compassion and mercy are not compatible with politics then something is the matter with politics.
Why you? Why us for that matter? Why anything? Because this moment simply is.
Iranians defend and present their Islamic and Iranian identity to other people worldwide.