Haruki Murakami Quotes

Every moment you wake up and you want to go for a run, or you want to take a class, you should be able to just go.

I can't imagine living and not running.

I go running three times a week - outside in the park, come rain or shine, and I hate every moment of it. I hate everything about it. But I know it's important for health reasons and the reason why I run, in particular, is because my stage work is like cardiovascular work so I don't want to lose my breath on stage.

I've enjoyed training again, I've enjoyed pushing myself in the pool and I'll keep on swimming until I feel I cannot get any more out of myself.

I just love the idea of going into a room and creating something by myself.

Health is your greatest wealth, so experiencing a marathon and seeing what you're capable of is really special.

I do the functional stuff. I go to the gym and do all these things by myself. I don't have a routine. I like to do new stuff all the times.

I do believe in self-help.

I don't have muscle tone. I'm just flab. I'm not a daredevil. I don't like pain, I don't like cold, I don't want to feel exhausted. But the sense of accomplishment is something I've never felt before, in a physical sense.

I loved the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me.

The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual.

My favorite part of running is the thinking time.

I prefer to work alone and do everything alone, even today.

At the end of the day, I don't need to work, and I think it's good that I have the drive and willpower to get up and do something in the morning even though I don't need to.

I didn't start jogging or running until I was 37 years old. It was something that really helped me change my life.

In general, any form of exercise, if pursued continuously, will help train us in perseverance. Long-distance running is particularly good training in perseverance.

No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.

Sport is not just about entertainment. It is equally about winning and losing, pooling and galvanising the energy of the youth, upgrading people's physical fitness and mental prowess.

There is nothing better than having a personal-best day, being in shape and pushing myself beyond my own limits.

Mind you, physical training doesn't necessarily mean going to an expert for advice. One doesn't have to make a mountain out of a molehill. Get out in the fresh air and walk briskly - and don't forget to wear a smile while you're at it. Don't over-do. Take it easy at first and build on your effort day by day.

I don't need to be motivated by anybody. Never have.

And I've never taken up a sport just because it was a social fad.

I need to run every day. If I don't I feel cheated.

I believe the reason for my early independence is sport, through which I learnt at an early stage to take care of myself and be disciplined.

With moderate physical training, you can control anything in your body. You don't have to be an athlete to do it, and this isn't just about people with disabilities - it's about everyone. You just have to have the willpower, the mindset, and the desire to want to better yourself.