Ryan Hall Quotes

As long as I'm in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure.

As athletes, we love to say, 'Just one more; I'm going to figure it out on this next one.' It's tough to pull back the reins and do what is smart physically, listening to your body and always ending a workout or session feeling like I could have done more.

The minimum I run each day is 2 1/2 miles. I'll get to the weekend, and sometimes I'll run 10 miles. I've gotten up to 16 miles on the weekend. Running keeps me locked in.

By running the N.Y.C. Marathon in 2008, I became a runner and I think that's what works the best for me and keeps my body the way I like it to be.

I was thinking back to all the time in the gym, working hard, and that spurred me on [winning New York marathon just ten months after giving birth

Being an athlete, you know how to train and prepare your body for a performance and you're able to do it under pressure.

Outside of a couple of times I ran without eating right or being too tired, I always feel great after I run.

As long as possible, I would really like to complete one marathon per year. Though my time has been slowing down as I get older, it has become a very important part of my life.

I discovered that the best thing for me was to be very busy all the time. I can get a lot done, and I can do those tasks well.

I started running outside when I was at 'Biggest Loser.' Then I got runner's knee, and thought I was never going to be able to shake it. When I overcame that and ran the L.A. Marathon, it was such an amazing thing, and now running is such a part of my routine.

I really appreciate the sport background because the structure and the discipline that that gives a person is incredible, and it just carries with you wherever you go.

It makes you also realize, 'OK, I'm excited to play tennis, and I work really hard to be the best tennis player I think I can be,' but I don't waste my time on stupid stuff, you know what I mean.

I'm always trying to improve whether by being more consistent, accurate, fitter or able to bowl longer spells.

I have a very fit body and have never faced any major injury problems. So yes, the secret to my success is my fit body.

When I said I wanted to run a marathon, I wanted to do it under four hours. But when I started training, I was like, 'Oh I got this,' so I wanted to run between 3:30 and 3:35. I'm really proud of myself.

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.

I had discipline in other areas but certainly not in athletics.

The key to doing 8 shows a week is endurance, stamina.

I work 15 hours a day and still go to the gym. Most people work eight hours a day and say, 'I haven't got time to work out.'

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

I spent my whole life playing sports and training and pushing myself to the limits.

I think sports is a quest to find out what really is - not what perceptions are.

I can do anything for 25 minutes.

When I am very tired, I know when I have to go in hard or slow down. It helps me to play better in the next match.

Life is a marathon and you have to pace yourself. I believe that slow and steady wins the race, so in that way, I've been training for a marathon my whole life.