Dean Karnazes Quotes

I feel like if we're not running, we're basically disrespecting our bodies. When you're running, you're really using your body for what it's meant to do.

Running gets everything done, doesn't it? Covers it all.

There are so many things in life that divide us, that separate us and tear us apart, be it race, religion, creed, socioeconomic level, nationality or any variety of other factors. But running is something that we all share in common.

Anybody can be a runner... We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport.

Being fit helps me improve my concentration, my will power and even my determination.

My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already.

I love running in Britain. It has always been good for me.

I've played a lot of games, and automatically, if I play a lot of games, I feel fitter, much stronger, and good.

Running unites us and brings us together because, in the words of the great Bill Rogers, "We sweat the same. We struggle the same." Running is a simple, primitive act, and therein lays its power. for it is one of the few commonalities left between us as a human race. Toeing the starting line of a marathon, regardless of the language you speak, the God you worship or the color of your skin, we all stand as equal. Perhaps the world would be a better place if more people ran.

It's sort of like, our bodies are designed to keep moving, and when we don't move it, we're not going to feel great.

One thing I love to do when I'm working out is take my watch off, take my heart strap off, and just run - not for time, not for exertion, but just to get the blood flowing.

It's amazing how good getting up and moving makes you feel.

I was always a great bundle of energy. As a child, instead of walking, I would run. And so running, which is a pain to a lot of people, was always a pleasure to me because it was so easy.

Exercise is the chief source of improvement in our faculties.

I used to run to school, 10k every day. And this at altitude, perfect preparation, really.

I have to just get up early and make sure I run. I'll do 40 minutes, four miles. It's not easy, but it clears my head.

Exercise is labor without weariness.

There's nothing like the endorphins from being fit, and the incredible endorphin rush that goes with that.

I eat right. I exercise. I run 5 miles a day on the treadmill.

I think the big things for me are trying to keep running and staying active, but not forcing to do one hour or five miles but really going out and doing it until you feel good.

I spend around two and half hours on the track every day running and another 2 hours in the weight room lifting weights with my strength coach.

I've run my whole life - for more than exercise, for mental health.

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.

Toeing the starting line of a marathon, regardless of the language you speak, the God you worship or the color of your skin, we all stand as equal. Perhaps the world would be a better place if more people ran.

I always felt free when I ran. I suppose that's what was good about it.