Jill Biden Quotes

Just do your best. I find that if I set that goal for myself and no one else, I feel good.

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

The summer before my senior year of college, I would surf every single morning, and I got better and loved it. For me, it is nice to get away from the soccer field and have these other things to clear your mind. You don't have to be good at it; you just do it and enjoy it. It is nice to have that balance, and I need that balance in my life.

I really play tennis for me, enjoy it for me.

I'm definitely capable of just enjoying riding my bike these days.

Running started as a way of relaxing. It's the only time I have to myself. No phones or e-mails or faxes.

I'm a walker. I enjoy walking, which I think psychologically expresses my feelings of wanting liberation without exerting myself too much.

When I committed to playing a little tennis in some exhibitions, it was the best thing for me. It got me in shape. It got me out of the house. It got me doing something I love to do.

True luxury is being able to own your time - to be able to take a walk, sit on your porch, read the paper, not take the call, not be compelled by obligation.

I'm competitive with myself, but not with other people. I set goals for myself. I don't really care about winning or losing as long as I do my best.

I believe you should find at least two hours of every day to spend doing the things that make you happy and relieve stress. I try to wake up a little early so I have an hour to work out and try to allow at least an hour a day to hang with friends.

I learned that working out gives me a space to get clear. It's not just about the body. It gives me space to process things and get clear in my mind about decisions and things I want to do.

Running opened up something beautiful in my life. I try to send the energy all over my body. I love the feeling of it.

Running is very spiritual for me. It is therapeutic; it clears my mind and helps me to focus.

Hiking is the best workout!... You can hike for three hours and not even realize you're working out. And, hiking alone lets me have some time to myself.

Golf is hugely important, as it keeps me going.

People talk about escapism as though it's something nasty but escapism is wonderful!

Running gave me a focus to start looking after myself, to eat properly, and focus on building up my strength.

I live in Hollywood. Go three feet and you will run into someone more cut and better looking than me. For me, working out is more about keeping my temperament great. Jujitsu and lifting keep me very even.

I feel so good after a workout. Any time you can be alone with yourself is really important.

Golf is something I do selfishly for myself.

The gym was my sanctuary. The place where you could forget about all your worries, your problems, people asking you for money, people asking you to do this, do that.

I try to find happiness in almost anything... watching videos about new exercises, like ones you can do on a flight when you clench your buttocks.

At some point, you got to stop caring about people's expectations and care only about your expectations of yourself.

For me, working out is to zone out and just be you. Who cares what you look like?