"It’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then." —Lewis Caroll in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Trail Hack: When climbing steep hills, shorten your stride, lean slightly forward, and focus on quick steps—not power. Efficiency > force.

"It isn't where you came from. It's where you're going that counts." —Ella Fitzgerald

Your next PR starts with consistency. Don’t chase speed every run—build the habit first, the pace will follow.

Recovery Matters More Than You Think: If you’re always tired, you’re probably running too hard on easy days. Walking is still training.

"Tough times never last, but tough people do." —Robert H. Schuller

Don’t just train harder, train smarter. Mix in strength, mobility, & recovery just like you do miles!

You Don’t Find Time, You Make It: Wake up 30 mins earlier. Run during lunch. Sneak in a sunset jog. The busiest people often run the most.

"One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals." —Michelle Obama

Long runs aren’t just about distance. They teach patience, discipline & mental toughness—qualities that extend beyond running.

Comparison Kills Joy: Don’t worry about others’ paces or distances. Your only competition is the runner you were yesterday.

"You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script." —Oprah Winfrey

Listen to your body, not your watch. Some days speed comes easy, other days it’s about showing up. Effort > Pace.

Bad Run? Good. A terrible run teaches you more than a perfect one. Resilience is built on days you don’t feel like running but do it anyway.

"It is never too late to be what you might have been." —George Eliot

Hill training = secret weapon. Boost endurance, build strength, and make flat terrain feel effortless. Find your local hills!

The Two-Day Rule: Never skip running two days in a row. One day is rest. Two is the start of a habit break.

"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific." —Lily Tomlin

Running teaches what life demands: patience, grit, and showing up even when it’s hard. Keep going.

Running Is a Privilege: Some people wish they could run but can’t. If you’re out there, no matter how slow, you’re winning.