Alex Mack
"Don’t be afraid to get uncomfortable! It’s in that zone of discomfort that we grow, learn and expand!"
Andrew “Drew” Lyle
"If you fall in love with the daily work, you will fall in love with the sport more deeply, regardless of how your race days go."
Danny Sheehan
Trust the process! There’s no magic bullet workout or exercise that will get you where you want to be overnight. What matters is the big picture — your training as a whole!
Emma Stearns
"Doing new/hard things is scary, but if you aren't willing to test your limits, you will never know what your full potential is."
Izzy Adler
"Yes, we will get to the speed work. But, especially toward the beginning of classes, never be afraid to dial those numbers back on the treadmill to prioritize building endurance as a strong base."
Julia Caffrey
"Small adaptations accumulate over time. Be consistent with the work and celebrate everyday small wins. It's all about the training JOURNEY, not just your end goal."
Karolina Rhenman
"Embrace the joy of running. By fostering a positive and enjoyable mindset toward running, you are more likely to stay motivated, consistent, and get the most out of your training."
Kate Kotsko
"Never judge a run by the first mile."
Katie Van Buren
"Hard runs, remember — they’re supposed to feel a bit shitty! You’re not alone. You’re not the only one who doubts themselves and wants to stop when the hard runs get hard and all you want to do is quit. But isn’t this just a sign that you’re doing your best?"
Kim Chinn
"Practice fueling and anticipate that it’s going to get hard at some point (in the run, race, training block) and build out tools in your toolkit to keep yourself calm when those moment hit."
Lanoa Curry
"Run your own race. Challenge yourself, yes. Explore what you're made of, yes. But in the end, make sure you are doing what's truly best for you."
Linda Leigh LoRe
"Don't be afraid to let it hurt."
Maggie Snell-Jha
"Running is so mental. Your mind will always try to stop you before your body does, if you can learn to control your mind, you’ll be shocked by what your body can do."
Meghan Fitton
"Surround yourself with people that inspire you to challenge yourself."
Raj Hathiramani
"Running shows you what you're capable of as an athlete and person, and you have to be patient to earn it."
Shodan Rodney
"Keep going."
Sofia Camacho
"You can do hard things. It may be uncomfortable to do them — but you can do them more than you think."
