Home / Quotes / Quote by Roger Bannister

Quote by Roger Bannister

“It is a paradox to say the human body has no 'limit.' There must be a limit to the speed at which men can run. I feel this may be around 3:30 for the mile. However, another paradox remains - if an athlete manages to run 3:30, another runner could be found to marginally improve on that time.”

Author

Roger Bannister

Roger Bannister, born on March 23, 1929, in the United Kingdom, was a renowned long-distance runner. He broke the world record for running one mile in under four minutes on May 6, 1954, a milestone in the history of athletics. more

“The marathon's about being in contention over the last 10K. That's when it's about what you have in your core. You have run all the strength, all the superficial fitness out of yourself, and it really comes down to what's left inside you. To be able to draw deep and pull something out of yourself is one of the most tremendous things about the marathon.”

Running Able Lasts Left Draws Core Superficial Marathon Inspirational Running Contention Motivational Running Marathon Runners Marathon Motivational

Author:Robert de Castella

“Who runs in circles never gets far.”

Running Circles Running In Circles

Author:Thornton Burgess

“...rapid motion through space elates one.”

Running Space Rapids

Book:The Best of James Joyce

Source: The Best of James Joyce

“No doubt a brain and some shoes are essential for marathon success, although if it comes down to a choice, pick the shoes. More people finish marathons with no brains than with no shoes.”