the Second Star to the Right

incandescentlynonsensical: “I define beauty as bliss. As a...

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:03:38 -0700

“I define beauty as bliss. As a runner, performer, and writer, I have been fascinated with happiness ever since my mom committed suicide. At four years old, I tried to comprehend how anybody could be so sad — and took it upon myself to become a beacon of happiness. I could not be more thankful for my admirable and brave dad and brother— my brother taught me how to shave my legs— but I did not grow into woman as my childhood self understood woman. Beauty was something I’d discover on my own.”

-Alexi Pappas

thirtytwohundred: “When I got to Dartmouth as a freshman, I was...

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:02:25 -0700

thirtytwohundred:

“When I got to Dartmouth as a freshman, I was the slowest girl on the team. So, I learned how to contribute to my teammates in other ways. When I didn’t compete in our cross country Ivy League Championships my freshman year, I supported my team in their Halloween-day race by cheering in a full snakeskin costume. I did the best I could to help my teammates conquer mean hills and brave opponents. In this way, running became and has always been the most fun for me as a team sport, despite it seeming like an individual endeavor.” - Alexi Pappas

nicerunningday: Symmonds and Leer right after winning their...

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:23:43 -0700

nicerunningday:

Symmonds and Leer right after winning their 1500 heats.

"I think the fates must grin, as we denounce them and insist, The only reason we can’t win is the..."

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:57:33 -0700

“

I think the fates must grin,
as we denounce them and insist,
The only reason we can’t win
is the fates themselves have missed.

Yet, there lives on the ancient claim-
We win or lose within ourselves,
The shining trophies on our shelves can
Never win tomorrow’s game.

So you and I know deeper down,
There is a chance to win the crown,
But when we fail to give our best,
We simply haven’t met the test

Of giving all and saving none,
Until the game is really won.

Of showing what is meant by grit,
Of playing through not letting up,
Its bearing down that wins the cup.

Of taking it and taking more
Until we gain the winning score

Of dreaming there is a goal ahead,
Of hoping when our dream are dead,
Of praying when our hopes have fled.

Yet, loosing, not afraid to fall,
If bravely we have given all,
For who can ask more of a man,
Than giving all within its span,

That giving all, it seems to me,
is not so far from VICTORY

And so the fates are seldom wrong,
No matter how they twist and wind;
It’s you and I who can make our fates,
We open up or close the gates

On the road ahead or the road behind

”

- The Road Ahead or the Road Behind - George Moriarty (via adistancerunner)

"Running is not, as it so often seems, only about what you did in your last race or about how many..."

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:13:29 -0700

“Running is not, as it so often seems, only about what you did in your last race or about how many miles you ran last week. It is, in a much more important way, about community, about appreciating all the miles run by other runners, too.”

- Richard O’Brien (via isensearunner)

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Sat, 18 May 2013 22:38:13 -0700

"Running is not, as it so often seems, only about what you did in your last race or about how many..."

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:52:10 -0700

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Mon, 13 May 2013 22:10:31 -0700

tooxcforyou: I am getting dangerously close to not being fully functional. The end of the year is...

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:26:59 -0700

tooxcforyou:

I am getting dangerously close to not being fully functional. The end of the year is here and all I need is someone to truly believe in me.

"This killing of Israel athletes is an act of war. And if there’s one place that war doesn’t belong,..."

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:14:38 -0700

““This killing of Israel athletes is an act of war. And if there’s one place that war doesn’t belong, it’s here. 1200 years. From 776 B.C. to 393 A.D., your fellow Olympians laid down their arms to take part in these games. They understood there was more honor in out running a man than in killing him. I hope the competition will resume, and if it does, you must not think that running… or throwing… or jumping… is frivelous. The games were once your fellow Olympians answer to war – competition, not conquest. Now, they must be your answer.””

- Bill Bowerman (Without Limits)

800meters: what a babe Omg. I haven’t seen this one before....

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:38:04 -0700

800meters:

what a babe

Omg. I haven’t seen this one before. Be still, my heart.

the-running-kid: throwinn it back to the stanford invitational...

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:35:54 -0700

the-running-kid:

throwinn it back to the stanford invitational 2012. missin’ xc but glad track is hereee <3

love this pic. i wait all year then travel 6 hours for these three items <3 im gonna miss this.

running4thehigh: Someone go to a track meet like this Omg. I...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:01:08 -0800

running4thehigh:

Someone go to a track meet like this

Omg. I don’t think I can start another race without one of these present…

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Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:25:22 -0800

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Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:04:06 -0800

christopheestlemaitre: Nick Symmonds at the Millrose Game 2013,...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:08:23 -0800

christopheestlemaitre:

Nick Symmonds at the Millrose Game 2013, on February 16th.

Oh my gosh.

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:09:05 -0800

Oh my gosh.

nicerunningday: Nike Oregon Project tattoo, by Dorian Ulrey

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:08:35 -0800

nicerunningday:

Nike Oregon Project tattoo, by Dorian Ulrey

TrackTown USA Harlem Shake

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:13:38 -0800

TrackTown USA Harlem Shake

jennspall15: Happy Valentines Day ♥ hahaha this is perfect

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:02:21 -0800

jennspall15:

Happy Valentines Day ♥ hahaha this is perfect