“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle

“Us not doing anything is not a matter of not being able to.” Billy Bean, A’s VP player personel

“We are different, in essence, from other men. If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon.” Emil Zatopek

“I dropped the toothpaste,” said Tom, crestfallenly. Unknown

“Ultra runners may be nuts - but we’re healthy nuts.” Matt Covey

“If ignorance is bliss, why aren’t more people happy?” Anonymous

“Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.” Anonymous

“Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a function.” Anonymous

There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” Dave Barry

“I never get lost. I always know where I am ... I just don’t know where the rest of the world is at times ... or my car ... or home. Deb Clem

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Darius Holland, not making a very good point: “People look at me like I’m an idiot because of what I do. There’s that astigmatism about football players.”

“Always remember you are unique - just like everyone else.” Unknown

“It's time to rat out the lizard, dude.” Surface (TV program)

“I run distance because I want to be in good shape when I die.” Unknown

Stan Jensen, pacing Sarah Lowell (feeling nauseous) in the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, ’97:
      “...so as we walked along the river toward Rucky Chucky, I said the words that most men say to a pretty woman as they walk along the river under a starry night on their first date: "If you were a real hardass, you’d stick your finger down your throat and clear your stomach and if you won’t do it, I will.”