Strong Quotes

“Study after study has shown that the strength of social connections directly correlates to general happiness. In my own life, I make it a priority to nurture my connections with family and friends. These include the strength of connections in my running family, where my bonds with my training partners have stood the test of time.”
― Kara Goucher, Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

“Focus on effort. I never know what’s changing around me. Opportunities can open up when we least expect them. Stay focused on goals.”
― Kara Goucher, Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

“First, if you set a BIG goal (and you should), you’re going to need a solid plan in place. Second, that plan can almost always be broken down into smaller goals that serve as milestones along the way. This can help to keep you motivated and focused as you work toward what you want to achieve.”
― Kara Goucher, Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

“So much of performance is about staying in the now. Active words like “focus” and “execute” can help pull you into the moment to concentrate on the task at hand.”
― Kara Goucher, Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

“It fills me with joy to encourage women to come together, to build a community focused on the positivity and beauty in running, and committed to helping each other to become our best selves—as runners and as women.”
― Kara Goucher, Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

“What would happen if we took the time each day to quietly celebrate our accomplishments and focus on the positive?”
― Kara Goucher, Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

“The thing is, there are a million reasons why you can’t achieve your goals. All it takes is focus and determination to find the reason you can.”
― Kara Goucher, Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

“Running is a head game. When you’re running, there are two options: let your mind wander or focus. To compete, you must focus.”
― Kara Goucher, Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

“I asked Kara to record one good thing she did every day in her workout. Her journal reminded her that she had done the work, and deserved to toe-the-line with everyone else. Recorded consistently over time, a confidence journal can lead to a champion’s mindset.”
― Kara Goucher, Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You