Keyword: Running

Big balls count.

Australian runner

We estimate, and this isn’t an estimation, that Greta Waltz is 80 seconds behind.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

The older you get, the faster you ran as a kid.

professional football player & coach

She’s not [runner] Ben Johnson… but then, who is.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

At 19 miles, when most runners run out of steam and you hit what they call ‘the wall,’ is the exact moment you cross into the South Bronx; so here, they combine running and fleeing.

(1959 – ) American comedian, comedy writer, actor & author

I go running when I have to – like when the ice cream truck is going 60, or I need a lift to the bakery.

(1961 – ) American stand-up comedian

We estimate, and this isn’t an estimation, that Greta Waitz is 80 seconds behind.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Not a good night for Zola Budd. She died on the last lap and finished fourth.

And the line-up for the final of the Women’s 400 meters hurdles includes three Russians, two East Germans, a Pole, a Swede and a Frenchman.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

There was so much barging and shoving; it was like trying to get into a Glasgow pub on a Saturday night.

Scottish distance runner

One reason that Finland produces such great runners is that back home it costs $2.40 for gas.

Finnish marathon runner

I was thinking of running a marathon, but I think it might be too difficult getting all the roads closed and providing enough water for everyone.

comedian

He ran like his feet were on fire and his ass was catchin'.

He opened his legs and showed us what he’s got.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Her time is about 4.33, which she’s capable of.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

I still feel 30, except when I try to run.

(1929 – ) American comedian & comic actor

Brendan Foster, by himself, with 20,000 people.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

I’ll have a cup of tea.

Kenyan runner

I normally run the 40-yard dash in 4.9, but when a 280-pound guy is chasing me, I run it in 4.6.

American football player

Dave Wottle has completely misjudged this race… and here comes Wottle!

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

The difference between the mile and the marathon is the difference between burning your fingers with a match and being slowly roasted over hot coals.

American author & runner