Running is always an exercise in humility. — Kristin Armstrong

Running is a grownup’s lost link to playing outside. — Kristin Armstrong

Whether I’m running, working, relating, parenting, learning–whatever I’m doing, I want to surround myself with people who push me. — Kristin Armstrong

I find significance in all kinds of small details when I run; I’m hyper aware of my surroundings, the sensations in my body, and the thoughts running through my mind. Everything is clearer, heightened. — Kristin Armstrong

Running has taken me in, and continues to comfort, heal and challenge me in all kinds of magical ways. I am not a ‘good runner’ because I am me. I am a good ‘me’ because I am a runner. — Kristin Armstrong

In the midst of regular life, running is the touchstone that breathes adventure into my soul. — Kristin Armstrong

Whatever you may be missing right now–a person, a place, a feeling, maybe you are injured and missing running–whatever it is, have peace and take heart–remember that any goodbye makes room for a hello. — Kristin Armstrong

The things I write about are the things that I am passionate about, interested in, and fighting for in my life. — Kristin Armstrong

It’s easy to lose sight of God when life is sweet and easy, but there is something awesome about despair, and it is the closeness of God when we are at our weakest. — Kristin Armstrong

Every year, I appreciate life more because of the deeper understanding of what it took to get this far. — Kristin Armstrong

Life is too sweet and too short to express our affection with just our thumbs. Touch is meant for more than a keyboard. — Kristin Armstrong

Circumstances in life often take us places that we never intended to go. We visit some places of beauty, others of pain and desolation. — Kristin Armstrong

Cycling is such an endurance sport. I don’t think it’s the worst thing ever to start when you’re in your twenties. — Kristin Armstrong

What I have learned about the sport of cycling is that you have to love it to do it because you’re not going to retire off of it. — Kristin Armstrong

I think USA Cycling really needs to ride this wave and start looking at growing the sport. It’s a tough one because cycling is such an endurance sport. — Kristin Armstrong

I’m still making my decision in the next few days on what path I’m going to take. What really makes me excited now is to continue to give back to the sport. — Kristin Armstrong

Before the Olympics, there’s always been a part of me that’s wanted to write a book about Women’s cycling because there isn’t one out there and I think there’s a lot to be said. — Kristin Armstrong

Cycling is not impactful. Its just like when you are injured, have a knee surgery or something, there are so many things that you can still do, you just have to find that other passion that’s out there. — Kristin Armstrong

I think it doesn’t happen overnight, that’s for sure. As the first gold medalist since 1984, I think cycling needs to ride that wave right now, because people are excited. — Kristin Armstrong

I think that with some education there are real possibilities at the high school and college level, but more so at the college level, to bring people into cycling. — Kristin Armstrong

I love the big fresh starts, the clean slates like birthdays and new years, but I also really like the idea that we can get up every morning and start over. — Kristin Armstrong

Times of transition are strenuous, but I love them. They are an opportunity to purge, rethink priorities, and be intentional about new habits. We can make our new normal any way we want. — Kristin Armstrong

I love the thought of not knowing how things will turn out but the willingness to invest anyway. — Kristin Armstrong

When I forget who I am, I remind myself by finding my stride. I remember that I am strong, free, and loved, and that with God’s help I can weather whatever comes. — Kristin Armstrong

I’m not the kind to go out and tell people ‘Oh yeah I’m a gold medalist.’ — Kristin Armstrong

When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in. — Kristin Armstrong

What I’ve learned over the last 6 or 7 years, I would love to teach people. I still have a lot to share with people and especially within the US. — Kristin Armstrong