Aspiring Marathoner Mugs

"I'm inspired to try to run a marathon."

37 years in the same position.

"Where would you see yourself in five years' time?"

Go! Means NOW!

What else is there to wish for?

"I wanted to be a baseball player 'til I found out they send you to the showers."

My coach wants me to go to soccer camp. Focusing on one sport isn't good for you. But mom! I'll develop crucial life skills. Let's see. "Landing endorsements, agents and college sports scholarships." The definition of "crucial".

Runner collapsing over the finishing line.

"You can either make a pledge or join us in this weekend's Barkathon."

"You're doing great, only thirty-one more years to go."

"I told him he should have trained more."

'She thinks I'm out every night training for the London Marathon.'

"Because when you're drafted by the pros, you'll have to be able to sign your contract. That's why you have to attend first grade."

"This is a hell of a way to start a magazine."

'Good luck, everyone! Maybe this will be the year somebody finishes the race!'

401K

Boston Marathon: The First Responders.

One day, he hoped to hit the big time.

'He's in training for the marathon, he watches it every year.'

'When you talk about playing, 'at the next level', you mean lawyering, right, not the NBA?'

"You can achieve anything if you put you mind to it."

'That Brown bears watching!'

"Running is great. Unless you compare it with not running."

'It's great that you want a career in football, Timothy, but don't you think being a striker would be more fun than being a goalpost.'

Charlie's medical advice always went in one ear and out the other.

'Costume - What costume?'

'I told my teacher that I won't be returning to school. I'm trying out for a pro basketball team, and her services are no longer required.'

'I want to be a professional Polo player too when I grow up... Can I have your autograph please?'

'I want to be a professional Polo player too when I grow up...Can I have your autograph please?'

"To be honest, it just collects dust."

'When I grow up, if I don't become a pro basketball player, about about 'spin doctor'?'

Get a life

'It's true that a college degree might render you overqualified for your present position, but it's a chance I'd take.'

'I havn't finished last years Marathon yet...'

'Well, did you win or what?'