I had a lot of interesting thoughts this morning as I ran along in the snow. My mind was very clear as I made new tracks in the fresh white snow. I realized a lot of things about the way I live, and how I got to where I am now. One of the things I pondered was the number of truly inspirational triumphs and struggles I’ve witnessed and learned about through the world of running (which obviously has a much wider life translation….).
FRB’ers and others have helped changed the way I think about what is possible and how much I can withstand—now and in the future. Thank you for the inspiration. Your words have given me strength and inspiration for a long time to come:
Marion: When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you as though it seems you cannot hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time the tide will turn./ I can do hard things
Josse: I can, can, can!/Free Float Fly!
Smooth: You are hard and strong like diamonds and titanium/ No one ever died because of the pain of running.
Michelle: My goal is to vomit, or at least dry heave. Then I will know I have given my all.
Bonnie: Did I mention how much it hurt?
Lance Armstrong: Pain is temporary, quitting is forever.
Sasha: Become a Lover of Truth. In order to know where to go, you need to have a clear vision of where you are and why you are there.
Duane: The difference between the great and the mediocre, is that the great try a little harder, for a little longer.
Luz: There are no excuses today/I am not afraid to be my best.
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