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When I first started running, I was so embarrassed I'd walk when cars passed me. I'd pretend I was looking at the flowers!


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Running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who we are.



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Doing something for yourself like running, and using it to test yourself, will only make you feel better about your career or your family role.



Every time I fail I assume I will be a stronger person for it.

Every time I fail I assume I will be a stronger person for it.



I look at victory as milestones on a very long highway.

I look at victory as milestones on a very long highway.



There’s not a better feeling than when you have found that moment of balance and harmony when both running and life come together. Then you know why you run and that you couldn’t live without it.

There’s not a better feeling than when you have found that moment of balance and harmony when both running and life come together. Then you know why you run and that you couldn’t live without it.



Coffee doesn't do it for me; it's running that gets me going.

Coffee doesn't do it for me; it's running that gets me going.



The challenge and the energy running requires may be a selfish one, but it actually motivates me to be stronger in my relationships.

The challenge and the energy running requires may be a selfish one, but it actually motivates me to be stronger in my relationships.



You can't depend on other people, you have to run your own race.

You can't depend on other people, you have to run your own race.



There will always be something to strive for. My hope is for the heart to strive forever.

There will always be something to strive for. My hope is for the heart to strive forever.



Years ago, women sat in the kitchen drinking coffee and discussing life. Now they discuss the same topics while they run.

Years ago, women sat in the kitchen drinking coffee and discussing life. Now they discuss the same topics while they run.





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