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Life is a marathon, not a sprint pace yourself accordingly.
Amby Burfoot
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Amby Burfoot
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: August 19
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Best wishes for a great marathon. Be sure to savor it. The first marathon is something special. Run long and healthy.
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I've never known a runner who had as much patience as he needed.
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It's not about how fast you go. It's not about how far you go. It's a process.
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I have learned that there is no failure in running, or in life, as long as you keep moving.
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