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Running has taught me, perhaps more than anything else, that there's no reason to fear starting lines... or other new beginnings.
Amby Burfoot
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Amby Burfoot
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: August 19
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I like to say, and I truly believe, that every run brings new experiences. You just don't know what they might be until you actually do the run. That's one of my major reasons for pushing out the front door as often as I do-the adventure of it all.
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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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You don't need any skill to run.......Every 3-year old knows how to run
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Don't judge your running by your speed.
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Motivation is a skill. It can be learned and practiced.
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I've never known a runner who had as much patience as he needed.
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As we run, we become.
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Winning is not about headlines and hardware [medals]. It's only about attitude. A winner is a person who goes out today and every day and attempts to be the best runner and best person he can be. Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up.
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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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Courage is crossing a starting line.
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Set a goal and a program for yourself, and everything else will follow. Guaranteed.
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I always tell beginning runners: Train your brain first. It's much more important than your heart or legs.
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Running is ultimately a personal experience. It is a revival of the spirit, a private oasis for the thirsty mind. Yet, its healing power only increases in the presence of others. Run together and the oasis grows cooler and more satisfying.
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It's wrong to believe that you need a certain physical body type to run. All body types can run. It's not about your legs, muscles, or cellulite. It's not about the physical side of things. If you train your brain, your body will follow. It's that simple. The hard part isn't getting your body in shape. The hard part is getting your mind in shape.
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