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Winning has nothing to do with racing. Most days don't have races anyway. Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up.
Amby Burfoot
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Amby Burfoot
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: August 19
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Once upon a time, about 20 years ago, runners believed they didn't have to do anything but run
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Motivation is a skill. It can be learned and practiced.
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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 speed and gold medals. It's about refusing to be stopped.
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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.
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That's the beauty of starting lines: Until you begin a new venture, you never know what awaits you.
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If you train your mind for running, everything else will be easy.
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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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Don't judge your running by your speed.
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Here’s my mantra: ‘Every mile is a gift.’
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You have to want it, you have to plan for it, you have to fit it into a busy day, you have to be mentally tough, you have to use others to help you. The hard part isn't getting your body in shape. The hard part is getting your mind in shape.
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Everyone stumbles at one time or another. It's the human condition
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