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More Quotes by Kara Goucher
Erase from your mind that your preparation must be perfect. Hard work + dedication = a shot at your dreams. Keep believing.
It doesn't matter how fast or how far you're going. If you're putting on your shoes and going out for a run, you are a runner, you are in that club.
Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work.
Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.
Running has always been a relief and a sanctuary—something that makes me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me it's not so much about the health benefits. Those are great, but I believe that the best thing about running is the joy it brings to life.
Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable.
As badly as I want a medal, I know there is a lot of luck involved in that. I want to put myself in position to be in the top three, give it my all and hope luck comes my way.
Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead.
One skill that separates good from almost-good runners is an ability to concentrate for an entire race, whether it is a mile or a marathon.
Get out there and do what you love!