Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow.

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I don't feel like myself unless I run. It's how I deal with sadness and happiness. I need it. It's like therapy.

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I have a power word that I use-when I qualified for the Olympics in 2008, it was fighter. That way when I'm in the race and I get to those dark moments, I can think of the word and it evokes that emotion for me.

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Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work.

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That's the thing about running: your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success. They are moments in time when running allows you to see how wonderful your life it.

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We train together to make each other great.

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Don't try to rush progress. Remember -- a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing.

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Erase from your mind that your preparation must be perfect. Hard work + dedication = a shot at your dreams. Keep believing.

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Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process.

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The journey isn't always perfect, but always worth taking.

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