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More Quotes by Kara Goucher
Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle.
Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process.
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.
Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.
In the end I have to hold myself accountable...I had to make a change if I really wanted to reach the goals I had set for myself. I had to get out of being comfortable and get into a situation that was going to really push me.
I try to think about positive things - how great my form is, how my arms are swinging, my breathing, how loud people are cheering. My sports psychologist taught me there are a million things telling you you can't keep going, but if you find the things that say you can, you're golden.
Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work.
Don't try to rush progress. Remember -- a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing.
Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow.
Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead.
