There are a million reasons why you can't. Focus on the few reasons why you can.

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Don't ever discourage someone from trying to better their life and health

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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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Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hill sprints are good for everyone!

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