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More Quotes by Kara Goucher
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.
Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work.
Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable.
After we put my son to bed, my husband and I curl up and watch a movie or TV. That's when I finally put up my feet and have my glass of wine and a brownie.
There are a million reasons why you can't. Focus on the few reasons why you can.
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.
Erase from your mind that your preparation must be perfect. Hard work + dedication = a shot at your dreams. Keep believing.
Do the work. Do the analysis. But feel your run. Feel your race. Feel the joy that is running.
Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow.
You can't do in a race what you haven't prepared for.
