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.

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Watching the world's best compete fires you up to achieve your own feats of greatness. When it comes to running, participation and spectating go hand in hand.

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You can't do in a race what you haven't prepared for.

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

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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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Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable.

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Hill sprints are good for everyone!

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Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle.

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

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Do the work. Do the analysis. But feel your run. Feel your race. Feel the joy that is running.

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