“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” ~ John Bingham
“Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” ~ Lance Armstrong
"In running, it doesn't matter if you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say 'I have finished.' There is a lot of satisfaction in that." ~ Fred LeBow
“There is no better feeling in the world than to take your mind and body to a place you thought it couldn’t go; a place you thought it didn’t belong. You should all try it sometime.” ~ Shauna Reid
“Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up.” ~ Dean Karnazes
"I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement." ~ Steve Prefontaine
"From the moment you cross the start line, you know that crossing the finish line will be one of the best moments of your life." ~ Author Unknown
"You have a choice, you can throw in the towel, or you can use it to wipe the sweat off of your face." ~ Gatorade 3
"There is no failure in running, or in life, as long as you keep moving." ~ Amby Burfoot
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." ~ John Bingham
Recap of last week:
My First 5K and More... 
Hi Darlene,
Not sure how I came across your blog, but it’s an interesting read. You are so lucky having so many races throughout the year. Are they are just 5k’s or do some have longer distances also?
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Mostly 5ks, one 3.5 mile race and I signed up for a 10 k on Oct 23.
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Nice, 10k is my pet distance, but I’m aiming for 1/2 marathon next year.
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I don’t know if I’m ready. Someday I’d love to do a 1/2.
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From what I’ve read, you’re more than ready physically – it’s getting to grips with the mental side. Just enjoy the first one and don’t put too much pressure on yourself.
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Running my first 5K tomorrow. Very excited. I’ve got terrible knees, so outdoor running is not my favorite. I’ve done 2 outside runs as practice, so w/ the help of an advil, I ought to be okay. lol
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Good luck!! I hope it’s the first of many races to come!
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