“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
My First 5K and More... 
Spring does seem really late this year. I hope that the rain (or snow?) holds off for you. Good luck!
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Thanks!
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Oh no! That doesn’t look good. Dress warm but not too much. On my half day it was FREEZING but I wore capris and a long sleeve shirt – no gloves etc. and it was perfect once we started.
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I don’t care about the cold…it’s the RAIN!!!!
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Awww, that stinks. Well, the forecast seems to change daily, so I’ll keep my fingers crossed for warmer temps and no rain for you. I hope you have a great day!
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Bummer on the weather! Good luck and have fun anyway. I found you by way of Neil’s Virtual Marathon, glad to find your blog.
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Oh no! Rain/snow? But your outfit was going to be so cute!!!! Maybe the precipitation will hold off another day for you. I agree, the cold is not too bad but the rain is a whole other issue. So excited for your race, don’t let the weather bring you down. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
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