“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... 
My main goal is just to stay healthy and uninjured this month, and to be able to run well at my first marathon at the end of the month. I hope your healing is progressing and you’re keeping your spirits up.
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YAY! Can’t wait to hear about your lst marathon! Yes, Stay healthy!!!
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hope you are healing well! at least you are getting out of the house, that’s a good thing! my goal is to keep running and staying fit while in the process of moving… it’s hard to pack my apartment and keep up with my fitness at the same time but so far i’m doing it. hopefully i can keep it up!
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I bet you will! Be sure to stay uninjured!!
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Hey just started reading other blogs, now that I have a screen reader. before it was too time consuming. I think I will really like following your journey.
My goals for 2012 is to write a blog at least once a week. As far as running I am shooting for over 2000 miles this year, and to run my 4th full marathon.
Hope your recovery is where it needs to be, and that you will be up and running soon!
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2000 – that is AMAZING!!! GL in your 4th! Which one is it?
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Hi Darlene
I am legally blind, so it is harder for me to think about running in other marathons. But I’m not ruling it out
You should check out my blog at http://www.RunnerInsight.com
I would love for you to read a little and let me know what you think of it.
Yes, 2000 miles or more this year is my goal. I just joined our local running club, and they give out a fabulous prize….that’s the only reason I’m doing it! LOL
Actually, It is because I have been running before and to work and If I can stay healty, and upright, I should have no problem reaching that goal, and beyond.
I just love to run and want to keep doing it as long as I can see well enough to do it!
Rhonda
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I’ve read your blog. I think you are amazing! So inspirational… Good luck with that goal!
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I’m glad you liked my blog.
We have a really nice sunny day here and I got in 10 miles this morning. Even thought it was only 20F out it was 27F by the time I was done and the sun felt great!
Make it a great day!
Rhonda
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