“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
Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner).
My First 5K and More... 
So many amazing things for you in store! I’m looking forward to many of the same things – races being top of the list but also just quality time with family and friends. And not sweating the small stuff.
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Yes yes the last one you mentioned is sooo important. Life is too short. I agree about races being on top too.
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So much to look forward to this year! I look forward to reading about your adventures, your beautiful pictures of flowers, and views from your hikes. 🙂
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Thanks… and I look forward to your amazing biking trips (and runs too).
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So many great things!
I love that you included some non-running things to look forward to.
This year, I’m looking forward to getting back to running again. Being injured made me a lot more grateful for the ability to run!
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It sure does… if you are injured everything does fall apart esp. mentally.
I hope we both have a healthy 2023.
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Lots to look forward to this year indeed! Cheers to a happy and healthy year full of adventure
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for us both!! A blogger meet-up in NYC… I also need to come to DC some year…
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So much to look forward to this year, and I love that you have a great mix of running and personal fun things to look forward too.
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It’s not all about running. Except on the blog. Lol.
Truth it helps to have a healthy year so you can do everything.
Hope you do.
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Nice! I’m looking forward to many of the same things you are.
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Yes. Running and travel and nature. All good.
I wish you a great 2023.
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I’m excited to pursue my passion for trail running this year! I’m so grateful for running and that it gives us just what we need when we need it! It’s going to be a great year!
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Yes yes.
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Ditto what Wendy said! I don’t have a lot of races on the calendar, but I’m looking forward to my April trail race, and of course our half in February. I’m also looking forward to lots of reading (I just wish I had more time for it) and possible a trip in the summer? We’ll see.
How are you feeling? How’s your husband? Hope you’re staying healthy!
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Where this summer?
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So many things to look forward to this year! Staying injury free is definitely important.
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It sure is… it affects everything else. Hope you are injury-free in 2023 too.
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I love all these things;. I hope you get them all, in huge quantities, in 2023!
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Me too. I hope your year goes well too.
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Lots of great things to look forward to this year. I am excited to follow along!
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Thanks
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