“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
Yes, I can attest to the fact that you did a LOT this summer! My life seems dull by comparison, but the highlight of my summer was my trip to Texas/Chicago.
You still have half the summer left- for us, school starts next week so I feel like “summer” is over.
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I am jealous of those who do leave their state and travel.
Yes. we still have summer but it is going by so fast…
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Looks like a fun summer so far! It feels like its going so fast. I’m glad its not over for several more weeks, but it feels like its winding down with school starting soon.
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yes, can’t believe it’s August already.
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Oh, you had an amazing summer for sure! It feels like summer is over because school starts on Monday, but yes, there is still time to go!
Love your mix of different activities, and all the time spent with friends!
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It’s nice to look at photos to see how much you actually did.
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You’ve done many fun things! I can imagine how the rest of the Summer will be for you.
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I hope it’s fun. I’m trying.
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