“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... 
Hi Darlene,
The Literacy Run / Walk being held on 5/1/2011 is returning to Downtown Troy…..details will be posted soon at http://www.lvorc.org
Hope to see you there!
Dom Gieras
Technology Advisor
LVORC
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I plan on it.
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Hi Darlene,
I was searching some motivational quotes to put on a facebook site that I run for our local running and walking club in Southern Oregon called Linkville Lopers. I was reading your information that you have posted and I thought I would comment…..
It is a great inspiration to see other people getting out and enjoying themselves. Running has been a great release for many people as well as a good way to get in much needed exercise. Running recreationally and entering some races is a great way to meet new people and challenge yourself to always improve.
Keep up the good work and enjoy yourself. You will rub off on other people. If you only encourage just one, then they can encourage others and it keeps paying forward. have a great day and happy running.
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Thanks for the comment. You made my day.
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It is a great inspiration to see other people getting out and enjoying themselves. Running has been a great release for many people as well as a good way to get in much needed exercise. Running recreationally and entering some races is a great way to meet new people and challenge yourself to always improve.
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Hi Darlene,
I live in Denver and I am getting ready for the Costa Rica Jungleman Marathon. I live in Denver and obviously the race is in Costa Rica. Any tips on how I might have to train differently for this? Here is the link to the event http://www.latinexplore.com/destinations/d11p1175_costa-rica-costa-rica-jungleman-marathon-60k-42k-l-21k-10k-5k
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