You already have everything you need to be a long-distance athlete. It's mindset, not miles, that separates those who do from those who dream.

Crossing the starting line may be an act of courage, but crossing the finish line is an act of faith. Faith is what kepes us going when nothing else will. Faith is the emotion that will give you victory over your past, the demons in your soul, & all of those voices that tell you what you can & cannot do & can & cannot be.

Being inspired is fine for a week, and being motivated might work for a month or so, but to make any lifestyle change last a lifetime, you need dedication.

The joy is in the journey, not the destination. We have a better chance of seeing where we are when we stop trying to get somewhere else.

Every day gives you an opportunity to improve. With every run, you can try to be better. Not just a better runner, but a better person.

You already have everything you need to be a long-distance athlete. It's mindset, not miles, that separates those who do from those who dream.

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