Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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At the finish line of the 1967 Boston Marathon, one crabby journalist said it was just a one-off deal and women weren't going to run. Only a 20-year-old who had just run a marathon and was shot full of endorphin would say this but I said that there's going to come a day in our lives when women's running is as popular and as men's.

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There is an expression among even the most advanced runners that getting your shoes on is the hardest part of any workout

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I said that there's going to come a day in our lives when women's running is as popular and as men's. Looking back, I obviously had a great sense of …

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Triumph over adversity that's what the marathon is all about. Nothing in life can't triumph after that

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Talent is everywhere, it only needs the opportunity.

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I always say that talent and capability is everywhere, all it needs is opportunity.

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All you need is the courage to believe in yourself and put one foot in front of the other.

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Life is for participating, not for spectating.

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If you feel positive, you have a sense of hope. If you have hope, you can have courage.

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If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.

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