If you are humble, your concentration will be very high. That's the way to go in sports.
Eliud KipchogeRead
To me, running is life. I run to live longer and enjoy a healthier life.
Interpretation
Running is seen as essential to life and health by the speaker.
In this quote, Eliud Kipchoge expresses the idea that running is not merely a sport or hobby for him but a fundamental part of his existence. He believes that through running, he can enhance his life quality and longevity, highlighting the importance of physical activity for overall well-being and enjoyment in life.
In practice
This quote can be used to inspire athletes during a training session.
If you are humble, your concentration will be very high. That's the way to go in sports.
One of my first races came over 10km in 2002. I won that race and it felt great. I would say that is when I first fell in love with running.
I'm confident to say that if you want to grow in a profession, consistency is the key... I'm strict about my work goals and training.
Where the marathon starts is after 30 kilometers. That's where you feel pain everywhere in your body. The muscles are really aching, and only the most prepared and well-organized athlete is going to do well after that.
I always say: a run in the morning is like eating a fruit a day - it chases he doctor away. It is good for your mind.
I am running to make history, to show that no human is limited. It's not about money, it's about showing a generation of people that there are no limits.
I have tried to keep on with my striving because this is the only hope I have of ever achieving anything worthwhile and lasting.
If you've tried everything possible to get an outcome, and it just hasn't worked out as planned, stop trying so hard. Relax. Maybe the timing's not right. Maybe it wasn't in your best interests. Maybe while one door seems to be closing, another is opening.
Life is going to give you just what you put in it. Put your whole heart in everything you do, and pray, then you can wait.
Know that nothing can hinder you but yourself. If you believe you can, you can.
A bright future beckons. The onus is on us, through hard work, honesty and integrity, to reach for the stars.
An empowering mission statement has to become a living document, part of our very nature, so that the criteria we've put into it are also in us, in the way we live our lives day by day.
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