Good health, peace of mind, being outdoors, camaraderie: those are all wonderful things that come to you when running. But for me, the real pull of running—the proverbial icing on the cake—has always been racing.

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"Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows."

- Bill Rodgers

Adversity

"I also feel it usually takes four or five races to hit your best marathon for your body to be accustomed to the training AND the race itself."

- Bill Rodgers

Learning

"My whole feeling in terms of racing is that you have to be very bold. You sometimes have to be aggressive and gamble."

- Bill Rodgers

Boldness

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"Don’t look at your feet to see if you are doing it right. Just dance."

- Anne Lamott

Joy

"Tuesdays are for chasing rainbows and dancing in the rain."

Joy

"You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness."

Joy

"Taste and see how good the Lord is! The one who takes refuge in him is truly happy!"

Joy

"The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays."

- W. C. Jones

Joy