Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.

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"There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner."

- Dean Karnazes

Adversity

"Some seek the comfort of their therapist’s office, others head for the corner pub, but I chose running as my therapy."

- Dean Karnazes

Healing

"Toeing the starting line of a marathon, regardless of the language you speak, the God you worship, or the color of your skin, we all stand as equal. Perhaps the world would be a better place if more people ran."

- Dean Karnazes

Connection to Earth

"Running is about finding your inner peace, and so is a life well lived."

- Dean Karnazes

Inner Peace

"The human body has limitations. The human spirit is boundless."

- Dean Karnazes

Strength

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"Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done."

- Unknown

Perseverance

"He that can have patience can have what he will."

- Benjamin Franklin

Perseverance

"You just can’t beat the person who never gives up."

- Babe Ruth

Perseverance

"What I've learned from running is that the time to push hard is when you're hurting like crazy and you want to give up. … Success is often just around the corner."

- James Dyson

Perseverance

"Never give up because great things take time."

- Adrian Williams

Perseverance