In the midst of an ordinary training day, I try to remind myself that I am preparing for the extraordinary.

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"I love the fact that not many people can say, 'Oh, I went out and ran 20 miles today.' I love how much dedication it takes and how much you learn a lot about yourself, as well as your physical and mental limits. There's just something about it."

- Shalane Flanagan

Self-awareness

"Everything you need is within you."

- Shalane Flanagan

Belief in Self

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"Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work in hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus."

- Alexander Graham Bell

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"The successful warrior is the average man with laser-like focus."

- Bruce Lee

Focus

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

- Henry Ford

Focus

"The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles. Let this Tuesday be a day of focus."

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"If you can’t do something, then don’t. Focus on what you can."

- Shiroe

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