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More Quotes by Kara Goucher
One skill that separates good from almost-good runners is an ability to concentrate for an entire race, whether it is a mile or a marathon.
Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable.
As badly as I want a medal, I know there is a lot of luck involved in that. I want to put myself in position to be in the top three, give it my all and hope luck comes my way.
Get out there and do what you love!
Don't ever discourage someone from trying to better their life and health
You can't do in a race what you haven't prepared for.
I try to think about positive things - how great my form is, how my arms are swinging, my breathing, how loud people are cheering. My sports psychologist taught me there are a million things telling you you can't keep going, but if you find the things that say you can, you're golden.
Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.
Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle.
I have a power word that I use-when I qualified for the Olympics in 2008, it was fighter. That way when I'm in the race and I get to those dark moments, I can think of the word and it evokes that emotion for me.
