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More Quotes by Kara Goucher
Don't try to rush progress. Remember -- a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing.
Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle.
It doesn't matter how fast or how far you're going. If you're putting on your shoes and going out for a run, you are a runner, you are in that club.
After we put my son to bed, my husband and I curl up and watch a movie or TV. That's when I finally put up my feet and have my glass of wine and a brownie.
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.
Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process.
Don't be ashamed or embarrassed to dream big. You're living your life with hope, that's a powerful thing.
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.
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.
Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.
