Wednesday Quotes, 2/5

I sometimes think that running has given me a glimpse of the greatest freedom a man can ever know, because it results in the simultaneous liberation of both the mind and body….. The runner does not know how or why he runs. He only knows that he must run….. We run, not because it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves. — Roger Bannister, 1956

Fact: More USA Track & Field National Championships and Olympic Trails have been held at Oregon’s Hayward Field than anywhere else. Period.

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He’ll Never Be A Runner

Sure, I like to swim…

As long as it’s in a hot tub…

Do you consider exercise a chore, a pain in the butt, and therefore a waste of your precious time? Get over it! You have to figure this out for yourself.

A new friend, same age (51), is in great physical condition. Asked him if he’s a runner. He looked and responded like I was nuts.

He’s a swimmer. He’ll never be a runner. He hates running.

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Dear Son #12

Dear son, never let yourself (permanently) feel like exercise is work. It will feel that way sometimes.

So take heed, everything in life will occasionally feel like work. Everything. Not just exercise.

With this in mind, remember, your children (if you have them) will look to you as a warning or an example. Choose the high road my son.

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Lane 8 Advocates

You may or may not know this, but I meditate (pray) that in some small way, these short, pithy posts, and my personal struggles and triumphs, will help you get or stay motivated to be well.

Being well is the greatest gift we can give our loved ones.

And if we can’t achieve wellness, than our determination to try, is our greatest gift…

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