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No one said it would be easy…

It seems like life for me only gets harder and harder.

No one understands me. No one gives me any respect.

“Why am I dying to live if I’m just living to die?”

“Why am I trying to give if no one gives me a try?”

To be honest, for the past few weeks, running has been the last thing on my mind.

My mind is way too cluttered and me running can’t possibly solve the problems I have now.

Running can’t get me a job.

Running can’t get me money.

Running can’t get me respect from others.

Running can’t get people to understand me.

I’m just very frustrated with everything that’s been going on in my life. 

Please forgive me for being so emo and for sounding like a fool, but I just need to vent or else I’ll blow up one day.

I just don’t know…I don’t know…

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Rod Dixon, my inspiration. Source: lydiardfoundation.org

Rod Dixon, my inspiration.

Source: lydiardfoundation.org

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If you ever need a pick me up or a running-related movie that will keep you inspired and on track, I recommend watching “Spirit of the Marathon.” Spirit of the Marathon is a documentary that follows both professional and amateur runners as they prepare for the Chicago Marathon. It really is a must-watch, especially if you’re going to run a marathon. This is the movie that actually inspired me to run a marathon myself. I always saw myself as a 5K and 10K runner, but after watching this film I felt the need to challenge myself to run a marathon. I first came across this movie on Hulu.com as I was just randomly browsing through some sports-related movies. Curiosity led me to watch this movie and I’m obviously very thankful that I did watch it. In fact, I’ve watched it about 5x already and later on had to go out and buy the DVD. Give it a go if you’ve got some extra time, because it will encourage you to continue running hard. See you later 150 Runners, James

If you ever need a pick me up or a running-related movie that will keep you inspired and on track, I recommend watching “Spirit of the Marathon.” Spirit of the Marathon is a documentary that follows both professional and amateur runners as they prepare for the Chicago Marathon. It really is a must-watch, especially if you’re going to run a marathon.

This is the movie that actually inspired me to run a marathon myself. I always saw myself as a 5K and 10K runner, but after watching this film I felt the need to challenge myself to run a marathon. I first came across this movie on Hulu.com as I was just randomly browsing through some sports-related movies. Curiosity led me to watch this movie and I’m obviously very thankful that I did watch it. In fact, I’ve watched it about 5x already and later on had to go out and buy the DVD.

Give it a go if you’ve got some extra time, because it will encourage you to continue running hard.

See you later 150 Runners,

James

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Every morning in Africa, a Gazelle wakes up and knows that it must run faster than the fastest Lion that day, or it will be killed and eaten. Every morning in Africa, a Lion wakes up and knows that it must run faster than the slowest Gazelle that day, or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter if you are a Lion or a Gazelle: when the sun comes up you’d better be running.” - Anonymous
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I think this quote is really significant, because if you want to be a top runner, you have to think like these animals, whether you are the gazelle or the lion. Every morning when you wake up, your natural instinct should be to put your running shoes and run.

If you’re not running in the morning, then you better believe that your competition is running. You have to stay on top of your game and make sure that “when the sun comes up, you’d better be running,” because if you’re not doing it, then someone else is. Don’t fall behind the competition.

*I also put this quote in the 50/150 TRAINING Page, which I highly recommend you take a look at! :)

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