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121 " If you are feeling constrained by a group that you belong to, ask yourself,“How can I participate in this community and still be who I am? "
― Gina Greenlee , Postcards and Pearls: Life Lessons from Solo Moments on the Road
122 " Body follows mind. If the mind compares itself to others this could lead to overtraining. Tune out what other runners do and how fast they run. Tune in, instead, to how your body wants to increase speed and distance. "
― Gina Greenlee , The Whole Person Guide to Your First Marathon: A Mind Body Spirit Companion
123 " This is your first marathon. Possibly, you’ll want it to be your last. Focus on future races draws energy from the one in front of you. Like the mileage that comprises them, train for marathons one at a time. "
124 " Opportunity to suspend disbelief is often why we watch movies. The stories and images touch us and shift perspectives in ways we may not allow in our daily lives. As readily as you check your “this isn’t real” attitude at the ticket counter – when transformers are defending earth against aliens and 21st century vampires frolic by daylight – on the big screen of your heart and mind train for, run and celebrate finishing your first marathon. "
125 " Rest and repose are as much a part of life’s journeys as seeing all we came to see. "
126 " Indulgence comes in all varieties: a mouthful of gourmet chocolate, a hot stone massage, a week in Paris or 20 uninterrupted minutes to getlost in a book. "
127 " Name the fears that are holding you back. It's the equivalent of flooding the boogeyman with light. "
128 " Avoid the temptation to force a moment so you won’t miss the one with your name on it. "
129 " When you feel yourself resisting differences, lean into them, instead,and have fun with what happens. "
130 " Tomorrow is promised to no one. Prioritize today accordingly. "
131 " You can miss an experience by obsessing over how to contain it. "
132 " If running a marathon excites you, create space in your life for it. Adding a new commitment means recalibrating different areas of your world. Logging more miles as your race date approaches means less time invested in other pursuits. Not forever, just during the months you train. Too, you will find how training fits into your world serves not only crossing the finish but other areas of life. "
133 " Treasure yourself for being, not doing. "
134 " Trust what feels true even if that truth requires you to ignore what you know. "
135 " Each of us knows when it’s time to wake, eat and rest. We don’t need to read a clock for these activities; we need to listen. "
136 " Develop the habit of initiating change. You'll be better prepared for whatever comes your way. "
137 " Who you know only gets you in the door; what you know gets you the keys to the house. "
138 " We can’t script every detail of our lives. But we can solve the riddleof fulfillment when we plan ahead while simultaneously embracingthe surprises of each moment. "
139 " Rather than resist rest and gravitate toward constant motion, let’s experiment with letting go. "
140 " Relinquish the notion of lost opportunity and try on a new reality:“Where I am is where I’m supposed to be. "