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1 " Letting go of expectation allowed me to celebrate even the smallest victories, to be utterly in the winning moment and thankful for my current state. "
― , Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival and Recovery Against All Odds
2 " I felt supported and celebrated for my spirit and who I was. No one asked me to change or be anything but myself. Running allowed me to rediscover—and celebrate—my strengths. "
3 " I felt strong. I felt motivated. It all seemed to be coming together. I felt like this was the year I could celebrate all of the hard work I had done in getting back to where I wanted to be. "
4 " You are more than a result. You are enough, just as you are. "
5 " This determination is my bushido. It’s my “way of the warrior.” It’s palpable, a fierceness I possess, a beautiful stubbornness and unwillingness to give up. "
6 " Have you ever thought about accepting yourself as you are right here and now? That you are good enough—perfect in fact—just as you are? "
7 " One thing that frees me from that battlefield is knowing that my strength and athletic build helped save my life. "