Dean Karnazes Quotes

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• The human body is capable of amazing physical deeds. If we could just free ourselves from our perceived limitations and tap into our internal fire,…
• I've raced on all seven continents at least twice. I've probably run thousands of races. But the single race that I'm most proud is a…
• For me, as for so many runners, there really are no finish lines. Runs end; running doesn't.
• Don't confuse comfort with happiness.
• There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner.
• As long as my heart's still in it, I'll keep going. If the passion's there, why stop?...
• Never, however, do I take shortcuts. There is not path of least resistance in my training. What I do equates to hard manual labor, disciplined…
• We have killed our souls with comfort instead of seeking fulfillment and achievement.
• You cannot grow and expand your capabilities without running the risk of failure.
• When all else fails, start running!
• Even if you're inches away from the finish, never take success for granted.
• Go out hard and finish harder.
• If it felt good, you didn't push hard enough. It's supposed to hurt like hell.
• If it comes easy, if it doesn’t require extraordinary effort, you’re not pushing hard enough. It’s supposed to hurt like hell.
• Regardless of how distant your dreams may seem, every second counts.
• Toeing the starting line of a marathon, regardless of the language you speak, the God you worship or the color of your skin, we all…
• Sometimes you've got to go through hell to get to heaven.
• Don't run with your legs, run with your heart.
• Once you permit yourself to compromise, you fail yourself.
• Any goal worth achieving involves an element of risk.

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