Adversity Quote by Scott Jurek

“Overcoming the difficulties of an ultramarathon reminds me that I can overcome the difficulties of life” quote by Scott Jurek — Download Open image

“Overcoming the difficulties of an ultramarathon reminds me that I can overcome the difficulties of life”

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Only the most saintly and delusional among us welcomes all pain as challenge, perceives all loss as harsh blessing.

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