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September 15 What is your favorite quote or song? As a long-time runner, I’ve picked up dozens of inspirational quotes which can be used as mantras in training and races. Sometimes they can lift you out of a slow downward spiral, while at other times they can help you find another, fast gear as the finish line nears. Here’s a few: General positive mantras, good for more than just running: You got this. I can do this. I am capable. I can, I will. Keep it strong. Be strong, don't Quit. One step at a time. Do or do not, there is no try. Breathe and Believe. Always finish strong. Start where you are - Use what you have - Do what you can. If you don't move forward, you're always in the same place. The body achieves what the mind believes. Running specific: I am a runner. Run now, brunch later! Don't think, just run. This is my pace. Run tall - stay strong. Bad days happen - just finish. Run the mile you're in. Just keep running. It's not about how fast you run, it's about how far you go. This is who I am. This is what I do. Feel your run. Feel the joy that is running. Favorite songs come and go; much depends on my mood. Although many songs can change my mood. But here are some of the songs I listen to more than any others. You won’t find much in the way of recent music here. I prefer music in which I can hear, understand and relate to the lyrics. Besides, I’m old. Early Times: Dream Lover - Bobby Darin Surfin' USA - Beach Boys Kokomo - Beach Boys King of the Road - Roger Miller In Bad Times: God Only Knows - Beach Boys Around The Corner Of Your Eye - A Teens Blue - LeAnn Rimes You're Breakin' My Heart - Harry Nilson In Better Times: Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners The Longest Time - Billy Joel NSync - This I Promise You I'd Rather Ride Around With You - Reba McEntire Bop Till You Drop - The Nylons Last Dance - Donna Summer All Times: Mariah Carey - All I Want for Christmas Is You Kiss - Rock and Roll All Night |