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 2013-10-12 7:16 AM |
Regular  194   Morton IL |  Subject: Favorite motivational quotesHere area few of mine, interested to hear others people have! “What one man can do another can do” Anthony Hopkins in The Edge. Recently tossed back at me by a good friend when discussing a 50 mile race. Months ago discussing a spring marathon with him he was very unsure about ramping distance and matching my pace. I explained I had been at it longer and he was ahead of where I was at the same stage. He wasn’t convinced so I simply said “LOOK what one man can do another can do” He is much more fit now and running very well. Recently he mentioned trying an ultra; first attempt a 50 mile running race late next year. I am signed up for IMWI but still the idea of a 50 mile foot race sounds crazy, I was not convinced. He then blurts out the same quote I used on him several months ago. Fitting. “Never give up, don’t ever give up” Coach Jimmy V just a few weeks before he died from cancer. He was probably referring more to the fight with cancer and illness but I think it fits in any struggle. Certainly fits for those of us set on finishing an Ironman “AMRAP” Or As Many Reps As Possible. This is one my cross fit friends use, not one I would live by as an endurance athlete… Thought about it this morning doing pushups and sit-ups. I have a 20 mile run today, last one before a marathon attempt. Did I really want to do AMRAP? No but I still like it. |
| 2013-10-12 9:14 AM in reply to: Paulford8 |
Master 3205  ann arbor, michigan | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes It is in my sig line. I mean, really, who can argue with the statement "none of the secrets of success will work unless you do?" I got it out of a fortune cookie, probably 27 years ago when I was a teenager. It resonated with me. I taped it to my mirror and have tried to remember that quote through all my life experiences. Applies to triathlon, work, relationships, pretty much everything. If you want to be successful at something, anything, you had better be willing to work for it  That mantra has gotten me a long way. |
| 2013-10-12 10:43 AM in reply to: wannabefaster |
Extreme Veteran 1123 Sidney, Ohio | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes In my sig line, I struggled with a DNF last year and needed something to get me moving again! |
| 2013-10-12 11:02 AM in reply to: mambos |
| 489 | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now" This tends to get me kickstarted after I've procrastinated. |
| 2013-10-12 11:09 AM in reply to: Paulford8 |
| 8 | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes I know it's an older quote and out of direct context, but here's one I hold on to: "If there is no struggle, there is no progress." – Frederick Douglass This one keeps me going on the days that I'm not feeling training and/or work. |
| 2013-10-12 12:41 PM in reply to: SeanErdrich |
Pro 6520  Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes Also in my sig line. |
| 2013-10-12 1:57 PM in reply to: popsracer |
Pro 5169 Burbs | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes This is my current favorite: Decide that what you want MOST is more important than what you what NOW. helps me when want to quit, want to sleep more, want to give up ----
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| 2013-10-12 5:40 PM in reply to: trishie |
Extreme Veteran 635 Ajo | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes Pain is not an indicator to stop, but the heart rate is - the american that just got the record for 100 miles running Sorry, didn't look up his name. |
| 2013-10-12 6:02 PM in reply to: #4875664 |
Member 1083 | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes If it is to be it is up to me. I hung this in my closet where I saw it everyday while I was training last year. |
| 2013-10-12 9:45 PM in reply to: miamiamy |
Veteran 348 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes "Pain is weakness leaving the body" - Chesty Puller, USMC (attributed) "The only easy day was yesterday" - motto of the SEALs "When you're going through hell, keep going" - Winston Churchill "No one falls to the top of a mountain, son" - Chris McCormack's father "Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.” - Greg Henderson |
| 2013-10-13 8:25 AM in reply to: chris00nj |
Regular 194 Morton IL | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes Originally posted by chris00nj "Pain is weakness leaving the body" - Chesty Puller, USMC (attributed) "The only easy day was yesterday" - motto of the SEALs "When you're going through hell, keep going" - Winston Churchill "No one falls to the top of a mountain, son" - Chris McCormack's father "Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.” - Greg Henderson The gorilla one gave me my morning chuckle. These have all been fantastic, it takes so much motivation to train like we all do and sometimes a little will power comes in handy as well. |
| 2013-10-13 9:08 AM in reply to: miamiamy |
| Member 169 | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes Not sure who said this one. Saw it in a discussion of some pictures of young athletic people. Keeps me motivated to work out especially as I approach the age. "At 25 it's what you were born with, at 45 it's what you earned." |
| 2013-10-13 1:08 PM in reply to: miamiamy |
| 1300 | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.Steve Prefontaine |
| 2013-10-13 6:47 PM in reply to: Goggles Pizzano |
Regular 295 | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes Lot's of good ones already posted. My favorite is from Henry Ford: "Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right." I like accountability individually and as a leader. |
| 2013-10-13 7:48 PM in reply to: Paulford8 |
| 116 | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes "Those who fail to prepare, prepare to fail." Coach John Wooden. I can apply that to so many catagories in my life... |
| 2013-10-13 9:32 PM in reply to: Paulford8 |
Member 522 Saint Paul, MN | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes It never gets easier, you just go faster. |
| 2013-10-14 6:47 AM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 5892 , New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes This is a religious quote, but very motivational. "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference". I use this when unexpected things happen to me during a race. It puts things in perspective... you can't control everything, but control what you can and adjust to the things you can't. I put a piece of masking tape on my top tube and have "Serenity, strength, wisdom" written on it as a reminder to always keep a good perspective. The one that my wife loves is; "The wind is my friend, when it's with me, it makes me faster, when it's against me, it makes me stronger" Although, sometimes, it becomes "the wind is my f*ing friend"... usually with a big smile though! :-) Edited by audiojan 2013-10-14 6:48 AM |
| 2013-10-14 6:57 AM in reply to: audiojan |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes Tons of awesome ones in here, and Casey Neistat is one cool dude. |
| 2013-10-14 8:25 AM in reply to: switch |
Extreme Veteran 737 | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes "Run today so you can run tomorrow." Somebody here said this, but I don't remember who. It reminds me to stay in shape and not do anything stupid or crazy that would get me hurt. "Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you." -Leroy "Satchel" Paige |
| 2013-10-14 9:09 AM in reply to: mrheathen |
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| 2013-10-14 9:14 AM in reply to: Paulford8 |
Champion 7036 Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes |
| 2013-10-14 10:03 AM in reply to: RedCorvette |
Expert 1111 Albuquerque, NM | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes |
| 2013-10-14 11:50 AM in reply to: RockTractor |
Veteran 202 | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes One of my favorites: You can quit if you want, and no one will care. But you will know for the rest of your life. John Collins |
| 2013-10-14 12:20 PM in reply to: Galas2 |
Member 285 | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes "there's no such thing as bad weather, just soft people" - Bill Bowerman |
| 2013-10-14 12:46 PM in reply to: Paulford8 |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Favorite motivational quotes today I will do what others won't so that tomorrow I can do what others can't. |
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