“Winning has nothing to do with racing. Most days don’t have races anyway. Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up.”
– Amby Burfoot (winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon)
Inspirational thoughts
Giving…
“Teach us to give and not count the cost.” St. Ignatius of Loyola
Courtesy
Jesus, take the wheel!
“Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to Him. That is all the doing you have to worry about.” St. Jane Frances de Chantal
God’s will
“One of the petitions we make to God most often should be: “Inspire me in all my decisions, and never let me neglect any of your inspirations.”
― Jacques Philippe, In the School of the Holy Spirit
Words matter
“See to it that you abstain from harsh words. But if you do speak them, do not be ashamed to apply the remedy from the same lips, that inflicted the wounds.” St. Francis of Paola
Words matter
“See to it that you abstain from harsh words. But if you do speak them, do not be ashamed to apply the remedy from the same lips, that inflicted the wounds.” St. Francis of Paola
The Gift of Faith
“Let us thank God for having called us to His holy faith. It is a great gift, and the number of those who thank God for it is small.”
—St. Alphonsus Liguori
You will not be overcome!
“He did not say: You will not be troubled- You will not be tempted- You will not be distressed. But He said: You will not be overcome.” St. Julian of Norwich
Proper pacing
“You don’t have to swing for the fences in everything you do. Cruise control can be an effective, low-stress way not only to run your fastest but to reach your full potential in many areas of life.”
Meb Keflezighi (winner of Boston Marathon 2014)