I have always wanted to run a marathon, but I've always come up with reason why I couldn't do it: too much school, too much work, I probably wouldn't be able to do it anyways, etc. I thought the closest I would ever get would be watching my friend run a marathon this spring. While I waited for him at the finish line, I saw three women cross the finish line together, hands held high in triumph. Each woman had on pink clothing a wore a head scarf to keep their heads because of what I guessed was chemotherapy. I realized if cancer wasn't an excuse for these women not to finish their marathon, their was no reason I couldn't finish one myself. I'm running a half marathon in a couple of weeks and I'm planning on my first full marathon in the spring.
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Lance Armstrong is another
Lance Armstrong is another great example if you want to inspire yourself to reach a finish line. He is the best of the best in cycling even after fighting off cancer.
This is great motivation to
This is great motivation to get you started! Make a list of other things to keep you motivated when the training gets long or start training with your friends. Training for a marathon with a friend will not only strengthen your friendship, but give both of you a great sense of accomplishment.