In your training, find inspirational stories that allow you to stay motivated. Most runners today have read or seen the Prefontaine Story and know of his life which was ended abruptly in the mid-70s during his quest for gold. It is important for you to find something which appeals to you and makes a personal connection. I personally have enjoyed recent stories of "Team Hoyt" and "Bless the Coast."
Team Hoyt is a real-life story about a current father-son team that competes in numerous physical activities from triathalons to marathons. It demonstrates a father-son love and what they endure together.
Bless the Coast hits closer to home as it involves a former runner of mine and his running journey with his friend along the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Canada. Their journey ended just this month as they crossed the Canadian Border.
Both of these stories address challenges that athletes must overcome. To me, they allow for some of us to realize that we can.
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