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    All I really need to know I learned from running

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    Remember the book All I Really Need to Know I learned in Kindergarten?

    Even if you didn’t read it, maybe you remember all the spin-off posters and t-shirts that resulted from that book title – All I really need to know I learned from [my cat/my teddy bear/rednecks/whatever]…well here is my ever growing list of things I have learned from running:

    • It’s not the destination, but the journey.
    • It’s always better when there’s a crowd cheering you on.
    • Porta-potties are your friend.
    • There’s nothing wrong with stretching in public.
    • You, too, can wear spandex.
    • If you’re sweaty and you stink, you worked hard.
    • Your own endorphins are the best high.
    • You may not see the small day-to-day improvements, but if you’re consistent, you’ll suddenly notice how far you’ve come.
    • Set goals, but remember that missing them is not fatal.
    • One workout will not make or break you.
    • Plan your own route.
    • Carry money and a phone, you never know when you’ll need a lift.
    • Always have a back up plan.
    • It’s okay to brag a little.
    • It’s not okay to gloat.
    • “Faster” does not necessarily equal “better.”
    • Nothing beats a high-five from an 8-year-old.
    • Sometimes you just have to pee in the bushes.
    • You can’t always hit your “A” goal, but you can sure try!
    • It’s okay to run for fun.  In fact, if it isn’t fun, it is time to re-evaluate.
    • Sometimes, all you need is a little encouragement.  Often, you can be that someone who offers it.
    • It’s all about the bling!
    • You have to work a lot harder to form good habits than bad ones, but it’s worth it.
    • In the end, you’re only competing against yourself.

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    A runner for just over four years, Karen has already completed a marathon, two half marathons and a variety of 5k and 10k races. She describes her first marathon - the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon last September - as "a nightmare." However, she met a very interesting person in the process - a man named Sydney who was running his 152nd marathon! Although the race didn't go as well as planned for Karen or Sydney, he showed her that no matter how experienced a runner you are, you can still have a bad day. "Does that mean we shouldn't bother to prepare, or maybe just shouldn't bother at all? Of course not!" says Karen. "In the end, it is what we make it." We like her optimism!