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Journalist

Amby Burfoot is a renowned American journalist, born on August 19, 1946. He is known for his contributions to running and sports reporting, having won the Pulitzer Prize for his work in this field.

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“If you train your mind for running, everything else will be easy.”

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“Success does not come to the most righteous and rigorously disciplined but to those who continue running.”

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“Running is ultimately a personal experience. It is a revival of the spirit, a private oasis for the thirsty mind. Yet, its healing power only increases in the presence of others. Run together and the oasis grows cooler and more satisfying.”

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“It's not about speed and gold medals. It's about refusing to be stopped.”

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Book:The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life: What 35 Years of Running Have Taught Me About Winning, Losing, Happiness, Humility, and the Human Heart

Source: The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life: What 35 Years of Running Have Taught Me About Winning, Losing, Happiness, Humility, and the Human Heart

“Motivation is a skill. It can be learned and practiced.”

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Author:Amby Burfoot

“I have learned that there is no failure in running, or in life, as long as you keep moving. It's not about speed. And gold medals. It's about refusing to be stopped. you might find that one particular direction proves difficult, but there are many directions on a compass. Infinite, in fact. As long as you keep searching, you'll find your winning way.”

Source: The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life: What 35 Years of Running Have Taught Me About Winning, Losing, Happiness, Humility, and the Human Heart

About the Author

Born: August 19, 1946
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 45

Books & Sources

The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life: What 35 Years of Running Have Taught Me About Winning, Losing, Happiness, Humility, and the Human HeartRelated source material

Runner's World Complete Book of Beginning RunningRelated source material

Runner's World Complete Book of Running: Everything You Need to Run for Weight Loss, Fitness, and CompetitionRelated source material

The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of LifeRelated source material

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