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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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“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

“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.”

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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

“Winning is not about headlines and hardware [medals]. It's only about attitude. A winner is a person who goes out today and every day and attempts to be the best runner and best person he can be. Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up.”

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Author:Amby Burfoot

“In running, it doesn't matter how fast or slow you are relative to anyone else. You set your own pace and you measure your own progress. You can't lose this race because you're not running against anyone else. You're only running against yourself, and as long as you are running, you are winning.”

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Author:Amby Burfoot

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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