Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survi... A source page for quotes linked to Hillary Allen. 0 quotes
“I felt supported and celebrated for my spirit and who I was. No one asked me to change or be anything but myself. Running allowed me to rediscover—and celebrate—my strengths.” SpiritChangeSupportStrengthCelebrateDiscover Book:Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds Source: Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds
“One thing that frees me from that battlefield is knowing that my strength and athletic build helped save my life.” LifeStrengthBattleFreeAthleticSave Book:Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds Source: Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds
“Letting go of expectation allowed me to celebrate even the smallest victories, to be utterly in the winning moment and thankful for my current state.” VictoryCelebrateMomentThankfulWinLet GoExpectation Book:Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds Source: Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds
“It was worth it to try, and risk failing, because every day that I showed up to do the work, I proved to myself that I was enough as I was, in the here and now: injured, recovering, working toward a goal, competing, or never competing again. I was worth just as much as I was before the injury, and before my second surgery.” EnoughWorkWorthFail Book:Out and Back Source: Out and Back
“It’s just healing again, and you need to give it a little patience. You’ll be stronger for it. Recovery is not a linear path. These setbacks are necessary for progress.” With his words, he reminded me I could do this, that it was hard for a reason, and that I was strong enough to meet it head-on.” HardEnoughStrongPatienceHealSetbackRecover Book:Out and Back Source: Out and Back
“This determination is my bushido. It’s my “way of the warrior.” It’s palpable, a fierceness I possess, a beautiful stubbornness and unwillingness to give up.” DetermineWarriorStubbornGive UpFiercenessBushido Book:Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds Source: Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds