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Olympic athlete

Kara Goucher is a retired American long-distance runner who represented the United States at the Olympic Games. She has achieved significant success in the marathon and half-marathon distances, winning multiple national titles and setting numerous American records.

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“Goucher is writing above about her goals for her upcoming race in Houston and how her priorities have shifted. “It’s not about the time. It’s about the love of putting in the work and then putting one foot in front of another.”

Time Goal Work Priority Shift

Author:Kara Goucher

“First, if you set a BIG goal (and you should), you’re going to need a solid plan in place. Second, that plan can almost always be broken down into smaller goals that serve as milestones along the way. This can help to keep you motivated and focused as you work toward what you want to achieve.”

Goal Work Break Focus Achieve Plan Motivate Milestone

Book:Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

Source: Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

“The thing is, there are a million reasons why you can’t achieve your goals. All it takes is focus and determination to find the reason you can.”

Reason Goal Focus Determination

Book:Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

Source: Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

“Focus on effort. I never know what’s changing around me. Opportunities can open up when we least expect them. Stay focused on goals.”

Opportunity Goal Effort Focus

Book:Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

Source: Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You

“Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process.”

Way Running Process Goal Overwhelmed Inspirational Running Small Goals

Author:Kara Goucher

“In the end I have to hold myself accountable...I had to make a change if I really wanted to reach the goals I had set for myself. I had to get out of being comfortable and get into a situation that was going to really push me.”

Ifs Ends Wanted Goal Situation Comfortable Making Changes

Author:Kara Goucher

About the Author

Born: July 9, 1978
Known for: Olympic athlete
Quotes: 43

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Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of YouRelated source material

Kara Goucher's Running for Women: From First Steps to MarathonsRelated source material

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