“We postpone the finality of heartbreak by clinging to hope. Though this might be acceptable during early or transitional stages of grief, ultimately it is no way to live. We need both hands free to embrace life and accept love, and that's impossible if one hand has a death grip on the past.” IfsWayNeedsHandsMightPastGriefAcceptingImpossibleStageEmbraceAcceptableWay To LiveClingingFinalityEmbrace LifeStages Of Grief Author:Kristin Armstrong
“I think it doesn't happen overnight, that's for sure. As the first gold medalist since 1984, I think cycling needs to ride that wave right now, because people are excited.” PeopleThinkingNeedsFirstsHappensRight NowGoldWaveExcitedCycling Author:Kristin Armstrong
“I think USA Cycling really needs to ride this wave and start looking at growing the sport. It's a tough one because cycling is such an endurance sport.” ThinkingNeedsSportsGrowingToughWaveUsaEnduranceCyclingEndurance Sports Author:Kristin Armstrong
“I write about the power of trying, because I want to be okay with failing. I write about generosity because I battle selfishness. I write about joy because I know sorrow. I write about faith because I almost lost mine, and I know what it is to be broken and in need of redemption. I write about gratitude because I am thankful - for all of it.” KnowsWantInspirationalNeedsWritingTryingJoyLostFailingMinesBrokenSorrowGratitudeBattleOkayRedemptionGenerositySelfishnessI Am Thankful Author:Kristin Armstrong
“Running fills a need so we make fewer demands on others. Running reveals the roots of negative thinking, so the weeds can be pulled. Running reconnects the soul to the source, inspiring hope and creativity.” ThinkingNeedsSoulRunningCreativitySourceDemandNegativeRootsWeedFewerNegative Thinking Author:Kristin Armstrong
“As I get older I see that running has changed for me. What used to be about burning calories is now more about burning up what is false. Lies I used to tell myself about who I was and what I could do, friendships that cannot withstand hills or miles, the approval I no longer need to seek, and solidarity that cannot bear silence. I run to burn up what I don't need and ignite what I do.” NeedsRunningUsedLyingSilenceChangedBearsMilesUsed To BeBurningHillsApprovalSolidarityCaloriesIgnite Author:Kristin Armstrong
