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“He wanted to impart some of the truths Bruce Denton had taught him, that you dont' become a runner by winning a morning workout. The only true way is to marshal the ferocity of your ambition over the course of many days, weeks, months, and (if you could finally come to accept it) years. The Trial of Miles; Miles of Trials. How could he make them understand?”

Quote by John L. Parker Jr.

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John L. Parker Jr.
John L. Parker Jr.

John L. Parker Jr. is an American writer born in 1947. Known for his book 'The War of Art,' which explores the psychological and emotional challenges of artistic creation. more

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