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“My philosophy on running is, I don't dwell on it, I do it.”

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Joan Benoit, born on May 16, 1957, is a renowned Olympic long-distance runner from the United States. She won the gold medal in the women's marathon at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, becoming the first Olympic champion in the event. Benoit's achievement is not only about her victory but also about her contribution to women's long-distance running, inspiring countless women to take up the sport. more

“I thought, man, if you could run 100 miles, you'd be in this Zen state. You'd be the f**king Buddha. Bringing peace and a smile to the world. In my case, it didn't work. I'm the same old punk ass as ever. But there's always this hope that it'll turn you into the person you want to be. You know, like a better, more peaceful person. And when I'm out on a long run, the only thing in life that matters is finishing the run. For once, my brain isn't going 'bleh bleh bleh bleh.' Everything just quiets down, and the only thing going on is pure flow”

“Runners...you're competitive, but you want to have fun, too. You want to enjoy life. And runners really get to do that, I think-after we recover.”

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“I think I get used to, even addicted to, the feelings associated with the end of a long training run. I love feeling empty, clean, worn out, starving, and sweat-purged. I love the good ache of muscles that have done me proud. I love the way a cold beer tastes later that afternoon. I love the way my body feels light and sinewy.”

“Stepping outside the comfort zone is the price I pay to find out how good I can be. If I planned on backing off every time running got difficult I would hang up my shoes and take up knitting.”

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Author:Desiree Linden

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