However, I have felt my North Star shifting, my passion and purpose is no longer about MY running; its more and more about those around me, all Ive ever known, in my approach to anything, is going ALL IN. So Im carrying this to coaching. I want to be consumed with serving others the way I have been consumed with being the best athlete I can be.

Shalane Flanagan

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In the midst of an ordinary training day, I try to remind myself that I am preparing for the extraordinary.

Shalane Flanagan

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Don't let fear decide your future. by Shalane Flanagan

Don't let fear decide your future.

Shalane Flanagan

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All runners are tough. Everyone has to have a little fire in them, that even in tough times, can’t be turned off.

Shalane Flanagan

tough-times fire littles

It is very rewarding to feel and see progress. I am going to put my head down and keep plugging away. I believe the best is yet to come.

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best-is-yet-to-come progress believe

I love the fact that not many people can say 'Oh, I went out and ran 20 miles today.' I love how much dedication it takes and how much you learn a lot about yourself, your physical and mental limits. There's just something about it.

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Keep your head up, keep your heart strong. by Shalane Flanagan

Keep your head up, keep your heart strong.

Shalane Flanagan

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No excuses. Just do the work. by Shalane Flanagan

No excuses. Just do the work.

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no-excuses excuse

I will go through a lot of pain to beat someone. If there's pride and ego on the line, if I'm desperate, then I'm willing to go to a place where it hurts a lot more.

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I dont wish it were easier. I just wish I was better by Shalane Flanagan

I dont wish it were easier. I just wish I was better

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Don't be afraid to dream of achieving the impossible. by Shalane Flanagan

Don't be afraid to dream of achieving the impossible.

Shalane Flanagan

achieving-the-impossible dream running

You could give the pair of shoes to Joe Shmo off the street – they can't go run what Eliud ran or Brigid Kosgei, it's up to other companies now to match the innovation or the IAAF needs to come in and say 'we're not having this innovation as part of our sport'.

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If that means going back 10 years and redistributing medals to the rightful athletes, so be it, it's never too late to do the right thing.

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