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The real purpose of running isnt to win a race, its to test the li

The real purpose of running isnt to win a race, its to test the limits of the human heart. – Bill Bowerman

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A teacher is never too smart to learn from his pupils. But while runners differ, basic principles never change. So its a matter of fitting your current practices to fit the event and the individual. See, whats good for you might not be worth a darn for the next guy. – Bill Bowerman

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