The document outlines 10 life lessons that the author learned from running. Some of the key lessons include: having perseverance to finish what you start even if few others do; learning to run independently but also get help from others; listening to your body and taking breaks when needed; preparing and training for challenges; and keeping a positive attitude even during difficult times as every effort moves you forward in life. The overall message is that hard work and perseverance will lead to results, just as putting in the training miles leads to improved performance.

1. 10 Life Lessons I Learned from Running
By: Deborah Boone

2. Anything worth completing has a lot of
people at the starting line…
one

3. …but very few people at the finish
line
one

4. Sometimes you need to run with a pack to
make it to the finish line…
two

5. …but never let the influence of the pack
stop you from running on your own
two

6. Wherever you position yourself in the
race…you can always lend a helping hand
three

7. Listen to you body…it will let you know
when it’s time to take a break
four

8. Learn to expect and thrive in uphill
situations…
five

9. …but once you reach the top of the hill,
enjoy the downhill coast
five

10. In order to perform on race day…you
must train, practice and prepare
six

11. You must push yourself…even if you are
running in the rain…alone
seven

12. Every run is an opportunity to
PR…everyday is an opportunity to be a
better version of yourself
eight

13. Even if you fall flat on your face…at least
you are moving forward
nine

14. Running is the greatest metaphor for life…
ten

15. …if you put in the work, the results will
come
ten

16. JUST KEEP
RUNNING
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