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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

8 years

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5 years

Your cardiovascular fitness can improve at a faster rate than your muscles, tendons, bones, ligaments & fascia can tolerate. This is the reason so many runners get injured. Your plan must respect this & allow time for the musculoskeletal system to "catch up" & become more durable

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Running is the best method I know for people to learn that they can be so much more than they ever dreamed they could be.

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Remember: The hard part of running is consistency; not any one particular workout, race, or training week.

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Running is very yin-yang. Train hard but not too hard. Use technology but don't rely on it. Learn the complexities but keep it simple. Be disciplined but go w/ the flow. Take it seriously but don't forget to have fun. The art of it is applying each to your ever-changing situation

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Remember: The hard part of running is consistency; not any one particular workout, race, or training week.

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Remember: The hard part of running is consistency; not any one particular workout, race, or training week.

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6 years

Run happy. If you're trying too hard & running has lost its joy, take a step back & be grateful that you can even run. Some can't.

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4 years

"The thing about summer, it fools you into thinking you’re not as fit as you are. Once cooler weather comes, your true fitness shines through. If you’re struggling with hot/humid runs, just know that the fitness is building, it’s just covered over by the heat right now. " #run

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Running is the best method I know for people to learn that they can be so much more than they ever dreamed they could be.

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Running is the best method I know for people to learn that they can be so much more than they ever dreamed they could be.

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4 years

Run happy. If you're trying too hard & running has lost its joy, take a step back & be grateful that you can even run. Some can't.

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5 years

The easiest thing you can do to help your running is to get more sleep each night. Start going to bed 30 minutes earlier most nights for one month. It will make a difference. Trust me.

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4 years

Sometimes just getting out the door for your run is the greatest victory.

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5 years

In heavy training, sluggish starts to runs are normal. Just ease into runs and please don't let GPS force your pace. Let pace come to you.

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6 years

Running is the best method I know for people to learn that they can be so much more than they ever dreamed they could be.

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7 years

Running is the best method I know for people to learn that they can be so much more than they ever dreamed they could be.

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Greg McMillan

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5 years

In heavy training, sluggish starts to runs are normal. Just ease into runs & please don't let GPS force your pace. Let pace come to you.

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Greg McMillan

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5 years

Remember: The hard part of running is consistency; not any one particular workout, race, or training week.

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Greg McMillan

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5 years

The #1 mistake runners make is running too fast on easy days. Stick within the pace range to avoid overtraining and injury.

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Greg McMillan

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5 years

If running makes everything else in your life better, then it just makes sense to give it top priority each day.

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Greg McMillan

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4 years

The thing I like about running is that there are no shortcuts. You have to do the work to get the results. Period.

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5 years

Ultimately, running is deeply personal. That's why it's so important to us. At its core, it's you vs you & there's huge value in this battle

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4 years

"A good laugh and a long run are the two best cures for anything." Unknown

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The #1 mistake runners make is running too fast on easy days. Stick within the pace range to avoid overtraining and injury.

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4 years

Ultimately, running is deeply personal. That's why it's so important to us. At its core, it's you vs you & there's huge value in this challenge.

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5 years

Bad runs happen. Helps to change focus to simply being grateful to be able to go for a run in the first place. Some aren't so lucky.

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4 years

If you want it to be easy, don't be a runner. If you want it to be the most rewarding challenge of your life, lace 'em up.

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7 years

Run happy. If you're trying too hard & running has lost its joy, take a step back & be grateful that you can even run. Some can't.

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5 years

Sleep is a miracle worker for the runner.

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Greg McMillan

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7 years

Run happy. If you're trying too hard & running has lost its joy, take a step back & be grateful that you can even run. Some can't.

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Greg McMillan

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6 years

Remember: The hard part of running is consistency; not any one particular workout, race, or training week.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Runners often dwell on the bad running days. Instead, learn to invest heavily in the good running days. Savor them and think of them often.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

In heavy training, sluggish starts to runs are normal. Just ease into runs and please don't let GPS force your pace. Let pace come to you.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Racing is hard. Expect it to be. In fact, expect it to be the hardest thing you've ever done. This mindset brings out your best.

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Greg McMillan

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6 years

Ultimately, running is deeply personal. That's why it's so important to us. At its core, it's you vs. you & there's huge value in this battle

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4 years

Runners often dwell on the bad running days. Instead, learn to invest heavily in the good running days. Savor them and think of them often.

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4 years

Train, recover, train recover. The harder the training (+ life stress), the more the recovery. Obey this cycle. Run faster. Simple as that.

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5 years

Running is hard but fun, and that statement should tell us that there will be good days and there will be bad days. Live through both. Neither lasts forever.

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Greg McMillan

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6 years

Remember: The hard part of running is consistency; not any one particular workout, race, or training week.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

If running makes everything else in your life better, then it just makes sense to give it top priority each day.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

Sleep is a miracle worker for the runner.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

Racing is hard. Expect it to be. In fact, expect it to be the hardest thing you've ever done. This mindset brings out your best.

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Greg McMillan

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7 years

The thing I like about running is that there are no shortcuts. You have to do the work to get the results. Period.

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Greg McMillan

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6 years

Running is hard but fun, and that statement should tell us that there will be good days and there will be bad days. Live through both. Neither lasts forever.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

4 years

Don't stress out over an occasional "bad" run, workout or race. Happens to everyone. Only be concerned if it's frequent.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

If you want it to be easy, don't be a runner. If you want it to be the most rewarding challenge of your life, lace 'em up…

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Try to enjoy each of your runs and workouts, even when it's not going well. Every step you take is helping you get closer to your goal.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Remember to smile a lot & the tougher the run/race, the more you should smile. You'll be amazed how it helps. Happy runner = fast runner.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

4 years

I see lots of runners who worry constantly about their running. Worrying eats away at performance. Replace w/ positive self talk.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

If you want to test your mind, body & soul, choose running. No easier way to see what you are made of.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

The road to success is paved with discipline, dedication and determination. Run by run. Week in. Week out.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Neuroscience shows we should prime our brains before workouts/races w/ positive affirmations like "I am strong. I am tough."

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

7 years

Run happy. If you're trying too hard & running has lost its joy, take a step back & be grateful that you can even run. Some can't.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Life is better when you get your run in so make it your top priority. Trust me, everything else will go better.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

You must be ready to roll with the punches. Not every run, workout or race will go as planned. Short-term memory loss helps after those days.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

If you find yourself running too fast on an easy day, stop & re-tie a shoe. Breaks the rhythm & reminds you to slow down. Repeat as necessary.

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Don't forget running form. Runners are often amazed at how pace improves w/ less effort when they focus on form. Very helpful when fatigued.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

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Recommit EVERY DAY. Setting the goal is easy. The hard is the ongoing commitment to work toward it even when things aren't going your way.

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Sir Roger Bannister - who, on May 6, 1954, became the first person to break 4 minutes for the mile. At the time, some considered this an impossible task but not to Sir Roger. To him, it seemed like a challenging goal that was no match for the human spirit.

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Greg McMillan

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4 years

You must be ready to roll with the punches. Not every run, workout or race will go as planned. Short-term memory loss helps after those days.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

A common error runners make is ignoring aches and pains that are getting progressively worse. Don't deny it. Treat it, rest it, beat it!

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

I see lots of runners who worry constantly about their running. Worrying eats away at performance. Replace w/ positive self talk.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

7 years

If you want it to be easy, don't be a runner. If you want it to be the most rewarding challenge of your life, lace 'em up…

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

Sometimes just getting out the door for your run is the greatest victory.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Remember, one bad/missed workout or race doesn't make or break your training plan. Just keeping marching forward. It will be ok.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

3 years

Saw this on a trail recently and it made me smile.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

A runner's stride is like a signature & why we recognize each other from a distance. Good to work on improving your form but ok for it to be uniquely yours.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

7 years

Run happy. If you're trying too hard & running has lost its joy, take a step back & be grateful that you can even run. Some can't.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

The thing I like about running is that there are no shortcuts. You have to do the work to get the results. Period.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

4 years

A run is a great recalibration tool for life. Use it often.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

You already own the best recovery tool for runners - your bed. Focus on sleep for improved running performance.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

4 years

The road to success is paved with discipline, dedication and determination. Run by run. Week in. Week out.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

I learned from legendary coach Arthur Lydiard that it's about doing the training so you can do the training so you can do the training. Gradually build yourself to peak form.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

Try to enjoy each of your runs and workouts, even when it's not going well. Every step you take is helping you get closer to your goal.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Recommit EVERY DAY. Setting the goal is easy. The hard part is the ongoing commitment to work toward it even when things aren't going your way.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Slight dips in motivation or missed runs may happen across a training plan. Just get back on the horse & resume your plan. All is not lost.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

Remember, no runner gets injured from an extra day or two of recovery between hard workouts but many do from pushing too hard, too soon.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Don't leave your race in training. It can be tempting to prove you are fit in workouts but be careful to never leave the race in training. Save something for race day.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

Going to a new level is scary even if workouts show you are there. In races, be committed. Be brave. That's where the PRs live.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Running is hard but fun, and that statement should tell us that there will be good days and there will be bad days. Live through both. Neither lasts forever.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Do some workouts that are really, really difficult to reset your central governor. These runs push back the threshold of what your central governor perceives as hard so that what was once abnormal and threatening is now normal and nothing to worry about. Happy brain. No fade.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

4 years

You must be ready to roll with the punches. Not every run, workout or race will go as planned.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Repeat after me: "I can do it. I will do it. I can do it. I will do it. I can do it. I will do it." Say it rhythmically and often.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

A runner's success is often in direct proportion to consistency in the weekly long run. Endurance is the foundation for fast training & racing.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

A successful race day comes in the weeks and months prior, on the roads, trails, track, in the gym, at the dinner table and between the ears.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

The watch doesn't know you better than you know you. Always defer to effort and how you feel and never let a watch ruin a good run.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

7 years

If you want it to be easy, don't be a runner. If you want it to be the most rewarding challenge of your life, lace 'em up…

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

I see lots of runners who worry constantly about their running. Worrying eats away at performance. Replace w/ positive self talk.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

If you want it to be easy, don't be a runner. If you want it to be the most rewarding challenge of your life, lace 'em up & start today!

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

4 years

In heavy training, sluggish starts to runs are normal. Just ease into runs and please don't let GPS force your pace. Let pace come to you.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

I see lots of runners who worry constantly about their running. Worrying eats away at performance. Replace w/ positive self talk.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Coach Tip: Before each race, acknowledge that it is going to be tough over the second half but commit that you will really ramp up your intensity across the second half.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

4 years

The road to success is paved with discipline, dedication and determination. Run by run. Week in. Week out.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

7 years

Ultimately, running is deeply personal. That's why it's so important 2 us. At its core, it's you vs you & there's huge value in this battle

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

My rule is if you see a hill, run it! Build endurance, build leg strength, build power. All will help you race faster later.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Ultimately, running is deeply personal. That's why it's so important to us. At its core, it's you vs you & there's huge value in this challenge.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

Neuroscience shows we should prime our brains before workouts/races w/ positive affirmations like "I am strong. I am tough."

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

I see lots of runners who worry constantly about their running. Worrying eats away at performance. Replace w/ positive self talk.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

6 years

Great start to the day! I find that runners who do the bulk of their running on trails can handle 10-20% more volume. Variety in foot plant & softer landing allow for more running. Struggling w/ injuries or want to bump up your mileage? Hit the trails & let the miles roll by.

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Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

5 years

Going to a new level is scary even if workouts show you are there. In races, be committed. Be brave. That's where the PRs live.

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