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Julie Moss’s Inspirational Near-Win in the 1982 Ironman [Excerpt]

    Julie Moss's Inspirational Near-Win in the 1982 Ironman [Excerpt]

    Excerpt: The following is an excerpt from The Rise by Sarah Lewis. It is an inspirational story of Julie Moss’s near win in the 1982 Ironman when she lost complete control of her body and how, out of sheer will and determination, she was able to cross the finish line crawling on her knees.  It’s a story that will motivate you to push a little harder the next time you go to workout—of that, I’m sure.

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      “When it comes to health and well-being, regular exercise is about as close to a magic potion as you can get.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh, Savor

        “When I say I lack the time to exercise, is this really true given that I have time to watch television? Perhaps it is just difficult for me to admit that I may be lazy.” ~ Keshavan Nair, A Higher Standard of Leadership

          “I have an addictive personality. Sport is my drug of choice these days. It’s one of the best drugs there is. It keeps you fit and healthy, even if, in the case of ironman, it pushes your body to the limit. The word “addiction” comes with negative connotations, but it doesn’t have to be a damaging impulse. It’s all about channeling your craving into something positive.” ~ Chrissie Wellington, A Life Without Limits

            “Feeling better is more important than looking better.” ~ The Daily Zen

              “I have two doctors, my left leg and my right.” ~ G.M. Trevelyan

                The only bad workout is the one that didn't happen.

                  Don't show up late. Don't try to slide out early. Don't cheat your rep counts. And definitely, don't hold back. Leave it all in the gym! ~ Gunnar Peterson

                    No Excuses.

                      “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” ~ Richard Steele, The Tatler

                        "Those who think they have no time for exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness." ~ Edward Stanley

                          In it for the long run!

                          In it for the long run!

                            “Do yourself a favor, and realize that there’s no technique in the world that will save you. There are no pills, no secrets, no passwords on the path to greatness. You’ve got to embrace the pain, push the threshold, and feel the suck, and then you’ve got to muster the courage to go back six times a week.” ~ Jon Gilson

                               “If your dog is fat, you’re not getting enough exercise.” ~ Author Unknown

                                “The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, side-stepping responsibility, and pushing their luck!” ~ Author Unknown

                                  “If it weren’t for the fact that the TV set and the refrigerator are so far apart, some of us wouldn’t get any exercise at all.” ~ Joey Adams

                                    “When it comes to eating right and exercising, there is no ‘I’ll start tomorrow.’  Tomorrow is disease.” ~ V.L. Allinear

                                      “The hardest thing about exercise is to start doing it. Once you are doing exercise regularly, the hardest thing is to stop it.” ~ Erin Gray