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tRANscend—The Wesley Korir Story [Video]

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There is a new running documentary set to be released this fall on the life of  distance runner—and politician—Wesley Korir.  The documentary has many Canadian connections.  It is produced by Toronto-based media development and production company Storystream Creative.  Additionally, Korir is married to Canadian  Tarah Korir (nee McKay) and, before being elected to the Kenyan parliament, lived in Canada parts of the year.  Korir is a staple on the Canadian race scene. He placed 4th in the 2014 Ottawa Marathon, with a time of 2:09:17.

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Inspiration: We All Cross That Same Finish Line

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Dean Karnazes trail running in the Italian Dolomites

Eventually we all cross that same finish line. What matters, I guess, is how you choose to run the race.

—Dean Karnazes

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Inspiration: You are Stronger than you Seem

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You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

—Christopher Robin talking to Winnie the Pooh

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Inspiration: Winning Doesn’t Always Mean Getting First Place

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Meb Keflezighi wins the 118th Boston Marathon

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In honour of Meb Keflezighi‘s historic victory at the 118th Boston Marathon, here is an  inspirational passage from his autobiography,  Run to Overcome: The Inspiring Story of an American Champion’s Long-Distance Quest to Achieve a Big Dream.

I also realize that winning doesn’t always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself. One of my greatest joys is inspiring other people to perform at their best.

—Meb Keflezighi

Here’s a video of Meb crossing the finish line at Boston:

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Marathon Challenge [Video]

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I recently came across this great PBS/NOVA documentary about what it takes—physically and mentally—for novice runners to make it through their first marathon. While it originally aired in 2007, its message continues to resonate.

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Here is part one of the five-part series.  You can view the rest on the NOVA website.

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