“Concentrate! You’re alone but you’re not finished. You’re alone because you earned it. You can do this and they can’t. You are one tough bastard. Say that over again and say it slow. Say it one word at a time. You, are, one, tough, bastard. I love these moments of congratulation. You are a stupid sod. Just keep running and save the back patting for later.” -Frank Murphy, A Cold Clear Day: the inner thoughts of Buddy Edelen en route to winning the 1964 Olympic Marathon Trials

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