The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood who strives valiantly who errs, who comes short again and again (1) …” “It is not the critic who counts not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. There was a speech delivered by Theodore Rooseveltin 1910 that athletes love to quote. Sabrina Little, adjusting to a different pace last summer, while pregnant with her second daughter. Furthermore, the time away from competition afforded me perspective on what was important so that when I re-enter the sport competitively, I can do so in a more balanced way. Even so, this summer I also looked happily upon my constraints - not as limitations, but as higher loves in my life, deserving my energy and attention in this season of life. I always miss running hard and having the freedom to see how long I can endure. I never particularly enjoy stepping back from competitive racing. These adjustments to my running - limited doses, at limited times - were sometimes unwelcome. My runs were also shorter, except for on weekends when I budgeted extra time to be outside. I did speedwork, but I ran as fast as a manatee flopping around on land. I needed to prepare for my courses and make progress on research projects before the busyness of the fall semester began.įor these reasons, I ran slower than usual. I was also starting a new position at a different university. I spent a lot of time with my husband and toddler. My external constraints were family and work. When I arrived, my running was limited, due to both internal and external constraints. Our printable downloads allow you to use the design as many times as you like to print and display in your home, office, or business, including public spaces, but does not allow commercial reproduction or resale.This summer, I moved to Virginia. Matte or frame not included, shown for demonstration onlyĬJprints features word art, wall decor, posters, Keep Calm signs, Eye Exam Charts, inspirational, motivational, and positive prints, vintage reproductions, original photography, typographic prints, quotes, black and white art, and more! We hope to create something special just for you. We recommend visiting Target, Walmart, your local Costco or other print studio, which can turn this image into a great frame-able print, including the option to print directly on canvas. You may use these files to easily print this design either on your home printer, or at a local or online print shop. Other sizes can also be printed, but there may be some stretching and/or distortion of the image. The files have a 2x3 aspect ratio and can be printed natively in these popular sizes: 4圆, 6x9, 8x12, 10x15, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, or 24x36. This instant digital download includes TWO files in 24x36 size at 300 dpi: Featured in a bold black and white print that would complement any decor. Display this poster print prominently in your home or office to be daily reminded to press on through adversity. President Theodore Roosevelt knew a thing or two about challenges. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood who strives valiantly who errs, who comes short again and again who spends himself in a worthy cause who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." Motivating words from a speech by the Rough Rider called, "The Man in the Arena": “It is not the critic who counts not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
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