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I am changing pace a bit with this post, I am reading a book about leadership right now and in there they were talking about the world record mile. It got me thinking, so I did a bit of research and found this page on great article on the World Record Progression for the Mile Run over at Wikipedia.

The world record hasn’t been broken since 1999, and is still held by Hicham El Guerrouj from Morocco at 3:43.13 minutes.

Below is a link to a video of the record setting race, my favorite part is that he is contested by someone keeping pace with him on the final stretch. It is a good watch and well worth the 4 minutes.

Hicham El Guerrouj Sets a World Record in the Mile at YouTube.

Photo by: mikebaird.

Life Learning Today has a really neat article on:

Maximum Energy in 10 Simple Steps

I enjoyed reading this article on how to maintain and regain your energy in 10 easy steps. Agentsully over at Life Learning Today put it really nicely when he said:

“Everyone wants more energy. We chase it down with drugs and we rob ourselves of it with not enough rest. The answers to experiencing our ultimate energy levels come down to simple habits. Some of these may not sound new, but print this out and let it serve as a a lifestyle to aspire to. Oftentimes it is helpful to be reminded of the things we know so that we will actually take action on doing them.”

This is a great article to use to help yourself maintain and get the most energy possible. Without the use of caffeine and sugar. Great article guys!

Photo by: LollyKnit.

“I think I can break the odds.” - Jose Fernandez

Lance Armstrong’s Survivor Story. I have always been a huge supporter of Lance Armstrong and LiveSTRONG, but not everyone knows his story check it out, it is sure to be a great read and inspiration.

“The beginning is always today.” - Mary Wollstonecraft

A very true statement, I for one know I am guilty of putting off what I should start today until tomorrow, or even longer. A good quote to try and live by, starting today.

“Have a go, anybody can do it.” - Alan Parker

Why not, what’s your excuse?

These quotes are quoted from: Yamada, Kobi. Success. Lynnwood: Compendium Inc., 2002.

My goal when starting Positive Fitness was not just to provide workout information, exercise tips, and diet tips. I wanted it to be a place where you could also look for motivation.

I hope that today’s quotes will provide you with some positive and motivational insights.

Motivational Quotes

“If you can’t rise to the highest level of enthusiasm, passion, and
professionalism, and grasp this task as if it is the most important thing that you have ever taken on in your life, you aren’t worthy of the task. We have been blessed with this opportunity.” - Richard Taylor

My favorite quote as of late, I find it to be a very motivational quote for a big sporting event or a big occasion in someone’s life.

“Never talk defeat. Use words like hope, belief, faith, victory.” - Norman Vincent Peale, Source: Positive Thinking Every Day.

I love this quote because it can be about pretty much anything, a rough day at work, personal relationship, or weight loss.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. - Helen Keller Source: The Book of Positive Quotations by John Cook

Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly. - Robert H. Schuller Source: Positive News Network

Motivational Video - Free Hugs Campaign

I really enjoyed this video when I first seen it posted a few months ago. It has received the YouTube Video of the Year Award! It is one of the must see web videos and if you have not seen it yet please take the 4 minutes out of your day to watch it, I hope you really enjoy it.

The Free Hugs Campaign.

Let me know if you enjoyed the video or the quotes in the comments and I will continue this feature as a weekly or a biweekly post on Positive Fitness.