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	What It Takes To Be A Great American Runner Run Be Consistent Be Consistent Be Consistent Stretch Every Day Hydrate Always - 64 oz of water every day Run on Safe Surfaces Treat Injuries Immediately Sleep at least 8 hours Every Night Eat Like a Poor Man (Veggies, Breads, Rice, Pasta) Avoid Tobacco and Drugs Use Carbo Bars, Carbo Drinks and Carbo Gels Associate with Positive People Avoid Negative People Learn About the Physiology of Running Learn About Yourself as a Runner Set Realistic Goals Keep a Training Log Read About Running and Runners Communicate with Your Coach Be Willing to Sacrifice Be Willing to HURT Believe in Yourself With Out a Doubt Believe in Your Coach With Out a Doubt Believe in Your Training Program With Out a Doubt Truthfully Evaluate Your Races and Training Race Focused on Effort not Outcome Plan Your Race Strategy Race with Intelligence Be Willing to Take Calculated Risks Don't Be Afraid to Lose Be Afraid Not to Try Be Proud and Independent on the Track Be Humble and Modest Off the Track Warm Up Well - Be Prepared to Race from the Gun Warm Down Well Recover from Races and Training with Massage, Carbos, Stretching, etc.