"only one person will determine who good a runner you will become. you will become as good a runner as you let yourself be. that person is you"
"winning isnt always victory, losing isnt always defeat".
"a winner is someone who sets their goals, commit themselves to these goals and then pursues their goals with all the ability that is given to them. that requires someone who believes in themselves, who will make sacrifices, work hard, and maintain the determination to perform at the best of their ability."
and i like this one the most : "champions are made when no one is watching". i know you've been training real real hard and you're aiming to win something in running. i have a whole lot of confidence in you, and no doubt that you will give as much as you can to work towards these goals. you will get disappointed along the way but dont be disheartened. you realise none of these quotes ever say that the best runner is the one who wins the race? there is only one person every race to reach the finish line first, but everybody else can be champions too. a champion doesnt lie in the gold medal, it lies in your heart. if you've given your heart and soul, everything you can and have fighting toward reaching your goal, it doesnt matter if nobody notices you, because you know deep down inside you tried, and you're a champion yourself (:
cheer up dude. you're a fighter