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MS Blues Marathon 2014

Runners, walkers, and spectators gathered downtown for the annual Mississippi Blues Marathon presented by BlueCross BlueShield of MS. It was held on January 11, 2014.

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Runners were pacing themselves on South State street.

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One of the best aspects of the marathon is all the fine folks that camp …

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Perfect weather for a race.

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A marathon is 42.195 kilometers long or 26 miles and 385 yards.

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No, you're the best!!!

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“Some people train knowing they’re not working as hard as other people. I can’t fathom …

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“The will to win means nothing if you haven’t the will to prepare.” – Juma …

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“Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must move faster than …

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“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to …

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“I tell our runners to divide the race into thirds. Run the first part with …

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I'm not going to argue!

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“Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better …

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“I definitely want to show how beautiful the marathon can be. I am the opponent …

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“We are different, in essence, from other men. If you want to win something, run …

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“It’s very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to …

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The finish line was at the Mississippi Museum of Art.

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“You only ever grow as a human being if you’re outside your comfort zone.” -Percy …

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“Mental will is a muscle that needs exercise, just like the muscles of the body.” …

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“To move into the lead means making an act requiring fierceness and confidence. But fear …

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“Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not. When you race him, …

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