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This morning I listened to Chapter 7 of lolojones’ audiobook, Get Over it, entitled “An Inspiration.” While I am not a religious woman, a lot of what Lolo had to say about what she prayed for before the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008 really resonated with me. Lolo talked about how she prays before and after races but that she does not pray for a win, realizing there are 7 other women in the race and if everyone is praying to win, how is God supposed to choose a favorite? In 2008 Lolo realized that at the Olympic Games, with millions of people watching, likely gave her the biggest platform she would ever have and she prayed that she could be an ✨ INSPIRATION ✨ to those watching her compete (and hopefully win). You’ve probably heard the story… Despite being the massive favorite to win and possibly even set a world record, Lolo ended up tripping on the 9th hurdle and fading to a devastating 7th place. After the race Lolo was obviously heartbroken but instead of hanging her head or runn...

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