I always overcame obstacles because I stay focused on what I want and how to be better,” she said. “I have proven to myself anything is possible if I put my mind to it. This is why I started the Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation.

I knew the one thing that truly mattered. I knew it could be done.

I always believed in myself. I always believed I could do anything I wanted to do. There was never a doubt in my mind that I could do anything.

I believe that if you want to succeed in anything that you do, it does not come easy. I embrace challenges very well and my mindset is that I do not want anything to stop me.

felt like there was an unstoppable momentum behind me that carried me on no matter how exhausted I was, that drove me through any kind of setback.

It wasn’t going to be hard—it was going to be impossible. It wouldn’t deter me. I’d done impossible things several times in the past, and the prospect didn’t scare me as much as it used to.

I sensed I was about to take one of the most important risks of my life. But I felt so right that I didn't hesitate.

I take pride in the fact that I decided very early in life that I wasn’t going to let my circumstance get in the way of my dreams.

Obstacles cannot crush me; every obstacle yields to stern resolve.

spent no time fretting, and found a way to do what I thought important to get done.

I believed in this dream, I knew it was what we needed in this part at the time and I was really inspired to go ahead and pursue my dreams.

I was proud of myself for how well I 'managed' and refused to give up on my dreams.

I knew what I wanted in life and I worked day and night to achieve it.

Challenges can’t stop you. People can’t stop you. Time can’t stop you. Your own negative thoughts can. Stay positive.