In the days when I ran marathons and half-marathons, being part of something greater than my singular effort was exhilarating.

在那些我跑全程马拉松和半程马拉松的日子里，相对于一个人的奋斗，能够成为更好的事情的一部分是令人振奋的。

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Camaraderie: Team sports introduce you to all types of personalities and helps you appreciate differences in others and build friendships. Being part of something beyond yourself is powerful.

友情：团体运动会让你认识不同的人和个性，使你学会欣赏别人的不同之处从而建立友谊。超越你自己而成为团队的一部分会使人充满了力量。

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People can learn from the example of taking part, being a citizen, acting outside of what is normal and doing something good with their own talents.

人们可以从参与、做一个公民、超越常规、发挥自己的才能做一些好事的例子中学习。

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He takes pride in being part of something bigger than himself.

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And it's not just about a paycheck but it's about that sense of being part of a community and building something that's worthwhile, and holding your head high and knowing your kid looks up to you because you're looking after him and building for his future.

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