run the good race



run the good race

to do the best that one could; to live life as well and as fully as possible. He didn't get what he wanted, but he ran the good race. Joan ran the good race, and she will be remembered by all of us.
See also: good, race, run

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kai (1)KIE (German, Swedish, Finnish)Frisian, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Dutch
Preston['prestən]
BeckaBEK-əEnglish
HyrumHIE-rəmEnglish (Rare)
Filipinafee-lee-PEE-nahPolish
HarriHAHR-ree (Finnish)Finnish, Welsh