I'd rather run a gutsy race, pushing all the way and lose, than run a conservative race only for a win.

The marathon is like a bullfight.

I've run a lot of miles over the years, some fast and some not so fast. I've won some big races and I've had some big disappointments, but I enjoy the freedom of running and the challenge of training and competition as much now as when I first started back in high school.

I run four miles most days, at about 8:00 to 8:15 pace. It's totally relaxed.

I had as many doubts as anyone else. Standing on the starting line, we're all cowards.

You learn to run like a sprinter, you'll be a great distance runner

There are a lot of guys out there now who know they are not working as hard as other people. I can't fathom how they think.