That's the beauty of starting lines: Until you begin a new venture, you never know what awaits you.

Running is ultimately a personal experience. It is a revival of the spirit, a private oasis for the thirsty mind. Yet, its healing power only increases in the presence of others. Run together and the oasis grows cooler and more satisfying.

Running has taught me, perhaps more than anything else, that there's no reason to fear starting lines... or other new beginnings.

You don't need any skill to run.......Every 3-year old knows how to run

Too many people have refused to begin running or have quickly dropped out of running programs because they 'have no talent for it.' Ridiculous. Talent has nothing to do with it. The only thing that matters is mental discipline.

You have to want it, you have to plan for it, you have to fit it into a busy day, you have to be mentally tough, you have to use others to help you. The hard part isn't getting your body in shape. The hard part is getting your mind in shape.

To get to the finish line, you'll have to try lots of different paths.