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

I have learned that there is no failure in running, or in life, as long as you keep moving. It's not about speed. And gold medals. It's about refusing to be stopped. you might find that one particular direction proves difficult, but there are many directions on a compass. Infinite, in fact. As long as you keep searching, you'll find your winning way.

This wasn’t just an attack against the Boston Marathon... It was an attack against the American public and our democratic use of the streets. We have used our public roadways for annual parades, protest marches, presidential inaugurations, marathons, and all manner of other events. The roads belong to us, and their use represents an important part of our free and democratic tradition.

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

I've always liked hills. I see a challenge, a goal, and I feel instantly galvanized to achieve that goal.

I always tell beginning runners: Train your brain first. It's much more important than your heart or legs.

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