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.

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

It's what runners do. We keep on keeping on

I've never known a runner who had as much patience as he needed.

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

Don't judge your running by your speed.

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.