Everyone stumbles at one time or another. It's the human condition

Here’s my mantra: ‘Every mile is a gift.’

Life is a marathon, not a sprint; pace yourself accordingly.

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.

Best wishes for a great marathon. Be sure to savor it. The first marathon is something special. Run long and healthy.

In running, it doesn't matter how fast or slow you are relative to anyone else. You set your own pace and you measure your own progress. You can't lose this race because you're not running against anyone else. You're only running against yourself, and as long as you are running, you are winning.

I have learned that there is no failure in running, or in life, as long as you keep moving.