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.

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

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

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.

Once upon a time, about 20 years ago, runners believed they didn't have to do anything but run

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

I like to say, and I truly believe, that every run brings new experiences. You just don't know what they might be until you actually do the run. That's one of my major reasons for pushing out the front door as often as I do-the adventure of it all.