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.

The most powerful lesson you can learn in running? You're capable of much more than you think.

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

In the longest run of all, your life, you're going to be a winner.

Winning is not about headlines and hardware [medals]. It's only about attitude. A winner is a person who goes out today and every day and attempts to be the best runner and best person he can be. Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up.

Courage is crossing a starting line.

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