The marathon can humble you.

Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.

I always say if the marathon is a part-time interest, you will only get part-time results.

My guess is many top athletes, distance runners included, use performance-enhancing drugs, enough so that the problem must be tackled.

Good health, peace of mind, being outdoors, camaraderie - those are all wonderful things that come to you when running. But for me, the real pull of running - the proverbial icing on the cake - has always been racing.

To be a consistent winner means preparing not just one day, one month or even one year - but for a lifetime.

You cannot always run at your best.