A change of pace in terms of your running pace will give you strength psychologically.

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

If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.

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.

The marathon can humble you.

Every time I bomb out, I have to come back. I have a feeling after a bad race that my next one will be good.

I believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc