No one who works a forty hour week will ever beat me.
I believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc
A change of pace in terms of your running pace will give you strength psychologically.
If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.
Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.
My guess is many top athletes, distance runners included, use performance-enhancing drugs, enough so that the problem must be tackled.