Being a lifelong runner, knowing what running gives me, a variety of factors - that is what motivates me.

The starting line of the New York Marathon is kind of like a giant time bomb behind you about to go off. It is the most spectacular start in sport.

I believe you'll develop speed via strength work which includes hill running, either repeats, or running hilly courses as the Kenyans do on a steady basis

The most difficult part, when you decide to make running a part of your life style, is the basic initial commitment. Everybody says, 'I don't have the time.' It's up to you to say, 'I do have the time.' For me, beginning to run when I was a student was an ideal situation. However, I've also trained as much as 130 miles per week during periods when I worked a full-time job. It ultimately becomes second nature. It becomes a habit, a routine part of your daily life

Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s

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

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