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

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

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

I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.

Runners are the ultimate celebration people. Running is just so intense, you're really experiencing life to the fullest.

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.

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