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 whole feeling in terms of racing is that you have to be very bold. You sometimes have to be aggressive and gamble.

I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.

Every race is totally different.

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.

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.