Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport.
If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.
No one who works a forty hour week will ever beat me.
I want to run until I can't run
Hills are terrific for running
The advice I have for beginners is the same philosophy that I have for runners of all levels of experience and ability -- consistency, a sane approach, moderation and making your running an enjoyable, rather than dreaded, part of your life.