Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport.

I often lose motivation, but it's something I accept as normal.

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.

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

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

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

You cannot always run at your best.