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

Running is a very natural activity. If you get too caught up, you find yourself constantly seeking to make running something that it isn't. You should let it be what it is - a very simple activity. Running has become too complicated for many people and they wind up turning sour on the sport, or losing the focus of their direction.

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

I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.

Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.

Don't feel guilty about driving somewhere nice to run. If people can drive to a park to eat hot dogs, you can drive there to run.

I always say if the marathon is a part-time interest, you will only get part-time results.