No one should ever be afraid of failing; it's being afraid to give it your all in trying that I urge against.

There's an importance of keeping an open mind. The brain is programmed to protect us, and that can mean imposing limits on what it thinks we can or should do. Constantly push at those limits, because the brain can be way too cautious.

Never, ever give up. And smile

The key is to trust in your preparation. You have done all you can, so focus on that fact. You will remain the same person before, during and after the race, so the result, however important, will not define you. The journey is what matters.

Just seize every opportunity you have, embrace every experience. Make a mark, for all the right reasons.

I run to feel complete, to feel alive, to feel happy, and to feel free. I run to visit beautiful places, to overcome my fears, and to remind myself - and others - that our limits may not be where we think they are.

It's when the discomfort strikes that they realize a strong mind is the most powerful weapon of all.