I run because it always takes me where I want to go.

I love surfing, rock climbing, cycling - all that stuff. But it's just amazing that I can inspire people with my running. It's humbling, really.

When I ran across America, for 75 days I ate 10,000 calories a day. I still lost about five pounds.

Listen to everyone, follow no one.

Don't run with your legs, run with your heart.

Unless you're not pushing yourself, you're not living to the fullest. You can't be afraid to fail, but unless you fail, you haven't pushed hard enough."

I run because long after my footprints fade away, maybe I will have inspired a few to reject the easy path, hit the trails, put one foot in front of the other, and come to the same conclusion I did: I run because it always takes me where I want to go.