Running is a simple, primitive act, and therein lays its power. For it is one of the few commonalities left between us as a human race.

I've raced on all seven continents at least twice. I've probably run thousands of races. But the single race that I'm most proud is a 10K. Yes, a 10K. I ran it with my daughter on her 10th birthday.

Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.

Running is a simple, primitive act, and therein lays its power. For it is one of the few commonalities left between us as a human race.

Running unites us and brings us together because, in the words of the great Bill Rogers, "We sweat the same. We struggle the same." Running is a simple, primitive act, and therein lays its power. for it is one of the few commonalities left between us as a human race. Toeing the starting line of a marathon, regardless of the language you speak, the God you worship or the color of your skin, we all stand as equal. Perhaps the world would be a better place if more people ran.

Toeing the starting line of a marathon, regardless of the language you speak, the God you worship or the color of your skin, we all stand as equal. Perhaps the world would be a better place if more people ran.

As long as my heart's still in it, I'll keep going. If the passion's there, why stop?