Motivation remains key to the marathon: the motivation to begin; the motivation to continue; the motivation never to quit.

Different people have different reasons for racing, but one is simply the incentive to get out and run, increase mileage and feel good.

Putting miles in your training log is like putting money in the bank. You begin to draw interest on it immediately.

Each runner's capacity to absorb hard training is different. Find your own unique level of comfort and success will be yours.

I run, therefore I am. And given the years improved fitness adds to our lives, if I did not run, maybe I would no longer be.

Motivation remains key to the marathon: the motivation to begin; the motivation to continue; the motivation never to quit.

Some runners judge performance by whether they won or lost. Others define success or failure by how fast they ran. Only you can judge your performance. Avoid letting others sit in judgment of you.