The most important day in any running program is rest. Rest days give your muscles time to recover so you can run again. Your muscles build in strength as you rest.

I double-knot my shoe laces. It's a pain untying your shoes afterward-particularly if you get them wet-but so is stopping in the middle of a race to tie them.

Keep your dream in front of you. Never let it go regardless of how farfetched it might seem.

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

The most important day in any running program is rest. Rest days give your muscles time to recover so you can run again. Your muscles build in strength as you rest.

How would you describe the worst run you ever had? Precious!

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