In the big city, if the man next door happens to be a slum landlord, a Mafia bag man, or a long distance runner, what does it matter, as long as he puts his garbage out on Tuesdays?

The pride in finishing a marathon is much greater than all the pain endured during the marathon.

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

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

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.

What is the purpose of any one workout? Enjoyment? Improvement? Coach said so? Whatever, the hour you run often is the best hour of the day.