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

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.

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.

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.

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

The marathon never ceases to be a race of joy, a race of wonder.

The difference between the mile and the marathon is the difference between burning your fingers with a match and being slowly roasted over hot coals.