It is not so much that I began to run, but that I continued.

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.

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

It is not so much that I began to run, but that I continued.

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

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

Even when you have gone as far as you can, and everything hurts, and you are staring at the specter of self-doubt, you can find a bit more strength deep inside you, if you look closely enough.