Finish: Even if you run a slower than expected time, you succeed in any marathon when you finish.

It can be said that the first half of the marathon is 20 miles long; the second half, 6.2 more.

There's one rule of thumb that suggests that you need one day of recovery for every mile run in a race. Another rule of thumb...suggests one day...for every kilometer run in anger.

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.

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.

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!