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

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.

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.

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

Life is a series of hard and easy runs.

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

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