The challenge and the energy running requires may be a selfish one, but it actually motivates me to be stronger in my relationships.

The challenge and the energy running requires may be a selfish one, but it actually motivates me to be stronger in my relationships.

Confidence is a belief in myself and my ability. I built my confidence through hard training. I believed there was no one out there working any harder than me.

When I first started running, I was so embarrassed I'd walk when cars passed me. I'd pretend I was looking at the flowers!

It's funny. I'm attracted to things that don't have any impact on life. People say I've done a great thing for women. I don't think I have. People say I've given people courage. That makes me feel good, but I don't see how I do that. I think my running is a selfish thing. But it provides the challenge that allows me to feel good about myself. How can I expect to do well in other activities if I don't feel good about myself?

Winning is neither everything nor the only thing. It is one of many things.

I look at victory as milestones on a very long highway.