Doing something for yourself like running, and using it to test yourself, will only make you feel better about your career or your family role.

Years ago, women sat in the kitchen drinking coffee and discussing life. Now they discuss the same topics while they run.

If you feel like eating, eat. Let your body tell you what it wants.

Coffee doesn't do it for me; it's running that gets me going.

Running is 80 percent mental.

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?

Running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who we are.