Every time I fail, I assume I will be a stronger person for it. I keep on running figuratively and literally, despite a limp that gets more noticeable with each passing season, because for me there has always been a place to go and a terrible urgency to get there.

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

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

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.

There will always be something to strive for. My hope is for the heart to strive forever.

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!

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