As an athlete, when you least expect it, you may find yourself standing on the threshold of an accomplishment so monumental that it strikes fear into your soul. You must stand ready, at any moment, to face the unknown. You must be ready to walk boldly thru the wall of uncertainty.

You already have everything you need to be a long-distance athlete. It's mindset, not miles, that separates those who do from those who dream.

It was being a runner that mattered, not how fast or how far I could run. The joy was in the act of running and in the journey, not in the destination.

Frustration is the first step towards improvement. I have no incentive to improve if I'm content with what I can do and if I'm completely satisfied with my pace, distance and form as a runner. It's only when I face frustration and use it to fuel my dedication that I feel myself moving forwards.

Don't let worn-out beliefs stop you from moving beyond yourself.

It isn’t a matter of getting the body you want, it’s a matter of doing the most you can with the body you have.

The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.