Running has always been a relief and a sanctuary—something that makes me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me it's not so much about the health benefits. Those are great, but I believe that the best thing about running is the joy it brings to life.

Get out there and do what you love!

Be unrelenting. If you don't believe, then who will?

There are a million reasons why you can't. Focus on the few reasons why you can.

You can't do in a race what you haven't prepared for.

Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow.

After we put my son to bed, my husband and I curl up and watch a movie or TV. That's when I finally put up my feet and have my glass of wine and a brownie.