Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work.

We train together to make each other great.

Do the work. Do the analysis. But feel your run. Feel your race. Feel the joy that is running.

Get out there and do what you love!

Don't try to rush progress. Remember -- a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing.

As badly as I want a medal, I know there is a lot of luck involved in that. I want to put myself in position to be in the top three, give it my all and hope luck comes my way.

One skill that separates good from almost-good runners is an ability to concentrate for an entire race, whether it is a mile or a marathon.