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

The journey isn't always perfect, but always worth taking.

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

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.

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.

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

That's the thing about running: your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success. They are moments in time when running allows you to see how wonderful your life it.