Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work.
I try to think about positive things - how great my form is, how my arms are swinging, my breathing, how loud people are cheering. My sports psychologist taught me there are a million things telling you you can't keep going, but if you find the things that say you can, you're golden.
Hill sprints are good for everyone!
You can't do in a race what you haven't prepared for.
The journey isn't always perfect, but always worth taking.
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.