Life is for participating, not for spectating.

Triumph over adversity that's what the marathon is all about. Nothing in life can't triumph after that

Life is for participating, not for spectating.

All you need is the courage to believe in yourself and put one foot in front of the other.

I married the right guy later in life. Roger Robinson is just so wonderful but I was 40 and by that time he had been married and had his family. I realized how dangerous children could truly be. So I feel maternal when I see those women run.

1967 race in Boston changed not just my life, but millions of women's lives. There are also things that, when you get older, resonate more.

Jock Semple said "Oh the women ran well today the Boston Marathon and they deserve to be in the race." I had to laugh. I said "Well it took us five years but anyway, we're here." It pretty much changed everything.