The endurance athlete is the ultimate realist.
Road racing is rock 'n roll; track is Carnegie Hall.
Run your own race at an even pace. Consider the course, the temperature, the weather, and most importantly, your current level of fitness.
Happy people don't run a 3:47 mile.
There are no secrets to running success,anyone who says there are is probably trying to sell you something.
You've got to be a little bored to be doing really good training.