Most of us have enough areas in our lives where we have to meet others' expectations. Let your running be about your own hopes and dreams.

But I also realize that winning doesn't always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself.

I think [my kids] are runners. They definitely have the background. I try to help them as much as I can.

Don't wait until you get hungry to eat. Eating throughout the day is best. And obviously sleep is important.

Do the small things. If you are running a 10-12 minute mile take a mile off your plan for the day and use the 6 minutes before and after to stretch. A lot of the times we all want to go go go but it's important to stretch the calves and the hamstrings and nutritionally you know?

I run in Central Park, I love that place. That's the beauty of running, I had my jacket, my tight and my gloves - my gloves never leave my backpack. Just in case.

Most of us have enough areas in our lives where we have to meet others' expectations. Let your running be about your own hopes and dreams.