But the longer and further I ran, the more I realized that what I was often chasing was a state of mind- a place where worries that seemed monumental melted away, where the beauty and timelessness of the universe, of the present moment, came into sharp focus.

Injuries are our best teachers.

The point was living with grace, decency, and attention to the world, and breaking free of the artificial constructs in your own life.

We strive toward a goal, and whether we achieve it or not is important, but it's not what's most important. What matters is how we move toward that goal.

Overcoming the difficulties of an ultramarathon reminds me that I can overcome the difficulties of life

Only the most saintly and delusional among us welcomes all pain as challenge, perceives all loss as harsh blessing.

You can hurt more than you ever thought possible, then continue until you discover that hurting isn't that big a deal.