Every single one of us possesses the strength to attempt something he isn't sure he can accomplish.

What we eat is a matter of life and death.

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

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

Every single one of us possesses the strength to attempt something he isn't sure he can accomplish. It can be running a mile, or a 10K race, or 100 miles. It can be changing a career, losing 5 pounds, or telling someone you love her (or him).

Rational assessments too often led to rational surrenders.

Most of all, the ultra distance leaves you alone with your thoughts to an excruciating extent. Whatever song you have in your head had better be a good one. Whatever story you are telling yourself had better be a story about going on. There is no room for negativity. The reason most people quit has nothing to do with their body.