My whole feeling in terms of racing is that you have to be very bold. You sometimes have to be aggressive and gamble.

The marathon can humble you.

Being a runner means you are now "free" to win and lose and live life to its fullest.

This sport is the sport to see what you are made of, so use those expert's advice, but be free to be your own champion runner, picking and choosing advice you enjoy and that works best for you.

The starting line of the New York City marathon is kind of a giant time bomb behind you about to go off. It is the most spectacular start in sport.

You are racing your competitors, not the clock.

Anybody can be a runner, ... We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport.

I often lose motivation, but its something I accept as normal.

To be a consistent winner means preparing not just one day, one month or even one year - but for a lifetime.