I always say if the marathon is a part-time interest, you will only get part-time results.

The marathon can humble you.

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

I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes.

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

I often lose motivation, but it's something I accept as normal.

If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk.

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

Don't feel guilty about driving somewhere nice to run. If people can drive to a park to eat hot dogs, you can drive there to run.

Runners are the ultimate celebration people. Running is just so intense, you're really experiencing life to the fullest.

I believe you'll develop speed via strength work which includes hill running, either repeats, or running hilly courses as the Kenyans do on a steady basis

That’s what a good wife does, keeps your dreams alive even when you don’t believe anymore

Democracy means the opportunity to be everyone's slave.

What if...the doctors couldn't find anything wrong? What if I was over-exaggerating the pain, weakness, and weird sensations?

I feel like I'm too busy writing history to read it.

Festivals are always fun. I went to a lot when I was younger and had money to go to them. I like playing at festivals. They're always kind of like a big, crazy circus.

Whenever you write for someone else, you're always aware - sometimes overtly, other times at an almost cellular, subliminal level - of the rules about what you can and can't do.

People ask me if I ever see my father and I say yes, because he puts in the effort. He calls all the time to tell us he's proud of us.

I am what I am and cannot be otherwise because of the shadows.

You could not tell a story like this. A story like this you could only feel.

People stereotype pop stars, but Christina [Aguilera] proves them wrong with her unique style and talent.