My philosophy on running is, I don't dwell on it, I do it.

Running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who we are.

Doing something for yourself like running, and using it to test yourself, will only make you feel better about your career or your family role.

Every time I fail I assume I will be a stronger person for it.

When I first started running, I was so embarrassed I'd walk when cars passed me. I'd pretend I was looking at the flowers!

I look at victory as milestones on a very long highway.

There’s not a better feeling than when you have found that moment of balance and harmony when both running and life come together. Then you know why you run and that you couldn’t live without it.

Coffee doesn't do it for me; it's running that gets me going.

The challenge and the energy running requires may be a selfish one, but it actually motivates me to be stronger in my relationships.

You can't depend on other people, you have to run your own race.

There will always be something to strive for. My hope is for the heart to strive forever.

You need to understand that you are not your appearance or your body

The state of the world today demands that women become less modest and dream/plan/act/risk on a larger scale.

The hardest thing about Berlin is letting it belong to other people.

Discovering a new explanation is inherently an act of creativity.

Study what you love, and youll never have to work a day in your life. Itll be one great adventure.

It confuses me that Christian living is not simpler. The gospel, the very good news, is simple.

When the long awaited solution to the UFO problem comes, I believe that it will prove to be not merely the next small step in the march of science but a mighty and totally unexpected quantum jump.

Diet Coke with lemon - didn't that used to be called Pledge?

I am most drawn to writing when I have something else urgent to do.

I lived an idyllic 'Huckleberry Finn' life in a tiny town. Climbing trees. Tagging after brothers. Happy. Barefoot on my pony. It was 'To Kill a Mockingbird'-esque.