"Lastly, races bring a lot of energy into your focus on running, and are (usually) a good time."

"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."

"Always take the long term view and train and race smart, with a bit of caution."

"I believe 100 per cent in continued running after 40, and racing too, if one so desires."

"With with these points in mind go forth, enjoy Mother Nature, and celebrate your return to what you're supposed to do, live as an athlete."

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

"That's fine; we runners are, after all, up for a challenge."

"One key to success is not to make your diet too complicated.

"The marathon can humble you."

"My biggest weakness as a endurance athlete has been in not drinking enough water after training, thereby racing sometimes while dehydrated."

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

"I want to run until I can't run."

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

"You cannot always run at your best."

"I ran my fastest marathon in the rain."

"Every race is totally different."

"I like rain, actually."

"Let your running lead you to your diet."

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

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

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

"Hills are terrific for running."

"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."

"I believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc."

"I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes."

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

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

"Age 50 is a lot tougher than 40s."