"I ran my fastest marathon in the rain."

"Hills are terrific for running."

"I like rain, actually."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Every race is totally different."

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

"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."

"I believe in gradual experimentation with running shoes."

"My guess is many top athletes, distance runners included, use performance-enhancing drugs, enough so that the problem must be tackled."