"Friendships born on the field of athletic strife are the real gold of competition. Awards become tarnished. Trophies gather dust. Friendships last forever."

"I always loved running...it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted."

"The only bond worth anything between human beings is their humanness."

"Find the good. It's all around you. Find it, showcase it and you'll start believing in it."

"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence."