I love to run and I have some tips to keep it fresh and novel. I rarely use the same route twice. That keeps things new.

You get a taste here in New Orleans that you don't get anywhere else in the country.

I had my years of struggling. Some of my shows failed miserably, and I was upset by it and it dented my confidence. But I never stopped. I kept going for it.

What can I say? Librarians rule.

In that he didn't die at the finish line, he could have run faster

You have to make a decision. You have to believe. Once you start doubting, you change your brain chemistry and you're done.

Your body will argue that there is no justifiable reason to continue. Your only recourse is to call on your spirit, which fortunately functions independently of logic.

Sure I'm cut but not for the sake of vanity.

Go out hard and finish harder.

The marathon is an opportunity for redemption. Opportunity, because the outcome is uncertain. Opportunity, because it is up to you, and only you, to make it happen.

Want a strong, solid relationship that is willing to go the distance? Get to know your running shoes.

How to run an ultramarathon ? Puff out your chest, put one foot in front of the other, and don't stop till you cross the finish line.

I run because it always takes me where I want to go.

You cannot grow and expand your capabilities without running the risk of failure.

If you just go out there and run 100 miles, it breaks down a lot of barriers in terms of self-imposed limitations.

I've raced on all seven continents at least twice. I've probably run thousands of races. But the single race that I'm most proud is a 10K. Yes, a 10K. I ran it with my daughter on her 10th birthday.