The marathon's about being in contention over the last 10K. That's when it's about what you have in your core. You have run all the strength, all the superficial fitness out of yourself, and it really comes down to what's… — Robert de Castella Copy Share Image
Some might say that it's easier to be the runner than the runner's family. — Robert de Castella Copy Share Image
If you do what you did yesterday you'll be beaten. If you do today what others are doing you'll be competitive. To win you… — Robert de Castella Copy Share Image
You must have a training routine so that what you do happens automatically. If I got up in the morning and thought about going… — Robert de Castella Copy Share Image
If you feel bad at 10 miles, you're in trouble. If you feel bad at 20 miles, you're normal. If you don't feel bad… — Robert de Castella Copy Share Image
The marathon's about being in contention over the last 10K. That's when it's about what you have in your core. You have run all… — Robert de Castella Copy Share Image
A lot of people don't realize that about 98 percent of the running I put in is anything but glamorous: 2 percent joyful participation,… — Robert de Castella Copy Share Image
Running well is a matter of having the patience to persevere when we are tired and not expecting instant results. — Robert de Castella Copy Share Image
When I was about 14 or 15, and running in a pretty muddy cross country race, one of my shoes stuck in the mud… — Robert de Castella Copy Share Image
There are no shortcuts. Be patient and look long-term. It's a foolish idea that if you do a little more, faster, then you'll get… — Robert de Castella Copy Share Image
