There are several versions of “Running Commandments,” and I have compiled a list of some of my favorites. These are certainly not original with me, and I’m not sure where they originated; however, they are worth considering, so I thought I’d share them with you today.

• Don’t make running your life; make it part of your life.

• Don’t compare yourself to other runners.

• When standing in starting lines, remind yourself how fortunate you are to be there.

• Don’t always run alone.

• Don’t always run with people.

• The best runs sometimes come on the days you didn’t feel like running.

• All runners are equal; some are just faster than others.

• There are no short cuts to run excellence.

• Look at hills as opportunities to pass people.

• Don’t try to out run dogs.

• Without goals, training has no purpose.

• Go for broke, but prepare to be broken.

• Runners who never fail are runners who never tried anything great.

• Running is simple. Don’t make it complicated.

Remember: The way you do anything is the way you do everything.