The marathon has so many elements to prepare for. I think that is one reason I always want to come back for more. There is always something to change…

- Dathan Ritzenhein

Then there is just running - I love it. I would go out and just run a 30-mile trail run if it didn't make me feel like crap for a week.

- Dathan Ritzenhein

Dont worry about people telling you to stop doing too much and that you will burn out. Burning out is mental, and if you are tough you can do anythin…

- Dathan Ritzenhein

For me, the hardest part of an injury is watching the races go by that I had hoped to compete in. The only thing that makes it easier is thinking of …

- Dathan Ritzenhein

I'm trying to take a positive out the disappointment, but I'm also trying to do what's best for my career as well.

- Dathan Ritzenhein

I race to win. That's the point.

- Dathan Ritzenhein

My goal is to beat yours.

- Dathan Ritzenhein

It could all end tomorrow, so enjoy what you have and never take it for granted. And never forget to take an easy run for yourself once in a while an…

- Dathan Ritzenhein

That's what sometimes separates people who always run and always train and people who maybe move on in life and do something else. I think I'm a lot …

- Dathan Ritzenhein