How long have you been running, and how did you get started running?

I've been running for 5 to 6 years. I'm trying to out do my brother. 
 

How much do you run each week? Do you do any cross-training?

I do what ever my coach tells me to do, plus an additional 4 or 5 miles/day.
 

What are some of your favorite races and why? Do you have any favorite distance (5K, 10K, etc.)?

Regionals
 

Does anyone in your family also run/race walk?

Nope
 

Most runners have lots of advice for other Runners: anything you'd like to share?

Don't take it too seriously.