I think that kids aren't even exploring the option of sports anymore, and they don't even know what they could do.

I'm an athlete who's very determined and I understand sacrifice.

I think every genius person has a bit of insanity.

The pressure is hard. You get - the world is only watching every four years, and I think lots of people feel like they have to win in that time frame.

I can be a voice. I can use my platform to help the younger generation. I think it's really important for them to understand how to do things the right way, and not just in sports, in life in general.

It was all kind of a whirlwind at the beginning. I didn't really realize that I had a special gift from God. It was probably towards the end of high school in my senior year when things really started to come together and I realized that I had more potential and that I could do this as a career and that the Olympics were a possibility.

My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run.