Everyone sees the glory moments, but they don't see what happens behind the scenes.

When I was younger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee was a mentor to me and gave me great advice. The best was to 'work 100 percent, but enjoy every moment along the way.' Sometimes you get so in the zone, you forget to enjoy your passions. I love running—but I also love the movies, relaxing on the beach, shopping and spending time with my friends. Enjoying my life helps me enjoy my running.

Right now I'd say my favorite fashion designer is Zac Posen.

I think every genius person has a bit of insanity.

I think it's very important, even if you're not in organized sports, but just to be active, to be healthy.

I feel like I'm always going to be me. It always goes back to being the person that I am. And I hope that will never change.

There was a race that I was running in Mexico City and I was the only high school athlete running against grown women. It was a professional race, but I ended up winning. That was kind of a turning point for me where I felt like, "Okay, I'm pretty good at this and there's a possibility for this to be a career for me." That was a defining moment for me.