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.

I definitely think I put more pressure on myself. I can be hard on myself and super-critical and very rarely satisfied or happy. I am my biggest critic.

I'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win.

I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.

I've got to make sure I'm keeping weight on.

Parents have to understand, that even if their child isn't showing athletic excellence in a certain sport, they still need to be involved. They don't need to be involved in a military type of setting, they just need to get out and play and enjoy themselves and find it themselves.

I had worked so hard; that was my opportunity. And my mom was just able to turn it around for me. She helped me to be able to see the other side of things and that this is not the end for me.