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.

I'm really laid back but I still like to dress up sometimes.

My faith inspires me so much. It is the very reason that I run. I feel that my running is completely a gift from God and it is my responsibility to use it to glorify him.

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

Before a race, I block out what's going on in the stadium. It's different for everyone. But for me, I've always been able to block it out. For a sprint race, it's important not to get distracted.

Most people don't think about plyometrics when they think about powerful strength. But I do lots of them to build mine.

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.