Obviously, the competitor in you, you want to be in the top three every time in the pool.

To look good in the water you have to pick the right swimsuit. I own close to 500.

My training centered on aerobic development, meaning I'd swim longer with less intensity during the majority of my practices. As I got older, I began more weight training, and my workouts went from long at a lower intensity to shorter and more intense.

My performance has improved dramatically from yoga and meditation. No athlete ever dominated by sticking to one sport all the time.

I don't underestimate the power of mental preparation throughout all of my training. I'm in a much better state of mind about competition.

Malfunctions are inevitable. It's important to push through them during practice - versus stopping to fix and restart - so that you're prepared for one mid-competition.

Life is all about balance: sprinting hard and fast, breathing deep and slow. Working out with my coaches, playing with my kids. Eating whole foods for fuel, enjoying a glass of wine with friends.