I've always wanted to play a role in inspiring people to be better, to live higher quality lives and to feel good about the way that they look and feel.

It is not up to me whether I win or lose. Ultimately, this might not be my day. And it is that philosophy towards sports, something that I really truly live by. I am emotional. I want to win. I am hungry. I am a competitor. I have that fire. But deep down, I truly enjoy the art of competing so much more than the result.

I could never focus on my upper body as a skater, so I'm enjoying having symmetrical upper and lower body muscle.

I've always liked game shows - the competitive aspect and the character-driven personalities you see.

I tend to build bulk and muscle easily, and running seems to make sure I stay kind of stringy, if that makes sense.

I rolled the second car that I ever owned, a Toyota 4 Runner. This was winter in Colorado, two weeks before the 2002 Olympic trials. I was driving in the outside lane, and my rear tire caught some black ice, and we totally turned sideways to the point where we were heading right toward the median.

If I have given my all and still do not win, I haven't lost. Others might remember winning or losing; I remember the journey.