Every single experience, every single thing that's happened in my life, struggle, obstacle, trials and tribulations, I think they've all molded me to become the character and the person who I am.

Be YOU. Don't be someone else. YOU are a unique individual. Be proud... rock it loud.

When you reach that competing point, when you reach that time when the gun is about to go off, everyone's level is pretty much the same. The one thing that's going to separate you from everybody else is how you deal with those pressures, how you stay relaxed.

When I'm done skating, I guarantee you that I will not look back and remember standing on the podium. I'm going to remember these days - being with the team. Training alone, in my basement. Training when everybody else is sleeping. Doing things that nobody else is doing. Digging down. Seeing what kind of character I truly have. I love that stuff.

A lot of times, some of my best ideas happen when I'm running. That's when I do my best thinking.

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

I think that Subway has shown their own personal commitment as a company and how they believe in healthy choices.