Generally, speed skaters don't run that much. I'm a little bit of an exception in that I run a lot.

Generally, speed skaters don't run that much. I'm a little bit of an exception in that I run a lot.

My mantra has always been to have zero regrets in life. Everything I do at one speed, I go all-out.

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.

You can't dwell on what happened. You can't live even a moment stewing in bitterness.

It starts with your diet and then to your exercise... you have to make the right decisions as a consumer and learn about carbs and proteins as well as watching your portion control, and from there you have to stay active as much as possible.

My first car was a Toyota 4Runner when I was 17. I paid for it myself. I was very happy.