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

My dad always used to tell me that sometimes you have to have a massive storm in order to clear the sky.

I think so many times we focus so much on just the end result when when we finally reach that point we realize that was never the true goal. That was never really what it was all about.

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.

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.

An Olympic pursuit really takes a full three to four years of Olympic preparation.

Music to me is life. It's what gets me going.