The desire definitely comes from within. There are only a few people who make it to this level and those are the ones who have that innate desire.
I'm not maximized yet.
It's important not to make the gold medal bigger than it is.
I wouldn't say there was a moment of realization when I wanted to be a runner; it was always just something I was.
When I see my mom in the stands, it always pushes me to succeed.
To do the best that I possibly could in my world makes me pretty happy.