I don't remember the first time I skated on ice, I was too young. I do remember falling in love with that wind-in-my-face feeling while speed skating.

Winning doesn't always mean being first.

The sport I love has taken me around the world and shown me many things.

I don't fear anything.

Even though I enjoy that head-to-head competition part, one of the things that drove me to long track was if I won or if I lost I want to know it's all on my shoulders and it didn't have anything to do with anybody else.

I'm definitely going to miss hearing the sound of that gun.

It's sad to know I'm done. But looking back, I've got a lot of great memories.