Disappointment and adversity can be catalysts for greatness. There's something particularly exciting about being the hunter, as opposed to the hunted. And that can make for powerful energy.

I've had my fair share of being dismissed. But I'm only about to turn 30. And when I finish running, I'm going to be a dangerous woman.

You got to try and reach for the stars or try and achieve the unreachable.

I'll just let time happen. I don't have to articulate what may be or what may not be. I don't even do that to myself.

The Athens Olympics will be meaningful even though I cannot participate as an athlete, since I can participate in the flame relay all over the world.

My last real race was at the Olympics in Sydney in 2000.

I definitely do things on my terms, it may not seem that way but I actually do.