I am kind of like a diesel. It is the cyclist in me.

I'll skate on concrete if I have to. I'm not worried about how fast the ice is. I'm worried about how fast I can go on the ice.

That's what is most satisfying, is having overcome that pain. Pain that is so intense that when you finish, it feels like you're going to die. That's what I wanted, and that's what I got.

If you dream and you allow yourself to dream you can do anything.

Ive had so many experiences in cycling, but in some ways I have nothing left to prove. I have achieved more than I could have dreamed of, Ive raced a lot longer than I thought I would. I know I can still be better, but I just dont know if I love it enough any more.

The only reason I've shared my story is to take that tiny baby step of breaking down the stigma attached to depression.

I love skating so much and I feel like every time I step out onto the ice, that's what I'm meant to do.