Now, I talk to athletes who answer questions with a 'yeah'. I realize I used to do that. Or they answer very quickly and you stand there trying to come up with another question to ask. I've seen both sides and it's been very educational.

I believe in women. I believe in myself. I believe in my body.

I am thrilled to be 31, still running and having my daughter watch me even if it is on TV.

I always want to be the best and if I can't, I don't want to run.

I can't run forever. I decided to go back to school for my degree, because I know now there's more to life than track.

Before me, sprinters retired at 23 or 24. I run because I still like it, I can make a living, and I feel I was born to do it. And because people tell me I can't do it.

I was single-minded and I had tunnel vision. Now it's time for a change.