I dont have a thyroid anymore. I had radioactive iodine treatment, which destroyed my thyroid. I take medication every day.

You can never give up or get down on yourself. A true champion keeps his or her chin up and always takes life one race at a time.

Remember, all things are possible to those who believe!

You have to find that love within yourself. If you love yourself, you feel good about yourself, and sports help you feel good about yourself.

It's not what other people believe you can do, it's what you believe.

I find motivation within myself. I run track not from a competitive Nature, but because I'm a very goal-oriented person.

Whenever faced with a challenge, I dig deep within myself and summon my spiritual and physical forces. This gives me the focus, determination, perseverance, and support I need to succeed.