It is so important for young girls to be fit. I think sports is the key to success, because the challenges you face in sports prepare you for the rest of your life.

My grandma passed away at 98 1/2 and I want to live to 100. I want to be able to do what I can do even at 100.

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

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.

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.

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.

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