My goal has always been to introduce other people to running. They might accomplish something they never thought they could.

Exercise and sports are greatly affected by what goes into the mind, and the mind is greatly affected by sports and exercise as well. This is true among exercisers at all levels, despite their different goals. A major element in mental training is visualization ... Visualizing a positive outcome can create a pattern of success, as long as you set realistic and specific goals.

Another inspiration that has helped me get through has been Lance Armstrong's story. My cancer is not nearly as bad as his, but I believe in staying motivated and keeping as fit as you can.

Sustained motivation is essential to achieving your potential.

Spend at least some of your training time, and other parts of your day, concentrating on what you are doing in training and visualizing your success.

To suddenly be a hero on a world basis was hard for me to understand. God gave me a gift. I got the chance to use it. I didn't think I deserved what people were saying. My talent is just more visible than theirs.

I am living in Norway, where I am under the care of the best cancer doctor in Norway and I can be closer to my family.