It wasn't until I was 14 and watched the 1976 Olympic games on television that I really started to dream about the big time. I remember seeing Evelyn Ashford in the 100 meters, and she was going to UCLA.

Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others.

I don't think being an athlete is unfeminine. I think of it as a kind of grace.

There are few restrictions on your life with asthma, as long as you take care of yourself.

I might attempt Zumba. I haven't yet, but I thought it would be a lot of fun and different.

I'm not shy. I'm modest, but I'm very outgoing.

Getting started as a volunteer anywhere can be a challenge to a lot of people. The biggest hurdle is that people think they have to give all of their spare time. But if you only have a half hour, you can still make a difference. Assisting with small tasks is invaluable.