The London games mark the 24th anniversary of my winning two golds and setting the world record in the heptathlon. Someone is going to want it; records are made to be broken - it's only a matter of time. I hope mine will outlive me.

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.

The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you.

There is something about seeing myself improve that motivates and excites me.

I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well.

I maintained my edge by always being a student; you will always have something new to learn.

Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It's about being fit for life.