When I first started running, I was so embarrassed I'd walk when cars passed me. I'd pretend I was looking at the flowers!

Confidence is a belief in myself and my ability. I built my confidence through hard training. I believed there was no one out there working any harder than me.

Love yourself, for who and what you are; protect your dream and develop your talent to the fullest extent.

Recognize your victories.

Running is 80 percent mental.

Keep varying the program. Your body will tell you what to do.

I look at victory as milestones on a very long highway.