Erase from your mind that your preparation must be perfect. Hard work + dedication = a shot at your dreams. Keep believing.

In the end I have to hold myself accountable...I had to make a change if I really wanted to reach the goals I had set for myself. I had to get out of being comfortable and get into a situation that was going to really push me.

It doesn't matter how fast or how far you're going. If you're putting on your shoes and going out for a run, you are a runner, you are in that club.

I have a power word that I use-when I qualified for the Olympics in 2008, it was fighter. That way when I'm in the race and I get to those dark moments, I can think of the word and it evokes that emotion for me.

Don't ever discourage someone from trying to better their life and health

Hill sprints are good for everyone!

Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work.