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

Get out there and do what you love!

I try to think about positive things - how great my form is, how my arms are swinging, my breathing, how loud people are cheering. My sports psychologist taught me there are a million things telling you you can't keep going, but if you find the things that say you can, you're golden.

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

As badly as I want a medal, I know there is a lot of luck involved in that. I want to put myself in position to be in the top three, give it my all and hope luck comes my way.

Running has always been a relief and a sanctuary—something that makes me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me it's not so much about the health benefits. Those are great, but I believe that the best thing about running is the joy it brings to life.

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