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

Be unrelenting. If you don't believe, then who will?

Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable.

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.

Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle.

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.

Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead.