You can't do in a race what you haven't prepared for.

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.

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

I don't feel like myself unless I run. It's how I deal with sadness and happiness. I need it. It's like therapy.

Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow.

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.

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