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

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.

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.

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.

Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.

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