People think we have coasted the last four years. We fought, we had a lot of battles. We've always had to battle.

At some point I go back on the sand to get my sand legs. Because it takes a good month for my legs to catch up with everything, with the displacement and all that stuff. So right now we're training on the beach six days a week for practice, and that's generally about two and a half hours. And then I'm doing pilates three times a week.

Being a working mommy is something I've always wanted to be. My mother is my biggest role model and she showed me how to do it right.

Growing up, Michael Jordan was my Olympic hero.

The advice I will give my children, if and when they have Olympic aspirations, will be to go for it.

When I'm sore, ice is my best friend. It really works. I take omega-3s every day, which helps with inflammation. And I try to eat things that won't inflame my joints, like fresh fruits and veggies, lean protein, and seafood.

Misty May was looking for a partner, I was looking to stay at home, and the beach just came calling.