I want to win a gold medal in London.

I do a program called Fast Twitch twice a week, basically my lifting and strength training, I'm working with a spine specialist, which has been a new addition for me since my surgery to really get some great support for my shoulder, and I really love the way my body feels. It takes the pressure off my lower back and kind of just shares duties, really, with my body.

I honestly feel like my job since I was 22 has been to be an Olympian.

My mom is a constant in my life in so many ways.

Every time I've gone to Brazil I've gotten sick upon return. You know, it's just a different situation there. And I take every precaution - eating cooked foods and staying away from tap water, brushing my teeth with bottled water - and yet I still manage to get sick. So I'm just going to stay on point, bring my probiotics.

A true competitor works the hardest, cares the most, and makes the best of what they have.

It's not a sprint to get in shape.