When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.

The first day I was told that I had osteoarthritis, I thought it was the worst thing that could possibly happen to me; I was done. I couldn't do anything. I couldn't run so my life was over. But because I'm a competitive person, I wasn't going to let anything slow me down and I turned it around and made it a positive.

Cycling is such an endurance sport. I don't think it's the worst thing ever to start when you're in your twenties.

I feel like I've done everything I can, and what I wanted to do.

We either live with intention or exist by default.

As I get older I see that running has changed for me. What used to be about burning calories is now more about burning up what is false. Lies I used to tell myself about who I was and what I could do, friendships that cannot withstand hills or miles, the approval I no longer need to seek, and solidarity that cannot bear silence. I run to burn up what I don't need and ignite what I do.

I talk about role models a lot and wanting to be a role model for kids around me because I didn't have that growing up.