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

I never imagined that divorce would be part of my life history or my family's legacy. When people say that divorce can be more painful than death, I understand why. But like any great trial, God uses everything for good, if we allow Him to heal us.

I think the other thing that's interesting about the women's peloton is that if you ask what their background is most have played college sports, and a lot of times have come off of injury and have gotten on a bike. A lot of us start post college in our mid 20's unlike in Europe where they start 10 years before that.

In America with the Olympics when you not only have a medal but a gold medal all of a sudden people come out of the wood work and you're treated a little bit differently. I guess that's where my personality is, that's where I just can't get used to all this.

I had to quit triathlons, I continued to be active and worked in advertising agency .

What I have learned about the sport of cycling is that you have to love it to do it because you're not going to retire off of it.

Take care of yourself. Eat well, rest, train hard and smart, make time to think and breathe. Be intentional with your time.