Without running, I would have missed the joy of rain. What could be considered an inconvenience or a bummer to the inexperienced is actually a gift. Without running, I would miss a lot of things-like seeing cities in a certain way, or knowing certain people all the way to the core. I'm glad we don't experience life through glass, under cover, or from the sidelines. Good things take miles.

When it comes down to it, determination has a greater impact than giftedness.

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

What I've learned over the last 6 or 7 years, I would love to teach people. I still have a lot to share with people and especially within the US.

Before the Olympics, there's always been a part of me that's wanted to write a book about Women's cycling because there isn't one out there and I think there's a lot to be said.

I think I run my strongest when I run with joy, with gratitude, with focus, with grace.

In the midst of regular life, running is the touchstone that breathes adventure into my soul.