At this point of my life, I'm not out to protect anybody. I'm out to protect seven people, and they all have the last name Armstrong.

I think I bit off more than I could chew. I thought the marathon would be easier. For the level of condition that I have now... that was without a doubt the hardest physical thing I have ever done.

Do it even if you shouldn't, do it becuase you want to, do it becuase it will make things better.

I have never had a single positive doping test, and I do not take performance-enhancing drugs.

What ever your 100% looks like, give it.

I take nothing for granted. I now have only good days, or great days.

I realize that there are many variables outside my control in my quest, but focusing on the big goal down the road really motivates me. To help me stay focused, I set micro-goals such as races or training achievements that bring me one step closer to being at my best for major goals