I joined the swim team when I was 12, and I was the worst kid in the pool - I was put with a group of 7-year-olds.

Truth is, a triathlete won the Tour de France seven times.

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

It works better for me to be nervous and hungry.

If life gives you lemons, drink the juice in order to mask the presence of performing-enhancing drugs.

I wanted to win the Tour de France. And when I won it once, I wanted to do it again, and again, and again, it just kept going. So there wasn't another competitive environment.

If I can't face my accusers, that's a joke. We did that in medieval times.