I was so afraid that the athletes wouldn't talk to me because I'm a woman.

In the morning, I reach for the sports page.

I've always been around dudes and sports.

I've always been the only girl in those environments. It's comfortable for me - I prefer it, actually.

On my morning run, I listen to sports talk radio.

You mean the fact that Tom Arnold would spend more time with the hair and makeup people than I would?

We're starting to push the envelope in terms of the expectations, and you can also have your own style, personality and sense of humor, because now we're allowed to.