I think the hardest thing in life is to forgive. Hate is self destructive. If you hate somebody, you're not hurting the person you hate, you're hurting yourself. It's a healing, actually, it's a real healing...forgiveness.

I was a rotten kid. My excitement came from seeing what I could get away with.

Pain is that last quarter of a mile. You feel it, but when you’re through racing, your whole body just feels elated. So the pain is worth it.

Even at my age, I'm trying to improve. Never give up, no matter what. Even if you get last place - finish.

God knew my needs and took care accordingly.

Self-esteem can’t win you a race if you’re not in shape.

All I want to tell young people is that you're not going to be anything in life unless you learn to commit to a goal. You have to reach deep within yourself to see if you are willing to make the sacrifices.