I'd made it this far and refused to give up because all my life I had always finished the race.

To persevere, I think, is important for everybody. Don't give up, don't give in. There's always an answer to everything.

I was raised to face any challenge.

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

Never give up, no matter what.

However dark the night, however dim our hopes, the light will always follow darkness.

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.