It's kind of nice in some ways having an Olympic Trials where I finished second. You can kind of go in more under the radar facing a 2:03 guy and facing a lot of dudes who are faster than I am, whereas, before Beijing, I had one of the top 10 times in the field, or something like that.

I've always said that racing in New York is performing on the big stage.

I'd want to have the power of mind control. If I had that one skill you'd always see at the bank loading up bags full of cash.

I have my own unique road that has had many exciting ups and heart-breaking downs, but one thing I know is that my journey is not over and the best is yet to come.

For most of the track world, the Olympic year is such a huge year, and it's a big year for us marathoners too.

I constantly remind myself that resting takes confidence. Anyone can train like a mad man but to embrace rest and to allow all the hard training to come out takes mental strength.

The best way to become a mentally tough runner is to believe that you're a mentally tough runner