I'm constantly searching for the truth amidst a sea of confusion and uncertainty.

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

I don't really study the guys that I'm racing against.

I think the biggest thing was that I was putting pressure on myself leading up to Beijing. Now I am learning how to take that pressure off and seeing this as an incredible opportunity, but not like, 'I absolutely have to medal.

The question I try and ask myself when I consider whether or not to train more is what is my body craving and what is my body ready to absorb? Sometimes pushing harder is not the answer. It takes self control, confidence, and intuition to know when to train and when to rest, but when in question error on the side of being over rested.

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

Nothing is worth your integrity. Not success, not money, not fame. Nothing.