I am thankful that there are different seasons in life and training. I have learned to embrace each season realizing how important it is to allow the body, mind and spirit to fully cycle through each. My current season of marathon training is my favorite. I love the simple life of training and going after a goal with everything I have.

I don't know how you keep the world record holder off your team.

I don't go to the start line expecting to win. I go to the start believing this could be the day when incredible things happen

It took years, honestly, to deal with the disappointment of Beijing.

I don't think about the miles that are coming down the road, I don't think about the mile I'm on right now, I don't think about the miles I've already covered. I think about what I'm doing right now, just being lost in the moment.

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

More than the time, it's about how you feel - you want to be strong throughout the race.