It's been really good to have a goal and go after it. That feels good

There are parents, siblings, teachers and friends, but counting on them to motivate you isn't fair. They've all got their own lives, and while the may be able to help you out, if you can motivate yourself, then you're golden.

I think it's really important to look at the big picture instead of just one competition

I'm used to short distances and short bursts of energy; it was just fastest

I love performing in front of an audience and seeing smiles on the kids' faces.

Everyone has obstacles, and you're not going to have the right answer or do the right thing every single time.

Gymnastics uses every single part of your body, every little tiny muscle that you never even knew.