In some ways the ACL tear was a blessing. I had hesitated to return to elite gymnastics after the 2008 Olympics. I told myself I had already accomplished so much, and the road was just going to get harder if I continued.

It sounds funny, but the 2008 Olympics were something that just kind of happened, and I was lucky they came at a point when I was uninjured and well prepared. As a gymnast, you can't ask for much more.

Were taught at such a young age that you can always be better and that youre never perfect and that youre never good enough.

After 13 years of hard landings in gymnastics, one ski run had delivered the biggest injury of my career.

Everything for me started with my love of the sport. In society we're losing the fun with kids and pushing success on them too hard. Success comes from fun.

I don't call them sacrifices. I call them exchanges.

Staying healthy and consistent is paramount.