People only see gymnastics on TV and in the Olympics at such an extreme. So it can be intimidating.

I know how much more I need to do to be where I want.

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.

I think it's important for girls at a young age to be involved in as many things as possible. Especially safe communities of people that teach them great life lessons like self-confidence and courage. And getting girls to go to camp especially in the summer where they can meet new friends, learn new things, and not just sit at home and watch TV.

I have a healthy lifestyle, but there's nothing you can really do to prevent from rolling an ankle or something like that.

I fell in love with running, and I finally have time to do it now.

Retiring was scary and it was tough to give up gymnastics, but so many great opportunities have come from it that I never expected.