You said I was weak. You said I couldn't do it. Thank you. You gave me everything I needed to prove you wrong.

I've been in international competition, and now I know what the big boys can do. You don't go out and just run. There's an offense and a defense.

When people go to a track meet, they're looking for something, a world record, something that hasn't been done before. You get all this magnetic energy, people focusing on one thing at the same time. I really get excited about it. It makes me want to compete even more. It makes it all worthwhile, all the hours of hard work.

What I want is to be number one.

Having a true faith is the most difficult thing in the world. Many will try to take it from you.

You cannot propel yourself forward by patting yourself on the back.

I run to see who has the most guts.