Honestly, if I can plan out a few meals ahead of time, I feel much more organized.

When I was younger, I would eat everything.

There is nothing in this world that I love more than my family. To be able to share the joy of running with them at the Runner's World Half Marathon and Running Festival where we can all participate together is as close as you can get to a perfect weekend.

Indoor pools just don't seem as inviting to me.

I enjoyed every bit of my swimming career. I think that's the most important advice - to enjoy what you do

Preparing mentally takes more out of you than the physical aspect of it.

I lead by example. My kids know what sweat is. They've seen me come home from so many runs and asked, 'What's on your skin? How did you get it?' And I tell them, 'It's from exercise!' So now my son will come home from a bike ride, take off his helmet and say, 'Look, Mom. I'm sweating! I just worked out!'