Tennis is interesting because the women are almost more popular than the men. In the U.S. Open, women even get exactly the same money as the men.

The things you learn from sports - setting goals, being part of a team, confidence - that's invaluable. It's not about trophies and ribbons. It's about being on time for practice, accepting challenges and being fearful of the elements.

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!'

It's the one thing that's mine. My runs everyday aremy thing. It's my therapy, my hour to myself. Nobody can really take it away from me... It's such a huge part of me. I love to say that I'm a runner.

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

For me, music makes my smile brighter during my workouts. It adds that extra something that motivates me to go further or work harder!

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