Running is how I clear my head and find my center again.

When I was training for the Olympics, I didn't eat the way I should have. I missed out on much-needed protein and opted for every easy carb.

I think some parents fall into a trap, teaching their kids that everything is always perfect and everyone is always a winner.

At 4, I joined a summer rec team called the Sugar Bears.

The first mile is mental. The rest are all heart.

Thinking about your training should put a smile on your face. As cliche as it sounds, you are worth all the time and energy you've put in. Unleash your emotions with a cheer, or even a signature roar, after a tough workout.

I grew up in northern California, where it was consistently in the hundreds in the summertime. My dad didn't think he should have to turn on the air conditioning when we had a swimming pool in our backyard; it was our built-in air conditioner.