Occupation: Track And Field Athlete Birth: November 18, 1985
I spend around two and half hours on the track every day running and another 2 hours in the weight room lifting weights with my strength coach..
When I was younger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee was a mentor to me and gave me great advice. The best was to 'work 100 percent, but enjoy every moment along….
I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared..
For me, my faith is the reason I run. I definitely feel I have this amazing gift that God has blessed me with, and it's all about using it to the bes….
Everyone sees the glory moments, but they don't see what happens behind the scenes..
My faith inspires me so much. It is the very reason that I run. I feel that my running is completely a gift from God and it is my responsibility to u….
I definitely think I put more pressure on myself. I can be hard on myself and super-critical and very rarely satisfied or happy. I am my biggest crit….
Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered..
I'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win..
The most important lesson that I have learned is to trust God in every circumstance. Lots of times we go through different trials and following God's….
Every moment is not great and sometimes those are the moments in which you learn the most..
My speed is a gift from God, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, it all comes from him..
I can be a voice. I can use my platform to help the younger generation. I think it's really important for them to understand how to do things the rig….
I'm always nervous. If I wasn't nervous, it would be weird. I get the same feeling at all the big races. It's part of the routine, and I accept it. I….
I have learned that track doesn't define me. My faith defines me. I'm running because I have been blessed with a gift..
I always want to give more than I gave yesterday..
The biggest way I stay motivated is to run with a group of friends. Sometimes it's hard to get going by yourself, but if you have a plan and a meetin….
My faith is the reason I run - it calms my heart and makes everything feel like a lift. My speed is definitely a gift from Him, and I run for His glo….
I feel like I'm always going to be me. It always goes back to being the person that I am. And I hope that will never change..
There are moments that aren't great. And I think it's amazing for people to be able to have some insight, to be able to see the support system and wh….
Being a role model is a privilege..