Occupation: Olympic Athlete Birth: July 9, 1978
There are a million reasons why you can't. Focus on the few reasons why you can..
In the end I have to hold myself accountable...I had to make a change if I really wanted to reach the goals I had set for myself. I had to get out of….
Don't be ashamed or embarrassed to dream big. You're living your life with hope, that's a powerful thing..
We train together to make each other great..
Erase from your mind that your preparation must be perfect. Hard work + dedication = a shot at your dreams. Keep believing..
Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead..
Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable..
That's the thing about running: your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success. They are moments in time when running allows you to see how….
Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow..
Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great..
Get out there and do what you love!.
The journey isn't always perfect, but always worth taking..
Do the work. Do the analysis. But feel your run. Feel your race. Feel the joy that is running..
It doesn't matter how fast or how far you're going. If you're putting on your shoes and going out for a run, you are a runner, you are in that club..
Don't try to rush progress. Remember -- a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing..
I try to think about positive things - how great my form is, how my arms are swinging, my breathing, how loud people are cheering. My sports psycholo….
One skill that separates good from almost-good runners is an ability to concentrate for an entire race, whether it is a mile or a marathon..
Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process..
I have a power word that I use-when I qualified for the Olympics in 2008, it was fighter. That way when I'm in the race and I get to those dark momen….
Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work..
Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle..