After we put my son to bed, my husband and I curl up and watch a movie or TV. That's when I finally put up my feet and have my glass of wine and a brownie.

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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 being comfortable and get into a situation that was going to really push me.

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Do the work. Do the analysis. But feel your run. Feel your race. Feel the joy that is running.

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Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow.

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Be unrelenting. If you don't believe, then who will?

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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 moments, I can think of the word and it evokes that emotion for me.

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Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.

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Hill sprints are good for everyone!

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Running has always been a relief and a sanctuary—something that makes me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me it's not so much about the health benefits. Those are great, but I believe that the best thing about running is the joy it brings to life.

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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.

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