I Know That I Wasn't Bred To

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 The Way.' Sometimes You Get So In The Zone, You Forget To Enjoy Your Passions. I Love Running—but I Also Love The Movies, Relaxing On The Beach, Shopping And Spending Time With My Friends. Enjoying My Life Helps Me Enjoy My Running.

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. It Means I'm There And I'm Ready.

I Focused Solely On The Sprints, Dedicated My Time There, Got In The Weight Room, Just Really Did Everything I Could To Make Sure I Would Be In The Best Position To Run For Gold.

Before A Race, I Block Out What's Going On In The Stadium. It's Different For Everyone. But For Me, I've Always Been Able To Block It Out. For A Sprint Race, It's Important Not To Get Distracted.

I Know That They [jackie Joyner-kersee, Florence Griffith-joyner And Even Wilma Rudolph] Have Paved The Way And They Have Been A Source Of Inspiration.