As A Young Child, I Played The

When The Going Got Tough, I Really Had To Draw On Many Of The Same Competitive Instincts I Did When I Was Skating. I Really Had To Put My Head Down And Stay Positive. I Had To Fight.

I Really Loved What The Guys Were Doing More Than Anything, How High They Jumped, How Effortless It Was.

The Ultimate Goal Should Be Doing Your Best And Enjoying It.

It's A Level Of Strength And Character That Few Of Us Can Imagine; A Grace Under Pressure That Few Of Us Will Ever Attain. It's Why An Olympic Gold Medal Would Not Have Made Us Love Or Admire Her More.

I Think Exercise Tests Us In So Many Ways, Our Skills, Our Hearts, Our Ability To Bounce Back After Setbacks. This Is The Inner Beauty Of Sports And Competition, And It Can Serve Us All Well As Adult Athletes.