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Olympic selection, I knew that I could get through the injury especially since it was such a stupid accident but the team stuff was out of my control so it was harder to deal with.

The ONLY thing I am thinking about at that point is the red light, I try to have my mind clear of everything else so my body can do what its been programmed in training to do.

Thats a tough one... it seems that every time i've achieved a goal there has always been another one on the horizon to fill its place. I guess i'd have to say winning the SX series title last year finally made me feel like I "made it," but I don't think I will ever really be content until I can call myself an Olympian.

I don't remember my very first win, I was probably pretty young but I do remember my first Grands win and my very first pro win--both of which were exhilarating. I've never really felt bad about being in a male dominated sport though, or that because I was a girl I shouldn't be doing what I love. I think some girls do have a complex about that though, I was just raised by uncles who taught me that I was just as tough as any boy. So i'd bet that I was just as psyched as any other guy to win a race.

Its impossible to describe that feeling, pretty crushing i'd say because I was so sure that I was going. Every possible thing that could go wrong that day in China did and in less than an hour I went from being the lead slot to represent at the games to an alternate on the outside looking in. There was never a doubt that Jill deserved to go though, she had overcome so much with her knee and we had worked extremely hard to get where we were, it just sucks that we lost our second slot and only one of us could be there. The decision to go back and help her train was pretty tough, but we had lived and trained together for 6 months, it just didn't seem right to bow out at the end when she still had a chance to medal. Every day it hurt a little less and it was a relief when it was all over and I could start focusing on 2012. Might be seeing you in Nashville sooner than you think...

Very cool, I checked out the site, what an awesome thing you are doing.

Find a way to play games on the track, make it fun so she will be excited to ride every time. Progression is natural when you are having a good time.

My dad raced in the late 80's and I started when I was 5 so BMX pretty much has been m life ;). It gave be a good outlet to channel my energy and gave me goals to work for and achieve which I think is very important and underrated in kids these days. It also gave me a few unlady like scars, but I still found a man to marry me so I guess it all worked out.

We definitely have a strong skilled team at the moment, the young girls are fearless and hungry and have been prepped well by the Jr Devo program and can only get better with experience. I expect we will have a strong answer to viva la france this SX season.

The SX race in Frejus, the South of France is one of my favorites. My coach is from that area and I really like going out there to train and race. The crepes and riding scene are the best, besides... who doesn't like the french riviera? The northwest also rocks, I am missing in already.

Every jump has a "first time" so the more I jump the easier it gets. I sort of get a kick out of the rush I get from the fear mixed with adrenaline, maybe I am weird, but there comes a point where you just have to tell yourself if your going to do it then there is no point in waiting around to do it. Yesterday Alise the Beast came out with a classic saying "!@#$ it, I race BMX, this is what I do!" and just went for it. Classic.

Glad to hear you are jumping the step up, now do it on your flats! I don't have any pets, we want a dog really bad, a Boston Terrier, but both of us are gone so much there is nobody to love it right now. One day soon though...

Not sure but I think those chicks at the MTB races are looking at other chicks, thats just what i've heard. Maybe you could try racing in spandex and see if it has an effect on the ratio.

Example is the best teacher, kids watch everything so I try my best to be a good example to them. Its not always easy to have a good attitude about things when the race doesn't go your way but I have learned that keeping positive not only is a good example to kids but also benefits me personally by being able to let things go.

I don't usually take a tally of autographs signed so I really have no idea and I think you already know the answer to your second question....yes, and I had a legitimate reason ;)

I am definitely not sprinting up water tower hills til I puke anymore :) but yes the training has changed quite a bit over the last few years. Now that its an Olympic sport people are treating it like one when it comes to training. The basics are the same i.e. Sprints, Gym, Track but we are much smarter now about making each workout effective. Quality workouts as opposed to quantity, trying to be as efficient as possible and taking proper recovery, building a program to a peak over an entire year instead of just pinning it 12 months straight.

I was pretty stinkin scared! Its always scary to be the first [girl] to do a new jump and we've never had anything THAT big, but the boys here were cheering me on so I just said a prayer and gunned it, once I hit the kink there is no going back anyway, I just committed and went with it. First two times came up a little short but now I got it dialed and some of the young'uns are hitting it too, its pretty rad seeing how far the bar is being pushed for us girls. Thanks for the props on Vintage

I don't think I can pin one person as the most influential, but there are a few that stand out. When I was younger I really looked up to local pros like Jonas Harmon, Fuzzy Hall, and Ray Hudson. They both inspired and encouraged me to jump and work on skills. Natarsha Williams was a big influence on me in my teenage years, taking me under her wing and teaching me her tricks. The biggest influence though was probably my mom, taking me to all those races and putting up with my crap. She was there at the finish line whether I won or took last, reminded me that it was my love for the bike not the trophy that mattered. She really sacrificed everything for my career and without her I wouldn't be where I am today.

I have dabbled a little in 4x and I enjoyed it but I think my heart will always be bmx, I may do a few MTX races in the future but I don't see myself "leaving" bmx for it. As for coaching, I do a little on the side now but intend to go full time with it once I retire from racing. I have a Bachelors degree from BYU in Exercise Science and have plans to start my Masters here soon, would like to see more science involved in BMX racing and hope to be on the cutting edge of it as the sport progresses.

I'm all about eating natural whole foods during the week and on a race day. Your diet shouldn't change to much just because your competing, like training it needs to be consistent from day to day. Shoot for whole grains, fruit, vegetables, lean protein and adequate hydration, staying away from processed foods. I'm not big on supplements but during training and on race day I will use Cytomax to keep my blood sugar levels up and restore carbohydrates to my muscles.