I did my first triathlon when I was 11-years-old and it was just another new sport to try. I got better at it and decided to take it a bit more seriously.

I always try to keep in mind the I do all that training for a reason, which is to compete to the best of my ability.

In triathlon you don't get to race that much so when you're on the start line you just need to make sure you focus on the job in hand and enjoy yourself.

I've never made a conscious effort to do anything about my psychological side. I just try to think positively and enjoy it.

The main thing with triathlon is you've got to be as fit as you can. I train all year round.

You need to enjoy yourself and just get into the routine of keeping fit and enjoying being active. That's always easier once you've made friends in the sport.

I tend to get very nervous before the first races of the year. It takes you a bit of time to get into the season.

When you train seven days a week, you need good scenery to inspire you.

It's better to train for 4-5 hours a week than to do ten hours one week then nothing for two weeks. It helps your body adapt and also maintains your fitness.

Ceremony-the wine of human existence" - Morris R. Cohen

I have a little moral trouble with the term “mankind”, as it possesses an innate gender bias, which I cannot approve of, hence, I prefer the term “humanity” over it, and the term “human” over “man”.

The Sun, the Moon, the Stars, the Birds, the Animals, the Flowers, are all proof that a Universal Power exists.

The ferocity of her passion was what he'd been waiting for night after torturous night. He wanted her to hunger the way he hungered. To need like he needed.

Worlds going to hell anyway, have a good time.

Are you willing to go the extra mile in this new year to know God?

Jobs follow people. People don't follow jobs.

I never saw a man who looked With such a wistful eye Upon that little tent of blue Which prisoners call the sky.

The idea that somebody else is going to swoop down and play the fairy godmother role is pretty unlikely, so why not take care of yourself?