On the ice, if I slow down, I can coast behind somebody for a couple of laps. If I slow down on the run, it'll turn into a walk.
A lot of times, some of my best ideas happen when I'm running. That's when I do my best thinking.
Generally, speed skaters don't run that much. I'm a little bit of an exception in that I run a lot.
I tend to build bulk and muscle easily, and running seems to make sure I stay kind of stringy, if that makes sense.
I don't have great running technique, but I like to run. I've heard from countless people that the last six miles of the marathon is all mental. But what better city to have this in than New York City where there are millions of people there supporting you?
I felt horrible. I didn't even make it to the banquet after. I almost always go to the banquet. It was definitely running me down.