I like underwater pole vaulting, because you can have perfect form without the risk.
Katie Hoff
I feel like I'm more of the underdog, which is kind of nice.
The last few years haven't been as good so I can fly under the radar, come in and do the best I can and I don't have all these high hopes placed on me.
To break the mark definitely showed me I'm on the right track.
I can just put my head down and train hard.
I'm more relaxed and just feel like there's kind of a peace with myself.
When I look back, I'm definitely proud of what I did. It kind of allows me to move forward and reset my goals.
If I could compete at home, and never leave Rochester, I'd be in perfect condition.
I'm not saying I didn't have a great 2008. I just made it a chore. I made it look laborious.
I'm just going to go out there and do my best.
My boyfriend is not a swimmer!
Things definitely got out of perspective.
