Evelyn Ashford

I take pride in everything I do. I don't want to be handed anything. I want to earn it.

I've noticed that since I've been pregnant I see babies everywhere. I love talking to them. I never used to really like kids that much. I guess it comes out of you naturally.

I can't run forever. I decided to go back to school for my degree, because I know now there's more to life than track.

Before me, sprinters retired at 23 or 24. I run because I still like it, I can make a living, and I feel I was born to do it. And because people tell me I can't do it.

I was single-minded and I had tunnel vision. Now it's time for a change.

I want to combine a business major with studies in clothing and textiles.

Now, I talk to athletes who answer questions with a 'yeah'. I realize I used to do that. Or they answer very quickly and you stand there trying to come up with another question to ask. I've seen both sides and it's been very educational.

I have a nice family and I'm well rounded.

Whatever muscles I have are the product of my own hard work and nothing else.