I was too embarrassed to say anything to my doctor or even to my husband. I got the courage to talk to my doctor and realized I was experiencing a very real medical problem that happens to many people and is nothing to be ashamed of.

After trying the pelvic floor exercises and other interventions, I simply wasn't gaining ground. My obstetrician referred me to Dr. Miller, who performs a surgery called tension-free vaginal tape (TVT). I underwent the procedure over a year ago and have been symptom-free ever since.

I don't remember the first time I skated on ice, I was too young. I do remember falling in love with that wind-in-my-face feeling while speed skating.

Winning doesn't always mean being first. Winning means you're doing better than you've ever done before.

I'm not allowed to talk about him. His mother sent me an e-mail and told me not to talk about him. So I can't talk about him.

Our goal was to come back and win at least 12 medals in Turin. All the skaters who won medals are back and we've got some great athletes added on to that.