“My introduction to track racing was through the background of cross country running, which is not a sport perhaps as popular in America as it is in England.”

“The part you don't expect when you start out is all the people who come into your life wanting a piece of you, not caring about your wellbeing. The insane schedule is very difficult. Touring looks very glamourous but it's hard and gruelling - the travelling, the meet-and-greets - it was too crazy.”