I was really disappointed. This year's field was much stronger. I let myself get intimidated.

Atlanta is in for a treat this St. Patrick's Day. The teamwork by all the groups involved has been exceptional, and we have positioned ourselves for a successful and sustainable regional family festival for 2006 and many years to come.

I wanted to have a successful season. I really wanted to take advantage of the sixth year of eligibility given to me by the NCAA.

You want to make that world championship team, that Olympic team. Those are the ultimate goals of professional athletes.

Gibby and I have felt each other out the past two years and came up with a formula that works for me.

Looking back, I thought best-case was lower 13:30s, high 13:20s.