Every day I spend time on the treadmill. I am walking faster, stronger and harder than I was two months ago.

The worst injury I ever had was a stress fracture from running.

There is something about the ritual of the race - putting on the number, lining up, being timed - that brings out the best in us.

Another inspiration that has helped me get through has been Lance Armstrong's story. My cancer is not nearly as bad as his, but I believe in staying motivated and keeping as fit as you can.

I am living in Norway, where I am under the care of the best cancer doctor in Norway and I can be closer to my family.

I am about to get involved with the biggest cancer hospital in Norway. They are building a fitness center to work with patients. I will be a consultant.

Sustained motivation is essential to achieving your potential.

You've got to look for tough competition. You've got to want to beat the best.

My basic philosophy can be summed up by an expression we use in Norwegian: hurry slowly. Get there, but be patient.

Spend at least some of your training time, and other parts of your day, concentrating on what you are doing in training and visualizing your success.

In terms of fitness and battling through cancer, exercise helps you stay strong physically and mentally.

A lot of people notice when you succeed they don’t see what it takes to get there.

It matters not what my brain knows, but what my heart feels.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Take from others what you want, but never be a disciple of anyone.

The American version of 'The Office' is fantastic.

A controlling man, surely a mythical creature?

Seeing the world differently is one of the toughest incompatibilities to reconcile in a relationship.

We've educated children to think spontaneity is inappropriate.

I love baseball, and the door remains open.