Quotes by Clara Hughes

I love skating so much and I feel like every time I step out onto the ice, that's what I'm meant to do.

I'm trying to let winning the world championships settle in right now before I begin training again shortly. During the skating season, we skate on average 20 kilometres a day. On top of that, we're riding a lot and lifting a lot of weights.

I've had so many experiences in cycling, but in some ways I have nothing left to prove. I have achieved more than I could have dreamed of, I've raced a lot longer than I thought I would. I know I can still be better, but I just don't know if I love it enough any more.

It was my fourth Pan Ams, but I still had experiences that I will remember all my life. The people were so wonderful and warm, and I had a great time.

The first person I saw speed skate was Gatan Boucher in Calgary. What captivated me the most was the fluidity of the motion. I still to this day feel that it's the most beautiful way you can move I have ever seen.

The traveling schedule is pretty crazy. We were in Europe before we went to Korea. You get used to dealing with the jet lag, you have to.

What I have to do now is figure where my passion is, and follow my heart; I've proven that if I have the passion for something then I can succeed. I haven't been listening to my heart in the last little while.

I had some experience in dealing with people who have mental illness and depression, but I didn't see the signs in myself. I couldn't ask for help because I didn't know I needed help.