in, let win the race the next day. But the key break came when she was awarded the inside position, which saves the runner some advantage at the beginning of the race.What are your plans for the immediate future? “I Intend to finish my early education degree and become a firstgrade teacher. Ever since I was little I have wanted to teach, I love kids! And that is how I want people to remember me, someone who is fun, friendly and a mentor. But that doesn’t mea you will never see her on the track field again. She has every intention to come back and defend her title in the 2004 Olympics.“I’ve trained for the Olympics my whole life, and even though it has been a lot of fun, it has also been hard work: so there is noway in hell I am letting my title ship away from me so easily!”As our time together comes to an end I realize I am staring to see Monica in a different light. Rather then only knowing her as a celebrity I an getting to know her dreams, thoughts, and insights to life. So what’s your motto to live by? “ Take life dayby day that’s all you can do.” And if you really think about it that’s the best advice you can get. ...