I finished my career the way I wanted to. Michael Phelps More Quotes by Michael Phelps More Quotes From Michael Phelps I love to race the best people in the world and the fastest people in the world. Michael Phelps race inspirational life I am 26 and, and I don't recover as fast as I have in the past. Michael Phelps past There is a one woman in China that claimed she paid $50 to get my e-mail address. It was pretty shocking. I got one this morning from Scotland. A girl's requesting a signed photo of me. Michael Phelps girl morning sports I think the biggest things I am looking forward to is getting new faces into the sport. Getting kids who could be afraid of water to feel comfortable in the pool. Michael Phelps sports kids thinking You can't put a limit anything. Michael Phelps cheerleading athlete sports Why is it such a big deal what I'm swimming? Michael Phelps deals swimming bigs Not having to travel and being able to settle in has helped me in training life and school life. I've learned to get a grip and take care of myself. Michael Phelps training care school I wanted to do something nobody ever did. This goes hand in hand with my goal of changing swimming. Michael Phelps swimming goal hands If I want to achieve the goals I've set, I've got to be in tip-top shape. Michael Phelps shapes goal want It's tough to put into words right now, but I finished my career how I wanted to. Through the ups and downs of my career I've still been able to do everything that I've ever wanted to accomplish. Michael Phelps tough able careers I know it won't be eight medals again. If you want to compare me to that, that's your decision, not mine. I'm going out there to try to accomplish the things that I have in my mind and in my heart. Michael Phelps eight decision heart This is my 20th year in the sport. I've known swimming and that's it. I don't want to swim past age 30; if I continue after this Olympics, and come back in 2016, I'll be 31. I'm looking forward to being able to see the other side of the fence. Michael Phelps swimming birthday sports I like to just think of myself as a normal person who just has a passion, has a goal and a dream and goes out and does it. And that's really how I've always lived my life. Michael Phelps passion dream thinking And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you. Michael Phelps block stars home Even in high school, I'd tell my mom I was sick of swimming and wanted to try to play golf. She wasn't too happy. She'd say, 'Think about this.' And I'd always end up getting back in the pool. Michael Phelps mom golf school So, you know, if, if I wanted to get up and just play golf one day, I would just get up and play golf. If I wanted to go to Vegas, I would just get up and go to Vegas. Michael Phelps vegas play golf I always have on my headphones to block out all of the other distractions and I'm just focused on doing the best that I can.... There a few of them ... DMX Party Up ... Mack 10 BC and Ice Cube Connected for Life. I also listen to the Eminem CD ...whichever song really gets me going that night Michael Phelps song motivational sports I've always been fortunate in that I've been able to put myself in my own zone and relax. It comes naturally. I'm lucky to be that way Michael Phelps swimming motivational sports I feel like Aaron brings out the best in me Michael Phelps swimming motivational sports I am excited to have the opportunity to help provide the same swim instruction that I received as a child when I was enrolled in a water safety class at five-years-old. Michael Phelps opportunity children years
