Chad Hedrick
Chad Hedrick
Chad Hedrickis an American inline speed skater and ice speed skater. He was born in Spring, Texas...
advantage deep dig everybody four last three
It's going to be very competitive. The last three or four laps, you have to dig down deep and show everybody how much you want it. That's a big advantage for me. The last three or four laps, I'm going to hunker down and use my will to win.
backbone emotional team
It was really emotional for us. He's been the backbone of our team for a long time.
country pumping sweep
It is pumping up our country to try to sweep this thing. It can happen.
difficult pressure trying worry
It's such a difficult thing to do. I'm trying not to worry about the pressure of it.
determines race
It's just going to be first 200 meters that determines the race for me.
accomplish amount certain coaches fact far higher known level people perform sex studies time tried until
It's a known fact from all the athletes, coaches and the studies and everything that people perform better, have a higher level of testosterone in their body, without having sex a certain amount of time before their competition. I tried it, and it is working so far and I'm going to keep doing it until I accomplish all my goals.
home people
For Americans at home and a lot of people around the world, they want to see a battle.
both feet pushing work
They swore it wasn't going to work on the ice. You're actually pushing with both feet going in the same direction.
cause great help home memories olympics people share supported
Its great to come back after the Olympics and see all the people from home that have supported me. It's great to be able to share all the memories and help support a great cause like this.
count leaders
Don't count Derek out. He's a fighter. He's one of the leaders of this team.
feeling good
This is not about yourself. It wasn't a good feeling for me after the 1,000 meters.
gearing
This isn't important for me. This is just gearing me up for the big show.
crying felt situation
I've never been in that situation before, crying before a race. I felt like a sissy.
focused power took
That 1,000 took a lot of power out of my legs. I didn't know how much it took out of me. I wasn't focused like I usually am.