dear stephanie,

let me start by saying this was the hardest call i've ever had to make. but, after many sleepless nights and some mighty deep soul-searching, i have decided to sit this olympics out. it's not that i don't love the whole concept. and no, it has nothing to do with my injured groin or the fact that this could jeopardize my contract with red heart. it's not even that i don't feel that i can give 100%. (and lord knows, i can't.) let's just say i'm trading in my dreams of olympic gold. and i'm okay with that. i hope you can find it in your heart to understand.