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" I didn't make it a priority, and as a result my knee didn't heal to the extent it should have. "

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" I know how much more I need to do to be where I want. "

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" In some ways the ACL tear was a blessing. I had hesitated to return to elite gymnastics after the 2008 Olympics. I told myself I had already accomplished so much, and the road was just going to get harder if I continued. "

" I'm pleased to say my knee feels a lot better. It's still not back to normal, and I don't know if it ever will be, but I'm learning to deal with it instead of expecting it to be like it was before. "

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" I usually work out 4 hours a day during the week and 5 to 6 hours on Saturday, with Sundays off. "