Archived web Chat with Nancy Ditz

Sandy/NASA Chat Host: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 11:55AM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [2 ]
Welcome Shumate Middle School: We'll begin in just a couple of minutes! Thank you for waiting!

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 11:59AM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [3 ]
Tish--I'm here but am I in the right Place?

Sandy/NASA Chat Host: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:00PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [4 ]
Nancy: Yes, you are in the right place! I will be moderating your chat today for Tish.

Sandy/NASA Chat Host: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:01PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [5 ]
Nancy: If you are near a phone, and it's convenient, call me at: 415- 604-0849

Tish Krieg/NASA: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:01PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [6 ]
Hi Nancy- Glad you made it.Sandy will be moderating the chat. We've got your contact number at the school but noone could locate you earlier.Are you there?

Tish Krieg/NASA: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:02PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [7 ]
Okay Nancy - I think you are all set.Thanks again and have fun!

Willow Oaks: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:04PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [8 ]
How did you feel when you placed so low in the Olympics?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:04PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [9 ]
Hello Shumate Middle School!!

Sandy/NASA Chat Host: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:04PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [10 ]
Nancy: It'll probably be another 5 or so minutes as the kids are switching chatrooms still and having to sign in.

Lisa,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:05PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [11 ]
Were you good in track in high school?

Mary: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:05PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [12 ]
How old do you think women can run competetively?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:05PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [13 ]
I was disappointed to not finish in the medals. I had been seventh at the World Championships a year earlier and had high hopes of doing better in the Olympics

Lisa,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:06PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [14 ]
What high school did you go to?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:06PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [15 ]
Lisa and Mary--Actually, I did not run track in high school or college!!I began running at 25 and got better each yer. I believe people can be competitive internationally will into their 40s.

Miranda: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:07PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [16 ]
What was a typical training week for you when you were training for marathons?

Lisa,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:07PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [17 ]
What is your daily exercize?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:07PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [18 ]
Lisa--I went to Castilleja School in Palo Alto, California. Actually, I sm ther right now doing this chat. It is a fantastic all girls school with unbelievable technolgy.

Lisa,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:07PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [19 ]
Why did you start training so late?

: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:07PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [20 ]
How much do having good coaches help you in trianing?

Lisa,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:08PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [21 ]
Do you have any good pointers for sprinters?

Lisa,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:09PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [22 ]
Have you ever met Michael Johnson?

Lisa,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:09PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [23 ]
What do you do to keep calm before a race? What feeling do you get after you cross the finish line?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:09PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [24 ]
Miranda, when I was training for a marathon I ran up to 120 miles a week (an average of about 100) which included a long run of 25 miles on one day, track work and just lots of runnning on the trails near my house.

Lisa,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:10PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [25 ]
Do you have any corporate sponsers?

Parks Elem.: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:10PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [26 ]
Did you ever have any injuries?

Anna, Westlake: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:11PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [27 ]
Hello from Westlake, Our names are Lisa, Anna, Lisanne, Lauren, Amanda, and Saskia.

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:11PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [28 ]
I started training late because, believe it or not, women (and girls) did not have much opportunity before the federal government enacted Title IX. Most colleges and high schools only offered "club" programs.

Lisa,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:11PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [29 ]
Does your running affect your family life?

Lisa,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:12PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [30 ]
How old are you?

Willow Oaks: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:13PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [31 ]
Do many women run competively after having kids?

Lisa,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:13PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [32 ]
I have to go now.Thanks!

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:13PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [33 ]
Hello Westlake! I'll answer a few questions at once. Yes I've met Michael Johnson (he is very quiet, polite and hard working). As for sprinting tips--I'm not sure if my advice will help--what is/are your events? I did have a few injuries, but very few. I think I have good biomechanics and I trained on soft surfaces alot.

Anna, Westlake: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:14PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [34 ]
What advice do you have for young woman athletes in training?

Diane,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:15PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [35 ]
My sprinting events are 100dash- 400relay- 400dash. Do you have any advice?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:15PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [36 ]
Bye Lisa. I am 42 years old now and I have two children. I did most of my running before having children but many women are now competing very well after having children. I was lucky that my husband was terrific about all of my training, travel and competition. He was so supportive (as were my sisters and parents and friends) It made it much more fun.

Parks Elem.: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:16PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [37 ]
How often do you have to get new shoes when you run 100 miles per week?

Diane,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:16PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [38 ]
Do you have any good luck charms?

Diane,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:17PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [39 ]
How often do you have to buy shoes from running so many miles a week?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:17PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [40 ]
Diane and Anna--For young athletes it is important to train smart-- avoid injuries, have training partners and coaches that you enjoy being with. Take the long view of sports--this should be healthy, fun and challenging. Realize that champions are not born nor are they made overnight. It takes time, hard work and patience.

Diane,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:18PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [41 ]
What do you expect of your children in the future? Do you expect them to follow your foot steps?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:19PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [42 ]
Parks Elem: I had new shoes every month. I had a corporate sponsor who priveded them to me (along with money to train and race). That is good advice, too for young runners--don't let your shoes get worn out--I know they are expensive, but so is a trip to the doctor!

Eve Notre Dame High School: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:19PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [43 ]
How did you combine athletics and schoolwork?

Diane,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:20PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [44 ]
What is your nutrientce plan?

Saskia, Westlake: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:20PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [45 ]
How did you continue training after your injury?

Diane,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:21PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [46 ]
Our coaches advise us to not drink pop-do you?

Beth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:21PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [47 ]
Who were your heros and role models did you have growing up?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:21PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [48 ]
I want my children to find their own dreams. Jack (he's in first grade) loves sports--right now its baseball season but he's still playing basketball, too. Emily is only 3 so we'll have to see--we ski as a family and I think they will both love sports but not necessarily running and they may not want to dedicate as much time to it as I did. Oh, Jack also sings in a boy's choir and I am not musical at all!

Diane,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:22PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [49 ]
Were there times when you felt that you wanted to give up?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:24PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [50 ]
Wow, alot of good questions! When I was injured I took a break and then ran in the shallow end of a swimming poo. With regard to nutrition, you coach is right--pop has no nutrition and the bubbles can give you problems. Stick to healthier drinks (water). Girls should also worry about their calcium and iron intake, so drink you milk and eat your spinach. DON'T diet to lose weight when you are training. Instead, look to eat lower fat foods and plenty of fruits, vegetables and other carbohydrates.

Diane,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:24PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [51 ]
What is your favorite thing about running?

Miranda: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:25PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [52 ]
What do you think about the sport nutrients like Power Bars? Did you use them?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:27PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [53 ]
I had wonderful role models when I was growing up. First of all, my parents always encouraged me to do my best and fins my own dream. Secondly, I read alot and I especially remember reading a book about some famous athletes. I also watched all of the Olympic games on television and the special documentaries done by Bud Greenspan (He made 16 Days of Glory, among others). There were LOTS of times I wanted to give up, but because I took a long view of my training and my career, I knew everyone else was still training so I had to, too.

Diane,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:27PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [54 ]
My Science Teacher says that spinach doesn't have any more iron than any other vegetable. Is that true?

Eve Notre Dame HS: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:27PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [55 ]
How do you keep yourself motivated?

Amanda,Elcarmelo: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:27PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [56 ]
Did you want to be in the Olympics when you were a kid?

Amanda, Westlake: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:28PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [57 ]
What was the most exciting thing about being in the Olympics?

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:28PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [58 ]
Did you run in the Olympics more than once?

Mary: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:28PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [59 ]
Did you ever have to keep at a certain weight to run successfully?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:28PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [60 ]
I had lots of favorite things about running. I love the feeling of being out in nature, alone with my thoughts. I was able to travel all over the world to race. I love the feeling of accomplishment after a particularly had workout. I love the feel of my body when I 'm in shape. I also love the feeling of accomplishment when I kept going even when I wanted to giv eup.

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:30PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [61 ]
Do you run for the sick?

SAS Fort Worth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:30PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [62 ]
Did you enjoy running when you were little?

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:31PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [63 ]
Do you enjoy running?Why

Diane,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:31PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [64 ]
I HAVE TO GO NOW. THANK,BYE!

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:31PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [65 ]
If your science teacher says so, I won't argue!! I kept myself motivated with a training diary that had all of my workouts in it. Yes, I ate powerbars (I think they are a good snack and give them to my kids, too). I only ran in the Olympics once, but I have seen then five times!! Yes, I always wanted to be in the Olympics, doesn't everyone? No, I did not have to keep a certain weight to run. I think young girs, especially, need to be careful NOT to diet. a

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:32PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [66 ]
how many marathons have you run?

: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:32PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [67 ]
Do you think there are any new sports that will be in the Olympics.

SAS/FT.WORTH/A.C.A.S.: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:32PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [68 ]
What encouraged you to start running?

SAS Fort Worth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:32PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [69 ]
Did you enjoy running when you were little?

Erica,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:33PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [70 ]
Is running your fulltime career, or do you have another job? About how much did you make off of the Olympics?

: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:34PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [71 ]
Do you have a boyfriend

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:34PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [72 ]
What advice would you give to a child who enjoys running, but doesn't think he/she is good enough to run?

Amanda,Elcarmelo: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:34PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [73 ]
Have you ever been on T.V. before?

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:36PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [74 ]
Do any of ypur friends idolize you because you are so famous

Erica,Brittany Hill MS 14 : . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:37PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [75 ]
Did you feel alot of pressure to win while you were in the Olympics? Where your coaches really supportive?

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:37PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [76 ]
What makes you think you have run a race successfully?

Sandy/NASA Chat Host: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:37PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [77 ]
Hang on, we're having some technical difficulty--be back in a minute...

SAS/FT.WORTH/A.C.A.S.: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:38PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [78 ]
What advice would you give children who think running is impossible because they have a breathing problem?

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:38PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [79 ]
When you were a child did you ever think that you would become a famous runner?

Morgan Albert: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:38PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [80 ]
How did you qualify for the Olympics?

Amanda,Elcarmelo: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:38PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [81 ]
Have you ever been on T.V. before?

Andy @ JLS track team: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:39PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [82 ]
do you see spots after you run

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:39PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [83 ]
I'm back!!

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:40PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [84 ]
I have done alot of work on television. Yes, I do see spots sometimes after a hard race (I've also thrown up!) I qualified for the Olympics by finishing in the top three in a race that had the best 120 American women in it.

Erica,Brittany: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:40PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [85 ]
Do you get recognized a lot when your in public?

Heather Ashley: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:41PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [86 ]
Have you ever considered doing other sports such as swimming

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:41PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [87 ]
When you run do you ever have doubts that you will not win the race?

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:42PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [88 ]
What advice do you have for children today that a special goal for their future?

SAS Ft. Worth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:43PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [89 ]
What do you do when you're not running?

Lisa, Westlake: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:44PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [90 ]
Did you ever play any other sports?

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:44PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [91 ]
What was your favorite race?

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:45PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [92 ]
what sports do you play other than running in races?

SAS Ft. Worth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:45PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [93 ]
What inspired to start running?

Megan Jones: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:45PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [94 ]
How fast can you run a mile?

Julia@Palo Verde: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:46PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [95 ]
Have you always been fast ?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:46PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [96 ]
I never thought I would be a famous runner but I did want to be an Olympian. The BEST thing about being in the Olympics was the sense of pride I felt marching into the stadium for the Opening Ceremonies. I cried. There were 100,000 people in the stands and I found my family (it was amazing since I didn't know where they were sitting. With regard to children, running is the most natural thing in the world. My son was incredibly slow when he was younger, but is suddenly fast. He does not train. I have given a few pointers to his baseball teammates that seem to help. Basically, I thin young children should play team sports and games that include running but shouldn't actually train until they are about 10 (unless they are incredilby motivated). And long distance running is just too boring for little people. Lots of athletes have asthma and still run. Talk to the doctor first, of course.

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:46PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [97 ]
What is the farthest distance you have run?

Erica,Brittany: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:47PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [98 ]
What do you think about while you run?

Erica,Brittany: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:47PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [99 ]
What do you think about while you run?

Erica,Brittany: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:47PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [100 ]
What do you think about while you run?

Lisa,: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:47PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [101 ]
Do you travel a lot?

SAS Ft. Worth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:48PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [102 ]
What is the highest/lowest tempature you have ever ran in?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:49PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [103 ]
Well, I wasn't always as fast as I became with training. I was inspired to start running just to get in shape. Actually, I am not running competitively now; I am busy raising two children and doing volunteer work with a school (Castilleja in Palo Alto), with USA Track and Field and with some disabled athletes. Its called World TEAM Sports and has its own web page--check it out. We're taking a group of diabled and abled cyclists to ride the length of Vietnam. For sports I still run a bit, ski, bicycle and play golf as well as whatever my children want to do!

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:50PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [104 ]
when is your birthday?

SAS Ft. Worth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:50PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [105 ]
How old are you ?

SAS/FT.WORTH/A.C.A.S.: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:50PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [106 ]
How old are your children?

SAS Ft. Worth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:51PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [107 ]
Who do you run with ?

sasfortworth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:51PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [108 ]
What was/is your favorite part of your running career?

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:51PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [109 ]
I think about everything from what I'm going to cook for dinner to pretending I am in a race. My favorite race would be hard to pick. I loved the Olympic Trials because there my dream of being an Olympian came true. I love the Examiner Bay to Breakers because it is so zany. I loved the LA Marathon because I won it twice.

Chad,Brittany Hill: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:52PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [110 ]
Gotta Go! Wish Brittany hill track team Good luck

Erica,Brittany: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:52PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [111 ]
Gotta Go! Wish Brittany hill track team Good luck

SAS Ft. Worth: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:53PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [112 ]
Do you like to run for special caues ?

Sandy/NASA Chat Host: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:54PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [113 ]
Goodbye Erica! Thanks for joining us today. You sent in some great questions. Good luck to the Brittany Hill track team!!!

Andrea/NASA Chat Host: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:55PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [114 ]
As we have run out of time - I would like to thank Nancy - and ask if she has any last comments or would like to answer one more quesiton.

Sabin's Boys: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:55PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [115 ]
Hi! We saw your messages. Bye

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:56PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [116 ]
My birthday is June 25th, 1954--do your math!! I'm 42 and my children are almost 8 and almost 4. I can't pick a favorite part of my running career--certainly the Olympics abut also the victories in Los Angeles. Oh, I almost forgot, I had great training partners who I loved to visit with during our training. I loved the long runs in the woods. I had a faorite workout on the track (running 5-6 times 1000 meters--2 1/2 laps--with a 400 meter--one lap--jogging "rest".

Lisa,: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:56PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [117 ]
Anna-Good-bye, see you later! Amanda-Thank you, bye! Lisanne-See you Lauren-Thanks for the advice. Lisa-Bye Saskia- Thanks for answering our questions. I enjoyed chatting!!!Bye, Bye now!!!!

Nancy Ditz: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 12:59PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [118 ]
Good Luck Brittany Hill!! You all had some great questions. The main cause I run for now is World TEAM Sports--do a web search to find their page. I'm running 195 mile road relay with them in August (12 runners, about half of them disbled, we did it last year and finished in the top third of our field among able bodied teams). Thanks for chatting. Good luck to all of you, and remember to have fun, and have a dream.

Sandy/NASA Chat Host: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 1:01PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [119 ]
Thank you Nancy for spending time with us this morning! Your answers were great.

Sandy/NASA Chat Host: . . . . Thu, Apr 24, 1:03PM PDT (-0700 GMT). . . [120 ]
EVERYONE: You sent in some excellent questions to Nancy! We really enjoyed having you in our ChatRoom today! Good luck to all of you and have fun!