American - Athlete | April 10, 1981 -
I've had cumulative concussions and realized that's something you carry with you.
Gretchen Bleiler
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Eliminate the energy vampires in your house. Connect all of your appliances to power strips and turn them off they're when not in use.
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I typically have breakfast, have a snack, have lunch, have a snack, and have dinner.
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There will always be another email to get through; something to clean up, file, and organize; more errands to do. Which is why balance is so important. Life is a marathon, not a sprint.
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It takes a village to earn a spot representing your country, and I know that every single person who helped me get to the Olympics was also touched by the dream. The web of inspiration is incredible. Because of this, I know that the core principles and spirit of what the Olympics stand for are worth protecting.
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Have a specific goal every time you hit the gym; this way, your workouts have built-in purpose.
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What snowboarding has always had and the Olympics has not touched is that spirit, that original spirit of creativity and athletes standing up and having a voice and being innovative. But I guess what the Olympics has done is provided a platform for that spirit, and that's what I see as being a really positive thing.
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Climate change poses a far greater threat to the outdoor industry than even the privatization of the public lands.
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I have at least one goal that I work toward each day. It's all about taking hold of the day rather than letting the day run you.
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Being at the top means never being satisfied with what you're comfortable with - comfortable means you've stopped pushing, and you're either going to get passed, or you already have been. But if you're constantly pushing yourself, then you're exposing yourself to falls and injuries.
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For me, vision is just about the most important thing. So goggles play a huge role in my sport. I come to the competition with a bunch of different goggles and tons of different lenses in multiple tints. The weather can always be changing, and you have to have the right thing to make sure you can see perfectly.
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I think whenever you get out and do something different, like mountain biking or surfing, it just makes you more aware of your body and balance. For me, I've always loved anything that involved sports, so I've always just tried different things.
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