I don't have any style icons, but I get inspiration from my friends. My style motto is that it is better to be overdressed than underdressed. Hannah Kearney More Quotes by Hannah Kearney More Quotes From Hannah Kearney To overcome any sort of fear is satisfying, and to overcome it well is even better. Hannah Kearney satisfyingwellsovercoming The experience of being an Olympian is one that can never be taken away from you. Hannah Kearney olympianaway-from-youtaken Sometimes the best coaching advice you can get is simple acknowledgement that theres nothing else you could have done. Hannah Kearney coachingsimpleadvice I watch my favorite shows-The Walking Dead, The Office, 30 Rock and Parks and Recreation-on Netflix to unwind. Actually, I eat most of my meals while watching Netflix. It's like my companion. Hannah Kearney walking-deadrocksoffice I savored my time on top of the podium by watching the American flag rise up out of the crowd as the anthem played, thinking about how every single second of training I've done was for this minute and how many people played a role in my achievement. Hannah Kearney achievementpeoplethinking I am a freestyle mogul skier who, on February 13, became the first American to win a gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Hannah Kearney goldwinningfirsts Because we always have to wear a uniform to compete, my teammates and I look the exact same. My belt is the only accessory that I get to choose. I usually wear a yellow cloth belt with cherries or a leather belt with a beautiful tree buckle that I got at a thrift store. Hannah Kearney lookyellowtreebeautiful On television, I have watched countless athletes from different countries, sports and Olympics stand proudly at the top of the podium and shed tears. They symbolized the Olympics for me because Olympic medals represent all of the hard work and sacrifices made by the athletes as well as the people who helped them reach the top of their sports. Hannah Kearney mehard-workworksports When the United States media is paying attention, that's when you're really representing your country. Hannah Kearney youmediaattentioncountry I'm a 27-year-old freshman, and returning to college after a seven-year break from high school was by far the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. Hannah Kearney my-lifehigh-schoollifeschool When you've won a gold medal and you're at the top of your sport, everyone's trying to beat you. I find that incredibly motivating. Hannah Kearney youryougoldtrying It's a fine balance for an athlete in enjoying the moment and being really satisfied, say, with a run, and with your day, and knowing you can make it better in the future. Hannah Kearney daymomentyoufuture On the actual competition days, you get about three or four hours of physical exertion - between an hour-long warm-up, recovery in-between runs, the training runs, and then the runs themselves. Hannah Kearney youtrainingcompetitionthree I go to the gym in the morning to warm up, and then I go to the mountain and train. Then I come home and go to the gym again to recover. But on travel days, you get pretty much no physical exertion. Hannah Kearney youhomemorningtravel One of my favorite snacks is Chobani yogurt with Bear Naked granola, because it has all the nutrients I need; it's all-natural, and it has a lot of protein. Hannah Kearney bearneedproteinnaked It can be tough when you're on the road, but I think food is meant to be enjoyed, so whenever we go to a new place, we look for the specialty item there. Hannah Kearney roadlookyoufood I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback dog named Lola. Hannah Kearney nameddog An Olympic gold medal is something that almost seems like a fantasy. Yes, of course I want it, since I was a little kid, before I even knew what the World Cup tour was. Hannah Kearney fantasygoldwantworld I'm 23 years old and still wearing pigtails. Hannah Kearney wearingoldstillyears I have this dream of what I ultimately want my life to be like, and it involves a lot of quaint activities like cooking and canoeing and camping and hiking. Hannah Kearney my-lifecookingdreamlife
