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 satisfying wells overcoming The experience of being an Olympian is one that can never be taken away from you. Hannah Kearney olympian away-from-you taken Sometimes the best coaching advice you can get is simple acknowledgement that theres nothing else you could have done. Hannah Kearney coaching simple advice 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-dead rocks office 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 achievement people thinking 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 gold winning firsts 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 look yellow tree beautiful 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 me hard-work work sports When the United States media is paying attention, that's when you're really representing your country. Hannah Kearney you media attention country 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-life high-school life school 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 your you gold trying 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 day moment you future 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 you training competition three 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 you home morning travel 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 bear need protein naked 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 road look you food I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback dog named Lola. Hannah Kearney named dog 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 fantasy gold want world I'm 23 years old and still wearing pigtails. Hannah Kearney wearing old still years 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-life cooking dream life
