Gretchen Bleiler Quotes

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Gretchen Bleiler

Profession : Athlete

Birth : April 10, 1981

Mt. Hood is still one of my favorites for its sun, warmth, and slushy, forgiving conditions.

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As pro snowboarders, skiers, etc., we all know that what we do is risky.

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Our job as pros is to walk a very fine line: be the best but stay healthy so you can continue to progress and be at the top. You can't push the sport and yourself if you're always hurt.

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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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I'm a two-time Olympian, but ever since I was a little girl, the Olympic dream has influenced me.

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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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Meditating, even for a little bit, is better than nothing.

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Meditation isn't necessarily this magical experience where we don't ever have thoughts.

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When I win, I'm happy. When I lose, I'm also happy. I'm grateful for this life I have to live. It's a great life.

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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 like eating small meals frequently throughout the day, it helps me keep up my metabolism and get more out of my training.

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We need more balance in the world - more balance of the feminine and the masculine.

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When you start to find balance, then you start to ask more important questions, like, 'Who am I really?' That's when you start seeing that every single person around you is a human being just doing the best that they can.

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The first few years I was competing, I'd ride so well in practice, then choke and fall in competition. Now I take a deep breath and say, 'Look at me. I'm outside. I'm doing what I love.' Still, nothing's matched the pressure I felt standing at the top of the halfpipe for the first time at the Olympics.

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I'm very competitive.

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It sucks. When you're a woman in sports, people want you to show some skin.

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It's okay to feel nervous before a competition because it means you care about doing well.

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I run on the beach, surf, and bike.

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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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The programs I do with my trainer are amazing for overall strength and have a major focus on building my core. We do a lot of unique exercises that shake up the nervous system, which builds my balance and propreception. That's really important for my sport.

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