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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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" If you don't snowboard a lot, then it's a good idea to go to the gym before you get up on those mountains to make for a better experience. Lots of core exercises and squats and lunges would help work the muscles you'll be using. "

Gretchen Bleiler

Experience

Work

Good

" I'm on the road a lot, but I eat healthy whenever I can with foods that don't contain pesticides. "

" When you're up on the hill, and you know you're as strong as you can be, you're more willing and able and confident to go and do bigger and harder and more technical tricks. "

" When you find yourself hitting up against a wall over and over again, it's time to try a different route. "

" I think whenever you have any kind of injury or challenge, you just have to deal with it the best you can. You have to decide what's important to you and focus on getting back to where you want to be. And enjoy where you are and what your goals and dreams are and just give it 100 percent. "

" Sometimes in life, when we really want something, we can approach it in a way that might actually be closing us off from achieving it. "

" I'm very competitive. "

Gretchen Bleiler

Very

Competitive

" Get a composter and let nature breakdown your compostable trash and use the remains as mulch for your plants. "

" I love songs with a lot of confidence. "

" When I first started snowboarding, there weren't a lot of girl riders on the hill. "

" 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. "

Gretchen Bleiler

Village

Spirit

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

Gretchen Bleiler

Little

Olympic

" I've learned that you have to make careful choices because everything has an impact. I've also learned that you can't please everyone in life, so please yourself and figure out what really matters. "

" Your money is power, so be aware of the products you're buying and the companies you're supporting to make sure you're helping the companies that are leading the way in sustainability. "

" I typically have breakfast, have a snack, have lunch, have a snack, and have dinner. "

" 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. "

" I've gotten to work with some amazing brands that, in many cases, market to female consumers. "

" Every year, I push myself to do something different - and push the boundaries a little bit more. "

Gretchen Bleiler

Myself

Boundaries

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

" When I started snowboarding, I was looking for success to bring me identity. I still love to win, but at the same time, I don't need the X-Games to show me who I am. "

" What most people don't realize is that in snowboarding, there are two different aspects: the filming side and the competition side. The filming side is when snowboarders spend the entire winter season trying to document the best, most progressive and innovative riding of the year. "

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

" Climate change poses a far greater threat to the outdoor industry than even the privatization of the public lands. "

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

" Snowboarding has really shaped the person I've become, and I consider every moment a good one because every one has led me to where I am now. "

Gretchen Bleiler

Good

Moment

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

Gretchen Bleiler

Day

Eating

" I've always had bigger legs and butt; it's just the way I'm built. Over time, I realized that they were blessings because that foundation - my legs and butt - is what helps me flip 12 feet above an icy halfpipe. "

" 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. "

" As long you are doing what you love and making decisions from the heart, you will be successful. "

" If you're stressed at work, or before a competition, or if you need to be energized, or relaxed, there's so many scents that kind of take you there. "