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 Read Quote
I think snowboarders have a unique experience when it comes to the Olympics because we have a pretty frequent competition circuit in addition to the games. So it’s not a sport where your big moment is just once every four years. Gretchen Bleiler Read Quote
I’ve had cumulative concussions and realized that’s something you carry with you. Gretchen Bleiler Read Quote
You’ve made the time to go to the gym, so don’t just go through the motions. Gretchen Bleiler Read Quote
I’m on the road a lot, but I eat healthy whenever I can with foods that don’t contain pesticides. Gretchen Bleiler Read Quote
I’m a two-time Olympian, but on the front and back end of both of those were two Olympics where I narrowly missed making the team. Gretchen Bleiler Read Quote
I remember being glued to the TV as I watched the Olympics as a kid. There was something so magical, almost otherworldly, about the Olympics. My favorite part was that moment right before it all started. The moment where the athlete would stand up ready to face whatever lay ahead. Gretchen Bleiler Read Quote
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. Gretchen Bleiler Read Quote
I love dried mangoes, walnuts, and goji berries. The mix provides iron, antioxidants, and omega-3s and really kicks up my energy. Gretchen Bleiler Read Quote
Lots of times, people go to the mountains and feel like it’s not cool to wear a beanie and goggles and neck gaiter. But you’re so much more comfortable, and you’re getting the protection you need. Gretchen Bleiler Read Quote
