I can’t really picture a time when she won’t be on tour with me. Mom has always been my best friend. But, yes, eventually she might get sick of it. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
I wouldn’t eat a 1,000-calorie bowl of spaghetti for dinner, but I’ve always loved pasta and think it’s a good addition to any meal and a great base for pretty much any vegetable. It’s also great when I have a nervous stomach before race day. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
I rely on breakfast to give me a kickstart of energy in the morning, so I choose my foods accordingly. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
My whole thing is simple, well-balanced meals. I have to say, though, that I really like dessert. I try not to eat dessert every day, but I’ll have dessert every now and then. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
I’ve had a lot of people tell me, ‘Yeah, sure, you’re good at slalom, but wait till you get to the real events like downhill or super-G.’ I don’t like hearing that. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
After many of my victories, I hear people asking me these questions: ‘What else is there to win?’ And I want to shout, ‘What do you mean, what else? There’s so much else!’ Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
Once you start having success, it’s easy to forget the mentality that got you started as a kid. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
If I leave any legacy behind, it’s just the idea, just the theory that you admit to your ambitions, and you don’t let people tell you you’re wrong to have those ambitions. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
I was lucky enough that my parents knew about World Cup skiing, so since I was really little, we were watching World Cup winning runs. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
During the season, one of the most important things to eat is the carbs. Protein’s really important, too, but it’s the carbs that are important because I have to consistently refuel for the next day. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
