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 actualcompetitionday Change image and share on social
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 bearchobanifavorite Change image and share on social
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 accessorybeautifulbelt share on social
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 cupfantasygold Change image and share on social
When the United States media is paying attention, that's when you're really representing your country. Hannah Kearney attentioncountrymedium Change image and share on social
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 activitycampcanoe Change image and share on social
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 beatfindgold Change image and share on social
The experience of being an Olympian is one that can never be taken away from you. Hannah Kearney experienceolympian Change image and share on social
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 dayexertiongym Change image and share on social
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 athletecountlesscountry share on social