I'm doing four hours of gymnastics training a day, six days a week and then an extra two to three hours in a fitness center as well. Shawn Johnson centerdayextra Change image and share on social
I didn't make it a priority, and as a result my knee didn't heal to the extent it should have. Shawn Johnson extenthealknee Change image and share on social
People put too much emphasis on looks. Shawn Johnson emphasispeopleput Change image and share on social
I had surgery to repair the ACL in February 2010 and was back in the gym by June, but rushed things too quickly and ended up re-tearing my MCL in September. Shawn Johnson aclbackend Change image and share on social
It might have been easier to retire, to say my knee couldn't handle it and let that be that. At the same time, the prospect of not being able to compete in gymnastics anymore was heartbreaking. Shawn Johnson anymorecompeteeasy Change image and share on social
Retiring was scary and it was tough to give up gymnastics, but so many great opportunities have come from it that I never expected. Shawn Johnson expectgivegreat Change image and share on social
I have a chaperone everywhere I go - my mom. Shawn Johnson chaperonemom Change image and share on social
I fell in love with running, and I finally have time to do it now. Shawn Johnson fallfinallylove Change image and share on social
When I was younger, my coach, Liang Chow, made all the decisions. I would go to the gym for practice, do exactly what Chow told me to do, go home, come back and start all over again. If Chow told me to do 50 squat jumps, I did 50 squat jumps. Shawn Johnson backchowcoach share on social