“My support system, in my surgeon, my P.T., my pilates, my weightlifting, everything that I'm doing to make my body and my mind stronger is just, you know, has been on point. So I feel very prepared for the journey to qualify, and the journey to wear the gold medal.” KnowsFeelsMindHas BeensBodySupportJourneyGoldStrongerPreparedMedalSurgeonsGold MedalsPilatesSupport SystemsWeightlifting Author:Kerri Walsh
“Well there's only one way to prepare for playing beach volleyball, and that's by getting in the sand. But offseason is really important because generally I'm staying off the sand and getting my feet under me, and it's really important for my body to know what it feels like to have sound footing under me.” KnowsWayFeelsWellsImportantBodySoundFeetOne WayBeachSandStayingVolleyballOffseasonBeach Volleyball Author:Kerri Walsh
“I'm doing mental training as well. So, you know, body, mind, and spirit - everything is being addressed, every single day. Generally I'll have three training sessions a day.” KnowsMindWellsBodySpiritThreeTrainingSessionDoing Me Author:Kerri Walsh
“I want to be the best role model I can be for my family. I want my husband and I to be the ones our kids look to for guidance, to be the great role models that I had with my parents growing up, so for as hard as we work, I want our kids to see us having fun. I want our kids to know that we have to feel our bodies. And nutrition is a huge part of that.” KnowsWantFeelsLooksI CanHardBodyKidsFunParentRolesGrowing UpGrowingHugeHusbandModelsMy FamilyHaving FunGuidanceBeing The BestMy HusbandRole ModelsNutritionGreat Role Models Author:Kerri Walsh
“Every time I've gone to Brazil I've gotten sick upon return. You know, it's just a different situation there. And I take every precaution - eating cooked foods and staying away from tap water, brushing my teeth with bottled water - and yet I still manage to get sick. So I'm just going to stay on point, bring my probiotics.” KnowsStillsDifferentWaterSituationGoneReturnEatingSickTeethManageStayingBrazilPrecautionBrushingBottled WaterTap WaterProbiotics Author:Kerri Walsh
“I take my role as an ambassador for the sport, and as a role model for boys, girls, mommies, daddies - whoever it is - very, very seriously. I know the impact my role models have had in my life, and I'm in a really beautiful position to be able to be that for others.” KnowsAbleBeautifulGirlSportsBoysRolesPositionModelsImpactRole ModelsDaddyAmbassadorsReally BeautifulBoy Girl Author:Kerri Walsh
“I want our kids to know that we have to feel our bodies. And nutrition is a huge part of that.” KnowsWantFeelsBodyKidsHugeNutrition Author:Kerri Walsh
“What's not to love about us! People got to know Misty and me in Athens. We've continued to be successful and continued to connect with the fans. I promise we're going to be tough to get rid of.” PeopleKnowsInspirationalFunnySuccessfulFansPromiseToughBeing SuccessfulI PromiseVolleyballAthensMisty Author:Kerri Walsh