I need to learn how to face challenges.
From Shawn Johnson
In some ways the ACL tear was a blessing. I had hesitated to return to elite gymnastics after the 2008 Olympics. I told myself I had already accomplished so much, and the road was just going to get harder if I continued.
I know how much more I need to do to be where I want.
I always feel like I'm the young one, I'm the small one.
I didn't make it a priority, and as a result my knee didn't heal to the extent it should have.
I've never had a teammate competing with me my whole life.
I was able to do Classics, the U.S. national championships and the Pan American Games and feel like I improved with each meet, but I was still struggling with a lot of residual pain from the two surgeries.
I live for Pilates reformer class. I go at least three times a week. It's a great way to lengthen your muscles, stretch, and kind of relax your mind.
The body is an amazing machine... If you eat the right things your body will perform incredibly well!
People put too much emphasis on looks.
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