I wouldn't be the best offensive player if I didn't have a great setter. She serves me up nectar.
Misty May-TreanorIt takes a lot of hard work and dedication just like any pro sport. Especially for beach volleyball you don't have to be tall or as fast as other sports. You just have to have the skills.
Misty May-TreanorIf there are fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies on the table, I won't say no to those. Soy sauce is another one, even though it's awful - it's so high in sodium.
Misty May-TreanorShe had a hit for every syllable: 'Don't. You. Ever. Talk. To. Me. Like. That. Ever. Again.' That was the last time I ever talked back to Mom.
Misty May-TreanorI don't want to be put on a pedestal. I want to be known as a nice and normal person, but my skills are a little more excelled.
Misty May-TreanorMy dad would tell me to, 'Play for those who couldn't play.' So my motivation is for people who struggle in life daily.
Misty May-TreanorI've never been outside Heathrow so it will be exciting to see what London has to offer. I think I've only flown into Heathrow maybe twice.
Misty May-TreanorOnce the day is over in volleyball, I leave the court and no one sees or hears from me for the rest of the day. I like to keep work at work. It's pretty easy for me to live a pretty normal life. I like to coach and I like to sit in a crowd at a baseball game. No one really recognizes me unless I'm walking around a beach half-naked in a suit with my name on it. Of course, I have it easier than Kerri. When you're 6-3 you tend to stick out a little bit.
Misty May-TreanorIt's important to just kind of get away from your sport until you miss it. It's about taking time to enjoy other aspects of life or learn new things. It helps rejuvenate.
Misty May-TreanorIf you maintain a healthy diet, or at least are smart about your food choices, you'll still see the pounds come off.
Misty May-TreanorI would like to instill in people just to work hard. As long as they keep at it, their dreams will happen.
Misty May-TreanorOver the years, I've made many sacrifices to win two Olympic gold medals and put together winning streaks that will never be broken.
Misty May-TreanorWe're a team, and just by the nature of our sport, we're always promoted together. I think we are definitely two different people with two different personalities, but we're always linked.
Misty May-TreanorThe more colorful the food, the better. I try to add color to my diet, which means vegetables and fruits.
Misty May-TreanorI'm an avid animal lover. When I was 16, I wanted to be a vet or a zookeeper. I grew up with animals. At one time we had between five and eight dogs in the house, with four cats. We're menagerie people.
Misty May-TreanorIf you want to be in the best shape, diet is super important. You can exercise all you want, but if you're not eating the right foods, it's not going to equal out. You're not going to get the results you want.
Misty May-TreanorI know when things are going to get me a little nervous, because nervous to me feels good.
Misty May-TreanorI juice everything! Whether it's beet, carrot, or apple, I'll juice it. I always keep brown rice in the kitchen. I'll often pack a cooler full of food to have throughout the day when I'm busy.
Misty May-TreanorI think the most surprising thing about the Olympics would be the amount of interaction and partying that goes on behind the scenes. They have nightclubs at the Olympic Village. It's like college all over again.
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