Misty May-Treanor Quotes

It 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.

The more colorful the food, the better. I try to add color to my diet, which means vegetables and fruits.

My dad would tell me to, 'Play for those who couldn't play.' So my motivation is for people who struggle in life daily.

I would like to instill in people just to work hard. As long as they keep at it, their dreams will happen.

We'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.

A lot of people had doubts. I tried to tell people I never had doubts.

It'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.

I 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.

My favorite power food is Greek yogurt and honey.

Over the years, I've made many sacrifices to win two Olympic gold medals and put together winning streaks that will never be broken.

I'm stronger than I think I am. Mentally, physically.

All my life, I've dreamed in gold.

I wouldn't be the best offensive player if I didn't have a great setter. She serves me up nectar.

My biggest goal for the future is motherhood.

Rest, rest, rest, rest, rest. Nutrition is obviously very important, but rest is equally important. At rest is when your body is trying to recover.

She 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.

I'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.

If you maintain a healthy diet, or at least are smart about your food choices, you'll still see the pounds come off.

If 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.

I 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.

I want to go out on my terms.

I didn't want to stop before my time was up.

I know when things are going to get me a little nervous, because nervous to me feels good.

I've got to read the 'Hunger Games' before I see the movie.