What was it like racing in the Olympics after having food poisoning the day before?
Racing in the Olympics after food poisoning was difficult, but I was able to stay focused on the task at hand and push through it with a positive attitude. Transcript: "What was it like racing in the Olympics after having food poisoning the day before? That was honestly terrible. My body was in a really awful place. I felt super super drained. I wasn't really sure I would make it to the start line the morning before because I felt like going for a 20 minute jog. I felt like the wind was going to knock me down but I was able to rehydrate and refuel and make sure I got as much simple carbohydrates into my body. As I could and then I kind of took it really chill in the warm-up. I had, I tried to expend the least amount of energy possible in order to be ready for the race to give myself my best chance. And I honestly went into it with the mindset of, you know, I have nothing to lose here. I'm racing for me because I love it. Not because I have to and not because there's all this pressure on me, but I'm just here to see what I can do. And so, I just kept thinking one step at a time. You know. I'm just going to make it up this hill. This actually, How do I ski as efficiently as possible and conserve and then this section? And so, even when I found myself racing alone, because I went after johaug when she broke away from the pack, which may or may not have been a good decision by me, because I ended up alone and freezing temperatures, and high winds, and a body with very low energy. But I think it was the power of the Mind. Honestly, that kept me going because I was just really motivated to make to that finish line. And I just stayed in the here and now and even when my body started cramping, I wasn't worried. Oh what does that mean for me? 10K from now. It's well right now. I can still get up this hill right now. I can still move one foot in front of the other. So I'll keep doing that until I can't."
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What was it like racing in the Olympics after having food poisoning the day before?
Racing in the Olympics after food poisoning was difficult, but I was able to stay focused on the task at hand and push through it with a positive attitude.
How long after you won the silver medal 🥈 did it take for you to be able to talk with your parents, sister and Wade?
It took around 10-12 minutes after winning the silver medal to talk to my family, husband, and teammates. I had food poisoning 30 hours before the start and collapsed at the finish line. My teammates and other medalists took care of me and then Tom face timed Wade and the watch party in Park City Utah so that I could see them and let them know I was okay.
What's your goal for the upcoming season?
My main goals for the upcoming season are to improve my classic guarding technique and herringbone, as well as win the overall Global title and compete in the world championships in Slovenia.
What is a piece of criticism or advice that someone has given you in the past that initially upset you, but ended up making you a better athlete in the long run?
Two things that have been very beneficial to my life were when my parents sat me down and told me I had to make an appointment with a treatment center for my eating disorder and when a teammate told me I needed to either address something head on or move on from it.
What are a few of the best decisions you’ve made in your career?
Investing in a great team and coaches, good communication, and purposeful goal setting have been some of the best decisions of my career. These investments provide consistency, clear communication, and motivation to make the most of every opportunity.
How did your first Olympic experience go and what did you learn?
My first Olympic experience in Sochi Russia was very enjoyable. I learned a lot about how the Olympics works, such as having to go through credential tracking and standing in lines. I also had one race that exceeded my expectations and another that went poorly due to heat management. It was a valuable experience overall.