“When confronted with a big challenge, I think there are two types of people – some let go and others fight for it. I see myself as a fighter.”
So what’s your mindset going into the 2013 Games? Do you have a game plan for how to approach each WOD? I want to win . . . and I’ll do everything I can to achieve that goal. No game plan; I’ll just try to be ready for anything. So we know you prepare mentally for competition, and you train hard and smart. What’s your diet like leading up to competition? I eat mostly carbs during competition and a big meal at night. I eat pretty clean but with the volume of training, my primary goal is to eat and drink enough. I pay a lot of attention to what I eat, but since I’ve been doing this for so long now, it just feels normal to eat the way I do. Now that you and Dave are married (congrats!), we’re all wondering if you will be relocating to live with Dave and train elsewhere next year? Well, I am not done with my school and I only see Dave during my summer break, so I am going to be in Canada for at least two more years. After that we’ll have to make a decision. How has being a newlywed affected your training schedule and preparation for the Games? It’s great! I love being married. We see each other as a team now and Dave puts as much effort into my training as I do by making sure I always have what I need to perform well. It’s nice to have at least one stable thing in my life, and that’s Dave. For many reasons, you’re a fan favorite. Americans love you, and Canadians are proud to have you represent them. Last year at the Games ?[?
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