*You see how hard she trains, what she had to do, what she had to go through so you know what it takes to be the Olympic Champion*

 Nastia about Carly Patterson

It's not just a sport ...

I ♥ GYMNASTICS

♥ its being able to do things most people can only dream of doing 
♥ its being with your team more than anyone else 
♥ its being able to remember every routine you've ever done 
♥ its never having any time to do anything else 
♥ its ripped and blistered hands and feet 
♥ its always being sore... but never contemplating a night off 
♥ its not being able to understand how some people can't touch their toes 
♥ its using chalk more than soap 
♥ its never using the words "can't" or "impossible" 
♥ its owning more leos and warm ups than actual clothes 
♥ its knowing you work ten times harder than any other sport 
♥ its that shaky, weak feeling you get after finally sticking that one landing 

It's not just a sport ...

*IT'S A WAY OF LIFE*