I grew up in northern California, where it was consistently in the hundreds in the summertime. My dad didn't think he should have to turn on the air conditioning when we had a swimming pool in our backyard; it was our built-in air conditioner. Summer Sanders airbackyardbuild share on social
Growing up, I was a little hippie kid. I went to some good concerts... Amnesty International with Bob Dylan and Tracy Chapman... The best concert I ever went to was this one at the Cow Palace my freshman year in college on New Year's Eve. It was Pearl Jam opening for Nirvana opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers. Summer Sanders amnestybobchapman share on social
At 4, I joined a summer rec team called the Sugar Bears. Summer Sanders bearcalljoin Change image and share on social
Honestly, if I can plan out a few meals ahead of time, I feel much more organized. Summer Sanders aheadfeelhonestly Change image and share on social
To be a champion, I think you have to see the big picture. It's not about winning and losing; it's about every day hard work and about thriving on a challenge. It's about embracing the pain that you'll experience at the end of a race and not being afraid. I think people think too hard and get afraid of a certain challenge. Summer Sanders afraidbigchallenge share on social
I love to swim. When I jump in the water, I feel like I'm 12 years old again. It's really funny how it does that to me. Summer Sanders feelfunnyjump Change image and share on social
When I was training for the Olympics, I didn't eat the way I should have. I missed out on much-needed protein and opted for every easy carb. Summer Sanders carbeasyeat Change image and share on social
Running is how I clear my head and find my center again. Summer Sanders centerclearfind Change image and share on social
Once you learn the basic rules of good nutrition, you'll realize it's not so complicated. It doesn't matter if you're running errands or 13 miles, you need enough fuel to last all day. Proper nutrition is the difference between feeling exhausted and getting the most out of a workout. Summer Sanders basiccomplicateday share on social
'They Don't Care About Us' by Michael Jackson - This song makes me want to dance, and I fell in love with it watching 'This Is It' with my kids. Summer Sanders caredancefall Change image and share on social