Olympic Couple Tara and Hunter Woodhall Share Training Secrets
Married Olympians Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall reveal how they keep each other motivated, from smoothie rewards to adorable dogs. The couple's six combined Olympic medals prove their approach works.
When Olympic long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall needs extra motivation during training, her husband Hunter has learned the secret: promise her a smoothie and quality time with their dogs.
The married athletes, who met at a high school track meet in Idaho and tied the knot in 2022, have collected six Olympic medals between them. Their success comes from understanding what makes each other tick.
"If you incentivize Tara with something, she's most likely to get it done," Hunter, 27, shared in an exclusive interview with E! News. When Tara was younger, her family motivated her with gaming stations or money. Now, simple treats like post-practice smoothies do the trick.
Though Tara, 27, joked about wanting fancier rewards too. "She's like, 'If I win the Olympics, can I have any car I want?'" Hunter laughed. "I'm like, 'Yeah, baby, I'll get you any car you want.'"
Beyond rewards, the couple uses "little cues" during training to keep each other's energy flowing. Tara playfully noted that Hunter "always bullies me into being competitive," keeping the spark alive during tough workouts.
Why This Inspires
The Woodhalls show that championship-level success doesn't require harsh criticism or pressure. Their approach centers on empathy, love, and kindness, especially during the inevitable disappointments that come with professional sports.
"We're just there for each other, and we're just listening," Tara explained. "Hunter has always taught us in our relationship to lead with empathy and love and kindness first."
Their dogs Milo and Winnie play a starring role in keeping training fun. The couple partnered with IAMS for a month-long Strava challenge, completing 26.2 miles with their pups throughout September. Fans who join can win exclusive prizes.
"Every time the dogs get to go outside and be active with us, they're so happy about it," Hunter observed. "It kind of reminds you this can be a fun thing. It's a blessing to be able to be active and go outside and run and use your body."
Tara added that their furry friends are more than pets—they're part of the goal-setting process. "We tell them our goals. We tell them our aspirations," she said. "So we're like, 'We told Milo that we're gonna win, we gotta win!'"
Their partnership proves that the best training programs run on joy, not just discipline.
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