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6 Tips For Becoming A Better Runner From Olympic Sprinter Morgan Mitchell

Plus, how she fuels her training on a vegan diet - by Alex Davies
  • 05 Sep 2019
6 Tips For Becoming A Better Runner From Olympic Sprinter Morgan Mitchell
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Sprinter Morgan Mitchell, 24, made her Olympic debut at Rio 2016. As she works towards hopefully competing at Tokyo 2020, the athlete – who appears in the SS19 campaign for Jockey, the official underwear and socks supplier for the Aussie Olympic and Paralympic teams – shares her strategies to help you maximise your run. Ready to smash a new PB? On your marks...

1. Stay patient and consistent

“Since moving up to competing in the 800m event from the 400m, I’ve learnt that these things take time. There are various different speed sessions that help and all depend on the distance: for short sprints, my favourite was something like 3x30m, 3x60m and 3x80m. All with full recovery. Another favourite is a little longer: 4x120m with full recovery. Also, be consistent with your training.”

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2. Think outside of the training box

“Swimming helps with my breathing a lot. I also love love love to box! That’s where I will top up on lactic work if I need to – it’s so underrated. Strength training is always a good one as it helps prevent injury and can also assist with speed and power. I also play one-on-one basketball with my sisters – we’re super competitive and I won’t leave until I’m satisfied!”

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3. Fuel your body

"For me, getting in the right food after a session is extremely important. If I don’t have time to go out for brunch at a cafe, I’ll bring along snacks such as peanut butter and chocolate dates or a healthy smoothie (often with nothing but green vegies, to make sure my iron intake is up). I’m vegan so nutrition-wise, I mainly focus on getting iron and protein in. Almost all of my meals include spinach and kale. For protein, I love tofu – I can eat it raw so if I need to do that, then so be it! For runners who eat a plant-based diet, I’d recommend seeing a dietician. When I first started eating plant-based, I was so lost and getting professional help really set me on the right path."

4. Mix up your motivation

“I set goals along the way, from online shopping or having a meal with friends after a session if I run well, to qualifying for the Olympics! Also, having a running buddy helps keep me motivated. Doing long runs with a group or even one person takes your mind off of the hard part. I’ve also recently kept a diary where I document my training and feelings/mood for that week. Reflecting back on that after the season is really eye opening, and it’s nice to see how far you’ve come.”

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5. Stay mindful

“When I’m running, I really try to focus on my breathing and to put my attention on what my body is doing – relax my shoulders, keep my body in line, and so on. That helps me to not become side-tracked by what my competitors are doing, because that’s where the panic comes from. It’s something I have to practice every day but, honestly, when I get it right, it’s the best feeling. That’s when I usually race and train at my best.”

6. Call in the pros

“Without my coaches, sports psychologist, dietitian and physio all helping out, I probably wouldn’t be competing on the world stage. Find a recreational coach or club to join, or just email and ask people for advice. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no! I love my coach at Team Mathews Running – she genuinely wants to help out athletes of all levels, whether you’re training for the local park run, the Boston Marathon or the Olympics.”

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Alex Davies, Women's Health Features Editor, is a Brit who fell head over heels for the Aussie wellness scene after her first avo toast. You’ll find her brainstorming content over a soy chai latte at her semi-chaotic desk, debriefing with anyone who’ll listen about reality TV or embracing the hygge life with friends and far too many candles.

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