The Exercise This Aussie Sprinter Never Skips

How does it feel to represent Australia?
“It is a great feeling to represent Australia and to race in the green and gold. I have been successful in representing my country many times within Surf Life Saving. These will be moments I will remember forever. I now have future dreams and goals of wearing the green and gold and representing Australia in the sport of athletics.”

What’s the one technical thing everyone should know about running?
“When sprinting, you must remain on the balls of your feet and you must focus on being relaxed, as tension in the body can lead to poorer form and a less fluid running action.”

How often do you go through running shoes? And how many pairs do you have?
“I go through running shoes quite regularly! They are definitely my most used type of shoe for my lifestyle and I have different pairs to cater all my training needs. I can currently count 27 pairs in my closet.”

What exercise do you never skip when training?
“Warm up! I would never start a session without a thorough warm up that included all of my drills and stretches. I find it very important to prepare my body for the session, to ensure my body is ready to give 110% to every rep.”

What are your top tips for rest and recovery?
“Along with my weekly recovery of compression garments and ice baths, I always ensure I am completing the basic things that enhance my recovery process, such as water intake, nutrition and sleep! My body is my engine and food and water is my fuel. By focusing on my nutrition, water intake and sleep, it helps my body refuel, recover and repair for each training session.”