Ms. Namita Nayyar:
As of 2017, your time of 12.26 is tied as the fourth-fastest run in history. How do you feel about being the first of a kind to set a benchmark and to be able to inspire so many like you?
Ms. Brianna Rollins:
I just feel very blessed that I have been given the talent to inspire others to reach for higher heights. I never knew I could be this great of an athlete. My coach, Lawrence Johnson always would tell me I could be this or that but sometimes as humans we don’t hear it. We think that oh they’re just saying that for encouragement but little did I know it was true or maybe that just me. People can sometimes see greatest within us before we see it ourselves. So now that I have seen the things I could do I know that there is much more since I truly believe. It all starts with believing in ourselves.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Introduce us to a day in the life of an athlete, preparing for the Olympic Games.
Ms. Brianna Rollins:
I would get up in the morning put some boiled eggs on the stove then read for about 30 mins. Eat breakfast which would consist of 2-3 boiled eggs, sautéed spinach, and a piece of fruit with about 16oz of water. Head to practice which takes about 2-3 hours then eat lunch then head to the weight room which is only done MWF, that takes about 1.5 hours then get home shower then chill for the rest of the day. Repeat.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine that you may like to share?
Ms. Brianna Rollins:
One of my favorite workout routine is the weight. Focusing on power and strength. This would consist of 4 sets of 4 power cleans, 4 sets of 4 deadlifts. After the Olympic lifts we focus on stability and strength and that would consist of single arm row, pull ups, single leg hip thrust, and side planks.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Brianna Rollins:
Diet is definitely important for track and field athletes. Getting the right amount of protein and carb ratio helps the muscle recover and the amount of energy we need to train and compete and making sure I eat a lot of greens. I try to eat greens with every meal. I try my best to stay away from sweets and greasy foods but I will allow myself to have a cheat day. There’s a balance.
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