Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Introduce us to a day in the life of an athlete, preparing for the World Championships.
Ms. Gesa Felicitas Krause:
I spent literally the whole pre-season abroad. We usually train in high altitude, which means that I have to train in different countries all over the world. In summer I usually train in Switzerland. My first session of the day is 7 am. I usually do a 30 minute jog and some stretching. My main session is at 10:30 where we do track sessions and workouts. In the afternoon around 5 pm I usually go for another run which is between 8 and 12 km. In between I eat 3 times a day (8am, 1:30pm, 7pm) and try to recover and have 3 physio treatments a week.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine that you may like to share?
Ms. Gesa Felicitas Krause:
That’s really hard to say in just a few words. One of my toughest sessions before the world championships in London have been 6 x 400m (61 – 62s with 4 minutes recovery).
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Gesa Felicitas Krause:
I need a huge breakfast and at least two cups of coffee before my workouts. I eat lots of carbs and light food to feel prepared for my tough sessions. I eat very healthy in general and try to give my body good nutrition. It’s important to stay skinny and strong at the same time.
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