Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You were named the 2015 FIS World Cup Rookie of the Year. Share with us your training and key factors that have helped you become a successful freestyle skier? What motivates you to stay focused?
Ms. Morgan Schild:
My fitness has been a huge focus since 2015. I had a season ending injury 3 weeks after I won my first World Cup in 2015. I tore my ACL and damaged my Meniscus and MCL. I also partially tore my AC joint in my shoulder. I was in Italy when this happened and had to fly back to Park City, Utah to get a MRI. On that plane I was terrified I didn’t know the extent of my injury yet but I knew whatever it was I would come back stronger than ever. It took me 2 surgeries and 22 months of rehabilitation and training till I returned to competition in 2017.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Winning involves a lot of determination and sacrifice, more so in the life of a professional sportswoman. What exercises comprise your fitness regime both on a daily basis & when you are preparing for competition?
Ms. Morgan Schild:
Mogul skiing demands everything from your body. Difficult courses cause soreness in muscles that you didn’t know you even had. The most efficient focuses are pre-training warm up and recovery. After an entire summer of conditioning and weight lifting, the winter relies heavily on how well your body can recover and feel ready for the next day. On average, 1 day of training can include 5-8 runs on a mogul course. I make sure to keep my flexibility and anaerobic abilities in check during our competition season and after most competitions I lift to maintain our leg strength. My previous knee injury also requires daily attention and Physical therapy every couple of weeks.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Optimum nutrition is an integral part of the life of a sports person to stay fit and recover from wear & tear. There is no doubt you need to take special care of your diet? Do you follow a strict menu to stay healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Morgan Schild:
My nutrition has taken some experimenting to perfect over the last couple of years. Our life on the road can throw many curve balls your way. Traveling makes our routines a little touch and go but preparing the right foods ahead of time and searching for the best options really make a difference. The heart of my diet comes from my mother’s diet actually. She went paleo a couple years ago and adopting it made a lot of sense for my lifestyle. Sticking to high protein and complex carbohydrates and avoiding processed foods makes eating very easy. These foods naturally contain a million vitamins and minerals which my body so badly needs when we’re on the road. Although I do believe that there are short cuts when it comes to cultural experiences. If you have a chance to try something new or exotic, dig in.
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