Unconventional Athletes Issue 9
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I’ve also realized of late is that exercise is probably the<br />
best addiction to have.<br />
How do you find the time to stay fit and strong while<br />
being at the top of your game with your hectic, fastmoving<br />
career?<br />
It’s all about priorities. I can’t stand the “I don’t have<br />
the time” excuse. You ALWAYS have the time. What<br />
you don’t have are the priorities. And that’s ok, but at<br />
least be honest about what it is – it’s not about not<br />
having the time – it’s about not having the desire or<br />
the priorities.<br />
For me, I focus primarily on early morning. I go to bed<br />
early so I can get up early. I’m asleep before 9 pm on<br />
most nights, but I wake around 3:30 am. That allows<br />
me to get to the gym, get in a long run, lift, and even<br />
have time to come home and play with my child before<br />
heading to the office. Or, I go straight to the office and<br />
am working after my workout by 7 am, allowing me to<br />
get home earlier. It’s all about priorities.<br />
How much time do you devote to running in a typical<br />
week?<br />
I run 3 to 4 days – 3 times for an hour or so and once<br />
for 2 – 3 hours.<br />
What attracted you to skydiving? Does it provide you<br />
with physical or mental benefits?<br />
The ADHD in me loves it. It’s a complete and utter<br />
“brain reboot.” It lets me focus on my life, forget about<br />
problems, and when I land, I’m the most creative and<br />
focused I’ll be all day. I’ll sit down and write 10,000<br />
words in one shot.<br />
You are clearly good at endurance-related activities.<br />
What are your eating habits like to support your<br />
performance?<br />
I try to eat clean. It’s not always easy with as much<br />
time on the road as I spend, but there’s always a place<br />
you can get an apple or a salad with grilled chicken. I<br />
try not to vary my eating habits too much. I try to stay<br />
consistent whether I’m training or not.<br />
What’s your typical weekly workout include”<br />
»»<br />
Monday: Lifting with a trainer for an hour. 30<br />
minutes on stationary bike.<br />
»»<br />
Tuesday: Run<br />
»»<br />
Wednesday: Bike<br />
»»<br />
Thrusday: Lifting with a trainer for an hour. Run.<br />
»»<br />
Friday: Swim<br />
»»<br />
Saturday: Long run or long bike ride.<br />
»»<br />
Sunday: Off (Sometimes I switch weekend days if<br />
necessary)<br />
A gym isn’t necessary.<br />
Body resistance exercises<br />
– push ups, sit ups, tricep<br />
dips, etc - are some of<br />
the best exercises<br />
in the world.<br />
<strong>Issue</strong> 09 - Volume 1 | 2016 Page 42
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