You have to eat before you train. Otherwise, that really intense training, after about 40 minutes you start to flag.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I train every day for 3 to 4 and a half hours.
I train for around 3-4 hours everyday. It can go up to 6-7 hours when a competition is approaching.
Training hasn't been consistent for the last week or so which was a bit annoying, but going into the competition I just had to get myself into the right mind frame.
Training is my drug. I'm going to be the best I can in and out of the water - train right, eat right - and that is the way it should be.
In the sports arena I would say there is nothing like training and preparation. You have to train your mind as much as your body.
I watch what I eat, and I train properly.
I try to train as much as I can, as much as my schedule allows it.
When I start training, I get very serious and focused about it. I probably train 4-5 days a week, and I eat probably eat 5-8 small meals a day to keep my metabolism going.
As an athlete, you're brought up with that mentality that you finish everything you start. If you're going to start a meal, you're going to finish it until the plate is clean. I had to change that mentality to one of where, 'I eat until I'm full and leave the rest.'
I know I have to run 20 more minutes if I eat ice cream. Basically, I eat everything, but I just do more training.