Athlete Olivia May’s morning routine starts with a big glass of water and taking her electrolytes to the beach to watch the sunrise with her dog, Oakley.
Art by Eliza IredaleMy morning routine starts with a big glass of water and taking my electrolytes to the beach to watch the sunrise with my dog, Oakley.Back home, I take my non-negotiables – greens powder and supplements including collagen, creatine and beef liver.Chocolate-swirl overnight oats is my favourite pre-workout breakfast to keep me fuelled through training.Lunch is a bowl with chicken, roast vegetables and rice.
Prioritising hydration by taking electrolytes to assist water absorption. This is only necessary when you’re sweating during training, especially in the heat. Your overnight oats are terrific in topping up your body’s carbohydrate stores, ready to meet your training needs.Meet your energy and protein needs nicely, but may fall short on iron. This is commonly low in female athletes, whose iron requirements are exceptionally high. Even slightly reduced levels can impact your performance.
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