By Joanna Sutter
After way too much thought I’ve decided the next event I’m going to train for is a distance bike race instead of a triathlon. I was belly-aching the other day about going for a run and a friend asked me, “Why do you run if you don’t like to?”
Good question.
The truth is, I long for the runners-high that everyone talks about but sadly I’ve never even experienced a runners-buzz. I’m not giving up, I’m just not going to make running a core part of my training program. Instead, I’m going to ride like the wind! I’m going to channel my inner model and my inner Lance Armstrong. Who knows, with the training support of MP4, maybe I’ll be wearing a yellow shirt and then maybe I’ll start a foundation. I like the sound of Joanna Legstrong!
Enough about me, let’s meet…
The MP4 Athlete of the Week is: Amanda Thebe
If we asked your coach or training partner to list three words that describe you they would be: Well I did ask them, because I had no idea what they would say:energetic, determined, inspiring
(ohh and HOT!! – ha ha)
What are you training 4? I don’t have an event to train for currently, but this year I will be 40 and I really want to be in the best shape of my life. And that alone is very motivating.
What is the best nutrition or training tip you’ve ever been given? I struggled with low-blood sugar after my 1st pregnancy 6 years ago and was advised then to start eating lean proteins with every meal, eating 5 – 6 x per day. It not only stopped me feel faint and dizzy all the time, but gave me loads of energy.
Tell us about your most memorable athletic achievement. I have had a few: Climbing the 3 highest peaks in the UK in under 21 hours, my first 1/2 marathon,
