19.05.2025 • 26 Min.

In this exciting podcast episode, we welcome Alexis Holmes, the inspiring American professional athlete who transformed from a talented college runner into an Olympic gold medalist within just two years. Alexis shares her incredible journey, offering exclusive insights into her successful transition from collegiate athletics to the professional stage. The episode provides a deep dive into the specific challenges and changes Alexis faced, including significant adjustments in training routines, dietary practices, and mindset. Particularly noteworthy is her remarkable transformation in body composition, resulting in a 30-pound weight loss to compete effectively at the professional level. Alexis discusses her nutritional strategy, highlighting her controlled calorie deficit and high-protein diet. Regarding her training, Alexis reveals her preferred workouts, such as tempo 200s and race-model training, as well as her strategies for injury prevention and optimal recovery. Her mental routines and stress management techniques, especially during major events like the 2024 Olympics and the 2023 World Championships, offer valuable insights for athletes of all levels. Additionally, Alexis shares personal advice, emphasizing the crucial lesson of trusting herself and ignoring external doubts. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in understanding how elite athletes train, nourish, and mentally prepare themselves for peak performance. *Werbung Egal, ob Sprint, Wurf oder Ausdauer – gesunde Gelenke sind entscheidend für deine Leistung. Die Mobility Routine von Avea unterstützt deine Beweglichkeit, Regeneration und hilft, Entzündungen zu reduzieren – mit klinisch getesteten Inhaltsstoffen wie UC-II®, HydroCurc® & Colgevity™. Avea steht auf der Kölner Liste und ist damit sicher für alle Sportler:innen.? 15 % Rabatt mit dem Code: ATHLET15? Mehr erfahren: https://avea-life.com/athlet Schneller auf den ersten Metern Du filmst deine Starts – aber weißt du auch, worauf du dabei achten musst? Mit „Schneller auf den ersten Metern“ lernst du, deine Beschleunigung anhand klarer Schlüsselpositionen zu analysieren, dein Hauptproblem zu erkennen und dein Training gezielter auszurichten. Das Rock-’n’-Roll-System wurde von Dr. Tobias Alt und mir entwickelt und verbindet biomechanisches Wissen mit konkreter Trainingspraxis. Im kompletten Bundle erhältst du: ? Hier findest du das Buch, den Videokurs und das komplette Bundle: https://www.mainathlet.de/workbook/sprint-speed/schneller-auf-den-ersten-metern/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.