Athlete Vanessa Lee in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "We are So Back"

Vanessa Lee, a driven track and field athlete, shares her fitness journey and race highlights with her followers on Instagram. Recently, she celebrated a 1-2 podium finish in a 10km race, posting her race experience and expressing gratitude for the support. "The entire race was rather enjoyable if not for the stitch I had from 7-9km and had to slow down,” she wrote, adding how a fellow runner’s pacing helped push her to the finish line. Lee’s dedication to fitness and balanced living shines through her commitment to training, healthy eating, and staying active, both on and off the track.

1. She Runs

Running is the main way Lee stays in shape. According to FloTrack, running has a lot of benefits. “Running releases endorphins, which then trigger a positive feeling in your body. The chemicals released after any exercise improve your mood and decrease anxiety and stress. You get a boost of energy and self-esteem and your sleep also improves. Running can set into motion a continuous cycle of improving different facets of your mental health.”

2. She Eats Vegetables

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Since she’s an athlete, Lee needs to eat a healthy diet. She tells Yahoo that one way she does so is by eating a lot of vegetables in her meals. “I just try to eat a serving of vegetables with every meal and make the healthier choice when given an option,” Lee said. “I just eat when I’m hungry!”

3. She Works Out On A Regular Basis

Lee also has to train and workout on a regular basis. She broke down her training schedule in her Yahoo interview. “I train almost every day, with a mix of easy runs, long runs, intervals and tempo runs,” Lee revealed. “The training regime is not fixed and will defer and be altered every few weeks.”

4. She Learned How To Find Good Friends

Lee revealed to Yahoo that learning how to find good close friends was one of the biggest lessons she had to learn. “I remember feeling insecure about my looks in secondary school, but hey, everyone was going through puberty back then. Being in a girls’ school, everyday conversations were mostly emphasised on people’s looks. I think I learned most of my personal lessons in secondary school, such as how to identify the good friends from the bad.”

5. She Cheers

In addition to running, Lee likes to cheer to stay in shape. She talked about her love of the sport in her Yahoo interview. “I tried out cheer during my first year of university when I entered Kent Ridge Hall (KR Steppers). It is a sport that is only available in universities. Cheerleading is uncommon and the stunts that cheerleaders can do is really impressive. Cheerleading shares the same challenges as any other sport, such as competitiveness between teammates and injuries that come with the sport.”