Emma Coburn, an Olympic steeplechase medalist, inspires followers with her relentless dedication to fitness and training. Known for her bronze win in the 2016 Olympics, Coburn recently shared an Instagram video where she pushed through “1k repeats on a dirt loop.” For Coburn, it's all about setting the tone for success, one stride at a time. Whether she’s working through intense training sessions or prioritizing recovery post-injury, Coburn’s commitment to her craft motivates fans and athletes alike.
1. She Runs
As you can see from her Instagram video, Coburn likes to run to stay in shape. FloTrack states that running has a lot of benefits. “Running and jogging is an aerobic exercise, and you’re working out both your heart and lungs while doing so. This will also lead to a lower resting heart rate, lower bad cholesterol in your blood and lower blood pressure. You don’t need to run an obscene amount of miles every day to get these benefits, either. Those who just run a couple of minutes a day decrease their risk of cardiovascular death by 58 percent.”
2. She Bikes
Coburn likes to bike to stay in shape. In this Instagram video, she is seen both using a stationary bike and going on a ride. A Healthier Michigan states that biking has a lot of benefits. “Cycling is considered a low-impact exercise because even though it’s a form of cardio and can help you work up a sweat pretty fast, it is done with easy movements that are gentle on your legs, arms and joints.”
3. She Works Hard
Coburn had ankle surgery earlier this year, and she’s been working hard on her recovery. She has been documenting her process on Instagram. Coburn captioned this training video, “The work itself is golden ✨ working to get the most out of ourselves is what it’s all about. Since my surgery in May, I’ve put in lots of good training. I’m enjoying the sweat and the effort and the altitude. I’m enjoying stacking bricks 💪 I’ll be racing in a couple weeks!”
4. She Eats Enough Calories
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Coburn shared some of her diet and exercise secrets with EatingWell. "Eating enough calories is really important for staying healthy,” she said. “I think a lot of endurance athletes are chronically underfueled. One easy thing I do to make sure that I am properly fueled is to always bring my protein shake with me to every run (even after an easy run). I also always finish my plate of food, always. It is my job to eat enough food, so I commit to it."
5. She Gets Enough Sleep
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One of Coburn’s biggest priorities is getting enough sleep. She even appeared in a documentary called, The Quest For Sleep. Coburn talked about this in an interview with Wondermind. “We all talk about training and diet and all of that, but a huge piece of my career is sleeping. When I had an opportunity to talk about sleep, I was happy to share that insight and hopefully connect with younger athletes who might not understand the importance of sleep in their athletic success and longevity. [I also wanted] to try and connect the dots for people who might struggle with sleep and also are struggling with some athletic performances and let them know this is how I do it and that this is super important. Sleep is a huge, crucial piece of my puzzle.”
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