Olympian Katie Ledecky Details Her Gold Medal-Winning Training Regimen

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For Katie Ledecky, every day is, quite literally, training day.

Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky says a rest day for her simply means having only one practice session, as she recently shared with TopMob News.

She’s clearly perfected her training and diet, treating both with a very precise and calculated approach.

Katie said she typically starts her day early with morning practice at six a.m. Because of this, she usually wakes up around five and has a quick bite to eat, like a banana and some instant oatmeal.

She usually doesn’t eat a larger meal until around 9:30 or 10 AM, after she finishes swimming and does her weight training. Then, she’ll have something like a two-egg omelet, scrambled eggs, or hard-boiled eggs, along with vegetables, fruit, and toast.

And that’s just the morning session.

She explained that she likes to eat a bigger snack for a late lunch before her swim practice, and then have dinner afterward. This helps her prepare for her second workout of the day.

In the end, Katie shared that she spends roughly 25 to 30 hours each week training—both swimming and working out at the gym.

Katie, a four-time Olympian, focuses on more than just physical training. She believes mental preparation is equally crucial, and she actively studies the science behind maintaining peak performance.

She explained that she loves the time she spends outside of training, because she’s constantly learning about important things like nutrition, sleep, and how to recover properly. She’s made a conscious effort to focus on these areas as she’s gotten older.

And on those rare days where Katie calls it a day after a single round in the pool?

Honestly, after a tough swim, all I want to do is relax! I’m planning to put my feet up and try to get a little nap. Maybe I’ll read or watch some TV – just something to distract me. It’s important to me to still keep up with the little things throughout the day, like staying hydrated and eating well, because I know those habits will really help me perform my best in my next workout.

This attitude has helped the 28-year-old consistently perform at her best. Recently, this past fall, she broke her personal record and became the first woman to swim 1650 meters in under 15 minutes. Despite knowing she’s under a lot of scrutiny when she competes, she remains focused on achieving—or even surpassing—her own goals.

She explained to TopMob that she focuses on feeling confident before each competition. She does this by reminding herself of all the hard work she’s put in – not just in training, but in building good habits in all areas of her life – which gives her the belief she needs to perform well in every race.

She’s already getting excited about the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Although the games are still over two years away, she feels like they’ll be here before she knows it.

As she prepares for her fifth Olympic Games, she’s staying focused with a rigorous training plan and competitions. She wants to be fully ready for Los Angeles and build momentum and enthusiasm as the Games approach.

Katie is always well-prepared, and a key part of her healthy eating habits is having Eggland’s Best eggs readily available.

She confessed that she always remembered her mom buying them at the grocery store, and now she finds herself buying them whenever she shops for herself.

Katie doesn’t follow Michael Phelps’ habit of eating eight eggs a day, but she does enjoy a good number of them. Eggs have been a regular and beneficial part of her diet for a long time, thanks to their nutritional value.

She said eggs are incredibly nutritious and play a key role in her recovery and preparation for workouts. She trusts eggs to provide the nutrients she needs.

Katie is getting ready to compete again in 2028, building on her incredible achievements. Read on to learn about her and other Olympians’ historic performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics…

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