"Not getting overwhelmed"- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone opens up about overcoming fatigue and feeling of being unmotivated to train

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone expressed her thoughts about dealing with fatigue and the lack of motivation while training for major events. The American athlete expressed that long and strenuous practices can often cause a lot of fatigue; however, recharging her body with the right fluids, diet, and adequate rest helps her to rejuvenate and return to the track with a fresh mindset.

The Olympic gold medalist recently concluded her season after winning the gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in the women's 400m. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone stepped out of her comfort zone to compete in the 400m on the global stage and became the first athlete in 40 years to break the 48-second barrier in the event while falling short of the world record by a small margin.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone recently made an appearance at the TCS New York City Marathon pavilion and answered some questions from young fans. She spoke about dealing with the feeling of being unmotivated while chasing big goals and shared how taking care of the basics plays a huge role in her overall well-being.

Moreover, McLaughlin-Levrone expressed that she tries not to get overwhelmed by emotions and takes one day at a time when she feels mentally fatigued.

"It can definitely be tiring for sure after long practices, but I think just sleeping and recovery is very helpful for that. Eating enough, drinking enough, getting enough sleep. But I think sometimes when I start to feel tired and fatigued mentally, I just remind myself that it is one day at a time and just taking one moment at a time, not getting overwhelmed, and ultimately I am grateful that I pushed through that moment," she said.

The Olympic gold medalist stressed the importance of rest alongside tough training schedules to be able to get the best results.

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Edited by Adityan Pillai