Apolo Ohno and Julia Mancuso on how nutrition fuels peak performance

Apolo Ohno and Julia Mancuso, former Olympic medalists in speed skating and alpine skiing, say the same drive that pushed them to the podium also made them pay close attention to food. Ohno captured eight medals for Team USA and Mancuso took four, and Ohno says he has “so much respect for all these athletes,” calling the Games moments “stories of grit…determination…consistency.” Both athletes stress that training alone isn’t enough.

“Training was the foundation… especially in Olympic seasons,” Ohno said, adding that he still trains and views nutrition as almost equally important now that he is no longer a professional athlete. Mancuso echoed that view: “Nutrition plays a huge role…if I wasn't eating well…my body felt it.

And now, if I skip a meal and don't focus on nutrition, I really feel it in my mind.” They have teamed with Factor on a “Gold Collection” of dietician-approved meals to make nutrition easier.

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