Name: Tania Archer
Sport: Sprinter (former), Lifestyle Athlete
Sponsors: Mizuno, Archer Investment Group Inc., Multibionta 30 Day Trial Athlete Tweeter
What I do: Motivational Speaker, Esteem Team Canada Athlete Ambassador, Mizuno Brand Ambassador
Coach: Joe Arko
Heroes: The young people I meet through charities and speaking really inspire me with their aspirations. It’s exciting to watch them pursue their goals.
Favourite workouts: Ab Blasts (plank, side crunches, reach crunch, bosu crunch, medicine ball twists), Agility (ladder run, high knees, zig zag, staggered sprints), Hill Sprints (4 to 5 sets of 6 (six) 90m uphill sprints), Lunges
Favourite Mizuno gear for workouts: Wave Inspire running shoes, Arch socks, Jinx sport tank, Meridian sport skirt, Exodus tights.
Favourite Mizuno gear: I love my long Nine Collection pants.
Food Essentials: Acai smoothies, Sushi, Avocado, No fat Greek yogurt, dates, chocolate
What keeps me going: The rush of exceeding my expectations, sharing these life wins with others to inspire their dreams.
Training Tips:
– Set a goal, take realistic steps towards that goal, set yourself up to over-deliver, create a benchmark.
– Eat healthy, Eat regularly, Eat good food so you can cheat now and then guilt free.
– Find a great coach who will work with your goals and encourage training ownership.
– Own your workout. An empowered day starts with your attitude!
– Mix it up … Core, agility, endurance at key times, yoga etc.
Best Training Advice: Take the time to build your personalised “Fitness Prescription”. Selecting the right gear, building an achievable nutrition plan and working with fitness or coaching professionals is essential in creating a realistic lifestyle shift. Have an “I can” attitude.
My motto: Dream. Believe. Achieve.
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Canadian Olympic Team Trialist
Motivational Speaker, Spokesperson
Mizuno Canada Athlete
Esteem Team Canada Athlete Role Model
University Of Alabama Athlete Alumni
Former Hamilton Olympic Club Athlete