Megan Rapinoe

The average soccer player is thought to run 11 kilometers per game, and if there’s anything clear about the US women’s soccer team, it’s that they are all above average. Well, just take a look at their energy on every single World Cup game! The key to having that, of course, is fueling the body properly.

It’s something Megan Rapinoe, the team co-captain, has done for her health. According to her, her overall philosophy is to put good things in her body. She also does not eat anything artificial and likes to keep her diet simple and clean. Rapinoe also said she always incorporates protein, fiber-rich veggies, and a serving of carbohydrates, which help keep her energy boosted on and off the field. Being a winger or a wide mid, the soccer player has to run for 90 minutes straight. To sustain those 90 minutes, Rapinoe credits weight training for her endurance.

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