Sophie Hawkins is a Tigershark's swimmer, winning twice at the Summer League Championships last year. This is her fitness regime.
HEIGHT: 5ft 5in
WEIGHT: 7 stones
HEALTH/FITNESS AIMS FOR 2008: To maintain my health and fitness levels throughout the year. My main goal for the year is to secure a place in the finals at nationals.
WHAT DO YOU DO TO KEEP FIT? I swim a lot. I train nine times a week, which is about 17 hours in total.
WHY DO YOU DO IT? I swim because I am good at it. It is my main hobby and I enjoy it more than any other activity.
WHAT ARE YOUR EATING AND DRINKING HABITS? I eat a healthy diet that is high in carbohydrates and protein. This gives me plenty of energy for all of my swimming.
DIET VICES? I don't have any diet vices, but as I said before I have a diet that is rich in carbohydrates and protein.
HOW IS YOUR HEALTH? I consider myself to be a very healthy person, as you would have to be to keep swimming as much as I do!
DO YOU TAKE PART IN COMPETITIVE SPORT? Yes, I take part in many competitions such as the National Youth Championships.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article