Athletes Training Journey - Chris Dyrmishi

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Todays Blog is on Chris Dyrmishi who is 2019's U17 Shot Champion.

Chris’ training week consists of lifting, plyo, throwing and mobility. Chris receives a new training block every 3 weeks, but a typical week for him will be something like this:

• Monday - Consists of a gym session including 4 sets of olympic lifts (of some variation) and power lifts with specific work and mobility to end the session.
• Tuesday - I will either throw (indoors) at Loughborough or at my school (Northampton School for Boys) throughout the winter.
• Wednesday - Is typically a plyometric day involving plyo boxes and hurdles.
• Thursday - I throw at Loughborough alongside some of the best U20 Shot Putters in the UK.
• Friday - I am working in the gym and have plyo and sprints to end the session.
• Saturday – I throw at Loughborough and/or Sunday at Moulton College, which is in Northampton.

The structure of my training week varies as the off season progresses, with a lot of heavy work towards the start of winter.

We asked Chris which elements he focuses on at the start of the season?

“A big goal for me at the start of this season was to drop bodyweight, which alongside the help of my coach Stuart Carlaw I achieved. Stuart put me on a nutrition plan which resulted in me dropping 10kg of fat in approximately 2-3 months going from 125kg to 115kg. Through this gradual loss of weight, I was able to increase my numbers in the gym, circle and on the track.”

What are your favourite products that make the difference? 

The “ATE/Top Throwing ‘Aspero’ Shot Put. That along with tape are two crucial products that make the difference in my training at the minute.”

We also asked Chris what he felt was the most fun about training?

Chris states that the “most fun part of training is definitely reaping the rewards of the work you have put in”  

What is the hardest work about training?

“The hardest part of training, in my opinion, is staying focused and motivated in longer training periods. Through all the ups and downs keeping your eyes on the long-term goal and not burning yourself out is crucial.”

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