A wonderful meeting!
Trail runner and social educator Lawrence Laughery joined our ambassador team this year!
Recently injured, he tells us about his journey and his recovery program.
Algorigin: Tell us your story, where are you from?
Lawrence: Of American origin, I was born in Vevey and grew up in Villars-sur-Ollon in the canton of Vaud. My parents raised my brothers and me in an idyllic setting for outdoor activities. From a very young age, I felt comfortable with the technical trails of the mountains. As a teenager, I took a step back from sports and nature, only to return to them a few years later when a lack set in. Four years ago, I gently got back into running and two years later I discovered the discipline of "trail running". Today, I am part of the Swiss Compressport team.
A: What do you think are the most important personality traits or physical abilities for a trailer?
L: Trail running is an exciting, demanding, and strategic discipline. It's open to anyone who wants to experience an adventure and push their limits. However, there are some important things to know before setting off. You have to enjoy being alone sometimes and have the will to fight with yourself. Successfully combining our physical and mental abilities is a challenge and requires deep self-knowledge. Good training and muscular strength will take us far, but a steely mind will take us even further. Knowing your strengths, weaknesses, and nutritional needs allows for an optimal strategy for a successful race. It goes without saying that a love for the mountains, nature, and respect for volunteers and our competitors are all part of the trail running spirit.
A: You recently had an accident, would you like to tell us about it?
L: During a long training run, I stumbled downhill and caught myself with my right leg extended. I stayed for a good half hour waiting for first aid. I fractured my fibula and tibial plateau, but I saved my cruciate ligaments. They quickly operated on me and inserted a plate with screws to straighten the tibia and put it back at its correct height. I have to end my 2019 season and wait until September to be able to hit the trails again.
A: Can you tell us about your recovery? What are you doing to get back in shape as quickly as possible?
L: One of the first things I thought about for optimal recovery is my nutrition. I know the power of food and with my nutritionist, we established a recovery plan with the foods to favor. I use Algorigin micro nutrition to complete this program. I am taking a course of AFA Klamath , known to repair the body by releasing stem cells. I continue to take Spirulina and a course of Spirulina Elixir for an energy boost. I rest a lot, I accept the injury, I digest and I move forward as best I can. The injury is an adventure parallel to a race: I am happy to cross the finish line but I will remember the journey experienced since I left the starting line. It is the emotional elevator, there are ups and downs, joy and frustration but I am still moving forward, my morale is there.
A: Did you feel any effects from the algae?
L: I've been supplementing my diet with Algorigin algae for over a year now. However, I was doing it haphazardly at first and my intake wasn't very consistent. Since I met Pauline Nouvellet, the Algorigin micronutritionist , I have a detailed plan with the algae to favor before, during, and after exercise. Today, I feel more energetic, more alert, and recovery is shorter. It's important to remember that dietary supplements are not a substitute for a good basic diet.
A: How did you find out about Algorigin?
L: I discovered Algorigin thanks to Diego Pazos, a Swiss ultra trail runner . I already knew the benefits of spirulina, but the one I was taking before wasn't as good quality. I was mainly looking for a Swiss brand that was environmentally friendly, and I found what I was looking for with Algorigin. The team is great, and we share common values!
A: What message do you want to convey to athletes who are not yet familiar with Algorigin?
L: When I talk to other athletes about algae supplementation, I'm regularly told, " I prefer to eat well and nourish myself properly so I don't have to take dietary supplements ." I understand this way of thinking and I completely agree with it. However, we have reached a stage where this is not enough. Our agricultural land produces foods with a lower nutrient content (in iron, magnesium, amino acids, vitamin D, omega 3, etc.). The production method also plays a determining role in the quality of the products. Natural dietary supplementation is a response to this problem. It goes beyond athletic performance; it's about giving your body what it needs. It's natural, it's not doping, and no addiction is created.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LAWRENCE LAUGHERY:
– His age: 27 years old
– Nationality: Swiss
– Sport: Trail
– You in 3 words: Determined, big-hearted and conscientious
– Family: Two brothers, Vincent, 31, and Alexandre, 30. Gregory and Elisabeth, my parents.
