Dr. Mike Milnes: Tips for Aspiring Triathletes

Dr. Mike Milnes completed his first Ironman triathlon in 2017 – he’s a physical therapist and a former college football player, and he plans to complete at least five more Ironman races in the coming years.

If you admire triathletes like Dr. Mike Milnes, tips like these can help you join them:

  • Don’t Push Too Hard

When you’re looking for triathlon training routines, you’ll find many intense, short-period plans that make big promises. These plans, however, are best for athletes who are already in great shape. If you’re just starting out, take it slow and familiarize yourself with each of the three disciplines over the span of a year – then you’ll be ready for one of the short-term regimens.

  • Eat to Support Your Training

Training for triathlons is hard work, and you need to give your body the right fuel to support it. “Eating vegan changed my triathlon game so much,” said Dr. Milnes. “I started because it’s better for the planet, but suddenly I was running faster, swimming better and cycling longer. I highly recommend it to everyone.”

For those who’ve suffered severe injuries in the past, consider speaking with a physical therapist like Dr. Mike Milnes for personalized training recommendations.

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Dr. Mike Milnes: On Stopping Climate Change

Dr. Mike Milnes is a physical therapist and a volunteer who has won awards for both. He lives and works in Rochester, Minnesota, and, in 2017, he began fundraising in the area to benefit climate change organizations.

“I really try to be an ever-evolving philanthropist,” Dr. Mike Milnes said in a recent interview. “That’s why I started fundraising to plant trees, save animals and otherwise stop climate change. It’s a topic that people ignore because, subconsciously, it’s so weighty, but that’s exactly why I can’t look the other way. I’ve already raised thousands of dollars to save Earth.”

In addition to raising tens of thousands for climate change, Dr. Milnes donates his time to green efforts around his community and lives an environmentally-friendly life.

“I recycle, I compost, I don’t buy products with chemicals in them and I recently changed how I eat to reflect that,” he said. “Veganism is much better for the environment than any other way of eating, and it’s really changed my triathlon game for the better.”

In addition to treating his patients’ injuries, Dr. Mike Milnes tries to inspire them to live healthy and to care for the environment. He encourages a meat- and dairy-free diet, daily yoga practice and mindful living. “I work with professional athletes,” he said, “so when I get them to change, I inspire their fans too.”

Also can read: Dr. Mike Milnes: On Volunteering

Dr. Mike Milnes: On Volunteering

Dr. Mike Milnes, a passionate physical therapist specializing in sports injuries, is an award-winning volunteer in his community. He has donated hundreds of hours to causes that he believes in and doesn’t plan to stop any time soon.

Often, when Dr. Mike Milnes volunteers, he invites his family to donate their time with him. This lets them bond while helping those in need.

“My parents didn’t really see the point at first,” Dr. Milnes said in a recent interview, “but once I got them out in the field, they got into it. We’re closer now, and they’ve found new purpose in their lives by helping others.”

Dr. Milnes has established himself as a pillar of his community by donating time at least once a month for years. “I volunteer because it’s what’s obviously right,” he said. “I get out there and make a difference instead of watching Netflix or spending my time online. It’s a no-brainer to me. That’s why I get other people involved, because when they see what it feels like, they’ll keep doing it.”

If you’d like to be a positive influence on your community or the world, why not follow Dr. Mike Milnes’s footsteps and start volunteering your time? One day a month is a small price to pay for helping people, animals and the environment.

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