Career start: 2013 with the DANAS
My breakfast routine: Coffee with oat milk, frozen wholey bowl or warm porridge (depending on the weather and mood ;)), music or a podcast
Favorite bowl: Ocean Bowl
Favorite topping: Nut butters of all kinds but especially almond candy
Who are you and what do you do?
I am Cécile Pieper, 27 years old and a field hockey player for DANAS and HGC. I lived and played in Mannheim for a long time and completed my bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degree in business psychology there. Then I went to Cologne for two years before moving to The Hague. I play hockey here and also work for Wholey in the B2B sector!
What does a typical day for you look like?
Rise and Shine: First training session, before which there is a snack (usually banana bread) and coffee with oat milk. Afterwards a real breakfast, of course a Wholey Bowl is a must! Then it's off to work. Drink a coffee (go) in the afternoon before the second training session and then fall into bed exhausted in the evening after the second training session.
What has been the best moment in your career so far?
Winning the bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro with the DANAS.
What is important to you in your diet?
Balance and intuitive eating are important to me. I make sure that I give my body everything it needs to perform and eat lactose-free and only eat a little meat. Sometimes, for me, eating just means enjoying.
What do you usually do in your free time?
In my free time from hockey I work. In my “free time” I spend time with friends and family and go out to eat, drink coffee or do something. I also have a passion for true crime, listen to a lot of podcasts and enjoy reading.
How has Corona affected your everyday life as a competitive athlete?
I had to train a lot on my own and realized that team sports were my thing. :) I did a lot of yoga, which I discovered even more during the Corona period and integrated into everyday life. I also perfected my banana bread and granola, which took my snack game to a new level. :)
“You can recognize me from afar…?”
..my colorful hair clips during hockey!
“If I wasn’t an athlete, I would be…?”
female astronaut
