Marathon Monday!

Only ten more weeks until I run my marathon! I have had such a great time learning more about healthy eating and pushing my body to it's limits. So what have I learned? 

1. Your body can do way more than your mind thinks it can. 

Sometimes when I am completely exhausted and about to run a long run I give myself a pep talk. Basically I just tell myself I know I can do this. Then I end up running my best run ever! 

2. Eating good carbs with protein before and during your runs.

Being able to eat the calories as you are burning them helps sustain your energy level for long runs. 

3. SLEEP & REST!!!!

I cannot emphasize enough how important rest days are! Allowing your muscles to relax is just as important as your active days. 

What have you learned since you began exercising? 

Until next time! 

Janelle