Ten years ago, I ate a high protein diet. I regularly ate and recommended a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. That meant I was putting down 160, 170 grams of protein a day myself.

Later, I moderated my protein intake and focused more on my fat intake, thinking that I’d be better off in the long term eating less protein and using my muscle mass, physical and mental performance, and overall vitality as a “signal” for when protein was too low.

“I’ve always been a runner. But I never did the further distances till after I had kids.  Pre kids I would do 3 miles here and there.  After kids I would do 5 and started pushing them in the stroller on the paved trail in a town nearby. (all three in a tandem jogging stroller). Next thing after some personal issues, I realized I was going to be 30 and I’ve never done a marathon (it was on my bucket list). 

During my training I worked hard on myself and with the love and support of my parents, my siblings and my kids. I’ve run three live marathons, two virtual marathons, and a handful of halves and lots of local races. I love hitting the next PR. It feels amazing knowing all that hard work  went into finishing this mind game of a race.  Hitting mile 24  is where I always cry.  I am just so happy that I was able to  train and do the race!

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