I thought, If I had sneakers, I’d run with you tomorrow!
To see them cross the finish line and see the confidence it gives them is so overwhelming and impressive.
That’s why I finally decided to run my first marathon this March in Los Angeles.
I’m scared, but I want to do it!
I’m using my marathon training to help me stay fit and focused.
Having a goal is a great motivator."
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“I train by running 5 to 7 miles every day.
On the weekend, I’ll run 10 to 12 miles.
I’m not running the marathon to win.
I just want to finish.
So it’s about being consistent and feeling comfortable.
I know the adrenaline of the day will carry me through.”
Get the right gear
“It’s really important to have the proper shoes for your foot.
People think you get a pair of sneakers and put them on.
You should get fitted.
I have high arches, and I pronate, and right now I’m running in Adidas.”
I concentrate on my posture, too.
People run like maniacs.
You’ve got to stand upright and keep your shoulders back.
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I was, like, Wait a second!
So I killed myself holding her pace for a mile, just 20 steps behind her.
I was so proud, and I just kept jogging past her.
I allowed my stupid competitive spirit to kick my butt, and it was such a great run.
That poor girl probably thought you were chasing her.'"
Every single movement you make is based in your core.
So I do a lot of plank poses, push-ups and bicycle moves to strengthen my abs.
It’s not about reps either.
It’s about doing each one slowly and right."
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Eat healthfully
“As I train for the marathon, I’m eating differently.
And there’s no skipping breakfast before working out!
My favorite snack: Greek yogurt with fruit and almonds.”
We take her on family hikes, and I take her with me on my runs.
She used to struggle getting up a hill, and now she has so much energy!"
