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The 20-year-olds rise to the top of the running world has been nothing short of meteoric.
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To put that another way, a brisk walking pace would be around 4 mph.
Mu won her race running at around 15 mph.
Im not trying to do anything beyond myself, she tells SELF.
Im just going to be the athlete that I have been the past year and some change.
As committed as she is torunning fast, Mu takes her recovery and bedtime routine just as seriously.
I didnt have time to be myself; we were always together, she says.
Before I even start my routine, I take my dog through his.
Bentley and I go on a little walk and then I get him his dinner.
Most of the time when Im getting ready for bed, Im exhausted from training.
I start getting ready for bed around 9:00 p.m. First things first, I take a shower.
Teal’s Body Wash with Pure Epsom Salt, Sleep Blend with Melatonin.
Its so greatit will make me so tired.
I useCeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanserto wash my face, and afterward, I useCeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotionfor nighttime.
Then I brush my teeth withSensodynebecause I have sensitive teeth and gums and that helps a little bit.
I floss and useListerine Antiseptic Mouthwash Cool Mint.
I always moisturize the rest of my body with someJergens Shea Butter, the best lotion ever.
It smells so good.
Then I put on my glasses.
Then I turn on my Levoitair purifier.
I was like, I need that!
So I got one.
By this time, my phones probably down by now.
I find that Im not on it as much as I was when I was in high school.
Back then, I didnt put it away before bed.
Now I do, because I just dont use it that much.
Levoit Air Purifier
If Im nottooexhausted, I turn onReal Housewives.
Thats my show right now.
Im watchingseason 7 of Atlanta.
Binging shows is part of my relaxation process.
Im also readingIf He Had Been With Meby Laura Nowlin.
It just depends on my mood.
I know Ive been getting good sleep because I wake up and it feels time to wake up.
I guess that means my body is well-rested.
Everything I do to prep for bed is very simple.
I don’t like being too complicated.
Its the little things that build up together to make you comfortable.
