The Calgary Marathon: How Alex Shaved 6 Minutes Off Her Marathon Time

Meredith and Alex have discussed Alex's running journey, including her recent marathons. In her most recent race, the Los Angeles Marathon, she aimed for a sub-three-hour time but finished in 3:07:05. However, in the Calgary Marathon, Canada's longest running marathon, she improved her time by six minutes, finishing at 3:01:31. Alex shares her strategy for hitting a new personal best and the best ways to prepare for a race, including nutrition and training tips.—The "This is The Last Marathon, I Swear" Feeling— The Run Right After a Marathon— Marathon Mindset Shifts— Training Regimen — Focusing on the Effort vs. the Race— Allowing Yourself to be Disappointed— Showing Up Even When Things Are Out Of Your Control— What Changed from LA to Calgary— Elite Athletes— Aid Stations, Electrolytes, and Carbs— Sodium — Learning What Your Body Needs — Creatine Loading— Endurance Sports & Nutrition Basics Resources Mentioned in This Episode:* The Calgary Marathon (https://calgarymarathon.com/)* Skratch Labs Super High Carb (https://bit.ly/3r2r5Jg) * LMNT Electrolyte (https://bit.ly/3JBuo0h) * Salt Stick Electrolyte (https://bit.ly/3pxXYwN)* Afternoon Snack "Pre-Marathon Mindset, Goal Setting, and Traveling to North Carolina and Back" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000604290143)* Afternoon Snack "Post-Marathon Reflection: Dealing with Fatigue, a Sub 3 Goal, and an Undulating Course" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000607511193)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)