Runner's Journal: The Foundation

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–01. 79 days to go.

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One of my goals at the start of the year was to run a marathon in 2015. I've been running for about two and half years now and having completed a handful of half-marathons and a variety of trail races, I felt like it was time to take the next step. With the support of Nike Running and Vancouver's Running Room, I'll complete that goal in 79 days at the BMO Vancouver Marathon.

I've never really trained properly for running, so signing up has definitely inspired me to pay more attention to diet, training schedules and injury prevention. As part of the Running Room's program, they bring somebody in to teach a clinic each week, specializing in a different aspect of the process. I've already picked up some interesting information, especially from Sarah at Eat2Run. The importance of omega-3 fatty acids and whole foods make a lot of sense, but I've learnt which things give you the best nutrition for running specifically. Tart cherry juice, for instance, was something I'd never heard of before. Apparently it aids in a quick and efficient recovery time so that you're able to keep up with daily training. I feel like these types of small tips and easy-to-integrate ideas or dietary adjustments can go a long way, and I'm going to share some of them in this series of posts as I prepare for the marathon in May.

After a few weeks of training, I'm feeling good. My main concern is being able to keep going as magazine production approaches, as well as remaining injury free and staying mentally strong enough to push myself out of my comfort zone each week.

—BMO Vancouver Marathon
—Running Room
—Nike Running

Comments

[Nelson]

Being an avid runner, I am interested in what you have picked up. Any way to share this information?

Good luck with your process! Interesting to view progression.

Thanks

[JoeyODonnell]

Ryan, start juicing those beets!