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

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