31 days until the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🎉

In her new mini-series, "The Road to the 5 Boroughs," Allie highlights a diverse group of participants in this year’s New York City Marathon - from first-time NYCM runners and seasoned marathoners to volunteers and behind-the-scenes heroes.

In Track 34, Allie welcomes Tsedale Tomlinson to the podcast! Tsedale shares her journey to her first New York City Marathon (but not her first marathon) - from balancing a full life with training, to overcoming personal challenges, and finding joy and strength through the running community. Allie & Tsedale dig into key elements like mental prep, nutrition, hydration strategies, and the emotional moment of crossing that finish line.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to "The Road to The 5 Boroughs"

03:23 Introduction to Tsedale Tomlinson

06:21 Balancing Life and Running

09:23 The Journey into Competitive Running

12:28 Tsedale's First Marathon Experience: Jersey City

15:26 Preparing for the New York City Marathon

18:28 Nutrition and Race Day Strategies

21:21 Mental Preparation for the Race

24:19 Anticipation for the New York City Marathon

27:38 The Impact of Crowd Energy on Performance

29:37 Pre-Marathon Strategies and Training Plans

32:18 The Importance of Race Simulation

36:17 Setting Goals and Managing Expectations

39:27 Hydration and Nutrition Strategies

40:32 Emotional Reflections on Finishing a Marathon

45:24 Overcoming Adversity: A Personal Journey