04/29/2025
Last Sunday, I ran the NYC Runs Brooklyn Half Marathon — without training, and after signing up just a day before. Not because I wanted to be reckless, but because I trust the foundation I’ve been building in the last month.
What made the difference?
• Consistent, intentional movement — even when life gets challenging
• Smart nutrition upgrades — focusing on whole foods, balanced meals, and fueling with purpose
• Daily habits that prioritized recovery, strength, and true wellness
Over the past month, I made serious changes to my nutrition and lifestyle — cutting back sugar, eating cleaner, prioritizing hydration and recovery — and the difference showed up when it mattered:
• My energy was higher
• My body bounced back faster
• My mind stayed strong and I sleep so much better
I came to the race with one goal: just finish it — no pressure, no pace expectations, just forward movement.
But because of the foundation I had built, I didn’t just finish —
I finished strong and broke my personal record from last year.
I’m not saying you should run a race without proper training — preparation matters. But what I’ve learned is this:
When you take care of your body every day, you’re preparing yourself for challenges you don’t even see coming.
The real training is the way you live, not just the way you perform.
Trust the work you put in. Trust your consistency. Trust yourself.
You are stronger than you think.