12 Time Marathoner Natalie Mitchell (NatRunsFar) on Training, Prioritizing Recovery, and Being a BIPOC Endurance Athlete
Natalie Mitchell (AKA @Natrunsfar) is a Los Angeles based running coach, 12 time marathoner (with a PR of 3:05), and mom to three athletic and zany kids.In this episode, we discuss: How she started running Her return to running after having three difficult pregnancies How Natalie prioritizes recovery and staying injury free Her time working with with famed half marathoner, Ryan Hall, as her coach this past year as she tried to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials How it went when she tried to qualify for the OTQ Her training, including working on form, drills, visualization, mileage, and cross training Why age is just a number and how Natalie keeps getting faster as a masters runner Her pre-workout go-to meal for her sensitive stomach Natalie's experience as a BIPOC athlete and how white endurance athletes can make the sport more inclusive Why Natalie and her husband created Suite Run Click here for the full show notes. SPORTS NUTRITION INSIDERS: Grab your free fueling chart download to figure out which fuel is easiest on your stomach! Join our community on Facebook! Learn more about the Nail Your Nutrition fueling course To follow along with the show, follow Nailyournutrition.