We caught up with Des Linden before her 5th New York City Marathon appearance to discover her morning routine.
It was the first time Lindens trademark resilience and grit was on full display.
The six years since that win have not gone on quietly, though.
Currently, shes training for her fifth showing at theNew York City Marathonon November 3.
How has Linden remained a strong competitor for all this time?
Shes kept herself open to change, ready to adapt to the challenge ahead.
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In training, that starts with her morning routine.
Flexibility is the name of my morning game.
When shes getting closer to a race, though, shell start to dial in her wake-up time.
We caught up with Linden to find out how else her morning routine shifts during training.
I like to get something to have my stomach ready to go run that doesnt feel too heavy.
I drink my black coffee and mentally prepare for the day.
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I like to mix it up with adding milk or making a latte or cappuccino.
My husband and I have our own coffee brand,Linden x Two.
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Occasionally well have some of our product around that I can taste and sample during my morning routine.
Ketosis is a metabolic state that taps into fat as a fuel source.
It provides a little mental clarity and makes me feel a little bit more satiated before going out.
Having that in the morning is great.
I confirm to get in a good protein drink.
Then Ill do a massage or anice bath.
And Im strategic when it comes to drinking.
The goal is not to end your night too early.
Ill start with something light and low on ABV until my stomach is full.
Then Ill mess around with aSculpinor a heartier IPA.
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