TRACK 34: Road to The 5 Boroughs // Tsedale Tomlinson Talks Her First New York City Marathon Coming Up!
Description
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.
This Track of The Allie G Show is brought to you by BAKLINE.
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