Live Twitter Q&A With Olympian Amy Hastings
Amy Hastings answered fan questions during a Live Q&A hosted by @BrooksRunning using the hashtag #runbrooks.
@brockthomas1 Long run day has always been my favorite (weird I know) but I also love ladder workouts where each interval gets shorter.- _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
We're getting ready for our live Twitter Q&A w/ @HastyHastings. FB Fan Kelsey Bruce asks: What is your running philosophy? #RunBrooks- @brooksrunning My running philosophy is all about balance- you need to work hard but also focus on recovery and just enjoying it! Run happy
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- Twitter Q&A w/ @HastyHastings. FB Fan Rebecca Czlapinski Asks: Any tips on how to mentally deal w/ the physical pains of running? #RunBrooks
- @brooksrunning Doing the small stuff like drinking water and stretching will improve daily pain- that will lead to faster less painful races
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@HastyHastings - If you could only run one race, what would it be and why? #RunBrooks- @ScottLCaldwell I wouldn't give up my Olympic experience for anything! Representing your country is the dream!
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@brooksrunning @HastyHastings I'm not using my Garmin heart rt monitor. Do you train with one? Why? Tips to get max heart rate? #RunBrooks- @MaggieBarney1 @brooksrunning I do train with a Garmin- great running tool to let you know how hard to push and when you need a recovery day
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- @brooksrunning Protein is very important after training to aid in recovery so my favorite would probably be a nice big omelette!
- Twitter Q&A w/ @HastyHastings. FB Fan BE Murphy asks: What is your favourite recovery meal?#RunBrooks
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@HastyHastings: What does your marathon taper look like? What are the key workouts in the last 2 weeks? % mileage reduction? #RunBrooks- @nicholeporath 2 weeks out I usually do a longer tempo or faster LR and then something shorter and faster 5 days out!
- @nicholeporath I don't reduce my mileage by a huge amount because I tend to feel flat when I do but this changes from person to person
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