HEATHER EWING: The CRE RUNdown
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HEATHER EWING: The CRE RUNdown
Ep. 13 Marathon Preparation
Discover the secrets of marathon preparation and the harmonious balance between running and real estate with our latest intimate one-on-one session. I share the ritual that fuels my race day energy—half a gluten-free bagel with sunflower butter and a banana—and reveal how these simple choices set the tone for success. Gain insights into my essential gear, from the practical flip belt to my minimalist approach with running accessories. Plus, learn the unique differences between U.S. and European marathon hydration strategies that could redefine your race experience. As you tune in, I'll also walk you through my journey to qualifying for the prestigious Boston Marathon in April 2024, highlighting the ongoing commitment to health and performance.
Balancing the rigors of marathon training with a thriving career in commercial real estate, I explore how the discipline and focus from both worlds complement each other seamlessly. From my base in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, at Abstract Commercial Real Estate, I share how these dual passions not only enhance my personal achievements but also enrich the lives of clients and the community. Whether you're drawn to the thrill of marathon running or the dynamic world of real estate, my experiences offer valuable insights and encouragement to pursue your goals with vigor and enthusiasm. Join me as I share the parallels, challenges, and rewards of living fully in both of these demanding yet fulfilling pursuits.
Hey guys, I had a podcast interview cancel. You know things get busy. People aren't able to show up, which is great, right. We're all busy making money, helping people, solving the world's problems. I thought this would be a fantastic opportunity to have a little one-on-one time, me and you. So the Chicago Marathon is just days away. Can you believe that it's on Sunday, october 8th? So here is what I wanted to share Some of the important prep items the morning of I like eating half a bagel, sunflower butter and banana.
Speaker 1:These are the little ones Yep, gluten-free, and when I'm racing overseas I pack it. It matters. When you're used to training with something for years. It's nice to have the steady stability of that. Sunflower butter less inflammatory, tastes the best, very similar to peanut butter. I love the crunch. I'm one of those. I love chomping on things. That's why I also chew gum when I run. I've only swallowed it once over all the years and I used to actually chew it during karate sometimes. But that little habit had to leave early with all the years. And I used to actually chew it during karate sometimes, but that's that little habit. Had to leave early with all the yelling. Let's see here Also preparing.
Speaker 1:I like to. I have a flip belt, so this goes in a pink belt, holds the water. I like to put a none noon, whatever you call it. So it's got the hydration, the electrolytes. Another interesting fact is when I run marathons again overseas internationally they do not use Gatorade. Here in the States we have Gatorade not too far from the beginning of the race and it's every two to three miles. In Europe it's about every five miles. So that can be tough love when you're getting used to that.
Speaker 1:Here's the little belt. Let's see inside out that the water bottle goes in, that the water bottle goes in Flip belt. So it's nice. I stick my phone in the front. You've got a little key thing here that you do clip on and then in the back you can insert this water bottle so it ties right around the waist.
Speaker 1:I don't like a lot of things bouncing, so I like things cinched down. And then also for preparation, a little friction. You never know. Never hurts to plan ahead. If you don't need it, great. But a little extra precaution. 26.2 can be a long time. So going back to this, I think it's pronounced noon. Anyways, I really enjoy these.
Speaker 1:So for Paris I actually packed a couple of these in my pocket. Luckily it was cooler, it was about 40 degrees, so I didn't have to worry about them frothing and going into my pocket, but that's something I'm going to have to be cognizant of. Of course, I was really shooting to qualify for Boston, which I did, and I just received the official acceptance. I'm officially in for April 15th 2024. Exciting stuff. So overseas they're saying that Gatorade apparently has something in it that is not healthy, so that's why they will not offer it. That's where I am here.
Speaker 1:So I do believe in investing in your health, your future. Your health is your future, right On those cooler days. So an adage I've heard is that you dress approximately 20 degrees difference. So, for example, if it's 60 degrees just for standard running, it's a tank top for just your sports bra. That can go down. Then, as you get to 50 degrees, usually it's a tank top or something even into the mid 40s. So when you're racing, obviously you're at maximum output. You're putting a lot of effort in.
Speaker 1:These are great. So these are the little armbands and I wore these in the London Marathon. So isn't this great? How exquisite is that? It's my mermaid self. So I actually held them through the entire thing because I thought they were super cute and a gift. So I ended up doing like an 80s band, but I like to try to keep my hands loose and things. It's easy to start gripping in your neck, legs, all different areas, but it's really remembering to stay loose, enjoy it and rack up those miles years.
Speaker 1:I love them. They sit on there nice. You get good airflow. That's something that matters too. These are a little bit smaller, which I like, so when I wear a visor in the warmer months they don't fight. You know I love big glasses and sometimes you have to use those when you don't have a visor, so the visor isn't this great. The colors you know I'm very motivated by color. Something important is this padding. Big padding is important. You'll notice some hardly have anything.
Speaker 1:I, unfortunately, am a sweater. It's just what it is. I've made peace with it over the years and I really like a cushiony visor to absorb the sweat. There's nothing worse than sweat dripping into your eyes and you have another two hours to run. Sun protection I love spraying it on and it's one of those. Again, in a marathon you're out well over two hours, or at least I am, and I like the Maximum Spray and just really put that on. Backing up to breakfast it's always a full banana and I have pretty much a banana every day, typically in a smoothie, so this is a big thing. I usually don't fuel with food unless it's six miles or more Earbuds.
Speaker 1:So these little guys I sent through the washer the other day. So that was. I became a sprinter at that point and, interestingly, again. So overseas I have lost connection because it was roaming, so you have to turn them off. I didn't check a bag or anything, so I guess I could have brought this case, but I just really don't like having a lot of stuff on me and having to mess around with it. So less is more. You'll notice.
Speaker 1:Let's see here Shoes Aren't these great? Can you see the little iridescent? Yeah, so cool. Iridescent sparkles right up my alley right. I always joke. It's kind of like a high heel and a tennis shoe form. What can you not love? These are super light.
Speaker 1:I was running in hokas for years when I transitioned from half marathons back to the full marathon. I didn't want the weight. So with the HOKAs and again this is two plus years ago their racing flats really felt flat and I just felt like I was pounding the earth and so I'm really cognizant of trying to take care of my body right. I want to get as many miles as I can over the years and stay healthy and have freedom of movement and things like that. These I love. So you know, this is like a 20 out of 10. They're stylish, they're light, great colors. I'm inspired. Things like that really do motivate me. So that is the skinny on that, trying to think if I have anything else in my arsenal out here.
Speaker 1:I think also goo packets are important. As the marathons have added up, I add more goo, so usually I race with about five. So you'll see there's a few different ones. These are gluten free, which I do like, and there's also milligrams of caffeine. So there's 40, 20, zero. Other brands have different amounts. I think Goo might even have a larger milligrams too.
Speaker 1:For me. I don't like to go above 40. You just feel kind of shaky and things which obviously you don't want. So I call it intuitive running. So I kind of follow what I'm feeling. As far as the milligrams and it's, it's one of those. It's not ideal, but I ended up just packing them in my sports bra because I've lost them in the waist belt and I would like to find a waist belt that these are actually made for. Um, it'd be easier, but also it's convenient. Convenient, and I always take a picture.
Speaker 1:Get everything set up the night before. It's a uh, it's just a little ritual. You want to just know that everything is in place, that when you wake up at some super early hour, probably like four in the morning, that you're, you're all set up again overseas it's later, it's later, which is kind of nice, so you get to sleep in, but Chicago corral time is 5.30. So I'm sure I'll be up at 4.30. And knock on wood for good sleep, right. So goo packets really do help find one that works for you. And again, over the years I've changed different things and I think it's one of those systems that it's always going to be changing and evolving, as you do as a runner, and what's working and what's not.
Speaker 1:So those are some of my highlights for the Chicago Marathon, october 8th, 23,. Sponsored by Abstract Commercial Real Estate. Sponsored by Abstract Commercial Real Estate. And look for pictures, video and really the details as we take the trip to Chicago. I'll show you the night before the morning of maybe I always have to make sure there's a little mascara or something. It does matter and really it's about having fun On this one.
Speaker 1:It's to push and to enjoy it and take some time off between it, and then I'll begin training for Boston, and that one is really gonna. I want to buckle down even more on food, adding new routines to my exercise fitness, things like that, and ready to show up large. So I hope you've enjoyed this and I thought why not take advantage of it? So enjoy the rest of your week. Any questions with running? Happy to help. Of course, marathon running and commercial real estate they really do go hand in hand. There's a lot of similarities of traits and skills that utilized in one also are utilized in the other. So happy to talk retail restaurants with you, mixed use, development and investing. I am here in downtown Madison, wisconsin, abstract commercial real estate and we're really here to enhance the lives of our clients and allow it to ripple out to the community. So live fully today, forward and reach me 608-239-4781. Happy running and here's to your deal crossing the finish line.