013 Amanda Brooks: From the corporate world to life as a runner and pro blogger.

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In this episode our guest shares her story about her transition from the corporate world to the life that she “feels like the luckiest person in the world” living. She is a runner, coach, speaker, and she dives into all of on this episode.
 

In this show learn about:

• How she went from the corporate world to full time blogger/runner
• Why what she does makes her the luckiest person in the world
• Her NYC Marathon experience
• Why she will be racing more for her training
• Expect it and accept it. Her take on the 20 mile mark.
• How she gets in the “zone”
• Learn about the 10:2:5 method and how it keeps her on track
• Learn about the 80/20 nutrition rule
• She’s got alot of love for Ellen, hear why

Success Habit:

• Meditation and the 10:2:5 method.

Quote on Fire:

• “It’s never to late to be what you might have been.”

Books on Fire:

Recommendations from Amanda

Running On Air
Matt Fitzgerald
Unbroken– This book has made the list multiple times. Must read.

“I don’t have to get motivated to run, I know it will make me happy.”

 

Connect with Amanda Brooks:

Twitter: @runtothefinish
www.runtothefinish.com

Athlete on Fire resources inspired by Amanda’s interview:

NYC Marathon– Amanda talks about her experience here.

“I feel like one of the luckiest people in the world.”

Fitness on Fire:Amanda Brooks

Amanda shares a treadmill challenge for you all.. Yes she loves the treadmill!