Hi friends,

We are currently on our way to Atlanta for the U.S. Half Marathon Champs!

Clayton and Coach Eyestone decided to add another race to this build to Boston, and we’re ready to see what this weekend holds.

I’m excited to go back to Atlanta! The last time we were there, Clayton raced the 2020 U.S. Olympic marathon trials.

It was his first marathon (he had qualified off of a half). He was just transitioning from the track to the roads. His build was interrupted with an injury, so he was in a boot for a while and only had a few weeks of running leading into race day.

I was pretty naive about marathons—the training, the fuel needed, the race day experience. I remember that race morning was windy, and as I ran from intersection to intersection trying to cheer for him, the cross winds almost blew me sideways.

On that day, he took 136th place.

It’s humbling to think of the journey we’ve both been on in the 5 years since then. The miles and dishes and carb mixes and electrolytes and naps and emails and big conversations. The moments when it feels like its too much and the moments when it feels like we’re exactly where we’re supposed to be.

I’ll be carrying all of this emotion and gratitude as I cheer along the course. It’s going to be a good weekend!

Take care,

Ashley

Breakfast

Clayton runs twice a day, and his morning run is usually 10-12 miles. So breakfast is a big event! We aim for protein and lots of carbs, particularly carbs now that his training is intensifying. In addition to this week’s options, we’ll serve things like toast, hash browns, and granola each morning.

Lunch

Clayton usually eats big breakfasts (post morning run) and big dinners (post afternoon run), so we keep lunch time pretty simple. His typical go-to is turkey sandwiches with pretzels or chips. We’ll include a serving of tuna this week for omega-3s as well.

Snack

I’ve received many requests for more snack options! I’m excited to try this one.

Dinner

Monday: easy mileage

If you’re gearing up for a workout on Tuesday, make sure to include rice or mashed potatoes—good carbs to help your body be ready! You could also include some bread.

Tuesday: workout

That’s right, post-workout omega 3s! You can swap out the quinoa for rice if you’re looking for more carbs.

Wednesday: easy mileage

Herb crusted chicken leftovers.

Thursday: workout

This meal has a good balance of carbs and protein, perfect for recovering from a big workout.

Friday: easy mileage

Carbs for the long run!

Saturday: long run

Slow cooker buffalo chicken sweet potato leftovers.

Sunday: recovery day

Lemon shrimp asparagus pasta leftovers.