How Shalane Flanagan’s mindset, preparation and diet helped her win the race of her life Everything finally came together for the 37-year-old as she broke the tape at Central Park. Shalane Flanagan was the first American woman to win the 2017 New York City Marathon in 40 years. It is every elite runner’s job to bring various elements (e.g. training, recovery, diet) harmoniously together so that they are in peak condition on race day. However, there are three specific areas which Shalane hits the nail on the head, paving the way to success: 1) She PREPARES well in advance, […]
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