Thank Your Body

I hope everyone is having a great weekend! This has been an exciting weekend in the running world, and it has been fun keeping up with results so far. The first big outdoor track meet of the season, Bryan Clay, took place Friday and Saturday. There were some incredible performances, including a NCAA record. It’s also Boston Marathon weekend, which means there are lots of fun events in Boston leading up to race day like the BAA mile and 5k races.

Speaking of Boston Marathon, tomorrow is the day! I always love watching major marathons and this one will be so fun. You can catch it on ESPN2 or Flotrack from 9am-12:30pm ET. The weather looks perfect and I have a feeling we’re going to see some fast times. Best of luck to everyone racing this weekend!

In Today’s newsletter:

• What’s for dinner? I’ve planned out your week in meals and snacks so you don’t have to! Check out my menu plan for the week, and some simple recipes to go with it.

• Weekly tip: Sleep is an essential part of recovery for athletes, so today we’re sharing some quick tips to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and get the most out of your sleep.

• Science corner: Electrolytes are everywhere these days. But just because you’re a runner, does that mean you should be using them regularly? This week, we’re talking about when and how to use electrolytes to help support performance.

• Food for thought: As my body continues to shift, I noticed myself struggling with some aspects of body image this week. But a kind word from a stranger quickly snapped me out of it and reminded me that we’re always our own harshest critics.

Do you have topics, recipes, or thoughts that you’d like to see in the next Sunday Brunch Club? Reply to this email and let me know!

Listen👇🏼: to the most recent episode of the Fueling Forward podcast where you can find interviews with athletes or listen to me answer questions submitted by listeners.