Alpha “FAST FIVE Q & A” (Alyssa McElheny)

Alpha “FAST FIVE Q & A”

We ask FIVE questions, we get FIVE FAST answers.

Fresh off of her victory in the Half Marathon in Grand Rapids (MI), Alpha Member Alyssa McElheny gives us her “Alpha Fast Five”

Name : Alyssa McElheny

@alyssamcelheny

Sport : Running

(*current goal race is the California International Marathon on December 4th)

1️⃣ How many miles do you run per week in preparation for half marathon competition?

“I usually do cycles of 3 weeks up (85-95 miles per week) and 1 week down (70 miles per week).”

2️⃣ How has strength Training benefitted you distance running?

“In soooooo many ways. I love being more than just a runner - strength training puts more power behind my stride and keeps me from getting injured.”

3️⃣ What Strength exercise do you find the most beneficial?

“I love me a good, heavy squat.”

4️⃣ You have been running for YEARS. Where does this DRIVE to compete in these races come from?

“I know that I still have faster times left in me. I have some pretty big time/race goals coming up and those are what keep me going on days I don’t necessarily want to get in that last rep. Those goals and the fact that I still genuinely love to run.”

5️⃣ Do you have any pre-race rituals that you engage in?

“Pre-race rituals usually include pre-race pizza the night before and a new kit to race in.”

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