Seven-Time Marathon Runner, Wellness Blogger Shares Her Tricks For Recovery

I remember my first run out here.

Being near the water was completely different

than running back home in the middle of nowhere,

and I think that's why I just enjoy running so much.

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My name is Becky LaChance.

I'm currently working as a registered nurse,

I'm a personal trainer, and I blog at Becks Lives Healthy.

I signed up for my first half marathon,

and then after that I was like, oh,

I wanna do more of these.

Along with my gym workouts, I was running

either everyday or every other day,

depending on my work schedule.

I wasn't really fast or anything.

I just liked having a goal.

Having something to reach for and constantly train for

has been really motivating.

I view it as my form of therapy.

After your workout or run, it's really important

to get protein and carbs into your system

within 30 to 45 minutes.

One of my favorite ways to refuel

is with low-fat chocolate milk.

Chocolate milk does help with recovery

for strength training and running

because it has that three-to-one carb to protein ratio,

which you need after both types of workouts.

For my blog, I've tried to put a healthy spin

on some of my favorites, like smoothie bowls, yogurt,

oatmeal, and try to make them into healthier options.

Usually, I'll create the recipe for me

and see if it even tastes good,

and I won't measure anything, I'll just eyeball it.

And then, if I really do like the recipe,

then I'll figure out all the measurements

and taste test it again, and then it'll go on my website.

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So if I'm spending all this time on the street running

or at the gym, I really care about putting real nutrients

into my body after I work out.

So that's why I choose chocolate milk.

I have a lot going on in my life,

so recovery has to be a priority for me.

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