couch to half marathon 🏃🏻‍♀️💨 & everything i ate (as a beginner) | lessons learned, training tips

Hi friends! Welcome back to another vlog! They say the hardest part is showing up, and this weekend, I showed up for myself in the biggest way. I ran my first ever half marathon! From couch to 21.1 km, this vlog shares the full journey, the nerves, the prep, the early mornings, and of course… all the food that fueled me along the way. One thing I was super excited for was the carb loading, so this week we are making some delicious and hearty carb fueled meals like my dad’s egg & spam fried rice, creamy mushroom & tomato pasta, and juicy spaghetti & meatballs! Running has become so much more than just exercise, it’s been a form of healing, growth, and rediscovery. I never thought I’d be here, but I’m so proud of how far I’ve come. Whether you're thinking of signing up for your first race or just here for the food, I hope this vlog reminds you to trust your body, fuel it well, and believe in yourself, even when it's hard. 💛 FEATURED RECIPES 👩‍🍳 Matcha Latte https://tiffycooks.com/my-morning-matcha-routine-oat-milk-matcha-latte/ Spam and Ketchup Fried Rice https://tiffycooks.com/spam-and-ketchup-fried-rice-20-minutes/ Hojicha Latte https://tiffycooks.com/low-caffeine-oatmilk-hojicha-latte/ Chicken Noodle Soup https://tiffycooks.com/easy-scallion-noodle-soup-with-crispy-chicken-thigh/ RUNNING GEAR 🏃‍♀️ FULL Running Gear Blog Post https://tiffycooks.com/best-running-gear-and-fuel-for-marathon-training/ Hoka Bondi 9 Running Shoes - https://amzn.to/3SV7zZA SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 - https://amzn.to/43jgU3G Maurten Gel 100 Energy Gel - https://amzn.to/3SXwJqA WakeWater Electrolytes - https://amzn.to/4kgkiSN https://www.wakewater.ca/ Honey Stinger Energy Waffles - https://amzn.to/4dCTc5J Feetures Running Socks - https://amzn.to/4dIUTyS Salomon Active Skin 8 Running Vest - https://amzn.to/4mCJiVX 🍜 SHOP MY FOOD BRAND: https://kaidongfoods.com/ ✨ BUY MY NOODLES: https://kaidongfoods.com/products/noo... 📚JOIN MY BOOKCLUB https://discord.gg/rJFTeJwWBK 📷 FILMING GEAR: https://rb.gy/tzj4q2 📖 ORDER MY COOKBOOK: https://geni.us/tiffycooks 💌 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://tiffycooks.ck.page/1538bd70ed 🛍️ AMAZON FAVORITES: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tiffycooks Links 🔗 Food Blog https://tiffycooks.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tiffy.cooks/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffycooks Business Inquiries: [email protected] Music from Epidemic Sound! You can sign up to access the music here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/lE52j5xKNR/