One of the greatest track and field stars of all time is Alysia Montaño. She has seven victories in the US 800-meter championship. Notably, she participated in 2014 while expecting her first child. A few weeks ago, Montaño posted a video of herself working out on Instagram. “On deck weekly 5x 3 minutes uphill at 6:00 to 6:15 pace with 1 minute rest in between!” was the description she wrote for the photo. The truth about building is that sometimes you’re on and sometimes you’re off. Some people are on target, while others are too slow or too fast. Continue!”
Running is the main way Montaño stays fit. She talked about what she loves about it to Another Mother Runner. “I love the metaphor that I feel for running: the things you overcome, the freedom to just BE. It doesn’t have to always be this elite pursuit. When people think of me as an elite or an Olympian, they may not realize this makes me happy. I feel healthful, I feel good, I get this nice euphoric feeling, my brain is free. I can be the best version of myself for my family. Movement in life provides a healthful mindset. It’s like a reset button. I love that. It doesn’t have to be about running fast all the time, though it can be that, too. Fitness and running will be part of my life FOR EVER, regardless of my half-marathon time or whether I make an Olympic team, because being able to function and move makes me feel like I’m the very best version of myself.”
Montaño is careful to consume a balanced diet. In an interview with Runner’s World, she talked about her favorite cuisine. According to Montaño, she always makes sure to include a choice from each of the food groups for supper. The portions are the same for all meals. The plate is composed of half vegetables, one quarter protein (often meat), and the other quarter carbohydrate (potato or grain).
