Edmonton Marathon

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Jae Kim – Edmonton, AB

Instagram: @jaekim780
Twitter: @jaekim780

What is your:

Go-to pre-run food/nutrition?
always aim to run fasted. For a long run, I will eat clean and increase my carb intake the day prior. Its incredible how much of an impact nutrition has to do with overall performance.
Go-to post-run food/nutrition?
I usually increase my fluids significantly. I like pressed juices from glow for my post-run nutrition.
Favorite running gadget/accessory?
My iphone, watch and airpods. These are my favorite running gadgets and they all work nicely together.
Favorite place to run?
River Valley & Downtown! There are so many great running routes in Edmonton, but my personal favorite is running through the River Valley and through our downtown core.

Would you rather:

Trail or road race?
Road Race.
Indoor or outdoor running?
Outdoor Running.
Silence or music?
Music!!!
Solo run or run with friends?
Solo on Weekends & November Project during the Weekdays.

Where could we find you outside of work?

Outside of work you’ll find me:
– With family. I’ve been married for over 10 years and we have 3 daughters (ages 2, 7 and 9).
– Training for the next race. I’m a regular member of F45, OTF, Good Life and with Peloton. I also frequent, Cyclebar, YEG Cycle, CityFit, Bliss Yoga Spa and many other great local studios. I also enjoy running stairs and hills with November Project for training.
– In the books. Working on the next course for personal and professional development.