Brenda talks about her training principles – “Hard work beats talent any  day”. She discusses various ways to recover; how to mentally be strong and her best and worst races.Show Notes00:45 – Brenda introduces herself4:25 – Key lessons and training principles – “Hard work beats talent any  day”. 1) Increase mileage slowly to avoid injuries 2) do not put limits on yourself 3) Mix consistency with variations in pace 4) do mental training during your workouts 11:45 – Strengths of Women athletes14:15 – Key recovery principles – take down weeks; sleep well; take protein; use salt baths18:35  – Mental Training – believe in yourself; be thankful; don’t let surroundings put you down; stay calm and relaxed; countdown the race25:25 – Most memorable and worst moments in Brenda’s running30:40 – Quiz Time!33:25 – Brenda recommends books and websitesContact Brendahttps://run717.com/Instagram: @runsevenonesevenResources Discussed WebsitesRunner’s Connect https://runnersconnect.net/Run Farther and Faster http://www.runfartherandfaster.com/Boston Buddies Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/BostonMarathonTrainingBooksRun Faster from the 5K to the Marathon: How to Be Your Own Best Coach by Brad HudsonContact Details for Running and Fitness with RajJoin WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqhEmail: runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group: Running and Fitness with RajInstagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter: @RunningRaj Listen and SubscribeThank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser