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In this episode we bring you an interview with Alexi Pappas, Greek-American distance runner, Olympian, actor and filmmaker. And in the quick tip segment, we discuss a study that claims that walking boosts creativity. Interview with Alexi Pappas Alexi Pappas represented Greece in the 2016 Summer Olympics Women’s 10k event. She set a new national record for her country running 31:36:16! She has moved up to the marathon distance with an eye toward representing Greece in the 2020 games. She also co-wrote and starred in the movies Tracktown and Olympic Dreams. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexi Pappas (@alexipappas) on Mar 17, 2019 at 2:34pm PDT In this conversation you will hear . . . Why Alexi decided to pursue professional running The nuggets of wisdom Deena Kastor has given her The pressure that elite runners face What it was like to live at the Olympic Village in Rio What it means to be a “bravey” Lessons from her debut marathon in Chicago How she got into acting and filmmaking Why people watch running movies And a look at her daily training routine Some of My Fav Alexi Papas Tweets run like a bravey, sleep like a baby, dream like a crazy, replace cant with maybe through sunny & shady. — Alexi Pappas (@AlexiPappas) August 31, 2014 be as kind to yourself as you are hard on yourself — Alexi Pappas (@AlexiPappas) February 20, 2018 greet the day like it’s going to go your way — Alexi Pappas (@AlexiPappas) January 6, 2019 remember where you came from remember where you’re going vision comes before growing — Alexi Pappas (@AlexiPappas) January 2, 2019 Also Mentioned in This Episode Alexi Pappas on the web: Website, Instagram, Facebook Generation Ucan -keeps your blood sugar stable and allows your body to burn fat. Use the promo code “MTAALEXI” to save 15% off your order. Lactigo -a topical gel that improves athletic performance and recovery. LactiGo is an effective, fast-acting topical gel with menthol and carnosine that helps people maximize their athletic performance and speed muscle recovery. Apply directly to the skin above the desired muscles for targeted relief. Use the code MTA for a 10% discount! Varidesk– converts any desk into a standing desk and is designed with durable, best-in-class materials that fit in any environment or workspace. Biolite 330 -Transform your lowlight runs with BioLite HeadLamp 330, an ultra-thin, no-bounce headlamp that is so comfortable, you’ll forget you’re wearing it! Use code MTA at checkout for 15% off your order. Ted Talk –How Walking Can Make You More Creative by Marily Oppezzo University of Bristol Study -tracked 200 students and faculty and found that those who performed aerobic exercise at the beginning of the day were 23% more productive than those who did not. The post Interview with Alexi Pappas -Olympic Runner and Filmmaker appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.