Alvina Begay - Diné/Navajo Woman, Mother, Olympic Qualifier x3 in the Marathon & 10K, and Registered Dietitian

<div> <div>Alvina was brought up in a traditional Navajo running family and she has always loved to get outside in nature and run, she dreamed about being a competitive runner when she was younger and pursued this dream by heading off to Arizona State University to compete for them.</div> <div> </div> <div>Alvina has made it to the Olympic trials three times in the marathon and the 10K distance. She runs a 2hr 22 min marathon time. </div> <div> </div> <div>Alvina is a Registered Dietitian, and has a Masters Degree in Health Administration. In November 2020 Alvina gave birth to a healthy baby girl. </div> <div> </div> <div>During this episode Alvina shares more about her passion for running; how she trains, what she eats and how motherhood has impacted on her running. Plus the women who inspire her. Listen now!</div> <div> </div> <div>New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don’t miss out! </div> <div> </div> <div>The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast&source=gmail&ust=1620987396247000&usg=AFQjCNEYKHoNHWFxb3D_UW6oiQyfkHbYzA">www.patreon.com/<wbr />toughgirlpodcast</a>.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Show notes</strong></div> <ul> <li>Alvina introduces herself by her clan in her traditional Navajo culture</li> <li>Explanation of her introduction</li> <li>Becoming a mother in November 2020</li> <li>Growing up in a small town on the Navajo Reservation</li> <li>Life as a new mother to a baby girl</li> <li>Just about getting enough sleep</li> <li>The naming of her child with a traditional Navajo name</li> <li>Being a high risk pregnancy</li> <li>Sharing more about the Navajo Culture</li> <li>What her childhood was like and her connection to nature</li> <li>Gr