I am training my immune system.
I am training my lungs to breathe deeper and harder and to replenish my cells with oxygen

I am training my mind to let go of anxiety and fear.

I am training my heart to be strong and protect me from heart disease.
I am training my muscles and bones to endure pain and recover.

I am training my metabolism to stay hungry and keep me powerful.

I am training my brain to produce endorphins to keep me energized and upbeat.

I am training for LIFE.

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. Any activity over 2 hours would benefit from this. After the 2hr mark, even a well-trained endurance athlete's glycogen stores start to become depleted and your muscle tissue becomes a target for a process called gluconeogenesis, which is the synthesis of glucose from fatty and amino acids of lean muscle tissue. Adding protein to your fuelling plan provides amino acids and thus reduces muscle cannibalization. About 15% of total calorie burn is coming from protein at this stage and if some amount of protein is not introduced during the course of the activity,

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