On the eve of his 42nd birthday, TSN leader Marichka Padalko, who won the first 42 km marathon in her life, charmed the fans with a slender figure.

The other day she decorated the cover of the sports magazine "Dietika". Mom of three children and a marathon runner spoke frankly about their secrets of beauty and boasted an ideal press.

In a stylish sports photo shoot, the presenter appeared on the pages of the gloss for the first time. In a big interview she shared her first steps to the marathon, personal diet, upcoming sports plans and even a recipe for her favorite salad.

According to Marichka, her enthusiasm for running began in 2015. Her preparation for the marathon, she began with the race at 2 km, and after 3 years overcame a distance of 42 kilometers. "Three years ago, the distance of 42 kilometers seemed to me completely unreal. The biggest achievement of my own, I believe, is the fact that I managed to get my husband and I run into jogging. In the running "history" for me, probably the most important aspect is the mood. The mood is the main stimulus. And also sports helps to cope with stress and is a source of energy, "- shared Marichka.

The presenter also admitted that the work on television also stimulates her to new achievements and records.

"I can constantly see myself from outside and look for shortcomings. In this I am a champion, "- with a smile says the presenter.

In addition, this year, Marichka is preparing to conquer the water element. In the summer of 2018 she is going to take part in the swim for 6 km through the Bosphorus.

"The distance is laid out so that you start in Asia, and finish in Europe. And this, of course, is a great challenge, and at the same time a great adventure for me. To me now both it is joyful, and it is terrible simultaneously. When I thought I would run 42 km, I always calmed myself down that I could get off at any kilometer. "Get off" between the two continents - more problematic. Therefore only at the finish! ", says Marichka.

In an interview, Marichka shared that she tries to eat five times a day, drinks water before each meal, does not eat fruit in the afternoon and has not consumed sugar for half a year.