Becs Gentry: How this Peloton Instructor and 2:32 Marathoner is Running the Great World Race
Release Date: 11/14/2024
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info_outlineIf you had the chance, would you sign up to run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 different continents?
Becs Gentry is a popular One Peloton instructor, the 4th place finisher at the 2021 UK Olympic Trials, a former Nike Run Club Coach, and a 2:32:01 marathoner.
She’s getting ready to start the Great World Race on November 15, 2024.
We talk about:
- Whether Becs expects more challenges physically or logistically
- How Becs intends to approach each of the 7 days
- The recovery strategies Becs will implement throughout the week
- Expected challenges of the Antarctica marathon
- Becs’ goals for the weeklong race
- The months of preparation and training involved in the attempt
Send this episode to a friend who you think would run the Great World Race!
Links & Resources from the Show:
- Becs on Instagram
- My VO2 Max test results
- Get recovery and injury prevention tips from 9 elite runners.
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