Becs Gentry: How this Peloton Instructor and 2:32 Marathoner is Running the Great World Race

Nov 14, 2024

Join Becs Gentry, a popular Peloton instructor and 2:32 marathoner preparing for the Great World Race. She shares her journey of running seven marathons in seven days across seven continents. Becs discusses the unique challenges she expects, particularly the extreme conditions in Antarctica. She reveals her training regimen and recovery strategies for this grueling adventure. With candid insights about mental preparation and logistical hurdles, Becs inspires listeners to embrace their own running challenges.

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ANECDOTE

Race Logistics

Becs Gentry was initially told the Great World Race was logistically impossible due to flight arrangements.
However, the race is fully organized with a private jet, mitigating travel challenges.

ADVICE

Pre-Flight Recovery

Prioritize pre-flight recovery to maximize rest during travel.
Utilize grounding techniques, like bare feet on grass or ocean dips.

INSIGHT

Antarctica Challenges

The Antarctica marathon presents unique challenges, including extreme cold and fluctuating weather.
Runners should prepare for significantly slower paces than usual due to the conditions.

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If 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

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