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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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  • Becs Gentry highlights the importance of meticulous planning and recovery strategies to tackle the unique challenges of the Great World Race.
  • She emphasizes the need for mental preparation and adaptability in training to manage extreme weather conditions during her marathons.

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Introduction to Bex Gentry and the Great World Race

Bex Gentry is an accomplished marathon runner and Peloton instructor, known for her impressive 2:32 marathon time and recent fourth-place finish at the UK Olympic trials. She's preparing for the Great World Race, an extraordinary challenge that involves running seven marathons on seven continents within a week, starting in Antarctica. The event requires careful logistical planning since participants must complete each marathon within a tight timeline, all while traveling across different time zones. Gentry emphasizes her excitement for this adventure, as well as her awareness of the environmental impact of such travel.

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