On The Runs 87 - Becs Gentry

Happy New Year! In this episode, we welcome Becs Gentry to the pod! (00:08:45) An ultra marathoner and Peloton instructor, we get to know Becs background, her love for Formula One racing, and her journey into the fitness industry. Becs shares her experiences growing up in the UK, her involvement in various sports, and her transition from a career in PR to becoming a personal trainer. We also delve into Becs passion for trail running and ultra marathons, including her first race and her participation in the Speed Project race.  She also shares memorable moments from her participation in the Speed Project and talks about her bucket list races.  She discusses the camaraderie and fun behind the scenes at Peloton, as well as her experience working during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hear about the challenges of international travel and the contrasting restrictions in London and New York during Covid as well reflected on the mental battle she faced during the British Olympic Trials and the support she received. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions, appreciation for the Bec Beast community, and future goals.We start the tros off with a LIVE REACTION recorded immediatly after we stoped recording with Becs. Then to complete the tros we discuss our upcoming trip to Peloton Studios, our race plans for 2024 and our excitement for the Boston Run Show. We also talk about our new Patreon supporter and some new social media platforms that we joined. The episode concludes with a discussion about keeping a running journal and the possibility of starting a blog and much more!Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at OnTheRunsPod@gmail.com