S2E18. "Go out and dance" Becky Briggs, marathon record holder 9 Lives

I'm so honoured to have Becky Briggs - an elite runner, record holder and all-round ray of sunshine - on the podcast.

Reflecting on her relationship with running, how it's shifted over time and how she came to represent Britain and win(!!) the Manchester Marathon by such a young age, Becky offers some beautiful perspectives on using running as a means to reconnect with yourself and with nature, as well as her experience recovering from injury.



I hope you all enjoy this episode, I'd love to hear from you below!



Love always,

Cass xx



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(00:22) Intro to Becky Briggs

(01:45) Becky's Five Lives

(04:13) Expressing femininity in sport

(05:50) When did you know "Elite" running was possible?

(08:06) What is it that motivates Becky

(10:44) Optimising nutrition for your running journey

(13:30) Releasing control and reframing races - "Go Dance!"

(15:58) Question from a listener - how would you go about your first 5K or 10K?

(17:20) Don't overcomplicate starting

(19:51) What or who made you decide to start running?

(22:10) Coming back from injury

(23:44) Becky's comeback marathon: Her experience

(24:42) Rituals on the morning of a race

(27:45) Recovery

(30:11) What signs tell you its time for a day off?

(31:27) Goals for the year

(32:20) It's never too late!

(35:00) Advice for young people trying to find purpose or drive

(36:20) Runs that stand out for Becky

(37:42) Quick fire questions

(40:28) Becky's favourite book passage