What It Really Takes to Run a 2:29 Marathon with British Long-distance runner Becky Briggs #49

Becky Briggs ran a 2:29 marathon aged just 22 - but the more shocking journey is that she even made it to the start line.

Sectioned as a teenager, and training like an olympian on a student budget, Becky’s story is a rebellion against the glamorous facade that most of us see on our TV screens.

We step inside the reality of an elite marathon performer overcoming stress fractures, setbacks and body image trolling to achieve feats that most of us would deem unthinkable.

NOTE - This episode was originally recorded in September 2024

Becky joins Ty Temel on episode 49 of the Off Script podcast to share:

The reality of training for a 2:29 marathon on a student budget

When running stops being a hobby and starts being a coping mechanism

Being sectioned as a teenager and the moment she decided not to give up

Body image, trolling and redefining what a “real” runner looks like

Olympic dreams, identity and why “it’s not over until you decide it’s over”

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