Peloton's Becs Gentry on the Great World Race, Beginners Running, Motherhood & More
When Becs Gentry isn't coaching you up on the Peloton app, she's likely chasing her big personal goals or her toddler daughter. Becs isd known for her speed and her spunk, but this is something she has grown into as she's found herself in the sport. After earning her 6th World Majors star in Toyko her partner planted the idea seed of the Great World Marathon (7 marathons, 7 days, 7 continents) -- this past fall she completed it as a way to fill her own cup in the new chapter of motherhood. She trained and competed in this challenge while still coaching millions on the Peloton app, showing up for her family and friends, and covering races as a commentator. Today we dive in to: Great World Race -- what made her sign up & how her life changed when she did Finding new ways to fill her cup in motherhood Running "Eras" (personal & professional!) Evolution and impact of the growing running community BFF Pace - what is it & how you find it Lessons about herself she's learned while running and conquering tough goals Favorite cities/routes to run Bucket list race
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Pro Rugby Player Katie Lohaus Talks WER, Unconventional Path to Rugby & Worth Off the Pitch
It wasn't until Katie Lohaus' senior year of college that she found rugby, but it was love at first hit and she hasn't looked back. After playing competitive sports through high school, Katie went to college and joined a sorority where she dabbled in rec leagues and the Greek games. When she gave rugby a shot her senior year she was excited about how far she could run with it (figuratively and literally), so she went for it. Katie has played professionally for years, first as part of Premier Rugby Sevens and now the inaugural season of Women's Elite Rugby with the Boston Banshees. Today we dive in to: Inaugural Women's Elite Rugby season & playing for the Boston BansheesWorking to grow the sport and living in the growthWorld travelHow she found rugby and what lit the fire to continue after college7's vs. 15's -- strategy, rules, trainingPre and post game rituals/routines (she says she didn't always think she was superstitious....I'll let you decide!)Finding identity and worth off the pitch & how that helps her show up better as an athleteFollow along with Katie on social: @katielohausFollow along with the Boston Banshees: @wer_banshees
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Nike Pro Runner Nell Rojas on Boston Marathon Course & Competition, Coaching & Writing
Nell Rojas is a FORCE on the Boston Marathon course. The Nike pro earned top American female finisher her first two races ('21 and '22). She loves the grit and hills of the course (the opposite of most!) When Nell isn't running, she's coaching. She's coached for years, even before she decided to go pro at 30 years old. Now, she learns a lot from her dad who coaches her and guides her in developing her own coaching style. Today we dive in to: How the Boston Marathon course is perfect for her body and training style The friendly competition of elites (she tells us what she says as she picks people off!) What she spent her 20s focused on before going pro at 30 Being coached by her dad and learning his philosophies Her passion for creative writing and poetry Follow along with Nell Rojas on social: @nell_rojas_runningLearn more about her coaching here.
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Saucony Pro Jackie Gaughan Crunches Numbers by Day & Crushes Miles in the Morning and Night
Jackie Gaughan lives in Boston, runs in Boston, and works a full-time finance job in Boston. The new Saucony pro likes her full life, crediting it for her success in the corporate world and in the sport. Jackie is excited to run her first Boston Marathon, especially as a New Hampshire native. Today we dive in to: Excitement for her first Boston Marathon How she went from collegiate running to working in boston to running professionally while working full-time in financeWhy filling her plate (and being OK with sacrifices) helps her accomplish big goals Race day non-negotiables & celebration How she flipped initial intimidation when looking at the women's elite field to motivation Follow along with Jackie Gaughan: @jackie_gaughan
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Youngest Woman to Run 100 Marathons Jocelyn Rivas on Breaking WR, Boston Marathon & Living her Best Life
At 24 years old Jocelyn Rivas become the youngest woman and Latina to finish 100 marathons! Jocelyn set the goal to show the world what a 'Dreamer' looks like and show women and girls everywhere that they can do hard things. After crossing the LA Marathon finish line in 2021, Jocelyn kept going and continues to set BIG goals in running and is still rooted in her strong 'why.' Today we dive in to: Why she started running in high school & obstacles she had to overcome to get out there safelyHer 'why' How her physical and mental training has changed over the years with different goals The power of community and how it drives her and lifts her up Future goals -- longer distances & challenges! Realization that she is living the life she always wanted -- how she got there & m ore! Follow Jocelyn Rivas on social: @joselinthewarrior
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Host Hannah Donnelly sits down with athletes, fitness professionals, and women in and around sports blazing new trails in their fields for the next generation. You will learn what drives them on and off the field, key moments in their lives that changed their direction, their outside passions and more. Prepare to be inspired.
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