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