Summary

In this podcast episode, the hosts interview Sylvia Bedford, an experienced and accomplished runner who has participated in the Olympic trials and won the St. George Marathon multiple times. Sylvia shares her journey as a runner, her experiences at the Olympic trials, and her love for the St. George Marathon. She also discusses her new gym, Run 21, which is specifically designed for runners and offers coached interval classes, outdoor run clubs, and strength training programs.Keywordsrunning, marathon, Olympic trials, St. George Marathon, training, gym, interval classes, strength training

Takeaways

• Sylvia Bedford is an experienced runner who has participated in the Olympic trials and won the St. George Marathon multiple times.


• Running in the Olympic trials is an amazing experience, with high-profile runners and a lot of excitement and energy.


• The St. George Marathon is Sylvia's favorite race, and she has won it four times.


• Sylvia's training routine includes two speed workouts per week, easy runs in between, and a long run on Saturdays.


• Sylvia and her business partners have opened a gym called Run 21, which offers coached interval classes, outdoor run clubs, and strength training programs.


• Run 21 provides a community setting for runners of all levels to train together and support each other.


• The gym uses heart rate-based training to ensure that everyone can work at their own level and effort.


• Strength training is an important component of running and can help prevent injuries and improve performance.


• Run 21 offers free trials for people to experience the gym and see if it's a good fit for them.

• Run 21: The Ultimate Gym for Runners


• Inside the Olympic Trials: Running with Elite Athletes

• "Sylvia Bedford is a phenomenal runner"


• "Running in the Olympic trials is insane"


• "Winning the St. George Marathon is awesome"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:36 Sylvia's Running Journey and Olympic Trials

06:59 Tips for Running the St. George Marathon

10:09 Sylvia's Training Routine

19:27 Coached Interval Classes and Strength Training at Run 21

24:37 Community and Outdoor Running at Run 21

27:56 Membership Options and Trying Out Run 21