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Rebecca Roush: From College Injuries to 2:57 Marathon - Smart Training After Motherhood

Author
Chris Detzel
Published
Tue 01 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://dfwrunningtalk.com/episodes/rebecca-roush-from-college-injuries-to-2-57-marathon-smart-training-after-motherhood

Dallas runner Rebecca Roush shares her journey from college injuries to running a 2:57 marathon as a new mom. Discover her low-mileage training approach, cross-training secrets, and how she overcame multiple stress fractures and ACL surgery to achieve consistent marathon PRs. Rebecca reveals why high-mileage training didn't work for her body, how she found her sweet spot at 50 miles per week, and the game-changing role of strength training and cycling. Plus, hear about her dramatic Boston Marathon experience, training with Dallas running groups like Train Pegasus and Completely Sloth, and managing postpartum running with baby George. Essential listening for injury-prone runners, working moms balancing training, and anyone seeking sustainable marathon success 

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