I Dared to run a Marathon: Friendship and the Fearless Marathon Journey

Bex Riley (Rebecca Riley) is a professional in the field of learning and development, passionate about empowering others to achieve their goals. With an impressive background in running, she has completed multiple marathons, integrating her competitive spirit and community support into her training. Bex uses her skills to elevate others, fostering confidence and capability in both her professional and personal life.

Episode Summary:

In this special episode of the She Who Dares Wins podcast, host Michelle sits down with her close friend and marathon running partner, Bex Riley. They delve into their journey of training and completing the grueling Leeds Marathon, overcoming personal and physical challenges. This episode not only shares their marathon story but also dives into themes of resilience, empowerment, and the importance of community support.

Through their candid conversation, Michelle and Bex explore the mental and physical demands of marathon training, particularly for women balancing work, family, and their personal health. They recount their Sunday therapy runs, the unexpected hurdles like running solo as women, and the emotional highs and lows that come with such a monumental challenge. Keywords like "marathon training," "women empowerment," "mental resilience," and "community support" are thoroughly explored, making this episode a rich resource for anyone looking to push their limits and find inner strength.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of having a training partner for motivation and support during marathon preparation.
• The unique challenges faced by women runners, including safety concerns and balancing menstruation with training.
• The psychological benefits of running, including mental clarity and stress relief.
• Incremental goal setting as a strategy to achieve seemingly impossible tasks.
• The significance of role models and community in empowering individuals to overcome their fears.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Sometimes you miss out on massive opportunities by not doing things because you're scared of not achieving them." - Bex Riley
2. "The hardest bit of the marathon is not the training. It was that marathon." - Bex Riley
3. "If I've committed to do something, I have committed to do it." - Michelle
4. "It's really interesting because the more you talk to people and the more you listen to other people's opinions, advice, whatever it is, I think the more you can push yourselves to do this." - Bex Riley
5. "Don't question yourself." - Bex Riley's advice to her twelve-year-old 

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