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European U23 marathon record holder Becky Briggs shares the mindset, training lessons and race-day strategies that have helped her compete at the highest level of running.
Becky explains why tough training sessions build more resilience than perfect ones, how learning to handle fatigue is key to overcoming the marathon wall, and why carbon-plated shoes should be used strategically rather than relied on for every run.
She also shares how changing her mindset around pressure and discomfort helped her achieve a 2:29 marathon PB, revealing the habits that help runners stay resilient, recover smarter and perform when it matters most.
Becky's 9 Tips 👇
1️⃣ Embrace discomfort – Stop fearing pain; learn to expect and work through it.
2️⃣ Trust the process – One bad run or session doesn't define your fitness.
3️⃣ Train your mind as well as your body – Build mental resilience, not just physical fitness.
4️⃣ Run by effort, not just pace – Don't become a slave to your watch or data.
5️⃣ Learn from failed sessions – They're often more valuable than the perfect ones.
6️⃣ Prioritise consistent marathon-specific training – Long sessions on tired legs are where marathon fitness is built.
7️⃣ Master your fuelling – Nutrition is as important as fitness on race day.
8️⃣ Focus on the fundamentals – Training matters more than shoes, gadgets or technology.
9️⃣ Give your suffering a purpose – Having a meaningful reason to keep going is what gets you through the hardest moments.
About Becky Briggs:
Becky Briggs is a British long-distance runner, coach and content creator. A European U23 marathon record holder with a 2:29 marathon PB, she has represented Great Britain across cross country, half marathon, marathon and 50K distances. Becky is also the founder of That’s Hot, an inclusive running community inspiring runners of all levels.
You can find her on social media at instagram.com/becky_briggs_nrg and tiktok.com/@becky_briggs_nrg?lang=en
00:00 What Runners Misunderstand About Marathon Training
02:36 30K Progression Runs And Marathon Pace
04:06 Training Through Pain, Marathon Fatigue And Resilience
06:08 Heat Adaptation And Mental Toughness
08:06 Running By Feel Vs Chasing Pace
09:43 Carbon Shoes, Calf Pain And Running Form
11:35 Do Runners Rely Too Much On Technology?
17:00 Carbon Shoes Vs Traditional Running Training
20:42 Bad Runs, Training Fatigue And Trusting Progress
25:00 From Junior GB Runner To Elite Marathoner
26:00 How Becky Ran A 2:29 Marathon
28:38 17:37 5K Pace During A Marathon
31:13 4x 5K Sessions And Marathon-Specific Training
34:37 How To Reset During A Hard Run
35:17 Marathon Fueling Mistakes And The 2:38 Lesson
38:18 Mental Hacks For Marathon Pain And Suffering
40:14 Favourite Running Distances And Runner's High
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European U23 marathon record holder Becky Briggs shares the mindset, training lessons and race-day strategies that have helped her compete at the highest level of running.
Becky explains why tough training sessions build more resilience than perfect ones, how learning to handle fatigue is key to overcoming the marathon wall, and why carbon-plated shoes should be used strategically rather than relied on for every run.
She also shares how changing her mindset around pressure and discomfort helped her achieve a 2:29 marathon PB, revealing the habits that help runners stay resilient, recover smarter and perform when it matters most.
Becky's 9 Tips 👇
1️⃣ Embrace discomfort – Stop fearing pain; learn to expect and work through it.
2️⃣ Trust the process – One bad run or session doesn't define your fitness.
3️⃣ Train your mind as well as your body – Build mental resilience, not just physical fitness.
4️⃣ Run by effort, not just pace – Don't become a slave to your watch or data.
5️⃣ Learn from failed sessions – They're often more valuable than the perfect ones.
6️⃣ Prioritise consistent marathon-specific training – Long sessions on tired legs are where marathon fitness is built.
7️⃣ Master your fuelling – Nutrition is as important as fitness on race day.
8️⃣ Focus on the fundamentals – Training matters more than shoes, gadgets or technology.
9️⃣ Give your suffering a purpose – Having a meaningful reason to keep going is what gets you through the hardest moments.
About Becky Briggs:
Becky Briggs is a British long-distance runner, coach and content creator. A European U23 marathon record holder with a 2:29 marathon PB, she has represented Great Britain across cross country, half marathon, marathon and 50K distances. Becky is also the founder of That’s Hot, an inclusive running community inspiring runners of all levels.
You can find her on social media at instagram.com/becky_briggs_nrg and tiktok.com/@becky_briggs_nrg?lang=en
00:00 What Runners Misunderstand About Marathon Training
02:36 30K Progression Runs And Marathon Pace
04:06 Training Through Pain, Marathon Fatigue And Resilience
06:08 Heat Adaptation And Mental Toughness
08:06 Running By Feel Vs Chasing Pace
09:43 Carbon Shoes, Calf Pain And Running Form
11:35 Do Runners Rely Too Much On Technology?
17:00 Carbon Shoes Vs Traditional Running Training
20:42 Bad Runs, Training Fatigue And Trusting Progress
25:00 From Junior GB Runner To Elite Marathoner
26:00 How Becky Ran A 2:29 Marathon
28:38 17:37 5K Pace During A Marathon
31:13 4x 5K Sessions And Marathon-Specific Training
34:37 How To Reset During A Hard Run
35:17 Marathon Fueling Mistakes And The 2:38 Lesson
38:18 Mental Hacks For Marathon Pain And Suffering
40:14 Favourite Running Distances And Runner's High
Watch more UNTAPPED videos:
🎥 New Episodes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFye1l_B8GfP9LkCflm_foCisfqVnqp7o
🧬 Extra Mile: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFye1l_B8GfPWdlepO-VVPPkfxil3a3yt
🏃♂️ Road To 2:45 Marathon: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLebQQMedB3fU
👟 Running Hacks & Training Tips: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFye1l_B8GfNT-yH19PfMP_s6xcG2CDO-
🎬 Best Episodes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW4XCrSh_r9Y
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Do Health 👉 For your long-term health. Head to highpfrmc.com/dohealth-ut-yt to sign up now
Heights 👉 Get 20% off your first month of any subscription at highpfrmc.com/UT_Heights_YT and use untappedpod at checkout
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💬 WhatsApp us a message or voicenote ➡️ wa.me/message/3WKM4SDWPMAMG1
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