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Back to Episodes#261 Becky Woods: From Basketball and Sibling Rivalry to Ironman World Champion
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This week on Any Given Runday podcast we have Ironman World Champion, Becky Woods (@beckswoods on Instagram) . Becky has gone from representing Ireland on a European stage and cross country to dominating the world stage in Ironman 70.3 with multiple AG wins, including the European Championships in Estonia 2023 and the World Championships in New Zealand in 2024.
Becky discusses her journey from swimming, gymnastics, and basketball to her current dominance in Ironman 70.3 events. She shares anecdotes about her transition to triathlons, overcoming injuries, and training during the pandemic. Becky also reveals the mental and physical challenges of preparing for and competing in world championship events, including her recent triumph at the World Championships in New Zealand. Join us for an inspiring conversation with this world champion as she reflects on her past achievements and contemplates her future goals.
06:34 Introduction to Becky Woods
07:26 Early Sports Journey
10:39 Competitive Basketball Years
14:22 Switch to Running
29:40 Injury and Introduction to Triathlon
34:04 First Triathlon Experiences
35:47 COVID-19 Training and Long-Distance Triathlon Training
53:21 Racing at the World Championships in Finland
57:23 Improving Transitions for Better Performance
58:34 Challenges and Lessons from Domestic Races
62:01 The Toughest Race: The Lost Sheep
68:43 Mental Strategies and Race Psychology
72:07 Training and Preparation for the World Championships
76:44 Race Day in New Zealand: Overcoming Doubts
86:22 The Final Push: Winning the World Championship
93:20 Future Goals and Aspirations
98:31 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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