HANG WITH - Betsy Saina - Bouncing Back from a DNF at the USA Olympic Trials to Run a 2:19 Marathon (PB) at the Tokyo Marathon

Welcome back to Hang With - a podcast series where Sweat Elite
Founder Matt Fox hangs out with a professional runner for around
about an hour each week and talks about training and lifestyle.
In this episode Matt speaks with 2:19 Marathoner Betsy Saina who
ran 2:19 (3rd fastest all time American result) at the Tokyo
Marathon last week. This result was especially impressive given
Betsy dropped out at the USA Olympic Marathon Trials only 4 weeks
earlier.

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Topics discussed:


00:00 Introduction to the Sweat Elite Podcast

00:21 Betsy Sainer's Journey: From Disappointment to
Triumph

02:07 Sponsor Spotlight: Precision Fuel and Hydration

03:42 Betsy Sainer's Marathon Breakthrough and Training
Insights

04:30 The Trials and Tribulations of Marathon Training

06:00 Bouncing Back: From Olympic Trials Disappointment
to Tokyo Marathon Success

08:37 The Mental and Physical Recovery Process

13:33 Preparation and Mindset for the Tokyo Marathon

16:13 Reflecting on the Tokyo Marathon Experience

20:48 Training Differences: U.S. vs. Kenya

21:56 The Challenges of Training in Different Locations

22:30 The Support System in Kenya vs. the U.S.

23:23 Training Philosophies: Kenya vs. the U.S.

24:31 The Impact of Terrain on Training

29:41 The Importance of Training Partners

32:21 Overcoming Doubt and Criticism

43:31 Looking Forward: Future Races and Goals

44:43 Favorite Training and Racing Shoes