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

Sweat Elite Podcast

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. This podcast episode is sponsored by Precision, Fuel & Hydration - the brand that produces the best carbohydrates and electrolytes in the game. Score 15% off by using code: SWEATELITE-YT at checkout: https://visit.pfandh.com/sweatelite-24

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