Becs Gentry Explained

Rebecca "Becs" Gentry (born 27 March 1986) is a Peloton instructor and leading British marathon runner based in New York City.[1] [2] [3]

Early life

Gentry grew up in Worcester, United Kingdom and was involved in athletics and cross country during school. Although she did not run during University, Gentry took up running in 2011 as a way to destress from her career in public relations.[4]

Coaching career

Gentry started her career as a running coach in the United Kingdom and became a Nike+ Run Club Coach in London.[5] Gentry moved to New York City in 2019 to join Peloton as a Tread specialist.[6] Together with Robin Arzon, she developed an 18-week marathon training program for the Peloton app.[7] In this role, she has become a globally recognized trainer and face of the Peloton brand,[8] partnering on initiatives with celebrities including Ashton Kutcher.[9]

Running career

Gentry is a long distance runner and has competed in marathon and ultramarathon races. She ran 2:37:01 to finish first female (non-elite) in the 2019 New York City Marathon. In March 2021, Gentry was invited to participate in the Olympic Marathon Trials for Team Great Britain. Gentry placed fourth in the trials with a time of 2:32:01.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mackie . Joe . 25 March 2021. Peloton instructor and former Runner's World cover star Becs Gentry, on how she stays motivated . 3 September 2022. Runner's World . en-GB.
  2. Web site: PelotonĀ® Exercise Bike With Indoor Cycling Classes Streamed Live & On-Demand . 3 September 2022 . onepeloton.com . en.
  3. Web site: 13 June 2021. Becs Gentry's marathon training philosophy . 3 September 2022 . AW . en-GB.
  4. News: Bloom . Ben . 26 March 2021 . Meet Becs Gentry - the Olympic marathon hopeful who has never run a competitive race . en-GB . The Telegraph . 3 September 2022 . 0307-1235.
  5. Web site: 143. Becs Gentry, Peloton Instructor & Runner . 3 September 2022 . Hurdle . en-US.
  6. Web site: 27 May 2021 . Ali on the Run Show Episode 379: Becs Gentry, Peloton Tread & Strength Instructor Ali On The Run . 3 September 2022. en-US.
  7. Web site: Zickl . Danielle . 21 May 2019. Just in Time for Fall Marathons, Peloton Launches an 18-Week Training Program . 3 September 2022 . Runner's World . en-US.
  8. Web site: How to Start Running (Even If You're So Not a Runner) . 3 September 2022 . Peoplemag . en.
  9. Web site: Hoppe . Stephanie . 25 July 2022. Ashton Kutcher Takes on NYC Marathon for a Cause . 3 September 2022. Runner's World . en-US.