Dr. Becca Salmon: From the Covid Frontlines to Ultra Marathon Wins – How Running Fuelled Her Resilience

In this episode of The Runna Podcast, hosts Ben and Anya are joined by Dr. Becca Salmon, a former doctor who stepped back from medicine due to burnout and has since found new strength in her fitness journey. From the pressure of working on COVID wards to winning her first 100km ultra marathon, Becca’s story is one of resilience and rediscovery.

Highlights include:

• Pandemic Burnout: Becca opens up about the hardships of being a newly trained doctor thrown onto the COVID frontlines and the lack of support for junior doctors.
• From 2km to Ultra Marathons: Her inspiring evolution from despising running to winning a 100km race and how it’s transformed her outlook on life.
• UTMB Aspirations: Becca shares her dream of tackling the iconic Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) and the mental strength running gives her.
• Embarrassing Stories & Valuable Advice: We dive into some hilarious running moments and the invaluable advice Becca has gained along the way.

Join us for an inspiring, uplifting conversation with Dr. Becca Salmon, packed with motivation, humour, and wisdom that’s sure to resonate with runners and anyone looking to push their limits.

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