#261 Becky Woods: From Basketball and Sibling Rivalry to Ironman World Champion

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 Woods07:26 Early Sports Journey10:39 Competitive Basketball Years14:22 Switch to Running29:40 Injury and Introduction to Triathlon34:04 First Triathlon Experiences35:47 COVID-19 Training and Long-Distance Triathlon Training53:21 Racing at the World Championships in Finland57:23 Improving Transitions for Better Performance58:34 Challenges and Lessons from Domestic Races62:01 The Toughest Race: The Lost Sheep68:43 Mental Strategies and Race Psychology72:07 Training and Preparation for the World Championships76:44 Race Day in New Zealand: Overcoming Doubts86:22 The Final Push: Winning the World Championship93:20 Future Goals and Aspirations98:31 Closing Thoughts and FarewellYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastAnd check out our NEW website:https://www.anygivenrunday.com/You can listen to this week’s episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts fromStay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml), Shop HERE