Introducing fisiocrem sponsored athlete Beth. She enjoys running, but after having a baby in January, she is currently in her walking era.
Beth has decided to shift her focus to shorter distances in her running journey. She plans to dedicate this time to her speed and refining her technique. Beth wants to build a solid foundation before taking on longer races again.
Beth ran two half marathons while pregnant! Earlier in the year, she completed the Hoka Half Marathon in Sydney, and then in October she tackled the Melbourne Half Marathon at 26 weeks pregnant. Remarkably, she was just 30 seconds shy of achieving a personal best despite being pregnant. She says, “I can’t believe I actually ran two Half Marathons while pregnant.”
Beth travelled to Mexico, Los Angeles, and the UK while pregnant and training for half marathons, describing it as the ultimate superhero status in 2024! It was an incredible whirlwind of experiences, balancing travel, pregnancy, and her training, but she loved every second of it.
A race that Beth prioritises every year is the MS Walk, Run, and Roll in Melbourne. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2017, before she became a runner, which has made this event especially meaningful to her. Each year she focuses on fundraising for the event to give back.
She has an amazing network of supporters, ranging from close friends, family and those who have followed her running journey with multiple sclerosis. She was once told she wouldn’t be able to run beyond 5km, yet her progress has surpassed everyone’s expectations. With three half marathons completed, she is grateful for the incredible support she has received along the way. Her journey has been nothing short of inspiring, and the encouragement from her supporters has played a vital role in her success.
BETH’S TOP RECOVERY TIPS
“I’ve always had to prioritise rest and sleep while balancing running with an autoimmune disease. I truly believe that with enough sleep, anything is achievable!”
