Marathon Portou is the public event in between the men's Olympic marathon and the women's Olympic marathon.

It's one of the first times ever.

The public had been invited to be on the course, the same course, in between two events.

I want to know why on earth people are travelling from around the world to do this.

Like, what's their why for being there?

Because I think there's going to be some really incredible stories.

Hey everyone. Emily Abadi here.

You are listening to another installment of our limited series on Hurtle called Going For It.

It's a monumental time for women in sport as more and more eyes are rightfully paying attention to her in pursuit of what lights her on fire.

Leading up to Paris, I'm bringing conversations to the forefront from women who will

be involved in this year's games.

From athletes to journalists and today's guest, perhaps your favorite Peloton instructor.

I am talking about the one and only Beck's gentry.

You know her from her teaching at Peloton and perhaps her new gig as a podcaster for New York Roadrunners set the pace podcast presented by Peloton.

In today's episode, Bex talks about what she's getting up to in Paris, her gig with NBC, and how she feels to be towing the line for Marathon Porto, which for those of you that don't know, an evening start on the exact same route and on the same day as the men's Olympic event.

And just a few hours before the woman's event.

Bex will be running the Olympic marathon course.

Now, because she is a dear friend of mine, we talk about many other things as well,

but I absolutely loved having her back in the studio.

And I am honored to bring this conversation to the feed.

Make sure you're following along with us over on social.

It's at Hurtle podcast. I am over at Emily Abadi. And with that, let's get to it. Let's get

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