This week on The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, I’m joined by the incredibly inspiring Bec Mills — a mother of two, small business owner, and now ultra marathoner — who shares her journey from rural Western Australia to completing a 50K trail race.
Bec’s story is all about chasing goals that scare you, pushing through comfort zones, and learning how to train and fuel smarter along the way. From netball in high school to strength training and sports through university, running has always had a place in her life. But it wasn’t until turning 35 that she decided to finally take the leap and go after her “one day” dream: running a marathon — and then some.
In this episode, Bec shares:
✅ How she balanced marathon training with motherhood, business, and sport
✅ The mindset shifts and nutrition changes that helped her thrive — not just survive — her training
✅ What it was really like to run the Yaberoo Trail Ultra 50K
✅ Surprising lessons from her training and racing journey
✅ Advice for runners considering stepping into ultra or trail running
✅ Why she believes in chasing the things that scare her (and why you should too)
Meet Bec:
Bec Mills is a mother of two and small business owner living in a tiny rural town in Western Australia. She’s been active since high school, where she first started running while playing netball and other sports.
Over the years, she’s grown her passion for movement through strength training and endurance sports. Inspired by volunteering at Ironman events during university, Bec made the decision in 2024 to pursue marathon running — and has since completed the Rottnest Marathon, Perth Running Festival Marathon, and Yaberoo Trail Ultra 50K.
Her mission? To keep doing things that push her limits and help her grow as a person and a runner.
🎧 Whether you’re curious about ultra running or looking for inspiration to chase a big, scary goal — this conversation will light a fire in you.
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