The Press

Q&A with Carla Molinaro Carla Molinaro is a professional ultra-runner and LEJOG (Land's End to John O’Groats cycle ride) world record holder. 1. How did you get involved in ultra-running?I have run since school and slowly built up the distances starting from 800m all the way up to multi day ultras. My first ultra was the Matterhorn Ultraks 46km in Switzerland. 2. What advice would you give to a young, aspiring ultra-runner?Take your time. I think there is often the need to jump up the distances too quickly. Start with a 50km and gradually get longer. This way you can...

September ambassador Q&A with Joanna Patterson Joanna Patterson works as a GP and cyclist who has competed at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships. In 2021, she won the Best British All Rounder and in 2022 won the National 100-mile Championship in a new Competition record of 3:36:31. Getting to know you: 1. How did you get involved in cycling? I never really liked cycling when I was younger but then I entered a triathlon on a whim during a work Christmas night out and realised I needed a bike. I met my coach as I was setting it up...

October ambassador Q&A with Giarnni Regini-Moran Giarnni Regini-Moran is an Olympic Gymnast and Commonwealth and European champion. Giarnni has overcome multiple injuries including six surgeries throughout his career – his resilience to bounce back and never give up is nothing short of remarkable and we are honoured to have him as our Beet It Sport ambassador. Giarnni will be competing at the World Championships in Liverpool with the aim for the team to get a world medal and qualify two years early for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Getting to know you: 1. How did you get into gymnastics? I got...

Q&A with Sam Nunn Sam Nunn is reigning World and European Champion in the men’s coxless four – he has enjoyed an unbeaten season in 2022 in the M4-, winning gold at the World Championships, World Cup III, and European Championships. His goal for next season is to defend his World Championship title and beyond that, aspires to represent Great Britain at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Getting to know you: 1. How did you get involved in rowing? My school offered indoor rowing as an extracurricular club sport which I took part in. From there, Icompeted in a...