Rebecca Roush

Bio

Rebecca Roush is a Dallas-area marathon runner who transformed early setbacks into athletic success through smart training and resilience. After breaking her pelvis in high school cheerleading and requiring hip surgery with two screws, Rebecca discovered distance running and went on to compete at Dallas Baptist University. Following a college career marked by both achievements and injuries—including making the NCAA nationals team after ACL surgery—Rebecca found her stride in post-collegiate running. She learned that high-mileage training wasn't sustainable for her injury-prone body and developed a successful low-mileage approach centered around cross-training, strength work, and recovery. Rebecca has consistently improved her marathon times, progressing from a 3:16 debut at the 2019 Dallas Marathon to a personal best of 2:57 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon. She's completed marathons at Indianapolis, Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, and Boston, while also representing Dallas in the prestigious Sendai International Half Marathon in Japan. A regular with Dallas running groups Train Pegasus and Completely Sloth, Rebecca trains primarily on four days per week, incorporating cycling and Peloton strength workouts to stay healthy. She's shown that sustainable training can lead to significant improvements, even while navigating major life changes. Currently living in Rockwall with her husband (also a competitive runner) and their son George, Rebecca continues to pursue marathon goals while balancing motherhood and demonstrating that smart training trumps high mileage. Her story resonates with runners seeking injury prevention strategies and parents learning to maintain athletic pursuits alongside family life. Key Achievements: 2:57 marathon PR (2023 Chicago Marathon) NCAA Division II nationals team member Dallas representative at Sendai International Half Marathon (Japan, 2023) Consistent marathon PRs across multiple races Successful postpartum running comeback