A Taylor Swift fan decided to tackle the star’s Eras Tour fitness regime - by singing the entire 46-song setlist while running on a treadmill. <br /><br />Rebecca Richmond-Smith, 27, decided to tackle the challenge after reading an interview with the superstar in which she revealed how she got her body ready for her record-breaking world tour. <br /><br />Swift, 34, said she prepared for the intense three-hour concerts by running on the treadmill every single day – all while singing her setlist. <br /><br />Rebecca said: “I read the interview and I just thought – that sounds insane. I’m going to challenge myself to do it. <br /><br />“And wow, it’s safe to say – Taylor is an absolute athlete.” <br /><br />Rebecca, a consultant living in London, posted a video of her completing the challenge to her YouTube channel Reb Tries It – which includes a series of outfit changes to mark each separate album, or 'era'. <br /><br />Once she made it through the whole setlist, she discovered that the run totalled a tremendous 12.6 miles (20.3km)<br /><br />Rebecca said: “It was exhausting. It was so, so hard.<br /><br />"I mean, running that distance alone is difficult – but to sing as well? Just the breath control makes it hugely challenging. <br /><br />“It truly is the ultimate training regime. Because she is performing for three hours – while singing, dancing, and performing.” <br /><br />Rebecca said that the upbeat tracks from Swift’s 2014 album 1989 were the most enjoyable to run to – but appreciated the moments of respite provided by the slower-paced albums like folklore and evermore. <br /><br />“1989 was the most fun to run to as those songs are really upbeat – but Reputation really motivated me too,” she said.<br /><br />“But then when there are slower songs – I really appreciated the time to slow everything down. <br /><br />“And it made me think that Taylor had purposely designed the setlist like that. Because she’ll have some fast numbers and then a row of slower ones – which allow her a moment to catch her breath.” <br /><br />Rebecca has been a 'Swiftie' since 2006.<br /><br />She said: “Teardrops On My Guitar was the first song I ever heard – and I’ve been a fan since then.<br /><br />"I started playing the guitar young and so I learned as many Taylor songs as I could. <br /><br />“I fell in love with her songwriting and her lyricism – and obviously it’s just continued to improve and evolve over the years.” <br /><br />Swift’s Eras Tour arrived in the UK on June 7 – kicking off in Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium. She’s due to play three shows at Anfield in Liverpool from Thursday (June 13), before performing in London’s Wembley Stadium the following weekend. <br /><br />Rebecca hasn’t managed to secure tickets yet, but she’s still hopeful. “I’m entering every competition and ballot I can.” <br /><br />Looking to the future, Rebecca who previously ran a marathon, said she’s excited to take on more challenges. <br /><br />She said: “What I like sharing on my YouTube channel is any video of me trying new things – whether that’s learning a new language, running my first marathon, or visiting a new place. <br /><br />“I’d like to do some kind of swimming challenge in the future – something like swimming the Channel although I’m a few years off of that. <br /><br />“I’ve also been considering redoing the Eras Tour challenge with the songs from Taylor’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department. I think that would be fun.” <br /><br />You can watch Rebecca complete Swift’s Eras Tour fitness regime on her YouTube channel, Reb Tries It.
