Weekly Running Round Up
My running podcast reached 100 episodes last week
Very proud of this
Interviewed some very cool and inspirational people as well
If you haven't checked it out, the link is at the bottom
I had some messages from people whom I have interviewed as well
Some of them are talking about the "lull" post-race
See, doing a big race is a big deal
Especially if it's your first marathon
After this, it's normal to have a come down
Because the big one takes a lot out of your life
It's 4 months (at least) of training plus all the bells and whistles of the day
This is a lot of time to devote to something
So after the finish line, post-race buzz and medal Monday?
There is a gap
I get it, I have been there myself
This is why every year I do 1 marathon, 2-3 halves, and Hyrox (as long as I can get in)
Listen, you probably can't do multiple marathons per year
But there is a risk with the "lull"
You completely throw the towel in
See, most people soothe negative emotions with behaviours that don't encourage fitness/running
Eating, drinking, scrolling, and working
These things fill the "gap" that training left
And if you are lucky?
After a few months, you catch yourself and get back on the horse
If you are not so lucky or self-aware?
That becomes years
You start to lose fitness after a few weeks
So, imagine what a few years will do?
Listen, it's okay to feel down after a big race
But don't let yourself spiral too much
You still have time to train for an autumn marathon
Definitely have time for a Spring one
So, if you want help stopping the drift and getting back to it?
Drop me a reply and let's chat.
Until next time.
John
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Weekly Running Round Up
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16x Marathoner | 2x Sub-3 (both after 45)
I help runners 35+ run their first marathon strong or PR their next with smarter, age-optimized training.
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