02/05/2026
London marathon 2026 debrief š
Letās start with the positives. I finished the race. I have ran a marathon! I am hungry for the next one, the disaster that London was hasnāt put me off! All my amazing athletes also finished the race and I am so unbelievably proud of all of them, it was a tough day out there!
Butā¦.
Looking back through my training block, it hurts to see just how much work went inā¦ and for it not to pay off the way Iād hoped. But Iām reminding myself: this was my first marathon, and Iāve learned more than I ever expected. Race day really can throw anything at you.
I felt off from the start ā my body just wasnāt on my side (hello luteal phaseā¦ period arrived the next day š). By miles 8 I was experiencing cold shivers and I just couldnāt settle into a pace. By mile 12 it turned into a kind of struggle Iāve never experienced before. Hitting the wall that early was brutal, and finishing with a time that doesnāt reflect my training or ability has been hard to accept.
I definitely was not prepared for the extent of the post marathon blues! Between the physical fatigue and the emotional comedown, everything feels heavier. Trying to get back into normal life while processing it all has been more of a challenge than I expected. Post-marathon blues are real.
But I know I still have so much more to give and this race does not define me. Iām trying to be kind to myself, letting my body and mind recover, and trusting that by the end of the week Iāll feel ready to reset.
My London marathon photos really sum up my experience šš I think I look in pain in 99% of the photos! Just keeping it real. Want to get this recovery right and feel positive going into the next one. Comment your top marathon recovery tips and lessons you have learnt, letās take on the next one together ā¤ļø
