19/01/2026
A few weeks into marathon training is where reality tends to show up.
The plan looked exciting on day one.
Life’s been busy since.
You’ve missed a few sessions.
Training already feels harder than you thought it should.
And now the doubt creeps in.
“Have I already messed this up?”
“Should this feel easier by now?”
“Am I cut out for this?”
Here’s the part most plans don’t tell you:
This point isn’t about fitness.
It’s about friction.
Your body is adjusting.
Your routine is being challenged.
Your motivation is being tested.
Missing a few sessions doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re human - and learning where the pressure points are.
This phase isn’t asking for perfection.
It’s asking for honesty.
What made those sessions hard to fit in?
What’s draining your energy outside of running?
What does “good enough” training actually look like for you right now?
Progress doesn’t come from panicking and trying to make up missed miles.
It comes from simplifying, resetting, and continuing.
The runners who get through marathons aren’t the ones who nail every session.
They’re the ones who adapt early, reduce the noise, and keep showing up.
So if training feels scrappy right now, take those lessons onboard.
What needs to change to allow training to continue?
What is going to help you stay in the game?
Start there. 🤘
