5 THINGS MARATHON RUNNERS THINK ABOUT

Running

THIS WILL

BE SO FUN!

HOW COULD IT NOT BE?

You've been working towards this big moment for months! It's finally going to pay off and be absolutely awesome! I mean really, how else could it possibly go? 

NEXT

WHY IS THIS

NOT FUN?

IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE!

It'll be fun soon, when it's over. But c'mon it's a marathon! It's hard! But that's why you've been training - to work hard on the day that matters most.

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UH OH...

WHAT'S HAPPENING?

THE WALL

Everyone hit's it, mental or physical, but it's always there. Somewhere around mile 18-20, the wall appears. Manage to push your way through this, and the prize soon awaits.

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IT'S... FUN

AGAIN?

YOU'RE ALMOST THERE!

The end is in sight! Feel those endorphins rushing through your veins and it's finally time to start thinking about that finish line. This is what you've been working towards, these last few steps..

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WOHOO! 

I DID IT!

THE FINISH LINE

Your medal, your post race beer, everything you've been waiting for has finally arrived. Congratulations - you're a marathoner! 

GOT GOALS?

Check out our Marathon training plans for all different time goals - designed for morning and evening (and everything in between) runners alike.