12/02/2026
I could write a book about the lessons that I learned during this race
For years, I was embarrassed about the way that the result turned out
Honestly, for the most part, I should’ve been so proud of what I was able to achieve - getting a marathon Time that a few years previously I would’ve only dreamed about
On the day thing started to unravel quickly
- Fuel wasn’t staying down (and not for a lack of preparation)
- Wrong shoe choice (picking a “fast” shoe over one that was more comfortable and durable)
- Hadn’t practised mental fortitude when things started to unravel (only Used negative self talk)
- Put so much emphasis onto what other others would’ve thought about my result even though really the probably didn’t even think about it twice
These were lessons that I needed to learn to make me the runner I am today.
First marathon - 5 years later, I can say that I am proud of myself
Managed to get it done and raised a great amount of money for charity and kickstarted what would be a fantastic journey into the marathon world?
It’s never too late to celebrate your own achievements
I am coming back for you some day. But for now it remains in the memories.
