Think back to your last race or training block. What worked well enough that you’d do it again? Perhaps you found a good training partner, became more consistent, or finally got your pacing right. Now, what would you change? Maybe you left fuelling practice too late, kept pushing when you were exhausted, or tried to catch up every missed run. Before you choose another plan, take those lessons with you. You don’t need to overhaul everything. Pick one change and decide what you’ll actually do differently. “Be more consistent” is vague. “Put my running slots in the diary every Sunday” gives you an action. If you’re preparing for your first race, think about your running so far. What’s helped, and what keeps getting in the way? Share yours below: ✅ One thing I’d repeat: 🔄 One thing I’d change: I’ll reply and help you turn that change into a practical next step.

Was it based on a recent race? A time you narrowly missed last year? Or a nice round number that sounded good when you entered? 😅 It’s easy to get attached to a finish time before you’ve worked out whether it’s realistic. Then that number starts influencing everything. You push the pace because you think you should be faster, and a perfectly useful session feels disappointing. Have a target, but permit yourself to review it. Look at your recent running, previous race results, and how consistently you’ve been training. As the build progresses, you’ll have more evidence to guide your race-day goal. For a first marathon, you might care most about feeling prepared, pacing sensibly and finishing with a positive experience. For an experienced runner, a PB might be the goal, but it still needs to reflect where you are now. What’s your marathon goal, and what made you choose it? Tell me below 👇

If you’re working towards a spring marathon, start with this question: How many days a week can you realistically run? Think about a normal week, with work, family commitments and everything else that needs your attention. It’s easy to commit to five runs when you’re excited about a race. It’s harder when those runs have to fit around an already busy diary. This week, take five minutes to identify: ✅ Your most reliable running days ✅ A realistic slot for your longer run ✅ Where strength work could fit ✅ Which days need some breathing space You don’t need to have your entire marathon build mapped out today. Getting a manageable routine in place is a useful first step. Tell me below: what race are you working towards, and how many running days can you consistently manage? If you haven’t booked a race yet, share the goal you’re considering 👇