25/05/2026
debrief:
42.2k | 3hrs13
The goal was twofold......see where the body is at and have a bloody fantastic weekend (nailed that second goal 🍷👌)
Going into it, I wasn't quite sure who was going to be on that start line, the athlete of years gone by or the almost 40, totally knackered, pelvic floor at her knees mum of 3. Thankfully it was closer to the former than the later 🙌
Some reflections:
🏃♀️ My body felt good, kudos to the boring strength training I have put in over the past few years. If you're not on the strength train, get on it now.
🏃♀️ I usually have to 💩 mid run when taking on gels, but a tactical pre race immodieum was a huge success (disclaimer, not medical advice lol).
🏃♀️ The marathon is a game of patience which I am yet to master. As always I went off too hard and the next gear I was hoping to have for the last 10k never came.
🏃♀️ Mental toughness is a massive part of endurance racing. I am sooooo much tougher in this era of life, thanks kids for just about but not quite breaking me 😜 My music died with 15k to go. A few years ago this would have totally derailed me, but in my head I was like "no stress, this run is still much easier than parenting" 😂
🏃♀️The AMRC crew were welling up 😢 as I crossed the line. I was proud of my race but even more proud for this wonderful community we have in ATK.
All around the world women are hitting PBs in their post kid era. So dare I say it, but the sub 3 marathon dream is very much alive and well. Let's see what the next few years bring 👀
