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When the High Fades: Understanding and Navigating Post-Marathon Blues

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

As good as it feels to finish a running race, it quickly gets replace by a strang feeling of emptiness. My last marathon in Sydney proved me that again. If you’ve ever felt a low-mood dip, lack of motivation, or just “now what?” in the days following your race, you’re definitely not alone.

In this post I’ll walk you through what the “post-marathon blues” are, why they happen, how long they might last, and, most importantly, actionable steps to come out the other side feeling recharged.

How to Deal with Pre-Race Anxiety

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

You’ve signed up for a running competition, and trained for it for months, and here we are, a few days before the race. The pre-race anxiety is ramping up. Today, I’ll share how to best manage it with my own few tips.

Setting Running Goals for 2024

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Last year, I listed a few goals for myself when it comes to training and running. In my opinion, it’s important to move towards a goal rather than not having one. Here is my list for this year, and why you should start one.

7 Tips to Keep Your Running Motivation on Track

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

When starting your running journey, there will be some days it will be easy to go, and some others that will feel extremely difficult to lace your shoes and get out. So how can we consistently find the motivation to go for a run? Here are a few tips to get you started.