In today’s episode, I open up about my experience running the Manchester Marathon and the tough lessons I learnt along the way. Despite my marathon and ultra-marathon background, things didn’t go as planned, and I faced a challenging wall at the 30km mark. I share why my expectations were unrealistic, how a lack of race-specific training caught up with me, and just how much the unexpected heat impacted performance. I also dive into the mistakes of using new gear and nutrition on race day, and the importance of learning from every setback. If you’re a runner or endurance athlete—or just interested in the real ups and downs of marathon life—this reflection is for you! Join me as I break down what went wrong, how I’ll do things differently at the next race, and why honest reflection is vital for improvement. Your support on my run vlogging journey helps us save children's lives, one mile at a time.

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