#162: 5 mental pitfalls to avoid in a marathon training cycle including bad sessions / races, comparison syndrome and not feeling ready episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 1H

#162: 5 mental pitfalls to avoid in a marathon training cycle including bad sessions / races, comparison syndrome and not feeling ready

from The Running Rules Podcast · host Alan Ladd

This week's episode focuses on the feelings we can get deep into a marathon training cycle when a session or race doesn't go to plan or we see others doing something different to us.I step through 5 common mental pitfalls that I have mad and/or talk to clients and other runners about. I talk about how to overcome these so that you can get to the start line confident but not expectant.Bookmark this episode if you feel the marathon training cycle is starting to take its toll or you are second guessing what you can achieve in the marathon.Go to www.therunningrules.com/services to find out ways you can get help including a one to one race prep call.

This week's episode focuses on the feelings we can get deep into a marathon training cycle when a session or race doesn't go to plan or we see others doing something different to us.I step through 5 common mental pitfalls that I have mad and/or talk to clients and other runners about. I talk about how to overcome these so that you can get to the start line confident but not expectant.Bookmark this episode if you feel the marathon training cycle is starting to take its toll or you are second guessing what you can achieve in the marathon.Go to www.therunningrules.com/services to find out ways you can get help including a one to one race prep call.

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