First Marathon Expectations vs Reality | Valencia Marathon Race Recap

🎙️ This week, we’re unpacking the expectations vs reality of running your first marathon, fresh off the back of the Valencia Marathon. From training surprises and fueling disasters to race-day chaos, emotions, and unexpected magic, we share what it’s really like crossing the marathon finish line for the first time. 🏃‍♀️✨First Marathon Expectations vs Reality | Valencia Marathon Race RecapUplift Conversations Ep. 50▪️ Marathon Training Reality – Why it takes over your life more than you expect ⏳▪️ Half Marathon vs Marathon – Why you can’t “just wing it” past 21K 🧠▪️ Fueling Fails & Gut Training – The part no one prepares you for 🥴▪️ Race Day Chaos – Start lines, waves, toilets, and last-minute stress 😅▪️ The Emotional Rollercoaster – Why marathons make grown adults cry 🥹▪️ Heat, Pace & Expectations – When race day conditions change everything ☀️▪️ The Finish Line Effect – Why the last kilometre feels endless and iconic 🎉📌 Love running, fitness, and honest conversations about the hard stuff? Subscribe and run this journey with us 🔔