Hi friends! First of all I want to thank @Kristine Owen Wood and @Erin Phifer for holding down the community for the last few weeks - we're lucky to have you!! I have been dealing with a ton of crazy in my personal life and haven't been posting here as much as I'd love - BUT I'm happy to share that we're back and better than ever! We're going to be putting in a big push to continue to support you all and continue building the community. I've got a little Skool revamp coming very soon, but want to get your input first here before we announce it to new members! Would you rather have: 1) For Q&As: - Monthly "Ask a coach" calls - whether it's 2 of us or 50 of us, having a "ask a coach" session on the calendar once a month where we can all enter a no judgement Q&A zone on all things first marathon! It would also be great to connect with more of you face to face as well :) OR - A thread for "Ask a Marathoner" where you can drop your questions there, and we'll answer them for you separate from the main group discussion thread Are you interested in: 2) Marathon "Buddy" - pairing you with an experienced marathoner who is willing to be apart of the mentorship program who is your go-to for all things marathon support? Would love your feedback below! 👇

Let’s shout out some wins, big or small!! My win of the week is actually NOT running this week, I’ve been under the weather and am not currently training (yay running for fun!) so instead of forcing myself to get in some miles, I’ve prioritized my body and some much needed rest :). Lots of waking!! What’s yours? 👇

If you could only choose ONE type/consistency of running fuel to take DURING your runs for the rest of your life, which would you choose? (Add why in the comments!)

I officially just signed up for my first marathon!

Good morning! On Sunday this past week I ended up in the ER with pneumonia like systems. Unfortunately it’s some sort of virus so no treatment plan except rest and fluids. I’m towards the beginning of a half marathon plan to build my base for the marathon and I KNOW rest is so so important especially when I’m ill. But struggling to not feel like I’m falling behind and already “failing” my goal of sticking to the plan. I’m feeling better so going to do a walk tonight but just looking for stories/advice on how to continue training with a setback like this. I missed my Sunday long run and my Tuesday run so far. Feeling out when I can continue getting back out there.