This has been top of mind for me this week because when I tell you EVERY SINGLE one of my coaching calls this week was essentially "marathon training is overwhelming and hard, and I don't think I can do it" I mean EVERY conversation was centered around doubt! I say this to hopefully normalize that experience for you if you're going through something similar. It's not just you, it's a very common part of marathon training to hit the "what the heck am I doing point" and that does not negate every single mile that you've ran up until that point in training. Imagine you 3 months ago frustrated with yourself over a 13+ mile run!! That person wouldn't even recognize the you now. So keep your heads up, remember your mantras, and keep putting one foot in front of the other! You're all doing great!!!

Happy September y'all! This month's Athlete Spotlight is @Aury Moreno 🥳 Aury, we are so glad to have you in the community — you have such a joy and passion for running, and we can't wait to cheer you on ahead of your marathon in November! Aury shared that she had struggled with calling herself a runner for the longest time (me too!), and to be called an athlete was next level. I think it is a great reminder that we are often the hardest on ourselves, and that everyone in this group is absolutely an athlete! 👏 Be sure to check out her full spotlight — it's a good one!: https://www.myfirstmarathon.co/post/first-marathon-buddy-program-athlete-spotlight-meet-aury

HUGE congrats to @Dom OBrien for smashing the Sydney marathon yesterday!! You are now a marathoner!!! 🎉 We’d love to hear about your experience when you’re ready! For now, soak it all in.😊 You did awesome!

Let’s celebrate some wins today!! what’s something big or small that you’re celebrating this week??

It is officially marathon week for @Dom OBrien before the TCS Sydney Marathon! 🎉 I bet you’re busy prepping, tapering, and likely traveling, so please let us know how we can support you in the days leading up to your first marathon! We are all rooting for you and so excited for you to tackle this!!