10 tweets that perfectly explain marathon training
How marathoners feel about marathon training
Marathon training is a grind that’s difficult to explain to those who haven’t done it before. It’s a huge physical demand that requires a lot of time and attention to do properly. If you’re marathon training and it’s feeling like a long haul, you can read the tweets below to rest assured that you’re not the only person feeling that way. And if you need to explain to someone who doesn’t run what marathon training is, just forward this list.
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The first week of your build
Ian and I ripped our post break band-aids off today with a little fartlek to start the season. Underwhelming would be an understatement. The process begins again. Let’s ride, you guys! pic.twitter.com/Yl8n8vhHJ1
— Scott Fauble (@scottfaubs) May 30, 2019
The hunger levels
Was hungry at 2am, so I made myself a peanut butter sandwich and drank a Gatorade, and just now woke up from a 40min midday nap.
Marathon training me, and 20 year old partier me behave similarly.— Lyndsay Tessier (@lyndsay_tessier) July 3, 2019
The overwhelming fatigue
Legs so tired I seriously considered putting my car in park at a stop light so I wouldn't have to keep my foot on the brake #thisisfitness
— Tansey Lystad (@TanseyLystad) November 30, 2018
The levels of dedication
Just paid $15 to run on a treadmill because I can’t run outside and @24hourfitness is greedy AF.#ThisIsFitness
— Jenna Deutsch | she/her (@JennaDeutsch) November 16, 2018
The state of your feet
I wanted to paint my toenails yesterday. Then I realized I don't have nail polish. Or toenails. #thisisfitness #marathontraining
— Sarah Sellers (@SarahWhoSellers) December 9, 2018
The lack of motivation to strength train
when i do my core workout pic.twitter.com/eF3FpawVsK
— des_linden (@des_linden) June 28, 2019
The shoe obsession
On the fence about picking up a new pair of 4%’s. I want them, but do I need them? I’m not sure. One thing I am sure of though is that if I wasn’t married I’d pick up two pair just to be safe. #shoesoverfoods
— Rob Watson (@robbiedxc) April 10, 2019
The “it’s all coming together” feeling
Two long years later, I’ve finally broken my 1600 PR…during the 3rd rep of a workout on a random Friday ? #thisisfitness
— Sarah Michels (@sarah_michels13) April 5, 2019
The feeling post-race
I tried to go for a run today but I couldn’t make it very far with this big ass head I’ve got now
— Parker Stinson (@parkerstinson) May 13, 2019
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