Throw yourself into something new If you're struggling to get motivated, do something different. I had a nightmare Cardiff marathon, but the next 'race' I did was the Sodbury Slog - 9 miles or so of mud, fun and forumites. Again I've struggled since then to get

condition come race-day. TrainingThree weeks is the optimum amount of time to taper if you’re preparing for a marathon. There’s little you can do to make yourself fitter in this time – here are some basic guidelines to help you put in the miles without

race. I suppose it’s the fear of letting myself down. I had to walk bits of the marathon (my worst fear), so I guess after that, what am I afraid of? Walking wasn’t even that bad, as I got to soak up the atmosphere more. – upforalaughEmotions can