You’ve spent weeks or months training for a race. You cross the finish line, get the medal, celebrate the achievement… and then suddenly think: now what?
That post-race lull is real, and I’ve experienced it myself — even after finally breaking three hours for the marathon after years of chasing it.
In this episode, I talk about what happens mentally after a big race and why the build-up can sometimes feel more powerful than the achievement itself.
I cover:
Why feeling flat after a marathon or major goal is completely normal
Why you shouldn’t immediately rush to book your next race
The importance of actually processing and celebrating what you’ve achieved
How to decide what comes next without acting from disappointment or guilt
Why having another goal can help maintain momentum
How to avoid the cycle of racing, stopping completely and having to start again
Why your next challenge doesn’t necessarily need to be bigger — it could simply be different
Whether you’ve just completed your first 5K, a marathon, an ultra or finally achieved a long-term PB, give yourself time to appreciate it.
Then, when the dust has settled, ask yourself a simple question:
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