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Uplift Conversations
A weekly podcast with Jaz, Zaira, and Evie, where we dive deep into all things fitness, well-being, and personal success—empowering you with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to do THE THING (whatever yours is!)
💫 Sharing conversations that help you go from “I can’t” to “I will”
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Uplift Conversations
First Marathon Expectations vs Reality | Valencia Marathon Race Recap
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🎙️ This week, we’re unpacking the expectations vs reality of running your first marathon, fresh off the back of the Valencia Marathon. From training surprises and fueling disasters to race-day chaos, emotions, and unexpected magic, we share what it’s really like crossing the marathon finish line for the first time. 🏃♀️✨
First Marathon Expectations vs Reality | Valencia Marathon Race Recap
Uplift Conversations Ep. 50
▪️ Marathon Training Reality – Why it takes over your life more than you expect ⏳
▪️ Half Marathon vs Marathon – Why you can’t “just wing it” past 21K 🧠
▪️ Fueling Fails & Gut Training – The part no one prepares you for 🥴
▪️ Race Day Chaos – Start lines, waves, toilets, and last-minute stress 😅
▪️ The Emotional Rollercoaster – Why marathons make grown adults cry 🥹
▪️ Heat, Pace & Expectations – When race day conditions change everything ☀️
▪️ The Finish Line Effect – Why the last kilometre feels endless and iconic 🎉
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