12 Months to Marathon
Hi, I'm John Hill. I host 12 Months to Marathon—the running podcast for people over 35 with marathon dreams. Whether you are looking for a personal best or want to run a marathon, my story and regular tips should help you get there.
I didn't run my first marathon until I was 36. I ran my first sub-3 marathon at the age of 45. If I can do it, so can you!
For even more daily tips, make sure to follow me on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/12monthstomarathon/
Thanks for listening.
12 Months to Marathon
12 Months to Marathon - Episode 89 - How to Build True Marathon Confidence
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Here’s a Spotify description for Episode 89 – How to Build True Marathon Confidence:
Episode 89 – How to Build True Marathon Confidence
What if confidence isn’t actually the thing you need before a marathon?
In this episode, I break down the difference between confidence and competence — and why so many runners get this wrong in the final weeks before race day.
If you’ve got a spring marathon coming up and the doubts are creeping in, this one is for you.
We cover:
- Why confidence is a feeling — but competence comes from doing the work
- How to stop second-guessing your marathon training in taper
- Why comparing yourself to other runners ruins the experience
- How to trust your training plan if you’ve followed it properly
- What first-time marathoners need to remember in the final 2–3 weeks
- How to protect your mindset so you actually enjoy race day
This episode is especially useful if you’re doing Brighton, Manchester, London, Boston, or any spring marathon and you’re starting to wonder whether you’ve done enough.
The truth is simple:
If you’ve followed your plan to the best of your ability, you are more ready than you think.
Stop chasing confidence.
Build competence.
Then let confidence follow.
Follow me on Instagram @12monthstomarathon for daily running support, and if you’re over 35, join my free running community via the link in my bio.
