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!
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12 Months to Marathon
12 Months to Marathon - Episode 90 - Why Discipline Always Beats Motivation
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Episode 90 – Why Discipline Always Beats Motivation
If you’re waiting to feel motivated before you train, you’re already in trouble.
In this episode, I break down why discipline will always beat motivation when it comes to marathon training, and why relying on “feeling like it” is one of the biggest mistakes runners make.
As I record this, I’m just two days out from my 16th marathon, and this felt like the right time to talk about the difference between the runners who get it done… and the runners who keep waiting for the perfect mood, the perfect weather, or the perfect moment.
We cover:
- Why motivation is unreliable
- Why discipline is what actually gets marathon training done
- The difference between hype and reality
- Why winter miles, dark mornings, and wet runs are where the real work happens
- How to use the “reality lens” instead of the comparison lens
- Why following your plan matters more than chasing shiny objects or last-minute advice
If you’re tapering for a marathon right now, this is your reminder to stop second-guessing, stop looking for magic beans, and trust the work you’ve already done.
And if you’ve got a marathon later this year, this episode will help you understand one of the most important principles in endurance training:
Only doing the work makes you capable of doing the thing.
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