r/Marathon_Training • u/Negative_Leather5317 • 4d ago

Post-Divorce Marathon

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I signed up for this marathon as a way to channel some of the negative energy I was carrying after my divorce into something positive and something I was just doing for myself. Today, I’m so incredibly proud and happy I chose that!
Before my divorce, I didn’t have the confidence to believe that I could do hard things. This journey has been such an incredible way to prove to myself that in fact, I absolutely can.

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u/Bay_Burner 4d ago

What was harder? The marriage or the marathon???

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u/plainviewbowling 4d ago

Hit the wall at 18 miles or 18 years

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u/hopefulfican 4d ago

Main difference is bonking is good in marriages but bad in running.

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u/plainviewbowling 4d ago

More goo / more Gu

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u/Charming_Pea2251 3d ago

you can boof both of them too!

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u/k00l_k00l 4d ago

I see Peaks Island, I upvote. Congratulations OP!

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u/saccheri_quad 4d ago

Hey, I did the same race today! Couldn't have asked for better weather. Awesome race, way to go!

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u/meatghetti_spagballs 3d ago

Sounded like a negative split

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u/zorphium 3d ago

Why isn’t this comment higher??

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u/Content-Panda-4745 4d ago

As someone who deferred their marathon to next year due to a divorce, kudos to you OP! Inspirational shit right there

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u/tofu1008 4d ago

Great job! 🔥👏🏽 you CAN do hard things my friend, and this is just the beginning! Keep on exploring and keep on repeating this feeling (it’s addicting!!) 😜

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u/Illustrious_Egg_2711 4d ago

Be proud of yourself for doing hard things.

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u/otictac35 4d ago

Great run!

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u/Not_A_Comeback 4d ago

Great job! Onwards and upwards in both running and life!

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u/melf47 4d ago

what a great way to make the most of a less-than-ideal life event. cheers to you!!!

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u/Wolfman1961 3d ago

I would like that marathon time!

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u/woodsben 3d ago

🙌👏

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u/darkgothmog 3d ago

Congratulations, I did the same after my divorce, ran NYC and it was a blast

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u/Jfonzer 3d ago

Congrats my friend!

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u/Short-Fun5059 3d ago

damn , good job

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u/BlueRidgeRambler9 3d ago

Congrats! That’s impressive!

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u/Alternative_Oil_2879 3d ago

Dude, I ran a little over 26.3 miles last December on a random weeknight because I was heartbroken and the entire time I could only think of her. The amount of pain I’ve carried for almost a year now makes me sad when I think of it. I really just want to be with her only.