The Marathon Hangover *LIVE PODCAST

The Marathon Hangover *LIVE PODCAST

From FORDY RUNS Podcast by FORDY RUNS

June 5, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 3 · Episode 40

About this episode

The episode discusses the physical and mental challenges runners face after completing a marathon.

🎙️ Marathon Hangover | Live Running Podcast You trained for months, smashed your marathon, crossed the finish line... and now you feel slower, less motivated, and strangely disconnected from running. What happened? This week on Marathon Hangover, we're diving into the often-overlooked aftermath of marathon training and racing. We'll discuss the physical and mental fallout that can follow a huge training block, including: 🏃‍♂️ Why fitness can feel like it's disappearing after race day 😴 The loss of motivation that catches many runners by surprise ⚡ Why your speed seems to vanish despite months of hard work 🧠 The psychological comedown after achieving a major goal 📈 How to rebuild momentum and start your next chapter of training Whether you've recently completed a marathon, are preparing for one, or have experienced the post-race slump yourself, join us live as we unpack the reality of the marathon hangover and share our experiences. As always, we're live, interactive, and ready to answer your questions. Bring your thoughts, your stories, and your hot takes—because when we're live, anything can happen. 🔴 Live discussion | Running advice | Community Q&A | Marathon stories…

People in this episode

Host: FORDY RUNS

Topics covered

  • marathon training
  • post-race recovery
  • mental health
  • running motivation
  • fitness decline

Keywords

  • marathon
  • running
  • fitness
  • motivation
  • recovery
  • training
  • psychological comedown

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Marathon Hangover

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