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dude, ive been training for my 1st marathon that's in mid january for a few months now, and i sit here as i type this with an aircast splint over my left ankle wondering if im actually going to have a chance to have enough time to train for it. i worked my distance up to 26km almost a month ago now, and ive missed opportunities to do things with friends that people do once in a lifetime. so you could say that ive got pre-marathon depression right now. im also booked in for the half marathon in february, so i 'should' be able to run in that.. i hope.
my point? be happy that you are healthy and came out ok. there will be other times to do the marathon. use the motivation to your advantage. you may be upset at not achieving your goals, but let that spur you onto bigger and better things
a word of advice as an avid runner myself, prepare your gear the day before. you need to meticulously plan every part of your run, and that includes what clothing you are going to run in including your socks. always have contingency plans incase something doesnt work out. most of the things could have been averted with some planning, but use that knowledge to encourage yourself for the next one which isnt that long way away really.
as far as walking in involved, there is no shame in walking the marathon. it is very rare to find someone that runs the entire marathon because i is so damn hard to do! switching between running and walking will use different muscles and help you get over the line.
remember, endurance events are 90% mental and 10% training. be sure that you're in a good place prior.
good luck..at least i know there's 3 of us here on TFP training for the marathon now. it will keep us all motvated.
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