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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You're an adult.  You don't have to prove anything to anyone.

First off, I wouldn't talk to anyone about the marathon.  There's a really great book on meditation, and the author says early on not to tell people you meditate, not to make it a "thing."  Because then it creates this expectation, and meditation becomes an obligation or you feel guilt if you get bored or if you have periods where you aren't as into it.

Whenever you make something your thing and make it known to people, you open the door for their sarcasm or negativity or expectation or judgment.  If it's something you do or are doing for yourself, it's best if you keep it to yourself.

The other advantage to not really making such things public is that the thing remains special to you; it remains your special little escape and not another thing to accomplish or to prove or to be judged about.

Once you de-emphasize the running thing, you will enjoy it more.  It's when we build things up that we set ourselves up for disappointment because we start to judge what is a natural waxing and waning of interest.

As for dealing with boredom in running, try changing up the routine.   Do some cross training.  Do a combination of long runs with days where you do short runs but lift light weights.  It will give you a boost when you do the long runs.  And don't make the runs about "marathon preparation."  Make them just about taking a break from the day.  Don't focus on performance.  And take the pressure off.

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Great post.[/quote]

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