Wednesday 11th March 2026

19:00 - 20:00

In-Race Psychology: Coping When the Marathon Gets Hard

At some point, every marathon becomes mentally challenging.

Fatigue builds, discomfort increases, focus drifts, and doubts appear. This session explores what happens psychologically during the race, and how runners can respond more effectively under pressure.

Grounded in applied sport psychology and acceptance-based approaches, the session reflects the realities of marathon racing at all levels, from first timers to elite competition.

A group of marathon runners in athletic gear running down a city street during a race, with trees and buildings in the background.

What This Session Covers

  • Why marathons reliably challenge focus and decision-making

  • How pain, fatigue, and thoughts interact during the race

  • Staying present and task-focused under pressure

  • Working effectively with discomfort rather than fighting it

  • Responding flexibly when things don’t go to plan

Booking Information

  • Running Clubs

    This session is primarily designed to be booked by running clubs to support multiple runners together.

    Club pricing

    • £250 – Webinar 2 only

    • £399 – Webinars 2 & 3 (series booking)

    What’s included

    • Live 60-minute webinar (45-minute talk + 15-minute Q&A)

    • Access for all registered club runners

    • Recording provided for registered runners

    • Supporting resources to reinforce key principles

    How club access works

    1. A club representative books and pays via the club booking form

    2. The club receives a private runner registration link

    3. Each runner registers individually to receive the webinar link, recording, and resources

  • Individual places are available for runners whose club is unable to book, or who are training independently.

    Individual pricing

    • £60 – Webinar 2 only

    • £99 – Webinars 2 & 3 (series option)

    What’s included

    • Live access to the webinar

    • Recording provided

    • Supporting resources

    How individual access works

    • Register via the individual runner registration form

    • The unlisted YouTube link is emailed to registered runners shortly before the session

book your club or individual place