The 13 emotional states of a marathon

The 2016 Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon is almost upon us. Whether a novice or a seasoned marathoner it’s good to remind yourself what a unique emotional experience and mental battle a marathon can be. Robert McNamara talks you through the stages

So, you think you can run a marathon?

You’re doing the training, you’re eating right, you’ve all the right gear, your body is feeling good and you find it easy to motivate yourself.