Training Journal

Training for my first marathon with an AI coach

Nico

Nico — Founder of MONS Athletics

I have been lazy.

Week 33 · May 13, 2026 · 5 min

I have been lazy.

Really I underestimated the sheer amount of work. Looking back at months of training, a lot of the early wins turned out to be less durable than I thought.

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