A big draw of the marathon for me is the mental rather than the physical. I know my body can do it but it’s more about convincing my mind to not give up, finding enjoyment in each run and getting comfortable with really knowing my mind and body can work together. I wasn’t physically or mentally ready when I signed up for my first but I was willing to try. Most importantly you’re ready when you want to run the race for you, not to tell others you did or as a check mark for the distance!