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Back to EpisodesEp 34: Imposter Syndrome Derailed Her First Marathon… Here’s Why | Libby Gibbins
Description
Libby Gibbins did everything right.
She religiously followed the training plan, adjusted work around key sessions, nailed her long runs, and arrived at the start line fitter than ever.
But midway through her first marathon… something shifted.
In this deeply moving episode, Libby opens up about imposter syndrome, identity after motherhood, and the mental battle that unfolded as her time goal slowly drifted away.
This isn’t just a conversation about marathon running.
It’s about pressure, self-belief, and the stories we tell ourselves when things stop going to plan.
In this episode:
- Returning to running after kids
- The “mum tax” and identity beyond parenting
- Training for a first marathon
- The mental impact of seeing pacers disappear
- Imposter syndrome in running and life
- Why the finish line still hurt despite success
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