Conservative MP Harriet Cross is preparing to run the London Marathon, aiming to finish under 3 hours 57 minutes to become the fastest female MP. While she looks forward to the challenge, she acknowledges the daunting distance and flat terrain, which contrasts with her usual mountain runs. Labour MP Cat Smith, who is running her third marathon, also depicts pre-race anxiety, humorously diagnosing herself with 'maranoia' as she reflects on her training. Both MPs highlight the emotional and mental challenges that accompany marathon training and competition.
For Labour MP Cat Smith, Sunday will be her third London Marathon, yet she also has a few nerves. She says she is "fully diagnosing" herself with "maranoia" - the anxiety and fear that can hit a runner as marathon day approaches. "The last few days before you do the run you start thinking back to all the training runs and thinking 'maybe I should have done another one, or maybe I should've tried harder or worked harder'...
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