If failure means you lose your one chance in your life of completing a marathon, be conservative.
If the difference between failing and succeeding is minimal in your life, burn the bridges! This was not his first marathon, and even if he bonked, he'd likely still be able to finish it, albeit slowly.
If failure means homelessness, avoid failure.
If failure means you lose your one chance in your life of completing a marathon, be conservative.
If the difference between failing and succeeding is minimal in your life, burn the bridges! This was not his first marathon, and even if he bonked, he'd likely still be able to finish it, albeit slowly.