Given that Chan is a multi-marathoner herself, what does she do after a race? “I do keep running, but after my first marathon, I had a good break. For me, the key is to return when you feel ready, and that is when you feel you want to go out to run, rather than force it.”

She’s keen to stress that after completing any kind of challenge, the most important thing is taking care of your body and getting slowly back into the swing of training. She swears by yoga and walking as the perfect activities to get moving again.

If you’ve been working towards your fitness goal or challenge for a while, the chances are that training has become pretty serious. Maybe you’ve been in the weights room most mornings before work or your 10k running plan has involved committing to four days a week. Whatever the end result, when you’re locked into a plan of action, fun often takes a backseat. Chan says: “I’m a firm believer that fitness and running can be fun,” and recommends that when trying to get back into a fitness regime after a challenge, fun should be at the front and centre of your activities.

How to stay motivated after completing a fitness challenge or goal