diff --git a/menus/marathon_select_lives.gd b/menus/marathon_select_lives.gd
index 35ae383..0ae291d 100644
--- a/menus/marathon_select_lives.gd
+++ b/menus/marathon_select_lives.gd
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 
 
 func _process(delta: float) -> void:
+	if not has_focus():
+		return
 	if Input.is_action_pressed("ui_left"):
 		if cooldown <= 0.0:
 			cooldown = delay