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Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon 2024 - Can I finally run a sub 1:20?
Sunday 5 May 2024 and we are back at the race where my TH-cam running journey began. The Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon always delivers and in its second year of the new course which takes on more of the city centre sights the weather was once again hot and sunny. B&RAC were out in full force along with some other friendly faces. It is now three weeks after Manchester Marathon and I am hoping that I can use my marathon fitness to shoot for my first ever sub 1:20 half. Can I keep the pace and finally hit that elusive target? Join me in sunny Birmingham to find out.
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  • @JoeBucks
    @JoeBucks 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, awesome friggin time Brett ! You are a beast my friend !!!! Great video. Congrats on the PB !!!

  • @davidjukes8298
    @davidjukes8298 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done, cracking motivational video as usual.

  • @alangray8952
    @alangray8952 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant Brett, incredible times at Birmingham and Manchester. Do you do and S&C training? I'm trying to crack 3hrs buy keep falling short by a couple of mins

  • @debbiepriest8123
    @debbiepriest8123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a fantastic result Brett, so pleased for you. Thank you for another great video.

  • @kieronturner2667
    @kieronturner2667 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome running mate 👏 absolutely flying at the moment 🚀🚀

  • @lhowles3
    @lhowles3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Brett! Awesome running too. How quiet it is on the course at your end of the race 😂

  • @jamessleat8651
    @jamessleat8651 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant running Brett well done. I'm 4 weeks into a 6 week break from running but watching these videos makes my legs just itch to get back out there!!! Let's gooooooo

  • @deansummerton2577
    @deansummerton2577 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant Brett! What an absolutely fantastic run 👏👏👏

  • @murk851
    @murk851 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really great watch and what a result you got. Congratulations 💪🏃🦵😎🏆

  • @Run_Like_a_T-Rex
    @Run_Like_a_T-Rex 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Immense running, Brett! 👏 congrats on the PB. I was complaining how cold and wet it was at Cov the other week, having looked at the last 2 Sundays I think we got the better end of it. I’m useless in heat 😂

  • @mattb6873
    @mattb6873 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cracking effort looks a good one

  • @tworunningbrooms
    @tworunningbrooms 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Epic run. Don't know quite how I missed you as you managed to film me. 2:02 in and you're passing Dawn in the F60 bib. Quite a bit to come off on a flat course in cooler conditions .

  • @eddiegaul1903
    @eddiegaul1903 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible race Brett. Glad you had a fantastic time. Looks like you knew just about everyone there as well... That happens to me as well here. Loving seeing your progression in abilities and you did a fantastic job putting the video together and showcasing the race.

  • @AndrewSmith-zm7vn
    @AndrewSmith-zm7vn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done Brett ... the results keep coming! I took part and managed to drag myself round with a knee injury, but enjoyed every minute of it. I think i was one of those who cheered you on in the last mile or so! Your videos keep showing excellent content and give me positivity in my journey in getting 'somewhat' better at running. 😊

  • @martinjamescox
    @martinjamescox 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great running, great video ❤

  • @gloriab7801
    @gloriab7801 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Never seen the age on the back thing before. Not sure if it serves any purpose other than as a crude motivational tool.

    • @nickcampbell3426
      @nickcampbell3426 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was a masters event. England vs Wales 10k I think, although stand to be corrected.

    • @gloriab7801
      @gloriab7801 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nickcampbell3426 A-ha, that's explains the V65's bombing down the road I guess.

  • @paulgolden8953
    @paulgolden8953 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great result was a hot day for it too

  • @Mack.Tracks
    @Mack.Tracks 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cracking running, Brett!

  • @TobyNewbatt
    @TobyNewbatt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing well done!!!

  • @RMSM0204
    @RMSM0204 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic run, well done 👏👏

  • @vickyshaw1709
    @vickyshaw1709 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whoop !! Well done, smashed the 1:20 💥

  • @garymanders1273
    @garymanders1273 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats great time ...in not ideal conditions

  • @_running_adventures
    @_running_adventures 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome running Brett! Well done with the time too 🎉

  • @thereids3625
    @thereids3625 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant running.

  • @garymacalister
    @garymacalister 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hiya - I've been guided your way by @rachelD on her Channel. Just subscribed to ya! Good luck with your running. I have spotted myself on your Alton Towers video - that was a cold wet day wasn't it! :) Hopefully see you around racing soon.

  • @kathrynl1503
    @kathrynl1503 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Phenomenal effort - I found that course in the unexpected heat really hard! Congrats on the PB!

  • @christinaclementson
    @christinaclementson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That feeling when you finally get your time! Well done Brett 💪💪

  • @jamesleagas5857
    @jamesleagas5857 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was my first race ever. Old on was 1:57, managed a pb of 1:47! Absolutely loved the event, loving watching all the footage on TH-cam now also. Sub 1:20!!! Absolutely incredible, what a guy! Keep up the great work, and putting out excellent content!

  • @metalbeat
    @metalbeat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic and another PB in the bag💪🏅and another fab video 👍 I don't know how you ran run, film and talk during th races 👋👋👋 Very pleased with my 1:34:06 PB 😁 (3rd in age group).

  • @yellowfolder
    @yellowfolder 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Proper, proper happy for you! That's a decade of dedicated training paying off! So close to sub 1:19 too ❤‍🔥

  • @SwimBikeRunStu
    @SwimBikeRunStu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely smashed it. Great running. My PB is Still from Birmingham half.

  • @hillpa1985
    @hillpa1985 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was great to meet you and Andy in the finish area afterwards. Well done on sub 80. Keep up the great content.

  • @AndyCliffMTB
    @AndyCliffMTB 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Brett, I’ve only been following you since your video appeared post Manchester but it’s great to see your passion and commitment. Good luck with the 80 minute target in Birmingham, that sounds way harder than a 2:55 marathon⚙️

  • @PoetWithPace
    @PoetWithPace 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Superb Brett! Very smart pulling back a little at mile 21 as many should not of listened to their body and cramped up later. Was a pleasure to share your joy at the finish line albeit I finished a while after you. Top man🎉

  • @murk851
    @murk851 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The journey continues and excited to follow along with you. 🏃💪🦵🏆😎

  • @markg99
    @markg99 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can tell you're buzzing each time you recall how the race went. Fantastic stuff. Hope the next race goes just as well 👍🏻🏃‍♂️

  • @philbirkitt8505
    @philbirkitt8505 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where do you get those headbands?

  • @TheWu
    @TheWu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes the carb load! I think if people haven’t done a proper one they should definitely try it to compare to a previous race. Good luck in Birmingham! Considered it but decided it was too close.

  • @mijzzzz
    @mijzzzz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    exciting runs to look forward to !🎉

  • @jxrd9815
    @jxrd9815 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this Brett all the Pbs to be beat. Also legend for turning up to cheer Andy on! You two are the batman and robin we didnt know we needed! Wont say whos who 😉😉 keep the vids coming!

  • @NickD-nq6gh
    @NickD-nq6gh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Only just seen this for some reason, another video of you beating me in a race 😂. Apparently Timberhonger isn't running this year 😢.

  • @chrisparkin1413
    @chrisparkin1413 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video Bret! Can see me in it a few times. Find it really insightful that when I was really struggling on 25 miles and remember running near you, thinking you looked far more comfortable than me… but the video really shows the battle you were going through too and working so hard for it!!! Great run!!!

  • @declanmorrison8566
    @declanmorrison8566 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great training block well earned💪💪

  • @simonhodgson4941
    @simonhodgson4941 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video Brett and congratulations, brought me back, what am amazing day. It was my first full marathon in 4hr 27 mins, loved every minute.

  • @jamesmoss5404
    @jamesmoss5404 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations Brett what an absolute fantastic time. Excellent pacing really consistent and you stayed strong at the end which was different from last year. What a day it was Well done again and maybe see you at arrow valley

  • @Run_Like_a_T-Rex
    @Run_Like_a_T-Rex 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible performance! Well done Brett

  • @jamessleat8651
    @jamessleat8651 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing running Brett you guys are inspiring 👍😁

  • @NeillyVille
    @NeillyVille 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Inspiration stuff mate, amazing run and huge congrats! Been watching your channel since you started the block. You are a genuine and down to earth guy and couldn't be happier for you. Make me want to train harder even more for my race in Valencia

  • @racheld1844
    @racheld1844 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely fantastic running Brett!! Seeing all the training videos recently have been great fun to follow and your finish time in Manchester was a testament to all those hours of hard work. I saw you cross the finish line on the TH-cam live feed on the day and could see your reaction. Just brilliant 🎉

  • @karlbratby4349
    @karlbratby4349 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New to your channel, nearly 1000 subs🎉.great real content so how you don’t have 40k plus is a travesty. Keep it real Brett.