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@@raleyadventures Cheers! Ha, I know… who knew 60 seconds could go so quickly? 👀

@@nrg_runssay that again when you are mid race 😂

@@raleyadventures Indeed 😂

Thanks Robin 😊

@@SharaRuns Thanks Shara 😊

Thanks Mark! And indeed!

Thanks Inga - patient is the word!

I’m trying 😅 Got to make sure I maintain a decent level of S&C once I return to running, but in a good routine for now… at least! And cheers, appreciate it 😊

@@MidLifeRunner Walking (running) cliches…

Thanks for the comment - all great advice and a helpful reminder. And I will do - got to be grateful for what I can do, and not focus too much on what I can’t!

@@MidLifeRunner Cheers! That’s the plan, at least 😬

@@clivegranger5284 Thanks Clive, appreciate it. I had thought about Newport previously, so thanks for the reminder. Do you know when it usually sells out by out of interest? I imagine Manchester would be a lot sooner, and would probably prefer something more low key anyway 👍🏼 All hypothetically, of course 😬

@@ingagade951 Sorry to hear about your injury Inga, I think I will be on the sidelines for at least 8 weeks as well. But great that you are back running again now - and thanks for the reminder… time is a healer and, in the grand scheme of things, a few months is nothing!

A great video and sharing 8:34 how tough it can be when injured but making the correct choices. Best wishes in coming back stronger and achieving your sub 3hr marathon in the near fully fit future. Cheers

@@robinwells8817 Thanks Robin, appreciate the kind words. Does help sharing my experience and seeing people relate 😊

@@andydevinewine Cheers Andy, sound advice… hopefully reflected in the video!

@@ingagade951 Hi Inga, I’ve been meaning to do a review of mine… so thanks for the reminder! I haven’t worn a chest one much, but it does seem pretty accurate and I do find the arm version more comfortable for sure. I think price is probably similar. This is a good video which persuaded me to go for the Polar Verity Sense in case you’re interested: m.th-cam.com/video/GYi77XAyyoA/w-d-xo.html

Wow, 13 weeks is a long time, Mark! How did you find it? Glad to hear you’re back out there now 😊 And completely agree - I’ve been doing it for a couple of years now, but definitely not enough. Have to try to view this as a unique opportunity to really focus on the strength/conditioning side, get into good habits, and then reap the benefits when the running fitness returns 👍🏼

@@johnauld9851 Yes he’s an absolute star and I’m not doing him justice! Being indoor only doesn’t help!

@@nrg_runs we have an rescued indoor cat too. Mary.

@@johnauld9851 Ah nice - rescue and indoor is the best combo 😍

@@CountisburyLodgeLynmouth Thank you for having us. Ha, and indeed - it was glorious!

Cheers, I’m trying 😅 Doesn’t really come naturally to me…

@@nrg_runs I don't think it comes naturally to any runners 😂 but it's something we have to do to stop getting injured I guess 😂 Looking forward to your next vid 👊

@@raleyadventures Yes very true… we’re runners for a reason! Cheers and you too - bit behind as we have not had the internet at home for 5 weeks and we’re using ridiculous amounts of data 😭

@@nrg_runs 😅😅😅 hopefully it gets sorted out quickly 🤞🤞

@@timothytrewin Yup, definitely needed to up it sooner… and paid the price!

@@nrg_runs we both did mate DW that's how we get better and improve. If everything went to plan it wouldn't be as fun 😂

@@timothytrewinYup, very true. And nice take 😅

@@SharaRuns Yeah it’s horrible. Stick at it, we’ll get there ❤️

@@JulianJonesRuns Cheers Julian!

@@raleyadventures Thank you, appreciate it ❤️

Cheers Timothy! And that’s the plan!

Thanks for the kind words and really sound advice. Sorry to hear about your injuries - I guess sometimes we have to go through these things to start new habits which will help avoid repeat injuries in the future! I am pretty hot on getting in fuel before and ASAP after runs, but generally need to get in more calories I think. And yeah completely agree on coming back only when you’re definitely 100%… can be short term ‘pain’, but for long term gain!

Cheers Stu!

Sorry to hear, but thanks for the vote of confidence! Hoping for good news next week 🤞🏼

Cheers! Yeah was pleasantly surprised with how it went to be honest, not too much of a drop-off at the end 😊 And thanks - small steps to up the production quality… more plans in the offing! 😅

Thanks Inga!

Yeah absolutely - usually a staple of my summer! Shame I couldn’t get much footage of the race itself, but at 10k pace it ain’t really happening!

@@nrg_runs you need an Insta 360 attached to a cap.

Cheers, very much appreciated! Keep at it yourself 👊🏼

Yeah it was so nice! Wahey, job done - then! The Endurancelife coastal series is awesome… but just don’t start with Exmoor as it’s about as hilly as it gets 😅

Yeah it was so nice! Good to have this as a memory 😊 I filmed this before the first MWL race… which will be the next video as I’m still playing catch up 😅 (Wasn’t at Watford, mind)

Thanks Inga - really enjoyed making this one!

Thanks for the recommendation, Chris. I was looking at those, so it’s good to know that they’re similar in terms of consistency. Think each gel is 40g of carbs if memory serves?

Well done again Barry on the marathon… and congrats on your first ultra! That’s some going to do that so soon after such a brutal race, and interesting that you found the marathon harder 😮 I haven’t done an ultra yet, closest I’ve got is a hilly trail marathon - but it does appeal and may be something I turn to in the future. Weather aside, do you think it was the different approach (presumably finishing rather than a major goal pace target) that meant you found the ultra easier? And thanks - same to you too!

Cheers! Wasn’t it quite hot last year? I’m not good in hot weather either 😅 How did you get on? I do have a bit of history with cramping, but I hope so - I think the strength training is going to be crucial!

@@nrg_runs yeah last year was warm, and got progressively so as the race went on. Was on pace for sub 3 until 17miles, then left knee pain. Walked and jogged last 9miles - 3.17

@@shenko73 It’s good that it starts at 8am to avoid the worst of any hot weather, but by 10am I bet it was hot! Ah very similar to me then. Good luck for whatever’s next 😊

Cheers, appreciate the comment and the faith 😊 It’s actually quite nice to have this as a reminder of just how bad the weather was! So many flooded roads, too 😫 Hopefully I can do it in October with a proper marathon training block - but regardless I know I’m heading in the right direction 🙌🏼

@@nrg_runs btw I dont know if you remember but a few weeks back I commented here that I'm gonna attempt also SUB3 in Prague ... long story short .. I could make it this Sunday (2:54:16 finish time :)) but it wasn't as easy as I expected :D ... honest to say that I was able to improve my Half marathon PB to 1:18 (four weeks before the marathon (previous PB 1:23 in October 2023)) so I was in very good shape to break it!

@@hrdyplesoun Ah that’s amazing - huge congrats! How was Prague as a race? That is a brilliant half marathon time - I may well need to get closer to that mark to translate my fitness into a sub-3… but time will tell!

@@nrg_runs Prague is not the fastest course but very beautiful ... little windy at the end ... since 31km I was fighting with cramps so needed to ease the pace, fortunately, they didn't catch me in full swing ... 4min positive splits (lost in last 7km) .. so classic marathon :D

@@hrdyplesounSounds tough, huge respect for getting it done and managing the cramps to the end 💪🏼 You think 4-minute positive split is bad? Try 14 minutes 😂 (Not that it’s a competition, of course!)

Thanks George! Well done on a strong finish… more than I could muster 😅

Thanks David, interesting insight. I’ve cramped up in various conditions now - I do wonder if it’s both a nutrition and a strength issue. I didn’t find the filming too obstructive, but I take your point. I didn’t record at all in the second half for that reason, until after I’d cramped/stiffened up and was effectively running east pace. Yes lots to unpick - going to get into it for my next video so would interested to hear your take on my take 😊

Thanks David, appreciate the comment and the photos - hopefully I got all the credits correct! Yes I would rather be running than spectating/working, let’s just put it that way!

Thanks David, appreciate the comment and the photos - hopefully I got all the credits correct! Yes I would rather be running than spectating/working, let’s just put it that way!

Thanks Donato - watched your Manchester video, you ran so well! I’m not being negative, but I’m not so sure - I’ve got the speed, but basically tried to turn a half marathon plan into a marathon block and fell short. Anyway, something to unpick in my next video, but I appreciate the comment. And yes, a PB is a PB 🙌🏼

@@nrg_runs do you have a coach Nick? Happy to help out if you want.

@@PoetWithPace I don’t currently, although plan for the marathon was to either put together my own plan based around previous training/core principles and then share with a couple of coaches I know for feedback… OR do a Hansen plan. Thanks for the offer, very kind - will be in touch if I’m looking for more support 😊

Thanks Marcus. Yeah, I knew what I was signing up for… although didn’t quite think it would be that 😂 And yep, always positive things to take from difficult experiences - onwards!

Thanks Edward 😊 Do you know what, as strange as it sounds, I’m not completely sure that was it - although I reckon nutrition (not enough) definitely played a part in my massive drop off. Something to unpick in my next video when I do a recap! And 100% a worthwhile experience 👍🏼

Thanks Tim, appreciate it. My sixth marathon and never experienced weather like that! And yes, fingers crossed 😅

Amen to that! Thank you 😊

100% - such a brutal race. Ah no, sorry to hear, but well done for sticking it out as long as you did. There will be other days 👍🏼

Thank you!

Thanks Mark, appreciate it! And yeah, it was a bit - although I think my body seizing up was something else… something to unpick in my recap video 😅

Thank you, appreciate the faith!

Thanks for the lovely comment 😊 And yeah I said that in my last video - so I basically managed less than 1 mile of proper tough times before I broke 😂

@@nrg_runs I ran the St. Clare Hospice 10k recently after a virus infection and I broke after 7k . The last three k were awful. The 60 minutes pace maker left me in his dust 😞 What you have achieved is terrific 👍 Onward to Hatfield Broad Oak later this month for me when I should do better 🤞🙏

@@FreeLancerLondon Oh that does not sound fun - 10k is a tough distance to race, never mind with a virus! Good luck for Hatfield Broak Oak - won’t be this year, but I would like to do that one 😊 And thanks, very kind!