Are you signed up for a marathon? What are your top training tips? Is there anything about marathon training that you want us to help with? Tell us in the comments below - and don’t forget to click the like button to add to our race counter!
Got a place in London Marathon on the day I completed 500 days in a row of running every day. Thankfully they are refunding me for the Virtual London Marathon this year so I don't have to run two! There was a high chance that my virtual London Marathon would have been somewhat close to the official route!
Just a correction "you're nearly there" being shouted to you at the start of a marathon is entirely correct. You've spent months training all the hard work is behind you. People really should look at it this way, it'll certainly help the nerves!
I did mine two days ago, Gold Coast Marathon. Had to do it virtually 'cos it got cancelled a few days before. 18 months after open heart surgery, pretty happy with 3:51:34. Good luck everyone!
Attempting my second marathon this year, first was London 2019. Doing the Virtual London Marathon this time on a treadmill as I’m shielding with my partner who is highly vulnerable. I’m 4 weeks into a 16 week training plan, so with the runs getting longer, the test is training the mind along with the body, I’m using Zwift but also hope to have music, podcasts and potentially some phone calls during the event as there will be none of the street side cheering. We’ll see how it goes!
For those of you doing your first Marathon, do not, I repeat do not wear earphones. You may have trained with music or podcasts, but you will miss out on the chats with fellow runners and the noise of the crowd. Interact and take energy from everybody around you, fistpump with the kids (they'll be delighted and you'll feed off their energy) and read all of the handmade posters (some will make you laugh, others will make you teary but they'll all give you a kick). Finally, don't fixate on your finish time, you did the training and hopefully know if the time is achievable, enjoy the whole experience and hopefully you'll be able to hug a fellow finisher at the finish because you will have shared something rather special.
Hmm, I disagree slightly. If you train with headphones definitely take them on race day in case you need them. When I did London I was injured and needed to zone out from the crowds but had the “you don’t need headphones” going round in my head so refused to put them in. A couple of miles like that would have done me the world of good. My own fault but I think if people train with them they should take them in case they need them.
Great video. I've 3 marathon this year, 6 completed to date. My tip is to not do loops past your home on long Sunday runs. It's too temping to stop and that inner voice always tries to find a reason why I should stop. Especially on those cold, rainy mornings.
@@alexw2879 I carry about two liters on long runs in the summer. It sucks, but I just look at as good training for a spring ultra where I'll be carrying about the same weight. It can be amazing how much 5 lbs can feel like after a few miles.
Conversely, if you can battle that will to stop, it becomes a mental toughness challenge, which is great for those last few kms. I do both, runs where I have to learn to fight the urge to quit and long out and back runs, where the only way home is to keep running. I use a Salomon vest and find 1lt is enough for 30kms or so.
I didn't do much running in 2020, so I committed to the Air Force Marathon in Sept. It will definitely be a run/walk effort with timed intervals throughout. Excited!!
I'm 8 weeks into a marathon training plan for a virtual event at the end of August. I went over 100km for the first time last week and I'm on track for the same distance this week. 18 months ago I was starting on the Couch to 5k. Good luck to everyone doing their first marathon. The biggest secret is that at some point during your training is that you'll probably get bored of eating..... Seriously 😄
@@ricd2821 Yes, I think we are all hopeful for whatever races we are doing. Best of luck to you, you got a target time in mind or just hoping to get through it?
Perfect timing! 11 days until I attempt my first marathon. Not an official race, so will head out and end up running a few laps around Hyde Park / Kensington Gardens before going back home to sleep XD
After running a few long runs myself in the past year, I've learned the importance of strength and conditioning, especially with the calves. I never took it seriously until my body responded to the way I trained. I haven't signed up for a marathon race yet, but I do feel smarter when going about training for it.
This is really sound advice, Keyo - thanks for sharing! Yep, that strength and conditioning work will help build marathon strength in your legs and help prevent injuries 😊
Running my first marathon September 18th!!!!! Gone on a few long runs so far and it’s such a mental game! I cannot wait to say I’ve finished a marathon and I can’t wait to experience race day!!!! 🏃🏻♀️
Hopefully for us in India, normalcy resumes soon as we can hit those races too. Gearing up for my first marathon, anticipating for that to happen in January
I’m getting ready to run my first marathon this November in the NYC Marathon - two weeks before my 63rd birthday! Training mostly on firm sand & gravel tracks here in Brooklyn to look after the old joints and shins. My goal? Don’t get hurt and don’t come last! (Maybe aim for top 50% in my age group).
Got the cancellation email from Dublin for Oct a few hours ago, for second time...somehow managed to get a place in Manchester 2 weeks before, thought it was sold out. Just need to pull the plan forward!
@@runningchannel Nope but first since London 2019 which didn’t go well. After a 30yr+ running break I did 3 when I had a big birthday (Athens, London, Liverpool RnR). Now ‘just’ aiming for 3:30 - same as Anna - but then I am 63!
@@runningchannel yeah! I've done 2 halves but this is my first full. Plus, I'm in a pipe band and we are finally practicing in person again and gearing up for competition season which happens to be in October as well, lol. Fun times!!
Signed up for the Melbourne Marathon on October 10 (Covid lockdowns permitting). It will be 20 years since I ran it the last time - I suspect my time might be a little slower this time 😮!
My daughter and I are running our first marathon which happens to be the London Marathon. Super excited and equally as nervous so watching all the Running Channel videos for inspiration and advice
I'm doing the Yorkshireman marathon and Yorkshire 3 peaks both are fell races. I'll be mixing up the training with some horrible road runs and loads of hill reps. 👍👍
I'm racing in the St. George, Utah marathon October 2, 2021. I'm 4 weeks into my training plan, but I've been building up for the last year to get ready. This is my first ever marathon and I'm shooting for a sub 3:00:00 marathon. What I recommend is to be consistent with your running, strength training, mobility excercises, flexibility stretching, eating proper nutrition and sleep.
Manchester Marathon! Will be my first marathon, looking for sub 3:30 but will be just happy to finish it 😅 Training going well, I have a couple of HMs in July booked and a 20 Mile race in September. After waiting since April 2020 when it was supposed to have gone ahead, I cannnnotttt wait!
Berlin Marathon in September! It’ll be my first marathon! My biggest hurdle is motivation for the day to day (ie not long run days) training, and nutrition!
I hear that! Lol I have a friend who calls those actions (healthy meals, speed or hill work, strength/ mobility) "deposits". Each day you're making deposits into an account. When race day comes and you go to make your big withdrawal, you want to make sure there's enough in there. That helps me stay on track. Good luck!
I'm doing the Newport Marathon on 24th October 👌 will be marathon number 4 and will be looking for a PB 👌 I've got an ultra 4 weeks before it, so should have the legs for it 👌
If you want to run a faster marathon, improve your 10k speed and then develop your endurance through aerobic conditioning/ lactate threshold training as the faster 10k speed will give you greater potential for improvement in the marathon.
I love how Anna gets emotional on her runs. I can relate and was not expecting that would happen. During my first Marathon, I found myself tearing up and getting choked up at the 10k, half, and 18-mile mark. It was a sweet surprise.
Due for the Belfast Marathon in October, after being delayed by 18 months. The good thing about lockdown is that I would’ve run the marathon suffering from patellar tendonitis, so thankfully I’ve been able to recover over the past year.
I'll be in Portland for my fourth Maine Marathon in October, and am quite looking forward to the excitement of the starting line! Two-plus months of long-distance training in heat and humidity's always a challenge, but the wheels haven't fallen off yet :-)
South Coast Challenge - 4th & 5th September - my first ultra!!!! Winchester Half - 19th September Beachy Head marathon - 23rd October!!!!! Sooo excited for them all!!!!
Im running the london Marathon in October. Training is going well. Last weekend I did a 7 mile tempo run on the Saturday and a 14 mile hilly run on the Sunday and after that I was knackered. 😂 I’m actually look forward to training. I love marathon training it’s hard but if done right it can be so rewarding.
@@runningchannel Training has gone mostly to plan, last big run done last Saturday and now getting my head around tapering for the first time. Still got to find that extra mileage on race day but I'm hoping the excitement of the event will carry some of that :-)
I’m considering running a marathon but I know that right now I would injure myself if I did. I’ve ran several half marathons at sub 2h, the last one I felt quite good and did my PB, but a marathon is an entirely different beast. I currently run 3 to 4 times a week and 35 to 40 Km, I estimate that I should be able to run at least 75 Km a week, that means a 35 Km long run (on top of swimming and cycling). Building to that mileage requires a lot of time if you increase it progressively, and I’m not going to rush with this, I’d rather wait another year than risk injuring and having to stop running altogether.
I was in the same position as you when I did my first! 26.22 is definitely a huge step up from a half. During the race, I was happy with my first 20 miles... and then the last 10K I fell apart and limp-ran to the finish. Trying for redemption in my 2nd marathon in two months! [I did do a virtual marathon in Feb, and that definitely felt better than my 1st]
@@tsubakichan That's what I want to avoid 😀 , I want to be able to run from start to finish without dying 🙂 . In my last half marathon I did a negative pacing, starting slower and finishing faster, that worked very well, started at about 6m30s/Km and finished sub 5m00s/Km, I wonder if that will work for a marathon.
@@iggalan Yeah, two things I learned from my first and you hit upon one of them: 1. I went out too hard 1st half which felt fine at the time... but probably led to my collapse at the last 25%. 2. Salt tabs? My muscles were seizing up and I've heard that it's a symptom of not having enough sodium once you sweat it out. I did a virtual full early in Feb where I paced myself better throughout and had some salt in the last half of the race and it was a much better experience and faster time despite me not trying to push for a "fake race" - did run/walk mix to a 4:14 time.
I'm training for the London Marathon can't wait 😁 this is my first time following a plan I'm doing an advanced plan and hoping for sub 3:15 but really don't care about my time just gonna enjoy the race and atmosphere think might be slower at start because it will be crowded and hard to pass people ☺
No marathons for me. I got: 2 100 mile ultras, a backyard ultra, 36 hour, and GVRAT BAT. I completed:a 100 mile ultra in a cheerleader outfit, GVRAT, and 2 half marathons.
Sleep......., ah, I vaguely remember what that is! One good session worth a go - 3mile W/U, 7miles of 1min, 2min, 4min at sub mara pace (rec is same time as effort but at mara pace +30sec) 3mile C/D
Me, I’m doing 2 half marathons and 7 marathons in 9 weeks between September 12 (starting with the Amish Country Half Marathon) and ending on November 13 (Bobcat). The marathons are Air Force Akron Chicago Detroit Cleveland MCM Bobcat That’s in addition to 5 5Ks, 2 10Ks and 7 races of other distances. Should be a busy and active fall season for me.
Re-watching this 7 weeks into my Edinburgh marathon training block. Memories are coming flooding back from last years event and agree 100% with Anna. It was an emotional rollercoaster I ugly cried and ugly held tears in lip quivering throughout with the support from complete strangers, such an amazing experience hence why I’m heading back. Big hugs to those that come out to support and also marshal these events you are all amazing!❤
Running Brighton in 2.5 weeks! Training not great but I’ve done my longest run this week - only 16 miles but my hip is aching so decided it’s time to taper z& have a sauna & massage! See you at the start line 🏃♀️❤️🏃♀️
Great vid. Lots of practical advice. I have several marathons booked for 2021.My favourites are road events: tree roots, ruts, rabbit holes etc don't agree with this middle aged man. Training - speed work. Run a 'real' 5k, 10k, half whatever. Find a race to get the competitive genes working! Also good for practising the whole race day experience. Food, drink, toilet needs(!), running shoes, arriving at the event in time.. A few other thoughts about training. Stamina and strength - There are now numerous off road LAP events. 6, 8 whatever hours on a 3, 4, whatever mile lap to do as many as you wish. Good for hills, having a realistic goal without overdoing it, no pressure about finishing when you wish to, you can stop and start whenever you wish, kind of competitive because there is the buzz of the event - other runners, often teams at start finish point - but not competive in racing anyone with the danger of pushing yourself too much in what is a means to an end - marathon day - not an end in itself. Happy running!
The much delayed Newport (Wales) Marathon in October with warm up races at Alderly Park 5 Mile Trail, Newcastle 10k, Stafford Half and Market Drayton 10k. Already did a virtual marathon this year and want to beat that time of 4hr 45min. I was broken by mile 15 in that, had to continue to get back to the car as it was an out and back route, oof.
I'm 55, only been running for a little over a year and I've signed up for my first half marathon in June and will be doing my first marathon in October. Valley Harvest Marathon in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. My tip for other new runners would be so set clear defined goals. It helps on those days when you lack motivation, or it's tough, or you get hurt. Take care of your body and focus on recovery in between runs. The mind is your most powerful tool so use it.
Are you signed up for a marathon? What are your top training tips? Is there anything about marathon training that you want us to help with? Tell us in the comments below - and don’t forget to click the like button to add to our race counter!
I am training hard every day to get fit
My tip: Think of recovery in hours, not days. Keep the ball rolling and nail the basics of sleep & hydration
Your channel is very inspirational, ans super fun too.
Got a place in London Marathon on the day I completed 500 days in a row of running every day. Thankfully they are refunding me for the Virtual London Marathon this year so I don't have to run two! There was a high chance that my virtual London Marathon would have been somewhat close to the official route!
Just a correction "you're nearly there" being shouted to you at the start of a marathon is entirely correct. You've spent months training all the hard work is behind you. People really should look at it this way, it'll certainly help the nerves!
I did mine two days ago, Gold Coast Marathon. Had to do it virtually 'cos it got cancelled a few days before. 18 months after open heart surgery, pretty happy with 3:51:34. Good luck everyone!
Wow John, that's fantastic! Well done to you!
Attempting my second marathon this year, first was London 2019. Doing the Virtual London Marathon this time on a treadmill as I’m shielding with my partner who is highly vulnerable. I’m 4 weeks into a 16 week training plan, so with the runs getting longer, the test is training the mind along with the body, I’m using Zwift but also hope to have music, podcasts and potentially some phone calls during the event as there will be none of the street side cheering. We’ll see how it goes!
Sounds great Paul! Zwift is a great shout! All the best for your training 😊
Liverpool Rock & Roll
Not a marathon. My first 5K EVER!! The Chevron Houston Marathon 5K.
How exciting! Good luck 💪
you can do this!!
For those of you doing your first Marathon, do not, I repeat do not wear earphones. You may have trained with music or podcasts, but you will miss out on the chats with fellow runners and the noise of the crowd. Interact and take energy from everybody around you, fistpump with the kids (they'll be delighted and you'll feed off their energy) and read all of the handmade posters (some will make you laugh, others will make you teary but they'll all give you a kick).
Finally, don't fixate on your finish time, you did the training and hopefully know if the time is achievable, enjoy the whole experience and hopefully you'll be able to hug a fellow finisher at the finish because you will have shared something rather special.
This is excellent advice, Donal 😊
Hmm, I disagree slightly. If you train with headphones definitely take them on race day in case you need them. When I did London I was injured and needed to zone out from the crowds but had the “you don’t need headphones” going round in my head so refused to put them in. A couple of miles like that would have done me the world of good. My own fault but I think if people train with them they should take them in case they need them.
Great video. I've 3 marathon this year, 6 completed to date. My tip is to not do loops past your home on long Sunday runs. It's too temping to stop and that inner voice always tries to find a reason why I should stop. Especially on those cold, rainy mornings.
Agree with you about distraction of passing home but what about taking on water? I can’t run that well with 1 litre on my back!
Commenting just to see your thoughts on the comment above!
And those hot, humid days 🥵
@@alexw2879 I carry about two liters on long runs in the summer. It sucks, but I just look at as good training for a spring ultra where I'll be carrying about the same weight. It can be amazing how much 5 lbs can feel like after a few miles.
Conversely, if you can battle that will to stop, it becomes a mental toughness challenge, which is great for those last few kms. I do both, runs where I have to learn to fight the urge to quit and long out and back runs, where the only way home is to keep running. I use a Salomon vest and find 1lt is enough for 30kms or so.
I'm training for the Air Force Half Marathon in Sept. Thisll be first my first half marathon and I am so excited!
I didn't do much running in 2020, so I committed to the Air Force Marathon in Sept. It will definitely be a run/walk effort with timed intervals throughout. Excited!!
I've done a couple half marathons over the past couple years. This year will be my first air force half and I'm super excited 😄
See ya there! First one for me as well.
I’m training for my FIRST full marathon in January which is the Houston marathon!
Lucky enough to get a ballot place in the London Marathon - Its my first marathon - really looking forward to it :-)
That's amazing Rich! You'll love it! Good luck with your training 😊
@@runningchannel thank you, so far so good (I think 🤔) I'm upto 10 miles running 👍
Lucky bastard!! How did it go?
I'm 8 weeks into a marathon training plan for a virtual event at the end of August. I went over 100km for the first time last week and I'm on track for the same distance this week. 18 months ago I was starting on the Couch to 5k.
Good luck to everyone doing their first marathon. The biggest secret is that at some point during your training is that you'll probably get bored of eating..... Seriously 😄
Nice work Iain!
Manchester. My training is going well so far. Hoping for under 4 hours for this
Nice one, doing this too, fingers crossed it goes ahead
@@ricd2821 Yes, I think we are all hopeful for whatever races we are doing. Best of luck to you, you got a target time in mind or just hoping to get through it?
@@paul78965 similar to you would be happy with under 4! All the best
Southampton Marathon in September: first marathon 😬
Two-for-one special: Chicago Marathon AND Virtual Boston!!
Perfect timing! 11 days until I attempt my first marathon. Not an official race, so will head out and end up running a few laps around Hyde Park / Kensington Gardens before going back home to sleep XD
Manchester marathon here I come. And it’s my first. So excited.
Oh wow Emma that's so exciting! How's your training going?
Good, I think? Just started adding in strength work to help my knees. I will definitely finish and any time will be a PR 😁
I’m training for the virtual TCS New York marathon in November.. and when I complete it I get a guaranteed entry for the 2022 real marathon 😀🥳🥳
Oh wow - that's great Ken! Good luck with your training 😊
After running a few long runs myself in the past year, I've learned the importance of strength and conditioning, especially with the calves. I never took it seriously until my body responded to the way I trained.
I haven't signed up for a marathon race yet, but I do feel smarter when going about training for it.
This is really sound advice, Keyo - thanks for sharing! Yep, that strength and conditioning work will help build marathon strength in your legs and help prevent injuries 😊
First marathon post pandemic at the end of July in the desert Uluru here in Australia
Philadelphia marathon. My first marathon ever and i’m super excited!
I've ran my first 10k on the trails today, after starting running 3 month ago. I can't wait to be able to run a marathon.
Well done Adeline!
I’m training for the virtual London Marathon… it’ll be my first marathon!
Running my first marathon September 18th!!!!! Gone on a few long runs so far and it’s such a mental game! I cannot wait to say I’ve finished a marathon and I can’t wait to experience race day!!!! 🏃🏻♀️
Hopefully for us in India, normalcy resumes soon as we can hit those races too.
Gearing up for my first marathon, anticipating for that to happen in January
I’m getting ready to run my first marathon this November in the NYC Marathon - two weeks before my 63rd birthday! Training mostly on firm sand & gravel tracks here in Brooklyn to look after the old joints and shins. My goal? Don’t get hurt and don’t come last! (Maybe aim for top 50% in my age group).
Sounds good Johno! Good luck!
Thanks - I’m looking at your NYC Marathon video for inspiration….🏃🏻♂️🗽
Got the cancellation email from Dublin for Oct a few hours ago, for second time...somehow managed to get a place in Manchester 2 weeks before, thought it was sold out. Just need to pull the plan forward!
Phew, that was lucky! Will this be your first marathon?
@@runningchannel Nope but first since London 2019 which didn’t go well. After a 30yr+ running break I did 3 when I had a big birthday (Athens, London, Liverpool RnR). Now ‘just’ aiming for 3:30 - same as Anna - but then I am 63!
I'm training for the Rose Bowl Half Marathon in September!
Just getting ready to head out for interval training today! Marine Corps Marathon in 16 weeks 3 days, October 31st, first ever marathon!
Yay! Will this be your first marathon Tommy?
@@runningchannel yeah! I've done 2 halves but this is my first full. Plus, I'm in a pipe band and we are finally practicing in person again and gearing up for competition season which happens to be in October as well, lol. Fun times!!
@@TMad_3D best wishes for your marathon. Im thinking about doing a marathon also next year. Ps im a pipe band drummer too in N.ireland
Running my first Ultramarathon in November - and it's a Spartan Ultra! 50km, 60 obstacles, and some gnarly terrain. I can't wait!!
That sounds insane ! Good luck :)
Signed up for the Melbourne Marathon on October 10 (Covid lockdowns permitting). It will be 20 years since I ran it the last time - I suspect my time might be a little slower this time 😮!
My daughter and I are running our first marathon which happens to be the London Marathon. Super excited and equally as nervous so watching all the Running Channel videos for inspiration and advice
Good luck!! Glad you're enjoying our videos!
I'm doing the Yorkshireman marathon and Yorkshire 3 peaks both are fell races. I'll be mixing up the training with some horrible road runs and loads of hill reps. 👍👍
Brighton Marathon in April 2022, i was supposed to have ran this marathon in 2017 but had to pull out of it.
I'm racing in the St. George, Utah marathon October 2, 2021. I'm 4 weeks into my training plan, but I've been building up for the last year to get ready. This is my first ever marathon and I'm shooting for a sub 3:00:00 marathon. What I recommend is to be consistent with your running, strength training, mobility excercises, flexibility stretching, eating proper nutrition and sleep.
Wow! That's fantastic! Very best of luck to you! Keep us updated with your progress 😊
Doing my first marathon at Manchester this October
Brighton marathon 12 September for me 👌🏻
Manchester Marathon!
Will be my first marathon, looking for sub 3:30 but will be just happy to finish it 😅
Training going well, I have a couple of HMs in July booked and a 20 Mile race in September. After waiting since April 2020 when it was supposed to have gone ahead, I cannnnotttt wait!
Sounds awesome Benjamin! You're aiming for the same time as Anna! Have you got any good training tips you can share?
Berlin Marathon in September! It’ll be my first marathon! My biggest hurdle is motivation for the day to day (ie not long run days) training, and nutrition!
I hear that! Lol I have a friend who calls those actions (healthy meals, speed or hill work, strength/ mobility) "deposits". Each day you're making deposits into an account. When race day comes and you go to make your big withdrawal, you want to make sure there's enough in there. That helps me stay on track. Good luck!
@@Kelly_Ben I LOVE THIS! That's such a good metaphor for the training process! :)
I'm running Manchester in October.
Getting into the swing of things and trying to fit my training around family life.
Training for my first half! Minneapolis in September :)
Manchester marathon in October will be my first marathon! 😁
Very exciting James! Do you have a goal time in mind?
I'm doing the Newport Marathon on 24th October 👌 will be marathon number 4 and will be looking for a PB 👌 I've got an ultra 4 weeks before it, so should have the legs for it 👌
Ran that back in 2018, nice flat course so a pb should be possible 👍🏻🤞
Great video, thank you. I'm training for Manchester, my first one!
If you want to run a faster marathon, improve your 10k speed and then develop your endurance through aerobic conditioning/ lactate threshold training as the faster 10k speed will give you greater potential for improvement in the marathon.
Thanks so much for sharing these tips!
Run a marathon they said...
... it'll be fun... they said...
😂😂😂😂
I love how Anna gets emotional on her runs. I can relate and was not expecting that would happen. During my first Marathon, I found myself tearing up and getting choked up at the 10k, half, and 18-mile mark. It was a sweet surprise.
Running the London Marathon in October raising money for Demelza Children’s Hospice. It’ll also be my first marathon 😃
Houston marathon in January. I wanted my friends to be able to cheer me on for my first 😊
Sounds fantastic and having friends and family there will make the day even more special! Good luck 😊
Due for the Belfast Marathon in October, after being delayed by 18 months. The good thing about lockdown is that I would’ve run the marathon suffering from patellar tendonitis, so thankfully I’ve been able to recover over the past year.
Sounds like a blessing in disguise! Glad you've had some down time to recover!
Nice to revisit the NYC Marathon episode clips. Good morning.
Thanks David! Well spotted 😉. Good morning to you too!
I have two in person races, both are local to me.
Manchester Marathon 🤢 my first full marathon
It'll be great!
Just found out this morning I have the club's place for the VLM in October. Excited!
Yay! How exciting! Good luck with your training 😊
Running my first half marathon in 10 days! And I’m working towards my first marathon in October at the Escalante Canyons Marathon.
How did it go?
I'll be in Portland for my fourth Maine Marathon in October, and am quite looking forward to the excitement of the starting line! Two-plus months of long-distance training in heat and humidity's always a challenge, but the wheels haven't fallen off yet :-)
Did my first one at 18 for my senior project. 31 now getting back into it for my 2nd
South Coast Challenge - 4th & 5th September - my first ultra!!!!
Winchester Half - 19th September
Beachy Head marathon - 23rd October!!!!!
Sooo excited for them all!!!!
Im running the london Marathon in October. Training is going well. Last weekend I did a 7 mile tempo run on the Saturday and a 14 mile hilly run on the Sunday and after that I was knackered. 😂 I’m actually look forward to training. I love marathon training it’s hard but if done right it can be so rewarding.
Absolutely! Sounds like you've got a good plan together Den! Will this be your first London marathon?
@@runningchannel no it’s actually going to be my sixth (all london)
Jumping into the deep end, 50K at the end of July, why do a marathon when you can do a marathon and a bit more.......
Ha yes! Very true! How's your training going Simon? You must be tapering now, right?
@@runningchannel Training has gone mostly to plan, last big run done last Saturday and now getting my head around tapering for the first time. Still got to find that extra mileage on race day but I'm hoping the excitement of the event will carry some of that :-)
I’m considering running a marathon but I know that right now I would injure myself if I did. I’ve ran several half marathons at sub 2h, the last one I felt quite good and did my PB, but a marathon is an entirely different beast.
I currently run 3 to 4 times a week and 35 to 40 Km, I estimate that I should be able to run at least 75 Km a week, that means a 35 Km long run (on top of swimming and cycling). Building to that mileage requires a lot of time if you increase it progressively, and I’m not going to rush with this, I’d rather wait another year than risk injuring and having to stop running altogether.
I was in the same position as you when I did my first! 26.22 is definitely a huge step up from a half. During the race, I was happy with my first 20 miles... and then the last 10K I fell apart and limp-ran to the finish. Trying for redemption in my 2nd marathon in two months! [I did do a virtual marathon in Feb, and that definitely felt better than my 1st]
@@tsubakichan That's what I want to avoid 😀 , I want to be able to run from start to finish without dying 🙂 . In my last half marathon I did a negative pacing, starting slower and finishing faster, that worked very well, started at about 6m30s/Km and finished sub 5m00s/Km, I wonder if that will work for a marathon.
@@iggalan Yeah, two things I learned from my first and you hit upon one of them: 1. I went out too hard 1st half which felt fine at the time... but probably led to my collapse at the last 25%. 2. Salt tabs? My muscles were seizing up and I've heard that it's a symptom of not having enough sodium once you sweat it out. I did a virtual full early in Feb where I paced myself better throughout and had some salt in the last half of the race and it was a much better experience and faster time despite me not trying to push for a "fake race" - did run/walk mix to a 4:14 time.
Antwerp Night Marathon in September ! Looking forward to completing my first Marathon !
Frankfurt, 30th October. Following a 80/20endurance plan.
Bakersfield marathon in November of 2021. My first.
I'm training for my 2nd marathon I'm October which will be the Yorkshire marathon
I’m running the VCU Health Richmond Marathon! First timer!
I'm training for the London Marathon can't wait 😁 this is my first time following a plan I'm doing an advanced plan and hoping for sub 3:15 but really don't care about my time just gonna enjoy the race and atmosphere think might be slower at start because it will be crowded and hard to pass people ☺
Fantastic David! London is an amazing atmosphere! You'll love it!
No marathons for me. I got: 2 100 mile ultras, a backyard ultra, 36 hour, and GVRAT BAT.
I completed:a 100 mile ultra in a cheerleader outfit, GVRAT, and 2 half marathons.
My first marathon will be Yorkshire in October.
Manchester marathon April 3rd and Chester marathon October 2nd ❤️
I am signed up for Gothenburg marathon in Sweden 🇸🇪 19 September. This will be my first.
MO’ COWBELL in St. Charles, Missouri, October 3, 2021. Will be my first one!
Running my 4th half marathon July 17th my 46th birthday. It will be my first long distance run since the Rock N Roll Marathon Dec 2019 my first 26.2.
Auckland marathon in October, my first, hoping for sub 4 hours.
Bit slow off the mark, but I'm doing the Loch Ness Marathon in October!
I have an Amish Half Marathon in Lancaster, PA in September and then the Philadelphia Half Marathon in November. First Half Marathons ever!
Ok I’ve just signed to up for the real London marathon!!! Help
Oxford half and Liverpool half back to back in October for me, rescheduled from last year.
Another nice video.
I just my training plan for the London Marathon (as World Championship for Age Groups).
Two months later, I will run at Valencia.
Sleep......., ah, I vaguely remember what that is! One good session worth a go -
3mile W/U, 7miles of 1min, 2min, 4min at sub mara pace (rec is same time as effort but at mara pace +30sec)
3mile C/D
Training for the Long Beach Half Marathon in October
Me, I’m doing 2 half marathons and 7 marathons in 9 weeks between September 12 (starting with the Amish Country Half Marathon) and ending on November 13 (Bobcat). The marathons are
Air Force
Akron
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
MCM
Bobcat
That’s in addition to 5 5Ks, 2 10Ks and 7 races of other distances.
Should be a busy and active fall season for me.
I am part of a Park Run 5K every Saturday in Somerset, NJ -- I have registered for the LBI 18 (Long Beach Island, NJ) on Oct 10
Re-watching this 7 weeks into my Edinburgh marathon training block. Memories are coming flooding back from last years event and agree 100% with Anna.
It was an emotional rollercoaster I ugly cried and ugly held tears in lip quivering throughout with the support from complete strangers, such an amazing experience hence why I’m heading back.
Big hugs to those that come out to support and also marshal these events you are all amazing!❤
Running Brighton in 2.5 weeks! Training not great but I’ve done my longest run this week - only 16 miles but my hip is aching so decided it’s time to taper z& have a sauna & massage! See you at the start line 🏃♀️❤️🏃♀️
I have signed up for my first marathon in Santa Clarita, California (Feb 2022).
Participating in the Man Vs Mountain rat race up and over Snowdon in September.
Not quite marathon distance but around 22.5 miles.
California International Marathon in December! Hoping for a personal best!
Training for my first ever marathon (aged 50) at Newport in October.
Great vid. Lots of practical advice.
I have several marathons booked for 2021.My favourites are road events: tree roots, ruts, rabbit holes etc don't agree with this middle aged man.
Training - speed work. Run a 'real' 5k, 10k, half whatever. Find a race to get the competitive genes working! Also good for practising the whole race day experience. Food, drink, toilet needs(!), running shoes, arriving at the event in time..
A few other thoughts about training. Stamina and strength - There are now numerous off road LAP events. 6, 8 whatever hours on a 3, 4, whatever mile lap to do as many as you wish. Good for hills, having a realistic goal without overdoing it, no pressure about finishing when you wish to, you can stop and start whenever you wish, kind of competitive because there is the buzz of the event - other runners, often teams at start finish point - but not competive in racing anyone with the danger of pushing yourself too much in what is a means to an end - marathon day - not an end in itself.
Happy running!
Planning on running the Half Marathon distance this May in Pittsburgh PA USA
The much delayed Newport (Wales) Marathon in October with warm up races at Alderly Park 5 Mile Trail, Newcastle 10k, Stafford Half and Market Drayton 10k. Already did a virtual marathon this year and want to beat that time of 4hr 45min. I was broken by mile 15 in that, had to continue to get back to the car as it was an out and back route, oof.
hopefully running my first maraton in November, the Athens Marathon. I'll be putting these tips to good use :)
I'm 55, only been running for a little over a year and I've signed up for my first half marathon in June and will be doing my first marathon in October. Valley Harvest Marathon in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. My tip for other new runners would be so set clear defined goals. It helps on those days when you lack motivation, or it's tough, or you get hurt. Take care of your body and focus on recovery in between runs. The mind is your most powerful tool so use it.
I’m running the In person Boston marathon and 13 days after the Vermont City marathon. 😳
I’m getting ready for the Amsterdam marathon in October!!!
I have Silloth and Solway marathon on the 25th of this month, and back in Manchester Marathon in October. 😃
Great advice
I am doing the London 2023 marathon, it is my first marathon.
Manchester Marathon 2023 for me. My first road marathon...
Swiss City Marathon Lucerne, Oct. 31. Marathon number 7. Have not started training yet and haven't run a race in almost two years so a bit nervous.
Marquette Marathon, Marquette Michigan, on September 4.