Awesome as always. So glad you captured the course as I missed so much of it and can’t remember! What an event Valencia was and a race performance to match. Also I’m surprised to see you feel so sick in the lift before meeting me. When I met you I thought you were so confident and calm and it rubbed off on me and really helped me relax. 👌🏽
How many runner's did you pass ,when you put the after burners on with a K to go??,not too many running 3,20s finishing as strong as you.. respect to you
Andy 👍🏻👍🏻, Sorry im late to the video. It's an awesome run.. so impressive, negative split as well, holy grail.. a PB and a negative split, just watched both this and the recap. Can't wait for another series of videos mate. Well done 👏🏻 👍🏻
I always marvel at how well you make your footage look cinematic whilst actually racing. No time to stop and reshoot, hard to talk to camera and still able to tell your story. Props to you brother
Hi Andy, it’s funny because I watched your video as I know Will and tracked him and Matt on the day using the Valencia app but I knew I’d seen you before and it was your Manchester Half video I watched about 2 years ago which inspired me to do the MHM last and this year (‘23 I bailed because of COVID😩). So well done on your performance, I was worried when I saw your clip in the lift, you were clearly super-nervous. But I think you did it exactly right, being sensible in the first 10-15K then being able to hold it and then negative split the course. Great video too, very engaging and emotional. I have a channel but I’m only 12 months in but I’m enjoying the journey😊
Well done Andy and great video. I think you were right to start off a bit within yourself and as it turned out the two halfs were fairly even which always feel is what you want.
Thanks Tim. I'm glad I took the first section easier as the warmth really didn't make me feel settled at all. Glad I battled through to get home in a time I was happy with.❤️
Bravo mate 👏 possibly your best video yet and an awesome achievement- we’re absolutely buzzing for you! 😃 what a race and what a PB! 🙌🏻 we were quite emotional at the end! Excellent work 👏👏👏
This is the best video I've watched all year mate. I loved the way you captured so much right from the start and throughout the race. Well done, Andy - you're bloody awesome. 👊
Ah mate thank you so much. I did take 2 cameras with me to make sure I got lots of footage for the vlog! It was such an enjoyable race and I've already signed up for next year. Have you?
I am absolutely made up for you mate that was unbelievable can’t ask for much better than that. Negative split quality, got faster towards the end,shows how much that brilliant block of training played a part in that result. Onto the next one 🎉 legend
So incredible to watch and being fortunate enough to follow your progress and highs and lows. You deserved this mate. So pleased for you Andy. You're just awesome
Great video Andy you put the work and miles in and got your reward in a massive pb 👏. Injury screwed up my training and I bonked at mile 10 and crawled in nearly an hour behind you! Funnily enough the marshals were not applauding when I got there! Miles off GFA so MK Marathon is my next attempt to get that sucker nailed. Good to meet you at the airport 👍 what were the chances eh?
Awesome video as always Andy! congrats on the huge PB! 👍 Been an avid watcher of your journey for about a year now. You are an inspiration and aspiration for me as I train towards Manchester next year. The latest series’ theme tune has been stuck in my head and in my ears during my runs lately, perhaps you could do a full “music video” with a compilation of the best bits of the last block, similar to the end of the video?!!!!
Great video Andy and great run I was the guy you spoke to at mile 20 ..Brandon loved his shout out made his week lol top man for doing that he is young lad he is now training to do Newport marathon you have inspired him Top man Andy 👍
Nice one Paul! Great to hear it, I hope he enjoys the process and has a great race. Hope valencia went OK for you in the end, it started to get really warm just after we chatted didn't it!
Well done once again mate 🙂👍 I have been thoroughly looking forward to watching this. Indeed MARATHONS HURT 😬 but there's no better feeling than when you nail one and are overtaking lots of other food runners during the last 10k to 5k and the buzz of that Finish Line when you know that you have achieved something great. AWESOME STUFF - I have been following your story for a good while now and it has been great to see you have a smashing year that has been thoroughly well deserved.
Thank you Mark - it was a wonderful feeling to get a decent result and also feel like I did quite well on the day as well as sticking to the plan. Cheers mate ❤️
What a video and what an effort. Right proud of you mate. So much about this was perfect. Your running. The Spanish people. Valencia as a city. The filming. The journey to get here. Love it mate. Have my first marathon at Manchester next year and will be watching this a few times for motivation. Can’t wait for the next story. Congrats again Andy, massively deserved.
Thanks so much, what an awesome comment. I hope that you have a great Manchester build and the race is a great experience! Thanks for the support this year, it's been amazing. Cheers ❤️
Great video and run Andy, you certainly took some names flying down the blue carpet area! Also liked the 'time to be brave' line for the last K, I'm going to use that at my next race! Cheers mate
What a fantastic race Andy. I found your channel year and a half ago, when I completed my first and only race, Birmingham 10k. In 2025 I want to complete my first half marathon. With buying a house this year I decided not to enter any. but 2025 I am going to complete at least 1 race. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Andy that’s the first time I have come across one of your videos, absolutely fantastic. That finish was more exciting than a 100m final!! Great video, brilliant run and thanks for the entertainment 👏
Congrats...great pb, in cooler temps i had you pegged all day for a 3:18...but 3:21:01 finishing in temps of 23celsius only seconds away from your ultimate goal on the day is great running..being only a young man you have plenty of years of growth that can push you closer to the 3hr mark...track and hills because HILLS MAKES HEROES! no doubt have been significant for you alongside your coach Brett Bully Ellesmore 😂 congrats again💪👍
Man ANDY that was a great run I truly believe you have had the greatest marathon ever. And it was raw brutal but very beatiful. That was so wonderfull. Congrates, Inga DK .
Great video and emotional. Was lucky enough to meet you at the start of the GNR. Very friendly and your success is down to hard work and determination. Really inspiring.
Awesome race vlog as always mate. I don't know how you make it looks effortless. It wasn't as hot as that last year when i ran it. Hopefully be there next year to give it the full send. Congrats on a magnificant run.
I don't speak much Spanish but I'm sure at the end you told everyone your name is Valencia 😂 absolutely brilliant effort, well done mate. Not just on the day but the entire training block was next level, you smashed it, well done!
Absolutely awesome buddy 👏 💪 you get out what you put in and you had such a strong training block the outcome was always going to be decent. Congratulations mate 💪
Great video Andy! What a great effort you gave that run and I hope you are proud of your pb. It maybe outside your target but there was an always another! Keep smiling!
Rockin there at the end Andy! what an iconic moment on that blue carpet. Looked really strong at the end. Superb performance and congrats. Followed you all the way and you've inspired me to get back to the marathon after an 8 year break.
Well done mate, no better feeling than finishing a marathon strong and getting a new PB, all those training miles pay off. Really enjoyed the vlog, will sub to see your next adventures
Been waiting all week for this vid, amazing running mate. You put the work in and you can be proud of your race and your whole training block. Can’t wait to see what you do next year
What a final sprint! Congratulations Andy, that’s a fantastic time off the back of a really strong block. I’ve really enjoyed following the build-up via the channel and the podcast.
So so proud of you mate and so excited with what’s to come!! This is some video getting the mestalla in where the mighty Swans tormented Valencia 😂 well done mate 🫡
Just so good Andy, a brilliant race off the back of superb training. Until fairly recently I considered myself about the same sort of runner as you - but recently you’ve shot ahead 👏👏👏
It’s been a great journey Andy , loved the build up and the result. Delighted for you 👏🏻 I’m just a few weeks out now from starting the training block for London, anything is possible if you put the hard work in ! I’m defo going for the 2.50 👍🏻 come on !!
@ I imagine that all the time 😂 Especially last night on the 12th rep of 400’s 🤪 Can I ask you a question , your Insta 360 Go, is it 64 or 128 GB? And generally how much video will it store ? Cheers mate
Awesome as always. So glad you captured the course as I missed so much of it and can’t remember! What an event Valencia was and a race performance to match. Also I’m surprised to see you feel so sick in the lift before meeting me. When I met you I thought you were so confident and calm and it rubbed off on me and really helped me relax. 👌🏽
Well done to you and your brothers too. Loved the video
How many runner's did you pass ,when you put the after burners on with a K to go??,not too many running 3,20s finishing as strong as you.. respect to you
@Sallyannsworld thanks 🙏🏽
Andy 👍🏻👍🏻, Sorry im late to the video. It's an awesome run.. so impressive, negative split as well, holy grail.. a PB and a negative split, just watched both this and the recap. Can't wait for another series of videos mate. Well done 👏🏻 👍🏻
I always marvel at how well you make your footage look cinematic whilst actually racing. No time to stop and reshoot, hard to talk to camera and still able to tell your story. Props to you brother
Nice one mate. The music certainly helps create a mood too I think. There's only so much you can do in a race before you employ Matt choi tactics 😂
Hi Andy, it’s funny because I watched your video as I know Will and tracked him and Matt on the day using the Valencia app but I knew I’d seen you before and it was your Manchester Half video I watched about 2 years ago which inspired me to do the MHM last and this year (‘23 I bailed because of COVID😩). So well done on your performance, I was worried when I saw your clip in the lift, you were clearly super-nervous. But I think you did it exactly right, being sensible in the first 10-15K then being able to hold it and then negative split the course. Great video too, very engaging and emotional. I have a channel but I’m only 12 months in but I’m enjoying the journey😊
Well done Andy and great video. I think you were right to start off a bit within yourself and as it turned out the two halfs were fairly even which always feel is what you want.
Thanks Tim. I'm glad I took the first section easier as the warmth really didn't make me feel settled at all. Glad I battled through to get home in a time I was happy with.❤️
Congratulations Andy . Hope you take the time to enjoy your achievement and the phenomenal progress over such a short period of time. 👏👏👏
Fancy just pushing your kid in the pushchair out into the runners! 😮
Well done Andy! 🎉 great graft and being able to film too!
Bravo mate 👏 possibly your best video yet and an awesome achievement- we’re absolutely buzzing for you! 😃 what a race and what a PB! 🙌🏻 we were quite emotional at the end! Excellent work 👏👏👏
Thanks so much guys. It was a brilliant weekend away and I'm so pleased that it all went so well.x
Once again a fantastic video. Congratulations on your achievement and can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2025…!!! ITS ON 🎉🎉
This is the best video I've watched all year mate. I loved the way you captured so much right from the start and throughout the race. Well done, Andy - you're bloody awesome. 👊
Ah mate thank you so much. I did take 2 cameras with me to make sure I got lots of footage for the vlog! It was such an enjoyable race and I've already signed up for next year. Have you?
I am absolutely made up for you mate that was unbelievable can’t ask for much better than that. Negative split quality, got faster towards the end,shows how much that brilliant block of training played a part in that result. Onto the next one 🎉 legend
Congrats Andy. Mega effort and well deserved 👏👏👏
Brilliantly told story. And superb race execution.
So incredible to watch and being fortunate enough to follow your progress and highs and lows. You deserved this mate. So pleased for you Andy. You're just awesome
Don't have regrets on the first half you clearly got it spot on. As you say if you had ran harder you probably will have bonked.
Congratulations mate all the hard work paid off for you enjoyed watching your journey 👍
Great pacing strategy and definitely more to come, you have progressed so well
INSANNNNEEEEEEEE!!! What an incredible performance and that last KM was inspiring - Take a bow mate ❤❤❤
Followed the whole journey, well done in tough conditions! Great to see the finale :) Sub 20 minute 5K will be with you soon I'm sure as well 🚀
absolutely brilliant well done Andy 👍👍
Congratulations! You ran in heat and humidity and still ran such a great time, you're a beast.
WELL DONE ANDY!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Those splits! So awesome! Massive congratulations!
Brilliant effort Andy well done. Really pleased for you. Cracking content as always.
Great video Andy you put the work and miles in and got your reward in a massive pb 👏.
Injury screwed up my training and I bonked at mile 10 and crawled in nearly an hour behind you! Funnily enough the marshals were not applauding when I got there!
Miles off GFA so MK Marathon is my next attempt to get that sucker nailed.
Good to meet you at the airport 👍 what were the chances eh?
Wow mate - that sounds like a tough day for you. Great to meet you and best of luck on the next one 👍🏻
Awesome video as always Andy! congrats on the huge PB! 👍 Been an avid watcher of your journey for about a year now. You are an inspiration and aspiration for me as I train towards Manchester next year. The latest series’ theme tune has been stuck in my head and in my ears during my runs lately, perhaps you could do a full “music video” with a compilation of the best bits of the last block, similar to the end of the video?!!!!
Look out for my end of year round up, you recognise a song or two 😂 Thanks so much for following along!❤️
Chapeau!!! I've been waiting for this, huge congratulations 👌🏻😃🌟
Thanks Sarah! I've had a blast over the last few months and the race was special!❤️
Great video Andy and great run I was the guy you spoke to at mile 20 ..Brandon loved his shout out made his week lol top man for doing that he is young lad he is now training to do Newport marathon you have inspired him Top man Andy 👍
Nice one Paul! Great to hear it, I hope he enjoys the process and has a great race. Hope valencia went OK for you in the end, it started to get really warm just after we chatted didn't it!
What a video Andy ! Congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Cheers Ian! ❤️
Congrats man. Hard work does the job. 👏
Well in Andy, excellent result! 🏃♂️ 🎉
Well done once again mate 🙂👍 I have been thoroughly looking forward to watching this. Indeed MARATHONS HURT 😬 but there's no better feeling than when you nail one and are overtaking lots of other food runners during the last 10k to 5k and the buzz of that Finish Line when you know that you have achieved something great.
AWESOME STUFF - I have been following your story for a good while now and it has been great to see you have a smashing year that has been thoroughly well deserved.
Thank you Mark - it was a wonderful feeling to get a decent result and also feel like I did quite well on the day as well as sticking to the plan. Cheers mate ❤️
Brilliant! You were really motoring at the end - all those hills did pay the bills. 👏👏👏
Cheers mate. Yes I agree, the hills massively helped out in Spain!
Now that was special to watch. Thank you.
What a video and what an effort. Right proud of you mate. So much about this was perfect. Your running. The Spanish people. Valencia as a city. The filming. The journey to get here. Love it mate. Have my first marathon at Manchester next year and will be watching this a few times for motivation. Can’t wait for the next story. Congrats again Andy, massively deserved.
Thanks so much, what an awesome comment. I hope that you have a great Manchester build and the race is a great experience! Thanks for the support this year, it's been amazing. Cheers ❤️
Amazing Andy 👏👏 What an effort and what a marathon!! Inspiring stuff mate, loved following your journey. Cheers! 🍻
Nice one Andy! Thanks so much ❤️
Well done Andy, you did great. You backed yourself. Fantastic.
Huge congrats on the amazing result Andy
That speed boost at the end though 👀🚀
Thanks! I tried to put my foot down at the end!
Great video and run Andy, you certainly took some names flying down the blue carpet area! Also liked the 'time to be brave' line for the last K, I'm going to use that at my next race! Cheers mate
Nice one J, I managed to muster something up for the last few minutes which I was really pleased with!
What a fantastic race Andy. I found your channel year and a half ago, when I completed my first and only race, Birmingham 10k. In 2025 I want to complete my first half marathon. With buying a house this year I decided not to enter any. but 2025 I am going to complete at least 1 race. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thanks Max, best of luck for which ever race you choose. I'll be doing Birmingham Half in May again 👍🏻
Andy that’s the first time I have come across one of your videos, absolutely fantastic. That finish was more exciting than a 100m final!! Great video, brilliant run and thanks for the entertainment 👏
Thank you Brian! It was a great weekend away and a great race. Cheers mate ❤️
Congrats...great pb, in cooler temps i had you pegged all day for a 3:18...but 3:21:01 finishing in temps of 23celsius only seconds away from your ultimate goal on the day is great running..being only a young man you have plenty of years of growth that can push you closer to the 3hr mark...track and hills because HILLS MAKES HEROES! no doubt have been significant for you alongside your coach Brett Bully Ellesmore 😂 congrats again💪👍
Amazing Andy, so inspiring you ran that course way better than I did! Got me fired up for my next training block 🎉
Thanks Rick! Hard work in the sun wasn't it 👊🏻
Man ANDY that was a great run I truly believe you have had the greatest marathon ever. And it was raw brutal but very beatiful. That was so wonderfull. Congrates, Inga DK .
Awesome, Andy. Great video and a brilliant run. Drink it in!
Thanks so much!❤️
Awesome Andy. Well done mate. All that hard work paid off.
Thanks mate - still delighted with how it went (apart from those 2 seconds 😭)
Amazing Andy! Massive congratulations. Seeing you knock over an hour off your marathon is truly inspirational.
Well done Andy. That’s a fantastic result. It was a great day. You can’t beat a Sunday run with 36000 others.
Cheers Michael. It really was a super Sunday 👌🏻
Great video and emotional. Was lucky enough to meet you at the start of the GNR. Very friendly and your success is down to hard work and determination. Really inspiring.
Cheers Aiden - was great to see you at The GNR! All the best mate 👍🏻
Awesome race vlog as always mate. I don't know how you make it looks effortless. It wasn't as hot as that last year when i ran it. Hopefully be there next year to give it the full send. Congrats on a magnificant run.
I can assure you it wasn't effortless 😂 I'm already in for next year so maybe see you there!
Vamosssss. I also love running València marathon. The vibe and the weather are perfect for runners.
It was fantastico wasn't it. Can't wait to do it all again, next year!
One of your best, Andy (videos and performances!). Worth the wait. I feel like your journey is only getting started as well.
Great run and video. Congrats
Amazing brilliant vlog Andy. Loved it. Many congratulations 🎊🍾 🎉👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much for your support over the years mate.x
Epic Vlog, Epic race, congrats man 🎉 I was there did bonk at 30k, 3.27 but I’ll be back 🫡
Great running Andy - well deserved
Thanks so much.❤️
Well don’t Andy, great series and I’ve loved watching along!
Superb time mate. Valencia is my favourite of the 7 i've done so far.
Cheers Craig!👊🏻
true grit Andy ! you picked off so many and were so strong .🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! Just tried to get over that line as quick as I could!
Absolute quality. With you all the way. Well captured and phenomenal effort. That last K 🔥🔥🔥 no prisoners 💪 Well done 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! Tried my best finish strong and get out the sun as quick as I could!
@itsonandy the body count was insane. Defo left it all out there 💪.. am usually the one getting taken on the sprint cause I peaked too early 🤣🤣
I don't speak much Spanish but I'm sure at the end you told everyone your name is Valencia 😂 absolutely brilliant effort, well done mate. Not just on the day but the entire training block was next level, you smashed it, well done!
😂😂😂 I was trying to say It's On Andy 😂😂😂
Cheers - was a great craic out there.❤️
Brilliant well done mate smashed it 👊👍👌
Cheers mate, thanks for watching ❤️
Awesome run and video Andy. That finish was truly impressive and inspiring. It's not just On it's Done and now On too the next one!
Nice one Tony, bring on the next one!
Absolutely awesome buddy 👏 💪 you get out what you put in and you had such a strong training block the outcome was always going to be decent. Congratulations mate 💪
Thanks so much mate. Still majorly buzzing with how it went. Was also nice to get a bit of Spanish sun too 🌞 ❤️
Great video Andy! What a great effort you gave that run and I hope you are proud of your pb. It maybe outside your target but there was an always another! Keep smiling!
Thanks so much Mark ❤️
Rockin there at the end Andy! what an iconic moment on that blue carpet. Looked really strong at the end. Superb performance and congrats. Followed you all the way and you've inspired me to get back to the marathon after an 8 year break.
Awesome Jason - I hope you can get back up to marathon fitness, I'm sure you will before long!
Me alegro que hayas disfrutado del maratón en mi ciudad! Enhorabuena!!
Your city and the people made us feel so welcome. What a city ❤️ Hasta el año proximo 💪🏻
Well done fella, congratulations !
Great video, well done on smashing a new PB
Bloody Awesome! Great video
Thank you Jill!!
Well done mate, no better feeling than finishing a marathon strong and getting a new PB, all those training miles pay off. Really enjoyed the vlog, will sub to see your next adventures
Thank you Michael, feeling good that late on has never happened before!
Well done Andy, It's a special event.
Thanks for sharing your journey buddy. Awesome stuff 👏 💪👍
Thanks so much Dave ❤️
Been waiting all week for this vid, amazing running mate. You put the work in and you can be proud of your race and your whole training block. Can’t wait to see what you do next year
Thank you so much - it felt great to have a good race. I'm also looking forward to setting some big targets next year!
Epic account of the whole race and journey. Congrats on that time! Amazing stuff
Thanks so much - I'm so pleased with how it went ❤️
What a final sprint! Congratulations Andy, that’s a fantastic time off the back of a really strong block. I’ve really enjoyed following the build-up via the channel and the podcast.
Thanks Nick, it was a great feeling to cross that line. Thanks so much for all of your support!
fantastico. you were flying at the end.
So so proud of you mate and so excited with what’s to come!! This is some video getting the mestalla in where the mighty Swans tormented Valencia 😂 well done mate 🫡
Uppa Fucking Swans mate ❤️ I've had a taste and now I want mooorre!!! Cheers lad.x
It really was on Andy!! Perfectly executed 👌 I need a bit of your bravery. Huge congratulations 🎉
Nice one Clemmo. I don't really know where the end came from, I just really wanted my first beer since summer I think 😂
@ The sacrifices we make for a marathon PB 🍺 Totally worth it!
Smashed it! Enjoy the rest and then get that sub 20 ticked off 💪
I read 25C on one of those boards...it was a that point i was cooked haha - You absolutely smashed it!
Great video!! And Well Done mate!!
Thanks so much Tim. Gave it the old Marm to finish, taking Sergios and Pablos down for fun.
Congratulations mate. I cant wait for Barca half in Feb, then my first Marathon in April
Just so good Andy, a brilliant race off the back of superb training.
Until fairly recently I considered myself about the same sort of runner as you - but recently you’ve shot ahead 👏👏👏
Thanks so much mate - come catch me up!
@ maybe one day… Ultras first half of 2025 first. And time to build strength so I don’t keep breaking down
Inspiration stuff, and a really strong finish - well done. Great to watch you smash your targets!
Thank you John!❤️
Great job Andy 💪
It’s been a great journey Andy , loved the build up and the result.
Delighted for you 👏🏻
I’m just a few weeks out now from starting the training block for London, anything is possible if you put the hard work in !
I’m defo going for the 2.50 👍🏻 come on !!
Guuuu on son!!! 2:50 baby!!! Just visualise yourself smashing it down the Mall picking people off 👊🏻💪🏻
@ I imagine that all the time 😂
Especially last night on the 12th rep of 400’s 🤪
Can I ask you a question , your Insta 360 Go, is it 64 or 128 GB? And generally how much video will it store ? Cheers mate
Absolutely tremendous 😎. 💯 earned 💪
Well done andy great effort and another pb. I have decided to do the solway in june as its quite flat, maybe see you there
Congratulations Andy! It's been great watching your journey.
Thanks so much!
Great splits, congrats Andy.
Bravo !!Traced you all the race in the App ❤❤❤
Thanks Anders ❤️
Awesome effort and awesome video!! Congratulations, well deserved ❤
Thank you so much for your support!❤️
Congrats on a huge PB Andy 🥳 Brilliant video as always 🎉
Thank you so much!
Congrats Andy!! Amazing time 🤩
Thank you so much ❤️
Brilliant - both the effort and the video👏
Thanks so much ❤️
Congrats great effort an a great result and as Always a good video
Thanks for the support ❤️
Massive congrats man! Brilliant stuff!
Thanks so much. Still can't believe how well it went!
You are the master mad marathon-man. Thats a fact I am sure. Congrates Andy. Inga DK:
Thank you Inga ❤️
Andy you had me gripped on that last km. I was channelling your mate …cmon Andy it’s on cmon…😂 massive well done