Congratulations on accomplishing your goal. The Bay Area has a lot races to choose from. I'd suggest the San Jose Half-marathon. It's flat and fast, also very organised race.
I just saw an ad about this on instagram, thinking about signing up! I’ve never ran a marathon before, but I’ve been training for a while. Luckily I still have plenty of time before November
Maddy, you are a savage 💪🏻 only 33 days to train and getting it done at such a great time is amazing 💯 I’m training for the same half marathon in November - Thank you for helping me prepare 🙏
Awesome; congratulations! Seeing the Golden Gate Bridge so closely must have been an inspiration to you. The post-race "cool-down" seemed righteous as well!
I felt it when you said not to compare to other runners! I was going for a 9:00 min mile average and after 4 miles I was @ 8:30 on average. I had to slow way down to not gas out. It is such a fun course and decided to sign up again for Nov 6th 2022. See you there hopefully!
If anyone is reading this and is in a similar position, 30 days of training will do little to boost your aerobic fitness (especially if that includes a week of taper). On the other hand if you are not in poor health to start you can certainly cross the finish line before the usual cutoff time of 3 hrs.
I didn’t, before that I was running maybe once every 1-2 months. I’ve gone through phases over the past few years of running once a week to not at all 😅
Hey Maddy, good job. 33 days of training in prep for a half-marathon, that's a tough gig. I thought I was crazy when training for a half with 60 days out*, but you topped me. Honestly, you did well not to get a serious injury. *I had foot surgery in October 2020 and felt I had rehabbed enough to attempt my next half, although I knew I wouldn't come anywhere near my PR/PB. But it took away all the pressure and so I enjoyed it more than all the others I've done. I notice you mentioned in the video that if was frustrating that you had to miss a few days of training due to the weather (raining). Have you considered buying a treadmill (or running on a treadmill at a gym)? I bought one in August 2021 and I have to say it's one of the best investments I've made in my entire life and it's just so bloody satisfying knowing I can smash out a run when the rain is p!ssing down outside. For the record, I bought a NordicTrack Commercial 2450. It also comes with iFit which is an interactive training workout, with trainers all over the world. The thing I like about a treadmill most, is being able to do an easy long run, but at a consistent pace (and knowing I'm doing it at a consistent pace without variation), but also, progressive long runs finishing the second half faster than the first and typically, finishing the last mile at above goal race pace.
Congratulations on accomplishing your goal. The Bay Area has a lot races to choose from. I'd suggest the San Jose Half-marathon. It's flat and fast, also very organised race.
Getting some inspiration in for this month’s SF marathon :) It will be my first ever 🏃
Thanks for sharing! Been thinking about going this year and the video gave me an idea of the course! Congrats 🎉
I just saw an ad about this on instagram, thinking about signing up! I’ve never ran a marathon before, but I’ve been training for a while. Luckily I still have plenty of time before November
Maddy, you are a savage 💪🏻 only 33 days to train and getting it done at such a great time is amazing 💯 I’m training for the same half marathon in November - Thank you for helping me prepare 🙏
Awesome; congratulations! Seeing the Golden Gate Bridge so closely must have been an inspiration to you. The post-race "cool-down" seemed righteous as well!
I felt it when you said not to compare to other runners! I was going for a 9:00 min mile average and after 4 miles I was @ 8:30 on average. I had to slow way down to not gas out. It is such a fun course and decided to sign up again for Nov 6th 2022. See you there hopefully!
If anyone is reading this and is in a similar position, 30 days of training will do little to boost your aerobic fitness (especially if that includes a week of taper). On the other hand if you are not in poor health to start you can certainly cross the finish line before the usual cutoff time of 3 hrs.
Congrats Maddy! Great job and thanks for documenting :)
You killed that! Love your vlogging style. Well done. 💜
Good job, well done!
Does anyone know how challenging the hills are for this particular course
Kudos 👍🏽👏🏽 and Congrtz. U did tht. Yeah!!! 😘🦋
Thank you for this vlog...I too question myself am I ready for this half marathon
Maddy I luv your vlog 👍
Congrats!
Hi maddy! Loved you video and congrats!! Thats a really really good pr for 1 month training. Did you run on a weekly basis before that month?
I didn’t, before that I was running maybe once every 1-2 months. I’ve gone through phases over the past few years of running once a week to not at all 😅
Form is key
You are so beautiful 🤩
Hey Maddy, good job. 33 days of training in prep for a half-marathon, that's a tough gig. I thought I was crazy when training for a half with 60 days out*, but you topped me. Honestly, you did well not to get a serious injury.
*I had foot surgery in October 2020 and felt I had rehabbed enough to attempt my next half, although I knew I wouldn't come anywhere near my PR/PB. But it took away all the pressure and so I enjoyed it more than all the others I've done.
I notice you mentioned in the video that if was frustrating that you had to miss a few days of training due to the weather (raining). Have you considered buying a treadmill (or running on a treadmill at a gym)? I bought one in August 2021 and I have to say it's one of the best investments I've made in my entire life and it's just so bloody satisfying knowing I can smash out a run when the rain is p!ssing down outside. For the record, I bought a NordicTrack Commercial 2450. It also comes with iFit which is an interactive training workout, with trainers all over the world.
The thing I like about a treadmill most, is being able to do an easy long run, but at a consistent pace (and knowing I'm doing it at a consistent pace without variation), but also, progressive long runs finishing the second half faster than the first and typically, finishing the last mile at above goal race pace.
A treadmill would be a great idea! I do live in the city, so I’m not sure I’d have space for it…
@@themaddyco Fair enough. Perhaps a gym then?