Brighton Marathon 2018 | Race VLOG | Here We Are Running

[@jimhigham]

“What a great day”. I was a good 40 minutes before you that day but I simply LOVE that event. It’s my annual excuse for a weekend party in my favourite city. Obviously we all lost the 2020 version and I can’t make the rescheduled race for this year. I’m booked in for 2022 but that means three years without the Brighton Marathon in my life. I do miss it and that’s why I found my way to your video. I find myself watching previous BMs just to try and recapture that buzz. Thanks for sharing.

[@twold4this]

Watching some older running videos....
You really have 'grown' in the past couple of years! Top man.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thanks mate. A lot has happened in those two years! Don't think I even had a hundred subscribers when i ran Brighton. Have certainly learnt lots about running during that time and also about how to make running videos.

[@butnotthroughglass]

Fair play, I'm facing this marathon in April, big respect

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you. You'll love the Brighton marathon but don't set out too fast like I did. The second half is pretty flat but the first half certainly has some inclines. If I was doing it again I'd look to start slower and finish stronger. Good luck :-)

[@trevstow]

Thanks Chris. This has helped with my homework prior to next weekend’s run. 👍🏻

[@HereWeAreRunning]

That's great to hear. Hope in goes well for you at Brighton. Watch out of those inclines during the first half and enjoy the fantastic support you'll get. 😀

[@TheFODRunner]

Mate you did so well!!! That support when they were shouting your name at the end was super!! Massive congrats!!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Cheers mate :-) The support really was fantastic. I've never experienced anything like it. Certainly a must to have your name printed on your top.

[@TheFODRunner]

Here We Are Running you documented it really well it felt like I went on the journey with you!!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Really appreciate that :-) It's kind of a story that really told itself and didn't pan out the way that I thought it was going to. Hoping the next one will be a little less dramatic!

[@iftomatosareafruitwhyisntk4038]

Great video it really gave me a good insight as to what to expect in my first marathon next Sunday in Brighton

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you, that's great to hear and best of luck with your first marathon. Watch out for those inclines during the first half, after the half way mark it's flat and the support at Brighton will really help to get you through the 26.2 miles :-)

[@trevstow]

Best of luck on your first Marathon. Next week will be my first at Brighton. 👍🏻

[@tweetchris46]

Best of luck mate, i did Brighton as my first marathon in 2017..loved it, amazing atmosphere and a great course...go get it

[@honeybadger9425]

@@HereWeAreRunning Thanks for the info im running it 2020 for first time ;)

[@jen1871]

thank you so much for you video. it's really helpful. Great job!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you 👍

[@PoetWithPace]

Ah Chris, bringing back such sweet memories. Such a brilliant time too and look forward to seeing you take things to another level. Well done!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thanks Donato :-) That finishing sign along the sea front was a very welcoming sight! It was a fantastic day that I'll have very fond memories of.

[@MrCol104]

Thanks for uploading this video.
Congratulations Chris. Fantastic time, especially for your first marathon.
Watching this video brought back some happy memories.
What an amazing day. Crowd support was something else.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you 😎 The crowds really made it such a special occasion. Did you run it this year? How did you get on?

[@MrCol104]

Yeah, I ran it this year.
Finished in 03:25:48.
Very happy with that, especially considering I'd had a hamstring injury in the build up.
What a fantastic day it was.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

MrCol104 Great time, well done👍

[@PJW143]

Great run and time well done 👍 I finished in 5 hours and 17 minuets and your right the support from the crowd was amazing . I’ve enjoyed watching your training videos and look forward to the next challenge.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thanks Peter and well done to you as well :-) Looks more to come on the channel. Got some good events coming up. But need to rest my legs for a couple of weeks at least!

[@lauradryden]

Incredible job, Chris! Congrats on your first marathon! Great vlog - the support looked incredible!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thanks Laura :-) Yes the support was fantastic. I was expecting it to be good but I didn't appreciate quite how good it was going to be. And boy did I need all the jelly babies that were being handed out!

[@iftomatosareafruitwhyisntk4038]

roll on tomorrow watched this video a few times thanks again! you smashed it!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Best of luck for tomorrow. I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time 😃

[@RunEdinburgh]

Sub 4 on your first marathon? Impressive! That's my goal for this year. 3rd time lucky!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thanks Gavin. Don't follow my pacing strategy, I did it the hard way 😆

[@GeoffreyChisnall]

woohoo!!! Well done Chris! Such a great feeling to get that first marathon under the belt!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thanks Geoffrey :-) It certainly is a great feeling. Something that I had always wanted to achieve when I was growing up but never thought I actually would. Didn't come easy but delighted with the result.

[@nrobertson33]

Well done Chris. Amazing that you found the energy to film that. Hope you've recovered well.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you :-) Still not sure I'm fully recovered but will be running the Run Gatwick half marathon on Sunday and hoping that I've recovered enough to have a good race!

[@nrobertson33]

You're unstoppable, good luck.

[@OutWithWozza]

Just found your channel. I am training joe my first marathon as I am running img the Blackpool one this year. I will check out the rest of your videos

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Nice one - I'll check out your channel as well. Good to hear you are running your first marathon. It's a great experience. I'll be starting my marathon training in a couple of weeks. This year I'm doing Edinburgh which is at the end of May so I'm starting a bit later than most.

[@FordyRuns]

Awesome job made mate huge congrats on getting it done and also great VLOG!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Cheers mate, appreciate the support :-) Look forward to following you at the weekend!

[@KyleMcCueRunning]

Nice! Got one under the belt! Super exciting and like any good long workout, ya finished it off with a fine brew! Congrats man! 🎉

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thanks mate :-) The beer at the end was really nice, just not sure my body was ready to drink it!

[@KyleMcCueRunning]

Here We Are Running, I’ve always wondered how people did that haha, just part of the celebration I guess?!?

[@eiffs1228]

Sensational! What a brilliant run, congratulations mate! Can't wait to take on the challenge myself!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you :-) It wasn't easy but I'm delighted with the result. Looking forward to see how your marathon training progresses. Have you booked a race yet?

[@eiffs1228]

Thanks mate - I'll be aiming for a race in Perth, Australia called CitytoSurf - usually takes place in August. Registrations aren't out just yet but I'll certainly be making a video about it when I do!

[@DinnerOnTheFloor]

Nice job Chris! Sub 4 is a great achievement especially for a first marathon. I crossed the line a couple of minutes before you and really enjoyed the race (well, most of it anyway!). Hope you aren't in too much pain today - I can't walk.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you :-) And well done! My legs are slowly recovering. They hurt the most going up and down stairs.

[@realdiggerz6914]

Great honest video I ran this year and although I finished quicker I went through all the same ups and downs. Well done.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you and well done to you as well :-) I think the marathon is such a different type of race for many reasons. Things happened in that race that I've never experienced before in running. Already have my eyes on another marathon next year though!

[@TheLukejitsu]

That's great for a first marathon, and they rarely do go to plan.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you :-) I'm glad I had a plan B because I really needed it!

[@DanRuns]

It looks like i'm in for similar conditions weather wise to you. Thanks again for recording the footage, it was the first video I watched back when I booked the Marathon. Still an inspiring video

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thanks Dan. Keep a look out on Fordy's channel during the week, as I'll be sharing my top tips for running the Brighton Marathon :-)

[@DanRuns]

Here We Are Running will do!

[@GogglesTyresandTrainers]

Yes mate!!
Great job on your first marathon!!!!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Cheers mate :-) It had some real ups and downs and I'm not talking about the hills! But I'm delighted with the outcome.

[@FloNoTrail]

Looks like pretty idea conditions there in Brighton - congratulations mate, I think that's brilliant - love it: that first marathon feeling. Im glad you are happy in spite of not hitting your time goal.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Cheers mate :-) Conditions were ideal, which considering the weather we've been having during the Winter and Spring, it was quite fortunate. I learnt a lot during that first marathon that I'll be able to apply to the next one. Probably not going to do another marathon until next year. Will stick to half marathons and shorter races for a while now.

[@AlexRace2019]

Yes! Great video! I’ve just started up my own TH-cam channel and am making RUNNING VIDEOS !! 😁👌🔥

[@HennieJHC]

wow planning to a 3:45 running for a 1st marathon...that's moving Mate, don't worrie you will run many good times.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thanks mate :-) I think on the right day 3:45 would have been possible but super happy to go sub 4. Lots learnt from this first marathon, for when I run the next one.

[@katchmeifyoucan1131]

Great job Chris!!! Congrats!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you :-) I didn't do it the easy way but was delighted with the outcome!

[@nelsonalexis3054]

I can't tell you how heart broken I was when they told me that beer was non alcoholic!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

haha, although my legs found it hard enough to walk straight afterwards whilst being completely sober, not sure what an alcoholic drink would have done!

[@jen1871]

haaahaaaaa

[@TheYearIGotTheRuns]

Congrats on your first marathon! I liked those balloon pacer markers. There was no mistaking the halfway point was there? It was smart to walk when you needed, don't worry about pace. I think ti's so funny how your distance flags were in miles; Jamie Stewart from Run With Style also uses miles instead of KMs. Great job on your finish!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

The Year I Got The Runs Thank you 😎 We do have a real mix of working in km and miles over here. 10k distance and below tends to be km and half marathon and above tends to be miles. My head still tends to work in km but I may change to miles!

[@jamescruze08]

Great job Chris, I have just entered for next year :)

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thanks James :-) Well done for entering next year, I'm sure you'll really enjoy it. Also, I've just become your 100th subscriber!

[@jamescruze08]

Thank you! looking forward to the race re-cap :)

[@tweetchris46]

Great vid mate, I'm doing it in less than a week...subbed

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Best of luck next weekend! Not long now :-)

[@therunningallergist]

Well done, mate. Nice work.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Cheers mate :-) Tougher than I thought it would have been but delighted with the result.

[@robertconway7812]

Fabulous well done

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thanks Robert, much appreciated :-)

[@thedaythatdanwas1631]

Amazing result for your first marathon! Plus I managed to spot myself twice in your video! I had no idea you were so close to me at the start! Really well done, be sure to check my video of the run (out soon) as you maybe in some of the footage too!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you :-) Yes I could see myself in your video at the start.

[@xandercs]

Running this marathon in April, any tips? Loved the vid! My first marathon as well so any tips would be great!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video. I'm going to do a video covering what I learnt and some hints and tips specific to Brighton, in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for that. I've learnt a lot from my first marathon and since. On the day I went out too fast and suffered a lot during the second half, so pacing is key. Another tip would be to buld a good base even before your actual marathon training plan begins.Building up the mileage slowly with easy pace long runs.

[@DanRuns]

Great vid, some people running with waist belts / vests and others not. Is that just personal preference? Or do you have water and nutrition hidden ?!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Thank you. There were plenty of water stations along the course, so no real need to carry any yourself unless you have a specific drink that you want to use. I carried gels in my belt. I think they might have had gels at the water stations as well but for gels I wanted to use the ones I was used to.

[@DanRuns]

Here We Are Running that’s great, thank you. I am just trying to get into a routine of training in the same kit I’ll be using for the ‘big day’