I'd been looking forward to this one for so long. I'm absolutely buzzing for you. You really kept your head at 20k and didn't panic. You controlled things so well. The best bit for me was when you said, ' I'm feeling strong, I've got this....yes!' This vlog will inspire me to try and break 4hr 30 in my Marathon in 4 weeks time. You absolutely deserved your brilliant PB. Awesome mate.
Thanks mate! I think the constant self talk through this race was really beneficial for me. There were two moments that I was working towards: the 32k mark and the hill just before the 35k mark. Getting through those points had me holding my head high. I exorcised a lot of demons with this one. Which marathon are you doing? When does the taper start?
That was cool to relive, ran Sydney Marathon for the first time and had a great run. 5 minute mara pb. Coming from North Queensland, the conditions were very,,, different, fn cold
Congratulations on a well earned PB! Were you one of the guys in Townsville singlets? I went past one on the way down off the bridge and one later on. I wanted to ask if you were as cold as I was. Couldn’t open my mouth to speak though.
Solid run! This used to be my peak race. Did the Syd Blackmoores half 3 times down to a PB of 94min with a goal of a sub 200min Marathon the year covid hit. So watching you has definitely inspired me to give it another go. New course looks tough and busy but really well organised.
It is a really well oiled machine. I imagine it is a bit different now to when you last had a crack. It is tough but I love it. You get to see so much!
Nice work! I live and run in Sydney all the time but to do it as part of a marathon was something else! My first one too! You’re absolutely right, the wind was gnarly heading down Anzac Pde! Great video
Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I kept thinking how great it would be to come back the other way. I was shattered every time the wind hit us at a cross road!
goodonya, it was fun watching this. I ran last year but couldn't get the training in this year, I was so insanely jealous seeing the weather this year's runners got. Last year's heat was bruuutal, especially coming off a chilly winter training season. so many medical emergencies around mrs. macquarie's chair. I've got unfinished business with this race, will have to check back in the next year or two. Did you find the course improved this year?
Thanks mate! That's how I felt going into it. I was so happy to get passed the hill outside the SCG. That was where I broke last year. The course was definitely better this year. I loved it. It would still get very hot out ANZAC Pde if it's hot again. Centennial Park was much better. Just one loop around was lovely. Will you be able to have a crack in 25?
I'd been looking forward to this one for so long. I'm absolutely buzzing for you. You really kept your head at 20k and didn't panic. You controlled things so well. The best bit for me was when you said, ' I'm feeling strong, I've got this....yes!' This vlog will inspire me to try and break 4hr 30 in my Marathon in 4 weeks time. You absolutely deserved your brilliant PB. Awesome mate.
Thanks mate! I think the constant self talk through this race was really beneficial for me. There were two moments that I was working towards: the 32k mark and the hill just before the 35k mark. Getting through those points had me holding my head high. I exorcised a lot of demons with this one. Which marathon are you doing? When does the taper start?
@@runningwithajI'm doing the Yorkshire Marathon here in the UK on 20th October.
Great stuff. I did the race too and enjoyed reliving some of the course via your video. Cheers and well done
Fantastic! How did you go? I’m glad you enjoyed it. I tried to capture as much as possible.
@@runningwithaj I managed a 3min PB (2:56) which I’m over the moon about. Everything somehow went to plan!!
@benchandler3220 mate that is awesome. Congratulations!
That was cool to relive, ran Sydney Marathon for the first time and had a great run. 5 minute mara pb. Coming from North Queensland, the conditions were very,,, different, fn cold
Congratulations on a well earned PB! Were you one of the guys in Townsville singlets? I went past one on the way down off the bridge and one later on. I wanted to ask if you were as cold as I was. Couldn’t open my mouth to speak though.
@@runningwithaj orange and yellow Running Works singlets, there was a few of us
Great work, looks like a fantastic day. Can’t wait to run Sydney.
It is brilliant. You won't be disappointed.
Great Video AJ
Thanks mate!
Amazing, be proud your run!
I am so happy with how it went. I'm so happy that I'm ready to sign up for the next one.
Awesome race! Congrats on the PB!!
Thanks! It was a brilliant event.
Solid run! This used to be my peak race. Did the Syd Blackmoores half 3 times down to a PB of 94min with a goal of a sub 200min Marathon the year covid hit. So watching you has definitely inspired me to give it another go. New course looks tough and busy but really well organised.
It is a really well oiled machine. I imagine it is a bit different now to when you last had a crack. It is tough but I love it. You get to see so much!
Nice work! I live and run in Sydney all the time but to do it as part of a marathon was something else! My first one too!
You’re absolutely right, the wind was gnarly heading down Anzac Pde! Great video
Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I kept thinking how great it would be to come back the other way. I was shattered every time the wind hit us at a cross road!
@@runningwithaj only got worse as the day went on too. Cheers mate 👍🏻
That's awesome man, congrats! Slowly working up to marathon distance, can't wait to do Sydney.
Sydney is definitely a bucket list event. Don't rush too much to get to the marathon. It's a brutal race if you're not ready.
congratulations AJ, you did great
Thanks Thomas. I appreciate the support.
Amazing run 😊 the run in and out of Macquarie's Chair was pretty epic but happy for your PB 🥳
Wasn't it tough? I got over excited coming down oxford st then forgot about it. I was reminded as soon as I tried to go uphill!
@@runningwithaj oxford street quite literally blew me away with the wind 😂
@MrDurpaDurp2 🤣
goodonya, it was fun watching this. I ran last year but couldn't get the training in this year, I was so insanely jealous seeing the weather this year's runners got. Last year's heat was bruuutal, especially coming off a chilly winter training season. so many medical emergencies around mrs. macquarie's chair. I've got unfinished business with this race, will have to check back in the next year or two. Did you find the course improved this year?
Thanks mate! That's how I felt going into it. I was so happy to get passed the hill outside the SCG. That was where I broke last year. The course was definitely better this year. I loved it. It would still get very hot out ANZAC Pde if it's hot again. Centennial Park was much better. Just one loop around was lovely. Will you be able to have a crack in 25?
@@runningwithaj not sure, got a little one coming very soon so we'll see how the training goes in the next 12 months haha. 2026 at a minimum :)
@MattShubert good luck!
Well done AJ, great run 👏
Thanks mate, I'm pretty proud of it!
I want to run in Sydney Mara maybe next year. Great video :)
I can't recommend it enough. There is nothing like it in Australia.
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Thanks Dee! i had a great day
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Who videoed you getting out of bed? Asking for Kate.
If I told you, it would ruin the magic of television.