Amazing! Great work! I’m 43. Went from a 20:10 in June to 19:08 in September. Lowered by average HR by 10 bpm too. Oddly, I was following a 10km training plan from McMilllan. I didn’t expect such a change. I actually think it was my long runs that made the difference.
Every second parkrun i am going to "go for it" i feel long runs and intervals repeats are helping me. Love the channel and mary has motivated me to get sub 20. Got a 22.14 pb today.
I have been following your runs and training in Thailand for some time, your NYC marathon and such, so seeing you in England breaking a record was also nice. Myself I am going to Vietnam for a month in four days expanding my running World, and I will make my first competition run since 1978 next year, so seeing people like you is inspiring, and the tips and tricks are also good. Keep up your exquisite work.
while not wishing to detract from all the positive reasons you've considered, or the incredible effort to achieve a sub-20 - well done Mary! - i suspect the emotional background behind your visit to Congo for the first 5K will have played a part too
Stuart, I think you’re bang on. That run in congo represented a mindset shift for Mary as well. Run with more joy and don’t sweat the small stuff. Well observed 😊
Just so you know, Mary, I love the insights that you guys give me, but I love to watch you run! You are fierce and strong and I love it when the video shoots show you running. Your level of running is so much more than I’ll ever be able to get to at this point in my life, but I love watching you and living vicariously through you!
I only began running last year at the age of 54. My 5K PB is 22:58. My aim would be a sub 20 5K but I feel perhaps it may be beyond me but this video is inspiring. Well done guys.
@gary6514, how have you done? I am 57, started running 8 months ago and I am aiming for sub 20. Garmin thinks I can run it in 22:40, but I haven’t run a 5K yet. Cheers, John.
Good info! I have been working toward a sub-20 for the last 2-3 years, and still falling a few seconds short. Hopefully 2021 will be the year I squeeze a tiny bit more speed out of this 44-year-old body and get it done!
thanks for the focus on mindset - I took this onboard and just really wanted it this morning and dropped 30secs of PB to finally break below 23:00 barrier. It does work as long as everything else is lined up - no injuries, solid training consistency, good diet etc
Your running technique is your own distinct, unique, wonderful way of getting it done. Remember what mr. Messy happy says,... comparison is the thief of joy Mary!👍🏻😁
Well done Mary big achievement!! I did my 1st and so far only sub 20 a couple of years ago and I'm a way off now but this has inspired me to have another go and see if I can do it again.
Re. “Looking slow” One thing I noticed when marshalling at park runs is how much slower it looks when you’re stationary...even the runners doing 5 min/mile pace look almost pedestrian sometimes. Also the other thing is that if it looks relaxed then that’s a really positive sign that your form isn’t breaking down/becoming ragged? In anycase, superb achievement I think, all the best with your next goal!👍
Yes I totally agree with that. When I’ve watched park runs and watch the 15 minute runners I always think... hang on, I can run that fast... when clearly I can’t 😂 even when I watched the winner of the Brighton 10k once, they ran a sub 30 and I still thought it looked too easy 😂 trick of the eye/mind
Your videos are helping inspire me to push for multiple goals this year, first marathon, under 50 for 10k etc. Just smashed a new pb for 5k tonight but struggling with cadence increases.
This was so helpful - thank you! PS. I think I just fell in love with Mary a little. You're my new inspiration and Ill be coming back to this video as I work through my winter block and get prepped for spring sessions. Appreciate you 💛
Just stumbled across these videos and absolutely loving them 😍 you two are so positive and wonderful to watch. Always have great big smiles and not to mention fantastic runners!!
Hi Ben and Mary. Great run Mary. This got me thinking though 😀 It’s an interesting one this...not taking anything away at all from Mary’s sub 20 because that is a great effort and time but in my opinion I think Mary’s 21min 5km run on that windy and cold dismal day was even more impressive. Running well on the back a good solid training base is one thing but the mental strength required to leave everything out there when all around you appears to be against you is a true measure of strength and desire. I hope this doesn’t come across negatively because I really admire what you and Mary have achieved, I just see the slower run as the real star session 😂
Thanks Steve, yes we’ve reflected on that too and agree that the 21 on the day after a close family members funeral and driving for 5 hours represented a huge achievement and potentially shifted her mentality for good. A little like the virtual NYC marathon in the worst conditions ever. She’s forging a super strong mentality 😊💪🏻
Awesome! Thanks John, that’s a really kind comment. We’ll get there I’m sure. The channel is growing nicely but as long as we’re helping 1 person then it’s all worth it 😊
Well done indeed on the sub 20. I was half expecting Tony to mention the quality of coaching at some point in the film 😉. In all seriousness I'm sure it helped
@@eoincasey5461 I think the biggest factor was telling a runner friend that I was going to do a sub 20min 5k but they didn’t think I could 🤨. So I had to prove them wrong. In terms of training I did fartlek training at the track which I found hard so I knew it must be helping and also during that period I trained for a half marathon which would’ve helped with endurance and not slowing down in the last mile or so.
I'm 28 and after getting into running last spetember, with a lot of training, i've gotten down from my initial 27:45 to 22:06 last saturday. Would love to hit sub-20 this year :D
I liked this; analysis of the Sunday run. Your run looked graceful to me. Efficiently gliding across the ground and your running form is clearly working really well so I wouldn't change it:) Good to see Winnie. See you Sunday!
Discovered this channel recently. Great , relaxed presentation and informative. Covering extactly the topics I was looking for. Plus, agree with everyone else. You guys seem such a great couple. Keep it up :-)
cheers Ben@@ThisMessyHappy, love the videos, keep em coming! I'm 65 now, been running/jogging 50 years but never stopped enjoying it wherever i am - now living in the hot tropics but love the early morning beach runs!
Well done Mary 👍 I’ve hit a total mental block trying to achieve this 😥 I actually think fear of failure is preventing me from achieving it.. how stupid does that sound 🙄
It’s very normal, Ken. I’d recommend a book I’m reading right now called ‘Think like a monk’ by Jay Shetty. Wise beyond his years. But something I’ve been impacted by early on is a saying from Buddha. “Fear does not prevent death. Fear prevents life” - we have to change the way we interact with it. It’s a great read 😊👍🏻
Great video. So good to see how you train .Oh and you're running style is so focused and consistent. I don't like seeing photos or videos of me running or as I say "plodding " 🤣🏃♀️ xx
Mary you're right, your a great runner. I think where I lack you've achieved and I think I need to get out of my comfort zone and do some time trials just to get use to being uncomfortable. Next training block I promise 🤞
Thanks for sharing your journey! I know it will be difficult for me to follow this (or any other!) routine. This helps me to energise! Best wishes to Mary and her dedicated coach💪
Hello, first of all cogratulation for archieving your goal! I'm looking for something similar and I would like to have access to their tempo and intervals sessions, so I can get inspired. Thanks in advance
Good memories of running around the park and Lake there beautiful place and your jackets remind me of how cold it can get. Do you go to Tonbridge Costa on the way home? Good coffee there, for chain coffee
Love watching the videos. Superb achievement, I'm just getting into running at 38. Ran 23.40 but looking to go sub 23 after my programme in the next couple of weeks. Aim to get it down to sub 20 by next year!
That’s a great goal! And you have plenty of time to smash all of your goals. Take your time, it will all happen with consistency 😊 and thanks for the kind words 🤟🏼
I am extra impressed that you achieved that on 4 days per week of running. Have you done a video on the 10 minute daily workout? Also, was this done while you are training for the ultra? I am very interested to hear how you are preparing for the ultra and what kind of a goal you have for the race (just finish or a target finish time?).
Thanks John! As good luck would have it, yes we have done a video about the 10 minute routine. It’s a few videos back on the channel called “it’s not about just running” and also, Mary’s ultra training schedule is the subject of the video this week 😊
Thanks for your feedback, Kayla. Believe it or not, you are genuinely the first person to say this. So I’m going to have to go with what works. But I appreciate the feedback anyway 😊
I ran a 5k in April my time was 30.00 min I was consistently running too improve ... on Saturday I ran another 5k and this time it was 32 min I don’t get it I feel like I’m becoming slower 😭
Lots of things could be the cause. Don’t be disheartened though. Progress is rarely linear. If you saw Mary’s first attempt at the 5k she was minutes slower than 6 weeks later. Stay consistent and positive and the improvements will come 😊
It's 2 years late but congratulations on the sub 20 minute 5k! What strategy did you use when accomplishing this? Did you end up running each k at the same pace, or starting off slower then building up to a higher pace? I've heard of a strategy of starting off a little higher than average, then try to hold on for the rest of the race. That last one doesn't sound like the best strategy but was curious what your strategy was.
I knocked out a PB at Parkrun two weeks ago of 20:39 down from 21:03. I’m not sure if it’s possible to get it below 20:00. I’m 52 and have only been running consistently for about 3 years. I’m sure if I did some specific training and such like then maybe its possible. I’m sure I can improve on 20:39 but maybe not by 40 seconds, Ill keep plodding along and see what happens over the next year.
Only been running 1 month, got my 5k down from 32 and dying for that, to 29 pretty easy. Goal is to run sub 25 by summer! Videos like this keep me pushing on
First off I really love this channel and I’m a subscriber. But the thing I don’t understand is why you always seem to feel the need to do part of the video where you try to talk while running. This is the worst part of each video. Always the least organized thoughts and out of breath talking is hard to hear and painful to listen to. The best, most helpful and organized info always comes when you are doing anything else but running. Please take this to heart. I’m also a TH-camr though not nearly as good at it or as successful as you however I do hope you take this as helpful input because I’m hoping for your success. Thank you for doing this channel. It’s really quite good. Just doesn’t need the obligatory run/talk segments. Would literally lose nothing useful and shorter, more concise videos always gain subs and view duration.
Thanks Max. Very much appreciate your input and honest thoughts. And I appreciate your kind words on the channel too. I disagree with your thoughts on the running segments, I like them, but it’s each to their own 😊 good luck on your journey too 💪🏼👏🏼
Can I please ask a controversial question: what proportion of the improvement do you think was down to you wearing the Alphafly shoes alone? I'm nervous of asking because I don't want to appear to be in any way disparaging of you and the hard work you've done in training. And I appreciate how in this video you've worked hard to consider all the potential factors. I'd be fascinated to know if you could break 20 minutes wearing the same shoes as you wore when you set your previous pb. That would surely be a more accurate measure of the improvement that you have made in you, rather than the improvement that the shoes have added. For what it's worth, I reckon that you've probably got something closer to 19 minutes in you wearing Alphafly if you had someone pacing you. Running off someone's shoulder makes a big difference. By the way... really well done on the pb!
Hey, no it’s a legitimate question to ask. The answer is that there are probably quite a lot of contributing factors we didn’t touch on as well. Like the last attempt being the day after a funeral and travelling for 5 hours. But yes, unquestionably the Alphafly’s help. But that’s part of it all isn’t it. It’s not doping as they’re legal trainers but different trainers save or cost you differing amounts of time. That’s definitely not a question that comes across as disparaging. It’s all part of it.
@@ThisMessyHappy I'm glad that you've received my question in the friendly and positive tone that I intended. And thank you for your reply. How about I formalise it: can you please produce a video where, given your improvements in you (the training and non-shoe factors), you run the same distance in equivalent to your old shoes? There are loads of us amateurs who are fascinated by the potential impact on our pb times but can't afford the c£250 to test it.
@@twocrandon instagram.com/p/CNSbDcSH5Ag/?igshid=1r2j3zmwjlf23 These two superstars went 18 mins on Monday and had to wear, basic Nike Pegasus because there still only size one in feet 😂 be interesting what they run once they can get faster trainers Ben, great watching Mary’s progress, she definitely an go quicker
question, do you ever see other runners , and think either how they are running is good or not, or does it make you feel like you wanna say, Hey, I run too show off, its my recovery day today, lol =)
Amazing! Great work!
I’m 43. Went from a 20:10 in June to 19:08 in September. Lowered by average HR by 10 bpm too. Oddly, I was following a 10km training plan from McMilllan. I didn’t expect such a change. I actually think it was my long runs that made the difference.
Every second parkrun i am going to "go for it" i feel long runs and intervals repeats are helping me. Love the channel and mary has motivated me to get sub 20. Got a 22.14 pb today.
Did you get it?
Love how happy u both are! I'm glad to see u both seem on the same level and one not having an arrogant side like some other running youtubers
Thanks James. That’s really appreciated. Yes we tend to keep eachother in check. And my mumma would smack my legs if I showed any hint of arrogance 😂
Congratulations Mary! You crushed it. Great job by the coach also.
Thanks Ted. I’m so glad it all came together for Mary 😊
Mary's training has been great over the last block. Well done coach and well done Mary for consistently getting it done.🏃♀️👊🏻
Thanks Claire. She’s doing so well at the moment 😊
I have been following your runs and training in Thailand for some time, your NYC marathon and such, so seeing you in England breaking a record was also nice. Myself I am going to Vietnam for a month in four days expanding my running World, and I will make my first competition run since 1978 next year, so seeing people like you is inspiring, and the tips and tricks are also good. Keep up your exquisite work.
while not wishing to detract from all the positive reasons you've considered, or the incredible effort to achieve a sub-20 - well done Mary! - i suspect the emotional background behind your visit to Congo for the first 5K will have played a part too
Stuart, I think you’re bang on. That run in congo represented a mindset shift for Mary as well. Run with more joy and don’t sweat the small stuff. Well observed 😊
Just so you know, Mary, I love the insights that you guys give me, but I love to watch you run! You are fierce and strong and I love it when the video shoots show you running. Your level of running is so much more than I’ll ever be able to get to at this point in my life, but I love watching you and living vicariously through you!
I only began running last year at the age of 54. My 5K PB is 22:58. My aim would be a sub 20 5K but I feel perhaps it may be beyond me but this video is inspiring. Well done guys.
Never say never, Gary! Consistency 💪🏻😊
1 year of running and already sub 23... your genetic potential is amazing
How are you doing with your sub 20 goal Gary? I’m also new to running (8 months), I’m 56, and in a similar position, also set a goal of sub 20 min 5k
@gary6514, how have you done? I am 57, started running 8 months ago and I am aiming for sub 20. Garmin thinks I can run it in 22:40, but I haven’t run a 5K yet. Cheers, John.
Good info! I have been working toward a sub-20 for the last 2-3 years, and still falling a few seconds short. Hopefully 2021 will be the year I squeeze a tiny bit more speed out of this 44-year-old body and get it done!
Consistency is key for sure. Just do whatever it takes to not miss a session (and stay injury free obvs) and it will happen!
thanks for the focus on mindset - I took this onboard and just really wanted it this morning and dropped 30secs of PB to finally break below 23:00 barrier. It does work as long as everything else is lined up - no injuries, solid training consistency, good diet etc
Totally true, Justin. Sometimes the only difference is just having a “good day” 😊
Your running technique is your own distinct, unique, wonderful way of getting it done. Remember what mr. Messy happy says,... comparison is the thief of joy Mary!👍🏻😁
Ha ha true that! Thanks 😊
Mary, what are you talking about? You look amazing! But more importantly you are a great runner and I learn so much from your videos and your journey
Ahh thanks Katharina. That’s so nice of you to say 😊
Well done Mary, her training has come along way
Thanks Yiannis. Yep she’s definitely finding some consistency and reaping the rewards 😊👍🏻
Well done Mary big achievement!! I did my 1st and so far only sub 20 a couple of years ago and I'm a way off now but this has inspired me to have another go and see if I can do it again.
Go for it, Graham!
Re. “Looking slow” One thing I noticed when marshalling at park runs is how much slower it looks when you’re stationary...even the runners doing 5 min/mile pace look almost pedestrian sometimes. Also the other thing is that if it looks relaxed then that’s a really positive sign that your form isn’t breaking down/becoming ragged? In anycase, superb achievement I think, all the best with your next goal!👍
Yes I totally agree with that. When I’ve watched park runs and watch the 15 minute runners I always think... hang on, I can run that fast... when clearly I can’t 😂 even when I watched the winner of the Brighton 10k once, they ran a sub 30 and I still thought it looked too easy 😂 trick of the eye/mind
Your videos are helping inspire me to push for multiple goals this year, first marathon, under 50 for 10k etc. Just smashed a new pb for 5k tonight but struggling with cadence increases.
Awesome and well done!! And also thank you. Why do you want to increase your cadence?
@@ThisMessyHappy everything I have read about "fast" runners have a high cadence. I'm stuck around the 160. Just something I need to work on more !
Well done again mary. These tips are all great!
Cheers lads 😊
Mentally is the hardest part for me the 3 / 4 km just to keep it together when all I want to do is stop.
That’s the hardest but but the pain is always temporary 💪🏻😊
This was so helpful - thank you!
PS. I think I just fell in love with Mary a little. You're my new inspiration and Ill be coming back to this video as I work through my winter block and get prepped for spring sessions.
Appreciate you 💛
Mary had the best coach out there 🙌
No sadly she just had me, Tony 😂
Just stumbled across these videos and absolutely loving them 😍 you two are so positive and wonderful to watch. Always have great big smiles and not to mention fantastic runners!!
Ahh thanks Stacey! That’s so kind of you to say. We’re all about finding the joy in running so I’m glad that’s come across 😊
Love your metronomic running style and your focus and determination
She nailed it eh?!
Hi Ben and Mary. Great run Mary. This got me thinking though 😀 It’s an interesting one this...not taking anything away at all from Mary’s sub 20 because that is a great effort and time but in my opinion I think Mary’s 21min 5km run on that windy and cold dismal day was even more impressive. Running well on the back a good solid training base is one thing but the mental strength required to leave everything out there when all around you appears to be against you is a true measure of strength and desire. I hope this doesn’t come across negatively because I really admire what you and Mary have achieved, I just see the slower run as the real star session 😂
Thanks Steve, yes we’ve reflected on that too and agree that the 21 on the day after a close family members funeral and driving for 5 hours represented a huge achievement and potentially shifted her mentality for good. A little like the virtual NYC marathon in the worst conditions ever. She’s forging a super strong mentality 😊💪🏻
Amazing work, well done Mary!!
Thanks Drew 😊
Well done Mary. I do like your videos, the quality and overall content just seems to get better and better. You deserve way more subscribers.
Awesome! Thanks John, that’s a really kind comment. We’ll get there I’m sure. The channel is growing nicely but as long as we’re helping 1 person then it’s all worth it 😊
well done!! helpful video, I can relate to the negative thoughts when things get tough.
We’ve all been there, right? Gotta come up with strategies to banish the thoughts 😊
I would love to see that 10 min Core workout! Btw great video, Well done Mary :)
It’s a few videos ago. I think the video is called something like “it’s not about just running” - the routine is in that 😊👍🏻
@@ThisMessyHappy thank you so much for your reply I will definitly try it
Well done indeed on the sub 20. I was half expecting Tony to mention the quality of coaching at some point in the film 😉. In all seriousness I'm sure it helped
Ha ha thanks! But who’s Tony?! 😂
@@ThisMessyHappy sorry don't know where that came from
Ha ha don’t worry. I’ve been called WAAAAY worse 😂
At 21:39 for 5km now, would love to get to sub 20. I’m 42 now though so it’s getting harder as I get older!
You’ll do it. I’m not a slim runner but with hard work went from 22:36 to 19:12 in 18 months in my late 40’s.
@@SuperHans469 wow that’s impressive Andy. If you don’t mind me asking, what kind of sessions/training did you do?
@@eoincasey5461 I think the biggest factor was telling a runner friend that I was going to do a sub 20min 5k but they didn’t think I could 🤨. So I had to prove them wrong. In terms of training I did fartlek training at the track which I found hard so I knew it must be helping and also during that period I trained for a half marathon which would’ve helped with endurance and not slowing down in the last mile or so.
Yep Andy is right, you're not old ;) good luck you'll get it.
You two are awesome, my favourite running channel 😎🏃♂️👍
Woop woop 🙌🏼 I’ll take that! Thanks 😊
Very in depth, great video thankyou ill use this next time I go for a pb
Mary totally rocks!!! 🏃♀️
Ha ha thanks Mandy. That she does 😊
I'm 28 and after getting into running last spetember, with a lot of training, i've gotten down from my initial 27:45 to 22:06 last saturday.
Would love to hit sub-20 this year :D
How were you able to get it down so quick?
You Will easily do that
I liked this; analysis of the Sunday run. Your run looked graceful to me. Efficiently gliding across the ground and your running form is clearly working really well so I wouldn't change it:) Good to see Winnie. See you Sunday!
Thanks Ira. Yes she’s a good runner but sometimes she has to believe it more. Winnie is definitely in this next one too!! 😊 🐶
Amazing time- amazing runner/running - keep up the great training and videos
Ahh thanks David 😊
Insightful content Mary & Ben 👍🏼 love the mindset bit 👌🏼 love the upcoming schedule details too 😎😎
Thanks Lex. More races entered too!! 😊
Discovered this channel recently. Great , relaxed presentation and informative. Covering extactly the topics I was looking for. Plus, agree with everyone else. You guys seem such a great couple. Keep it up :-)
Always great videos, and such a lovely couple, incl dog! Good advice too, even for the older runners like me trying to get back under 25mins 👍
Thanks David. That’s very kind and I’m glad the advice is helping. Stay consistent and you’ll get there
cheers Ben@@ThisMessyHappy, love the videos, keep em coming! I'm 65 now, been running/jogging 50 years but never stopped enjoying it wherever i am - now living in the hot tropics but love the early morning beach runs!
Way to go Mary! 👏
Boom 💥 thanks buddy 😊
Much awaited video
💥 😂😊
Well done Mary 👍 I’ve hit a total mental block trying to achieve this 😥 I actually think fear of failure is preventing me from achieving it.. how stupid does that sound 🙄
It’s very normal, Ken. I’d recommend a book I’m reading right now called ‘Think like a monk’ by Jay Shetty. Wise beyond his years. But something I’ve been impacted by early on is a saying from Buddha. “Fear does not prevent death. Fear prevents life” - we have to change the way we interact with it. It’s a great read 😊👍🏻
Fierce, graceful and smooth.
And that’s just the coach 😉😂
Great video. So good to see how you train .Oh and you're running style is so focused and consistent. I don't like seeing photos or videos of me running or as I say "plodding " 🤣🏃♀️ xx
Ha ha I don’t think any of us like watching ourselves run do we?! I want to look like Mo Farah but end up looking like little Mo from Eastender 😂
@@ThisMessyHappy ha ha.. good one.I still watch EastEnders here in Oz on the internet 🤪👍
Awesome effort Mary 👏🔥
Thanks buddy 😊
Mary you're right, your a great runner. I think where I lack you've achieved and I think I need to get out of my comfort zone and do some time trials just to get use to being uncomfortable. Next training block I promise 🤞
Good man, Alan! Get used to being uncomfortable and the world is your oyster 💪🏻😊
Thanks for sharing your journey! I know it will be difficult for me to follow this (or any other!) routine. This helps me to energise! Best wishes to Mary and her dedicated coach💪
Thanks so much 😊
Saved this for later and was listening on my easy run this morn...around Hayesden lake and back.
Some weird glitch in the matrix.
Hello, first of all cogratulation for archieving your goal! I'm looking for something similar and I would like to have access to their tempo and intervals sessions, so I can get inspired.
Thanks in advance
Well done Mary! I'd love to go sub 20 for 5k! I'll keep trying! Xxx
Don’t give up Aimee. It’s all about consistency. Nothing flashy. Just good solid work 💪🏻😊
Good memories of running around the park and Lake there beautiful place and your jackets remind me of how cold it can get. Do you go to Tonbridge Costa on the way home? Good coffee there, for chain coffee
Thanks Ian! No we don’t venture near Tonbridge. Just Sevenoaks 😂😊
honestly, the 20:38 in trainers on a trail seems like an equal or even superior performance to 19:47 in super shoes on a track
Love watching the videos. Superb achievement, I'm just getting into running at 38. Ran 23.40 but looking to go sub 23 after my programme in the next couple of weeks. Aim to get it down to sub 20 by next year!
That’s a great goal! And you have plenty of time to smash all of your goals. Take your time, it will all happen with consistency 😊 and thanks for the kind words 🤟🏼
Scott James, Well we never heard back from you so clearly you failed!🙋🏆
You are very cool lady!! Hats OFF to you and grats on your pr 😃
best video and informative..... kudos
Thanks so much 😊
Love your work...
I am extra impressed that you achieved that on 4 days per week of running. Have you done a video on the 10 minute daily workout? Also, was this done while you are training for the ultra? I am very interested to hear how you are preparing for the ultra and what kind of a goal you have for the race (just finish or a target finish time?).
Thanks John! As good luck would have it, yes we have done a video about the 10 minute routine. It’s a few videos back on the channel called “it’s not about just running” and also, Mary’s ultra training schedule is the subject of the video this week 😊
Maybe i can do this, my personal best is 21:12 in the 5km.
Ohhhh yes! That’s close enough to have a good crack at it 💪🏻😊
Yeah get back in your box Ben this is Mary's moment 😉
Ha ha I’m back in 📦
It’s so hard listening you talk while you’re running. Please consider that for future videos
Thanks for your feedback, Kayla. Believe it or not, you are genuinely the first person to say this. So I’m going to have to go with what works. But I appreciate the feedback anyway 😊
What were the tempo sessions?
Not seeing them in the description.
I ran a 5k in April my time was 30.00 min I was consistently running too improve ... on Saturday I ran another 5k and this time it was 32 min I don’t get it I feel like I’m becoming slower 😭
Lots of things could be the cause. Don’t be disheartened though. Progress is rarely linear. If you saw Mary’s first attempt at the 5k she was minutes slower than 6 weeks later. Stay consistent and positive and the improvements will come 😊
It's 2 years late but congratulations on the sub 20 minute 5k! What strategy did you use when accomplishing this? Did you end up running each k at the same pace, or starting off slower then building up to a higher pace? I've heard of a strategy of starting off a little higher than average, then try to hold on for the rest of the race. That last one doesn't sound like the best strategy but was curious what your strategy was.
That’s my strategy, go off like a rocket and try to hold on for the next 4k. Not very professional, but it works for me.
I knocked out a PB at Parkrun two weeks ago of 20:39 down from 21:03. I’m not sure if it’s possible to get it below 20:00. I’m 52 and have only been running consistently for about 3 years. I’m sure if I did some specific training and such like then maybe its possible. I’m sure I can improve on 20:39 but maybe not by 40 seconds, Ill keep plodding along and see what happens over the next year.
7 months later I’m now down to 18:57.
Only been running 1 month, got my 5k down from 32 and dying for that, to 29 pretty easy. Goal is to run sub 25 by summer! Videos like this keep me pushing on
At 20:49 the 49 secs feels impossible joined a local running club recently got my 10k pb 2 weeks ago 43:10
i'm 35mins lol but i want to dream and hopefully one day get there
Sub 20 is fast, good job
No links to the training sessions
im surprise mary is running 4 runs only, whats the reason behind it?
Longevity! Consistency and being smart with what she does on each run massively outweighs volume for me 😊
First off I really love this channel and I’m a subscriber. But the thing I don’t understand is why you always seem to feel the need to do part of the video where you try to talk while running. This is the worst part of each video. Always the least organized thoughts and out of breath talking is hard to hear and painful to listen to. The best, most helpful and organized info always comes when you are doing anything else but running.
Please take this to heart. I’m also a TH-camr though not nearly as good at it or as successful as you however I do hope you take this as helpful input because I’m hoping for your success.
Thank you for doing this channel. It’s really quite good. Just doesn’t need the obligatory run/talk segments. Would literally lose nothing useful and shorter, more concise videos always gain subs and view duration.
Thanks Max. Very much appreciate your input and honest thoughts. And I appreciate your kind words on the channel too. I disagree with your thoughts on the running segments, I like them, but it’s each to their own 😊 good luck on your journey too 💪🏼👏🏼
Great video. Also, looks like you’ve had a hair cut now they are open. ✂️
Well, I have my own personal barber/groomer (called Mary) 😂
Bro i litterly just ran my first park run abd my 5k got 20:14. Im so damn close
Thanks one day.i will go mary
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Can I please ask a controversial question: what proportion of the improvement do you think was down to you wearing the Alphafly shoes alone?
I'm nervous of asking because I don't want to appear to be in any way disparaging of you and the hard work you've done in training. And I appreciate how in this video you've worked hard to consider all the potential factors.
I'd be fascinated to know if you could break 20 minutes wearing the same shoes as you wore when you set your previous pb. That would surely be a more accurate measure of the improvement that you have made in you, rather than the improvement that the shoes have added.
For what it's worth, I reckon that you've probably got something closer to 19 minutes in you wearing Alphafly if you had someone pacing you. Running off someone's shoulder makes a big difference.
By the way... really well done on the pb!
Hey, no it’s a legitimate question to ask. The answer is that there are probably quite a lot of contributing factors we didn’t touch on as well. Like the last attempt being the day after a funeral and travelling for 5 hours. But yes, unquestionably the Alphafly’s help. But that’s part of it all isn’t it. It’s not doping as they’re legal trainers but different trainers save or cost you differing amounts of time.
That’s definitely not a question that comes across as disparaging. It’s all part of it.
@@ThisMessyHappy I'm glad that you've received my question in the friendly and positive tone that I intended. And thank you for your reply.
How about I formalise it: can you please produce a video where, given your improvements in you (the training and non-shoe factors), you run the same distance in equivalent to your old shoes?
There are loads of us amateurs who are fascinated by the potential impact on our pb times but can't afford the c£250 to test it.
@@twocrandon instagram.com/p/CNSbDcSH5Ag/?igshid=1r2j3zmwjlf23
These two superstars went 18 mins on Monday and had to wear, basic Nike Pegasus because there still only size one in feet 😂 be interesting what they run once they can get faster trainers
Ben, great watching Mary’s progress, she definitely an go quicker
Looking slow is good no? It means your form is efficient.
On a track, surely spikes would be even quicker no?
Next step mary sub 18 minutes, you can do it
Ha ha 💥
How old are you Mary??
She’s 42 😊
Eat Your Own Biscuits!! 👊
Ha ha we try 😂
question, do you ever see other runners , and think either how they are running is good or not, or does it make you feel like you wanna say, Hey, I run too show off, its my recovery day today, lol =)
Ha ha and cyclists 😂😊
I was gonna say I'd be happy sub 30 lol
Mmmm obvious reasons , running on track is easier than road. Shoe also made the difference.
Yes and ? If you'd watched it through, they spoke about it. Even to planning on a day with decent weather.
@@61js And so, stating the obvious.
So pink lol