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- Last year I DNF'd the Manchester Marathon at mile 7. This year I was determined there would be no repeat of that.
Despite being in hamstring discomfort and pain from 4 miles, I managed to tough it out and record a time outside my goal. However I am proud of the grit and determination I showed to get through this toughest of all running races.
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Really great video Dawn. You should be so proud. You are so inspiring. Well done
Thank you. 👍
Congratulations on your finish of the marathon. I was following your journey all the way from Cape town South Africa. 🎉🎉
Thank you for following and commenting! 👍😊
Well done on the time, such determination and banishes last years disappointment for you, real mental strength to get that done!
Thank you. Yes, I think I've put last year's Manchester to rest. 😊
Well done Dawn, fantastic fortitude, not only did Manchester not beat you, the time was very respectable! It was my first Manchester Marathon this year, great course and awesome people. Loved it!🤗
Thank you, and I'm glad you had a great experience. 👍 😁
Well done!! Despite the injury you absolutely smashed it!!
Thank you. 👍
You did fantastic, such guts and determination! I'm nowhere near the same league as you as a runner, but I often find that my best races happen when I'm least expecting it and not 'trying' as such. Anyway, well done Dawn!
Thank you, Lesley. Agreed, sometimes our best performances are when we least expect them. I was relaxed and so positive for this one. Maybe I need to be on my guard more next time, lol 😆
Congratulations Dawn on an incredibly gutsy performance.
Marathon running is an emotional business at the best of times but even more so when you spend long periods battling through pain and discomfort.
Didn't quite hit your lofty target but a brilliant block of training and a fantastic finish time which will hopefully be enough to get you the Masters qualification.
Congratulations once again and best of luck with the 10k and autumn marathon.
Thanks, Colin. I've had lots of time to think about my run, and I'm very proud of how I managed it. I love marathon running, but gosh, they're tough. Lol 😀 Onwards...
Well done for getting yourself around on such a tough day for you. 💪
Real shame I didn't see you as we must have beenvery close to one another near the end. Recover well and on to the next on.... x
Thank you. Hope you had a good experience and recovering well.🙂
The one thing that most marathons appear to have in common, is that there is always an interesting story to tell afterwards.
Such a shame about that hamstring problem. Hopefully it's all fine now 👍🏻
Yes, marathons can be eventful. The hamstring is sore but will be fine. I need to do some S&C on that side.
Well done on a great run 3:39 is a excellent run. I finished in 4:02 my second marathon boy did it hurt. Well done again congratulations
Thank you. Well done on your 2nd marathon! You're right it hurts. 🤣
Well done for digging deep and getting over that finish line x
Thank you. 🙂
Well done for sticking at it, its always so tough to judge how it will go when you start feeling niggles, well done for completing it and for telling us your story, we look forward to John's rendition
Thank you. Marathons are eventful... 😊
@@tworunningbroomsdefinitely 😅 but that’s why we like them, every marathon tells a story 🤩
Great job Dawn 😃 I don't think I could have carried that hamstring for basically the whole race, that some mental strength you've got. I know from your Strava comments it was a struggle, but video tells the full story. More to come from you in the future, we can't wait (my wife caught you on camera at 10k, and from this video my wife loves your racing nails 😃 )
Waiting for your Volg now John 😮
Thanks, Matt. This one was a grind, but that's marathons sometimes. We pick ourselves up and go again...👍Well done yourself. Not what you wanted but keep at it!
Lol, the nails. Tell your wife I had them done, especially on the Friday before. It's important to feel good even if the run doesn't go to plan. 🤣
Well done on your run. You kept positive when things were not going to plan. You managed a full training block. So forbyou next marathon you got this extra bit of fire, will and determination. Get to that start line fully fit, and I'm sure you will smash your goals. Keep up the good work and keep chasing those goals
Thank you. Yes, lots of positives to be taken from the training and day. 🙂
Well done Dawn. Not the most enjoyable run for you but you made it. I know how much it hurts and how much sheer determination you need to get through. That was a good time for most ordinary mortals. Look forward to John's video.
Thank you, Peter. I'm now pleased with the time given the effort it took to get it. 👍
Good on you Dawn, true git. I ran my 1st ever Marathon at Manchester on Sunday, loved it, I turn 60 in June, ran it with my older son, my target time was 4:40, I came in at 04:49 that last 6 miles was a killer haha.
Well done, you! Love that you've taken on your 1st marathon at 60. Those last 6 miles certainly hurt. 😁
Finally being able to watch this video. what an emotional video here Dawn. what a run and what a time you managed to get with the hamstring/cramping.
Yes, an emotional day. I'm very pleased to have done it and am now looking forward to the next. 😁
Really good going Dawn - maybe not fully to plan A, but not a total disaster considering your hamstring and a lesson in mental strength for me. Totally inspiring me to aim as close to your time as I can a week on Sunday at Boston (with a niggly hamstring the last few weeks!).
Thank you. Good luck at Boston, and I hope the hamstring behaves for you! 👍
@@tworunningbrooms Thanks to your channel motivating me, I managed a 3:28 and a 30 minute PB in terrible conditions. next marathon I'll be V50 so maybe a BQ time is in reach?
Way to gut it out Dawn, Marathons are tough whichever way we look at them. I’ve got my 2nd ever marathon later this year and I’m looking forward to having another crack at it!
Yes, marathons are tough even when they go smoothly. 🙂 Which marathon are you doing?
@@tworunningbrooms I’m doing a re-run of Chester. It was my first back in 2022 so I’m giving it another go to see how I get on…..will probably have similar goals to yourselves 🤞🏻
Amazing job considering how much pain you were in from early on. Great running 💪
Many thanks. More experiences to add to the bag. 😁
One tough lady👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you 😊
Sorry things didn’t work out!!Those bloody pesky hamstring snipers. I see a few of them at Brighton!! Just take the positives. You’re both in good shape now from your marathon training block, so lots to look forward to!!
Thanks, Ian. It could've been worse. Looking forward to the running plans we have coming up. 😁
Well done and well said, Dawn. Like you said you had a great training block and got to the start line in good shape. *Sometimes shit happens" - Forrest Gump
Exactly! 😁 Fires me up for next time...
Great determination to get to the end 💪
Thank you 😊
Only one word - LEGEND
That's very kind, Stuart. 😊
Well done Dawn, I agree the crowds at Manchester were great, they called out my name and club name from bib with lots of encouragement, and well done for getting it done even with the issues you had. Would have loved to have spotted you both and said 👋 hi, as I have really enjoyed and taken notes of the tips within the content your producing.
Thank you. Hope you had a super run. 👌
Yes it went well had some ankle discomfort but didn’t progress into anything so was happy to hit the goal for the run.
Was 34 mins behind my aim. Toughest marathon ive had to grind out in 17 goes. Congrats on getting there in the end
Oh dear, sorry to hear that. Do you know what went wrong for you? Marathons can be so cruel at times! Well done on grinding it out! 👏
Well done Dawn. That's a great effort considering your were running with an injury so early in the race and would have been tempting to drop out but you found the mental strength to keep going.
Thank you. Luckily, it didn't get to injured state just tight and gripping. I found a pace to manage it, and thankfully, it allowed me to get to the finish, which I'm so happy about. 😊
Well done on finishing despite everything.
Thank you. 👍
Well done to finish Dawn despite the injury. This was my seventh time at Manchester, and as the race has increased its numbers and necessarily extended the start process, I have found it harder to warm up as close to my start time as I would normally do. I was fortunate to avoid any on-course problems this time, but wonder if this delay before starting may increase the chances of a tight or pulled muscle once into the race.
Thanks, Gordon. That's a point I covered with John after the marathon. Both years I have now started, I have had problems that had not occurred in training or other races. Manchester is the only race. I've not had a proper warm-up and was stood for 40 mins in a pen waiting to run. This is not good for the muscles, and I believe it could've been why mine decided it was the day to play up. It was also quite cold...Whilst I had an achy hamstring during some long runs, it wasn't pinching like it did on Sunday. So yes, a lack of dynamic warm-up and hanging around probably didn't help!
Talk about mind over body, 10 out 10 for guts and determination.
Thank you. 👍
Your journey through the Manchester Marathon was truly a rollercoaster of determination and resilience, Dawn! Despite the hurdles, you pushed through with unwavering spirit, inspiring us all. Your perseverance in the face of challenges is nothing short of admirable! Looking forward to seeing you conquer even more in the future! 🏃♂
Thank you, Mihai. Running is a great sport of ups and downs. 😊
Inspirational. You stuck it out, this speaks volumes for your mindset.
Thank you. 👍
Well done Dawn, a gritty run pushing through barriers that are tangible to us.
Thank you. 👍
Fantastic, Dawn! Congratulations on going back to Manchester with a vengeance and getting it done! 🎉
Thank you. 👍
Enormous congrats Dawn! You are a legend and a genuine inspiration. I can't believe you guys talk about 3.39 like it's not good. Obviously not what you wanted but an utterly superb effort all the same. You did incredibly well not to give up considering how bad you were feeling and had every right to be emotional at the end. Celebrate and reward yourself, so deserved. For a mere mortal like me that will never even attempt a marathon, I have nothing but respect for you. Take care and huge congrats again 🙂
Thank you. 3:39 is an excellent time, and the disappointment was just because I know I'm in better shape but could not show it on the day. That's marathons. 😊 I'm very pleased now I've had time to think it all through. 😁
Well done, Dawn! The essence of don't give pain a name - well done for gritting through it, we're all super inspired and proud of your achievement!
Thank you, Ian. We runners sometimes have dig deep. Hopefully, not too often. 😆
All those brand new alphafly 3s at the start! 😂
Lovely shoes. 😁
Very well done Dawn and it was great to meet you both before the start 🏆
Thank you. Well done, you too, on an excellent time! Yes, great to catch up again. 😊
Congratulations, Dawn! Your race may not have gone quite the way you wanted. You showed great perseverance.
Thank you. 👍
Well done Dawn, it must have been both physically hard with the hamstring, stomach and stitch.. but also mentally difficult when you know you’re not hitting the paces you’d hoped for, so such big congratulations for gritting it out and inspiring anybody else who’ll find themselves in a similar situation to keep going, with this video!
Thank you. Running has many ups and downs. Sometimes, the downs are tough, but we must keep perspective in that it's our hobby, not our living. 😊
Huge congrats for pushing through on a challenging day, you showed incredible determination!
Thank you, Chloe. 😊
Great mental strength to come back and conquer it even with a tight hamstring early on! you did yourself proud many people would have quit again awesome effort to keep moving forward.
Thank you. 👍
Well done on your marathon again Dawn, you gritted your way to that finish with incredible strength. Everyone who followed your training will know you had a quicker run in your legs but on Sunday you showed us all just what it takes to keep going when everything is going against you. Best of luck with hopefully getting that masters slot. You definitely deserve that vest!
Thank you, Rachel. There's days when I will call it and other days when I know I can't and this was one of them. 😊
A poignant and yet a positive video which led me to reflect on some of my past race experiences. You do all that training and preparation and then you roll the dice and hope that the running gods smile upon you that day. I have no doubt that there will be many races in the future where you will achieve your goals. Keep on keeping on ...... and on ........ and on
Thank you. You're absolutely right that some days, just don't feel right even when you've done what you feel are the right things. We carry on, though, as at the end of the day, it's just a hobby. Yes, one we put a lot of emotion and training into it, but I always try to keep a perspective. Well, I do once I've had time to reflect and analyse. 😁
Running 22 miles on a hurting hamstring and coming in under 3:40 is a brilliant effort, Dawn! I know you'll be a bit disappointed, but there are so many positives to take from your training block and resilience during the race.
Thank you. Yes, having had time to get rid of the initial emotions and analyse, I feel grateful for finishing in the time I did. 😊
Well done Dawn, was great to listen to your thoughts and how you managed your expectations as you dealt with hamstring, stitches etc throughout the run. I so admire your determination and love your positive recap.
Thank you. Yes, sometimes we have experiences we're not expecting in this running game, and the only way through to the finish is to manage the issues with as little damage as possible. Luckily, apart from the hamstring feeling a bit sore, I avoided turning it into an injury. 😊
Well done, must have been tough to deal with those set backs so early on. Inspiring stuff 👍👍
Determination and grit. Well done!
Thank you. 👍
Congrats Dawn, for pushing on & not letting the marathon bet you, sometimes if you know you’ve had a good training block & put in the best effort on the day, can only be proud, excellent work Dawn ✅😀👊🏼🥳✌️🏃🏽♂️
Thank you. 👍
Very well done , I watched you all this year as I am running London I could not do MCR this year, I did note they changed the course a little was it an improvement I wonder? again fantastic run and fortitude 👊
Thank you. I'm not sure where the changes were as I only got to 7 miles last year. 🤔 I do think the lack of space to do a dynamic warm-up up pre race and standing in a pen 40 mins in the cold didn't help...
Well done for grinding it out Dawn. It’s still a great time. X
Thank you. I feel quite proud now. 😊
Well done for completing the marathon, Dawn. Especially with the hamstring issue & that was still a good time.
Thank you. 👍
Great running Dawn, congrats on completing the marathon, it was clearly a tough day at the office! Its strange how we can suddenly get these niggles or issues on race day, early on and out of the blue? Be proud of the effort you put in, it took good strength of character to grind it out. 👏
I go this weekend at London 🤞
Thank you. Good luck at London! 👍😊
Absolute full credit to you Dawn for putting up a video when things didn’t go the way you had hoped or prepared for.
Other TH-camrs haven’t done this so I am impressed as the emotion at the end was extremely obvious.
One thing that would have been interesting is why you think your hamstring tightened the way it did and how is it now?
Also being experienced in running which you definitely are what caused the tummy issues and was that something out of the blue or what hydration and gels you took on plus frequency.
Finally you are an extremely gutsy, talented and honest athlete and thank you for your videos and wishing you every success for an autumn marathon if there is one.
Thank you for your comments. To answer your questions. I've had some minor issues with my hamstring, but just a dull ache on the insertional section at the top. It's never got bad, but sometimes, during hard runs, I could feel it pulling. I have a bit of a weakness on the right side that I feel I need to address with S&C, so I will focus on this once fully recovered. The hamstring is sore now, but I wouldn't call it an injury. In terms of the stitch, I think it could've been the gels. Throughout my training, I've used SIS. On the last couple of long runs, I tried OTE super gels and they felt okay but I'd not had super ones in a marathon before so maybe just too much.
@@tworunningbrooms Thank you Dawn for your detailed and quick reply to my questions. Going forwards it may be a good idea to record yours and John’s S&C sessions as an inclusion for TH-cam as I am sure that would be an inspiration for us all to follow as I believe not many mature runners do them.
Take care and I am so impressed of your determination to finish after having problems so early in the race and that should also be an inspiration to us all.
Well done on slogging it out Dawn, not easy at all especially when you aren't feeling great from so early in the race. Great reflections on the day and the training block
Thanks, Ben. Some runs are just tough, but as runners, we bounce back for better. 😊
Unlucky on Sunday but well done for overcoming the pain and keeping on keeping on
Thank you 😊
Thank you. 👍
I don't think there's a running video out there that I could relate to more than this. Slightly different circumstances but we absolutely shared these 3 things.
1) We had a troublesome very early stage
2) We thought about our previous experience in Manc, you being a DNF and for me both times having a horrific time broken in survival mode in the last 5-7km.
3) We didn't want to repeat that experience so we made sure we didn't!
Thank you again. Yes, had I not had a DNF last year, I may have done so this year. Well done you on managing your own marathon difficulties. 👏
Well done Dawn, not what you wanted but still a great time. I’ve only run a couple of marathons but it’s the only distance I can think of where those training for it never reach that distance or go beyond it. 20 miles is usually the place a lot of people struggle (average Joe) but surely there is some correlation between that being the longest run that takes place in training and struggling on the day….. 🤔
Thanks, Lee, I guess the attraction of the marathon is all the challenges. 🙂
Dawn you didn't mention Heart Rate, was the HR ok throughout? Really gutted that you didn't achieve your sub 3.30 goal as you have trained so hard but you did exceptionally well to somehow did deep to finish under 3.40 with a dodgy hamstring & stitch. Well done for crossing that finish line, getting that medal and putting the disappointment of 2023 behind you 👏👏👏💪💪
My HR was below marathon HR as the pulling hamstring was not allowing me to increase pace. Onwards with the next one in mind... 😁
Congrats ! There never appears to be an easy Marathon hey..... but well done to hang in there.
Thanks, Todd. You win some, you lose some...I'm fine with it now though as I know I did what I could on the day. Nice seeing you this week. 🙂