So AWESOME!! Good job! I’ve been trying for a sub 20 for a little over 3 years. I turned 50 this past year so I think I’m getting past the point of getting it. So proud of you you! That is a huge accomplishment!
Wendell, you are not past the point of getting it. I would urge you to buy, Fast 5K, by Pete Magill, i am 59 now and it has changed my outlook on training. Good luck.
@@DavidSmith-fs5qj i agree with you David. I too am 59 and ran 18:17 and hopefully get quicker as you will see on my TH-cam channel. Not heard of that book you mention. Will check it out!
@@DavidSmith-fs5qj i'm on it David! Having completed my first sub 38minute 10k a few months ago, i might give the shorter distance a go, once i have this years marathons out of the way.
Mary hitting sub 20 with that ultra stride is spectacular. Hope it sunk in for her that she is quite fast. Motivates me to get out and see if I can finally nab a sub 20!
Absolutely amazing Mary! Incredible how the impact of the training but, seemingly more importantly, learning to control the mental side of running helped you to achieve such a huge goal! Well done!
wow Mary, I got goosebumps at the finish line & felt so so happy as if I know you in person (I am also in the mid of chasing my sub 20 as well haha) well done, you two are so inspiring!!!
This made me so emotional! Well done Mary! My sub 20 journey has recently been halted due to injury but so excited to get back on it after watching this!
Well done Mary. Awesome pacing and great mental strategy to focus also to tell Ben to ‘move away’. I’m aiming to go sub 22 this year which I think is quite OK for a 56 yr old woman. I have run 18:34 in the past although I was way younger when I did that.
That is brilliant Helen. Age is just a number and you can run that time! I'm recently running 18:17 and i'm in my late 50's....hopefully i can get quicker so will reveal more on my youtube channel :-)
Bravo Mary!!! That would have been tough on a track and all by yourself. Your reviews are so entertaining. (Mary, you and I are the only runners I've ever seen with the wristband on the right wrist.)
Congrats to Mary! This was so much fun to watch. It's been several years since I've cracked 20 minutes. I am working back in that direction. It's always exciting to see the payoffs to diligent training and hard work. Love your work and videos.
Best way to end Easter Sunday! Mary is a beast and I couldn’t be more pumped watching this. I’m trying low Hr training lately and I managed to finally run below 6 mins per km on my 17km run yesterday maintaining an average HR of 145bpm and in order to achieve this I used the holding the Pringle technique I learnt from you guys! Awesome content as always and can’t wait to see more PBs coming in the future.
🙌🙌🙌 brilliant run Mary...you’re right that if you never do another it’s always on your CV..my 19.56 came 6 years ago and I doubt I’ll ever see anything near to that again but I have done it 👏👏👏
This is one of my fave of your vlogs. I took on a 5000m track race (first event of this kind for me) at the weekend and remembered this vlog so watched it back. My aim was sub-20 PB too, so the vlog was extra helpful. And really inspiring. Got 19:34 and just so happy with that! Thanks so much Mary x
Just stumbled upon this channel, very motivating. I remember my first sub 20 at Christies Beach parkrun, South Australia, where I did a 19:45. Like you it didn't sink in for a while and I used to wonder if a sub 20 was even something I was capable of. Whilst not elite level, it is certainly a great time for 99% of runners out there. I like all sorts of running and I find going for a fast 5K makes me more nervous than say a half marathon as in a longer run you can ease into it and not be gasping for air like you have to if you go for a 5K personal best. A half marathon is much more comfortable run, despite the length from my point of view/experience.
Totally agree. And what an amazing part of the world you live in!! We road tripped there in 2010 and fell in love with the area. Did the whole great ocean road 😍
finally the sub 20 for amazing mary..... best video as ever.... and ofcourse then carrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr chattttttttttttttttttttttttttttt... this channel is growing ....
WOW. That was awsome Mary. You have inspired me to get my own sub 20 5K. I even had a tiny weeny tear in my eye when you crossed the line but don't tell anyone. Congratulations.
wow...I am also exactly at 20:37 for my PB and this is more than important inspiration for me. I know with my training is at that level right now and I think I would really go for it this winter which is when all the PBs come to light!!!. Thanks for the tips and Inspiration I would be back to tell you I did it soon I hope
Bloody hell Mary, nobody cares about the snot, that's a bloody fantastic run. You ran a beaut of a run. That's my goal as a 53 year old, you deserve a double caramel slice today👍🏻
So great Mary, so inspiring!! Excellent the way you broke down the whole race. I'll be heading to my local track aiming for those 96sec splits on my way to try for the same result!
Congratulations Mary. I am also hoping to run a sub 20 minute 5km this year. It will not be a PB, however it will be the first time I will have run a sub 20 minutes in more than 25 years.
I'm so proud of you Mary. Your hard work is paying off. You should be proud of you 👏💪 Side note: That pink top on you is fab with your skin tone. You look beautiful 😊
Great stuff. Sub 20 has always been my target and have got to 20.19 some years ago and my best recent effort was 20.39 just before the lockdown. Am doing a 5K TT at my clubs track next Saturday though I think sub 20 is a bit beyond me but we shall see. Well done again Mary.
Thanks Geoff! You’ve got some good times in there! The kilometre repeats were a great confidence boosting session for me a few weeks ago 👍🏻 good luck! Mary
Congrats!!!!!! I’m at 21:23 and next goal is under 21, this video really inspired me! Tomorrow I will try a sub 45 10k pb, will have this video in my mind!
Congratulations! That was very well done! Just found for channel and it's fun to watch these videos especially after such a long race drought here in canada!
Wowsers 🤩🤩 Someone else i follow had a tilt at sub-20 5k this week and she got a pb of 20-15 which is awesome of course. So to see Mary not just break 20 but smash it and kick it down the road.....well just brilliant, so brilliant. Gives me inspiration that maybe, just maybe I will too one day.
Well run! Congrats! I'd love to see Mary in an organised 5K race for comparison, regardless of time. Personally, I kind of hate races. Time Trials are my jam.
Haven’t run I a few weeks after taking up running for the first time in January. Feeling inspired by this to get back out there! Get back to my dub 30 min goal.
You guys are amazing as always. I'll be taking youre advise about keeping positve mind and thoughts as my 12 hours race is coming up this Saturday. 6 months of training and preparations have come towards this but still Im super nervous and excited, so just wish me luck guys. All the best for you both all the way from Poland
@@ThisMessyHappy unfortunately they have cancelled the event less than 10 hours before the start due to new covid restrictions. It will probably happen at the end of May but hey at least I have more time to train for it. We need to stay positive in this strange times. All the best for you guys
Came back to rewatch after getting my first sub20 yesterday. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great work, Alastair! That’s an awesome achievement 👏🏼 😊
My hope is to break 20 for the 5k next summer.
Great job Mary!!!
So AWESOME!! Good job! I’ve been trying for a sub 20 for a little over 3 years. I turned 50 this past year so I think I’m getting past the point of getting it. So proud of you you! That is a huge accomplishment!
Thank you so much Wendell! I think all the training just came together at the right time 😊 let me know if you do get it! 🙌🏼 Mary
Wendell, you are not past the point of getting it. I would urge you to buy, Fast 5K, by Pete Magill, i am 59 now and it has changed my outlook on training. Good luck.
@@DavidSmith-fs5qj i agree with you David. I too am 59 and ran 18:17 and hopefully get quicker as you will see on my TH-cam channel. Not heard of that book you mention. Will check it out!
@@PoetWithPace Thanks Donato, congratulations on your fantastic time. Certainly check out that book.
@@DavidSmith-fs5qj i'm on it David! Having completed my first sub 38minute 10k a few months ago, i might give the shorter distance a go, once i have this years marathons out of the way.
Going sub 20 or sub anything without any one around to pace with takes some doing. Good effort.
AMAZING Mary 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Also great to see someone running the full 5k on the track, rather than just using their watch GPS!
Deffo! The watch actually said 5.08 so it just shows, you can’t trust it! 😂
Unfortunately not everyone has a track nearby, let alone a track that is open to the public.
Mary hitting sub 20 with that ultra stride is spectacular. Hope it sunk in for her that she is quite fast. Motivates me to get out and see if I can finally nab a sub 20!
Thanks Jacob! It hasn’t quite sunk in but I’m super happy 😊 you should definitely get out there 🙌🏼 Mary
Absolutely amazing Mary! Incredible how the impact of the training but, seemingly more importantly, learning to control the mental side of running helped you to achieve such a huge goal! Well done!
Thank you!! The mental battle was a huge one for me. So happy I kept myself calm and positive 😊 Mary
Great job!! I am going to try a few of the points this weekend on my 5k race. Thank you so much
wow Mary, I got goosebumps at the finish line & felt so so happy as if I know you in person (I am also in the mid of chasing my sub 20 as well haha)
well done, you two are so inspiring!!!
Thanks so much Thao. Just keep consistent! That’s the key here. And good luck 😊👍🏻
This made me so emotional! Well done Mary! My sub 20 journey has recently been halted due to injury but so excited to get back on it after watching this!
Thanks Cat. And good luck on your journey too. Injuries suck but you’ll come back stronger 💪🏻
Well done Mary. Awesome pacing and great mental strategy to focus also to tell Ben to ‘move away’. I’m aiming to go sub 22 this year which I think is quite OK for a 56 yr old woman. I have run 18:34 in the past although I was way younger when I did that.
That is brilliant Helen. Age is just a number and you can run that time! I'm recently running 18:17 and i'm in my late 50's....hopefully i can get quicker so will reveal more on my youtube channel :-)
Thanks Helen. Yes she did tell me to move away in no uncertain terms so I knew she was focussed 😂 good luck for your goal too. That’s awesome 😊
That's so inspiring. I am trying for years to get a sub 20. Gonna have another go now. well done!
Don’t give up. It’s all about consistency 💪🏻😊
Bravo Mary!!! That would have been tough on a track and all by yourself. Your reviews are so entertaining. (Mary, you and I are the only runners I've ever seen with the wristband on the right wrist.)
Ha ha you’re the two weirdos they told me about. That’s how to spot you.. wristband on right wrist 😂
I'm a 27 yo man in decent shape and best i've done is 24:46. Damn do i have a long way to go.
Congrats to Mary! This was so much fun to watch. It's been several years since I've cracked 20 minutes. I am working back in that direction. It's always exciting to see the payoffs to diligent training and hard work. Love your work and videos.
Thanks Eddie. Very kind of you to say. You’ll get there. Nice and consistent 💪🏻😊
Best way to end Easter Sunday! Mary is a beast and I couldn’t be more pumped watching this. I’m trying low Hr training lately and I managed to finally run below 6 mins per km on my 17km run yesterday maintaining an average HR of 145bpm and in order to achieve this I used the holding the Pringle technique I learnt from you guys! Awesome content as always and can’t wait to see more PBs coming in the future.
Ahh thanks Peri. So glad you’re seeing progress as well. That’s so awesome 😊
Omg yes!!! Go Mary!!! That’s amazing and so inspiring. Happy Easter!
Thanks Lauren and happy Easter to you too 🙌🏼 Mary
Epic run Mary - absolute fantastic achievement. Well done on the sub 20! 💥 🙌
Thanks Richard 😊
Amazing! I was chasing sub 20 also, in November I got a 19:29! Great job Mary!
Thanks Maxwell. And we’ll done to you too 💪🏻
Amazing Mary! I subbed 20min 5k this year for the first time and I felt great. Superb!!
Great work, Adam 😊
🙌🙌🙌 brilliant run Mary...you’re right that if you never do another it’s always on your CV..my 19.56 came 6 years ago and I doubt I’ll ever see anything near to that again but I have done it 👏👏👏
Thanks Matthew and congrats to you too on that glorious 19.56 that will always be there 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Mary
This is one of my fave of your vlogs. I took on a 5000m track race (first event of this kind for me) at the weekend and remembered this vlog so watched it back. My aim was sub-20 PB too, so the vlog was extra helpful. And really inspiring. Got 19:34 and just so happy with that! Thanks so much Mary x
Thanks Vicky. And wowsers! Well done you. That’s an awesome time. You must be so happy?! Great stuff 🤟🏼😊
So happy for you Mary!:) Great running and coaching you two. Really enjoying watching your journey together.
Thanks Ira. Much appreciated as always 😊
Outstanding running made even more so as a solo effort 🏃♀️
Thanks Peter 😊
Just stumbled upon this channel, very motivating. I remember my first sub 20 at Christies Beach parkrun, South Australia, where I did a 19:45. Like you it didn't sink in for a while and I used to wonder if a sub 20 was even something I was capable of. Whilst not elite level, it is certainly a great time for 99% of runners out there. I like all sorts of running and I find going for a fast 5K makes me more nervous than say a half marathon as in a longer run you can ease into it and not be gasping for air like you have to if you go for a 5K personal best. A half marathon is much more comfortable run, despite the length from my point of view/experience.
Totally agree. And what an amazing part of the world you live in!! We road tripped there in 2010 and fell in love with the area. Did the whole great ocean road 😍
Well done Mary!! Great support Ben! You're both genuinely inspirational! Thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks so much, Ian. That’s really nice of you to say 😊
Awesome achievement Mary - congrats!! Great edit too Ben - love it!
Thanks Joel. Good to see you! Hope you’re doing well? 😊
finally the sub 20 for amazing mary..... best video as ever.... and ofcourse then carrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr chattttttttttttttttttttttttttttt...
this channel is growing ....
Ha ha thanks that’s very kind 😊
WOW. That was awsome Mary. You have inspired me to get my own sub 20 5K. I even had a tiny weeny tear in my eye when you crossed the line but don't tell anyone. Congratulations.
Awesome! Cheers Mike and thanks for being part of the community 😊
Amazing Mary!!!! Such an inspiration. So happy your hard work paid off.
Cheers Michael. You’re a good man 😊
Mary is my inspiration. Thank you for posting this.
Wow thanks Tasha! Mary is very humbled by that. That’s so kind 😊
Well done Mary! What a fantastic run. Nailing the splits is hard work. Sub 20 club. Awesome.
Thanks so much. She did so well. We really appreciate the kind words 😊
Outstanding Mary. You should be really proud of that!
Thanks Stuart. She’s still buzzing 😊
Absolutely brilliant Mary. A massive well done to you. You nailed it 🥇
Cheers Carol 😊
Way to go Mary! This really was a wonderful video to watch!
Thanks Dee! Chuffed to bits 😊 Mary
What a phenomenal run Mary!!! Making it look easy. You’re amazing 🤩
Thanks Christina. That’s very kind 😊
wow...I am also exactly at 20:37 for my PB and this is more than important inspiration for me. I know with my training is at that level right now and I think I would really go for it this winter which is when all the PBs come to light!!!. Thanks for the tips and Inspiration I would be back to tell you I did it soon I hope
Congratulations Mary!! That was a great accomplishment!
Thank you Doug! A good day for sure 😊 Mary
Congratulations on knocking over the huge barrier that is the 20min 5k. Hope you took the time to enjoy it and be proud of the achievement
Thank you Thomas, I sure did 👍🏻 still slightly shocked though!
Was so excited to see you had another video out!😃 congrats Mary on your run, superstar🤩!! And great support Ben😊 look fwd to the next video😊
Awesome and thanks for the kind comment, Philippa 😊
outstanding Mary, what a milestone and achivement you go girl!!!
Thanks so much! A huge milestone for me 😊
Job well done Mary!!! I'm so excited for you! Also, great video, awesome story telling/editing, and super motivational!
Thanks Chad. That’s so kind of you to say 😊
Amazing Mary great effort, no one can take that time away from you.all that coaching from Ben payed off .🏃♀️👍
Thanks Chris. That’s very kind 😊
Bloody hell Mary, nobody cares about the snot, that's a bloody fantastic run. You ran a beaut of a run. That's my goal as a 53 year old, you deserve a double caramel slice today👍🏻
Also my goal. I'll be 53 this month.
Also my goal and I too turn 53 in April.
Ha ha snot for the win! Good luck with your goal. Let us know how you get on 😊
It’s my goal as an 18 year old !!
So great Mary, so inspiring!! Excellent the way you broke down the whole race. I'll be heading to my local track aiming for those 96sec splits on my way to try for the same result!
Oooh good luck, Mike. That’s the way to do it I reckon. Break it down in to chunks 💪🏻😊
Well done, Mary! So inspirational.
Thanks Mark! I’m assuming it is actually the Mark I know? Otherwise that’s a tremendous coincidence!! Hope you and the family are well?
Yay fantastic effort Mary and nicely under it to 💪, so pleased for you, love the car chat🙂
Ha ha cheers buddy 😊
Happy Easter. Well done Mary fantastic 👏. You must have a great coach 😀. Cheers guys!
Ha ha thanks Tony 😊
Mary you’re so inspirational 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 congratulations!! So happy for you!!
Thanks Wasan 😊
Brilliant effort we’ll done, oh and what neat writing she has also!
Ha ha thanks Eoin! She’ll love hearing that. She loves her hand writing!!
Great effort Mary well done.
Makes me want to try and smash a sub
20 minute 5km now.
I will need to put in some hard training
To get there.
Go after it, Craig! It’s all about consistency 💪🏻😊
Awesome effort Mary, Congrats🥇... Such a great watch 👏🏻😉
Thanks Ricky 🤟🏼😊
Mary, you are awesome!!! Well done!! Good luck with your ultra!!! :) And Happy Easter!
Thanks Rebeka 😊
AMAZING Mary 👏 so impressed x
Thanks so much, Kerrie 😊
Well done Mary and Ben! Really motivates me to go under sub 20 aswell, let's do this! 👍🏿💪🏿
Let’s do this indeed!! Thank you and GOOD LUCK 😊
Congratulations Mary. I am also hoping to run a sub 20 minute 5km this year. It will not be a PB, however it will be the first time I will have run a sub 20 minutes in more than 25 years.
Cheers Doug. You got this 💪🏻😊
Wow - super impressive! Way to go Mary.
Thank you Susan 😊 Mary
Congratulations Mary, awesome effort🎊
Thanks Simon 😊
Incredible job Mary! Thanks for inspiring us! 👏👏 love watching your channel!
Thanks Doug. Much appreciated 😊
This girl is on fire!!! 🔥 Congratulations, Mary!
Thanks so much 😊 Mary
Absolutely amazing Mary. Congratulations 👏👏👏💪💪💪
Thanks so much 😊👍🏻
Well done Mary!! All seems like a long way off for me, but little steps. Congratulations!!
Little steps indeed 👍🏻 I didn’t think I’d get there but it all fell together yesterday 😊
You two are awesome! Congrats on the pb. Love the videos.
Thanks so much! We’re having a lot of fun! Really appreciate it 😊 Mary
Love the thumb to finger tip. Definitely trying that in my next time trial!
Deffo works, Jade 😉😊
Brilliant run Mary - and a proper 5k around a track - well done😃
Thanks Claire! Loved being on the track so much 😊 Mary
Wow Mary! Amazing! Thanks for inspiring us! Happy Easter everyone 😀
Thanks Marianna and happy Easter to you too 😊
Congratulations!! Amazing effort. Motivation for my 13 miler today!
Thanks Matt! Hope it was a great run 👍🏻Mary
I'm so proud of you Mary. Your hard work is paying off. You should be proud of you 👏💪
Side note: That pink top on you is fab with your skin tone. You look beautiful 😊
Thank you so much, Lisa!! LOVE my new top! You’re very kind 😊
Great stuff. Sub 20 has always been my target and have got to 20.19 some years ago and my best recent effort was 20.39 just before the lockdown. Am doing a 5K TT at my clubs track next Saturday though I think sub 20 is a bit beyond me but we shall see. Well done again Mary.
Thanks Geoff! You’ve got some good times in there! The kilometre repeats were a great confidence boosting session for me a few weeks ago 👍🏻 good luck! Mary
Congratulations Mary what a effort!🏃♀️👊🏻
Thanks Claire 😊
To coin one of my favorite little British phrases I've learned since moving here: Well done, you!
Ha ha awesome. Thanks Lisa! Love that phrase too 😂
Where did you move from? 😊
You looked so smooth Mary! Bloody inspirational
Thanks Jess. She’s doing well right now 😊
Congrats!!!!!! I’m at 21:23 and next goal is under 21, this video really inspired me! Tomorrow I will try a sub 45 10k pb, will have this video in my mind!
Thanks Jon. Good luck. It’s all about the consistency 👍🏻😊
Congratulations! That was very well done! Just found for channel and it's fun to watch these videos especially after such a long race drought here in canada!
Wowsers 🤩🤩 Someone else i follow had a tilt at sub-20 5k this week and she got a pb of 20-15 which is awesome of course. So to see Mary not just break 20 but smash it and kick it down the road.....well just brilliant, so brilliant. Gives me inspiration that maybe, just maybe I will too one day.
Oooh was that Flora? She’s awesome too and it’s only a matter of time for her! Thanks Tony, much appreciated 😊
Yes it was indeed the lovely Flora.
Outstanding work! Congratulations!
Thanks Paul 😊
Well run! Congrats!
I'd love to see Mary in an organised 5K race for comparison, regardless of time. Personally, I kind of hate races. Time Trials are my jam.
Oooh well let’s hope we have a park run back soon! I love time trials, races, training, talking about training and thinking about training 😂
Brilliant, well done Mary🙌🏻
Thanks Andy 😊
Congrats completely smashed it 👏
Woop woop 🙌🏼 thanks 😊
Haven’t run I a few weeks after taking up running for the first time in January. Feeling inspired by this to get back out there! Get back to my dub 30 min goal.
Huge well done Mary!!!!! Amazing effort!!!! ❤❤🤟🙌
Thanks Jess 🤟🏼🙌🏼😊
Amazing run Mary 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 metronomic greatness 👍🏼😎👍🏼
Haha thank you!! That was a rhythm 🎵 😊Mary
I want to run like Mary when I grow up!
Ha ha awesome!
Brilliant job Mary!
Thanks Wendy 😊
Great run , determination and journey to achieve your goal ! Inspirational 💪👏💪
Thanks Paul! Still can’t quite believe it!! Mary
Great run, great video, keep up the good work,
Thanks so much 😊
Congratulations Mary! Really awesome performance 💪🔥💪🔥
Thank you Leon 😊 so happy! Mary
Amazing work Mary 👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks Nicki 😊
Very inspiring. Well done!
Thanks Ian 😊
Well done Mary great result and time 👊
Thanks so much! Chuffed to bits 😊 Mary
Well done Mary, fantastic SUB 20 PB
Thanks Debbie 😊
Wow, absolutely amazing!!
You guys are amazing as always. I'll be taking youre advise about keeping positve mind and thoughts as my 12 hours race is coming up this Saturday. 6 months of training and preparations have come towards this but still Im super nervous and excited, so just wish me luck guys. All the best for you both all the way from Poland
Awesome!! You must be near finishing or finished? How was it? And thanks for the kind words 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy unfortunately they have cancelled the event less than 10 hours before the start due to new covid restrictions. It will probably happen at the end of May but hey at least I have more time to train for it. We need to stay positive in this strange times. All the best for you guys
Well done Mary 👏 you smashed it
Thanks Niamh. Very kind 😊
You are both amazing!! Mary you have a great coach👍
Ha ha thanks buddy 😊
Amazing Mary well done
Thanks Kieran 😊
Most people on TH-cam doing these have pacemakers so extra kudos for doing it alone
Great Mary, proud of you.
Congrats on the new PB Mary! :)
Thanks Craig 😊 still beaming!! Mary
And just one more thing Marry great effort and achievement. Your as fast as lightning.
Thanks buddy 😊