Well done, Andy! Just a ftiendly reminder that Sifan Hassan stopped twice to stretch and still won the London marathon. Stopping does not make your run any less special! ❤
Everyone gets cramp, it cant be helped sometimes the muscle gets cold or electrolytes are depleted, sometimes it recovers suboptimally from training or travel. Adapt and overcome, Andy has done something to be proud of and we are all happy for him.
Amazing job, especially given Andy’s background which was all about 1500 training, a marathon is a different beast so this first one is his learning curve, I’m sure that Olympian brain is ticking over to see how he could do it again! Awesome job buddy 👏👏💪🏻
There is even some suggestions (evidence may be the wrong word) that slowing down/walking/stopping allows you to regroup and run faster afterwards leading to a faster finish.
Freddie making a sub 3 marathon look like a park run warmup 🤯. Seriously well done Andy i did my first marathon this year too andbi took it a lot easier than you did. You should be very proud. 😊
I’m a lot older than Andy, a lot heavier, a LOT slower, with an irregular heartbeat (afib), and I’m training for my first marathon in 12 weeks! Andy’s journey has helped me overcome many of my fears, raised some new ones, and inspired me to believe that I can complete one too. Thank you for taking us along from start to finish!
@@runningchannel Napa Valley Marathon on March 3, 2004! It runs by many great vineyards and wineries, with a net elevation loss. It's also a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, not that it matters for me.
I work with a lot of patients with AF, so I know what a challenge this is you've set yourself, mate. My respect to you for having a go. Just complete it and don't go for speed at all. Good luck!
Andy always impresses me with his willingness to show his vulnerability. He's an accomplished Olympic athlete but still has and is willing to show his struggles. Well done Andy, a great inspiration!
Congratulations Andy! Thank you for sharing every step of this with us. I am 37, a father of 2, and I just ran my first marathon yesterday. Your honest presentation and communication of your experience gave me so much inspiration to tackle my training and my race. Thank you for shining your light to all of us!
Can we all just share some love for the whole TRC team?? Seriously, the dedication these coworkers and friends have for each other is amazing. Love Freddy (can we have a more detailed video on his story??) who pushes everyone through at the end (Anna, Sarah, and now Andy) much love to you all ❤️
Huge congrats Andy! I'm the bloke in the red and white vest saying hello on the start line 👋 - hello from Hyde Park Harriers in Leeds! I shared a lot of the pain you describe, but crossing that blue finish line was truly magical and made it all worth it. This was my third marathon and I managed my first sub-3 with a 2:56:41. Congrats again and see you on the next one? Nick from Leeds
I love how you can hear Sarah's cheering here and there during the video 🥰 congratulations Andy, this has been such an amazing challenge for you to accomplish and for us to follow long ❣
Well done Andy, sub 3 hours is a massive achievement for a marathon debut! I'm still working on sub 4 after missing that goal by a minute in Amsterdam this year, or perhaps that just gave me an excuse to sign up for another marathon next year... 😊
🏃❤️ TRC videos and especially Andy’s runs 🏃have inspired me to take up running, and it’s given me a second wind on my weight loss journey 📉 (nearly 6 stone lost) so huge congratulations Andy and the Team. But mostly thank you because you’re helping people to find they’re inner runner ❤️🏃be stronger mentally and physically, and live longer 💪🏻
If weight loss is your main goal I would recommend weight lifting and not running. It's proven by science to be much more effective for weight loss. Running is more for the soul
Your first 5k was almost as fast as my fastest park run, so seriously impressive for your first time. It’s lovely to see the human side of you in the video and well done the Running channel family for getting you home.
That was so emotional! That really captured just how tough the marathon distance is. Freddie on the other hand made it look like a breeze 😂 Legends, both of you. Incredible achievement Andy. Have a rest now 😊
Awesome job Andy! You did fantastic! And what a superhuman is Freddy, to run and film on this fast pace also! Well done lads, it's so great to see the reality of a marathon, with all the feelings and struggles, rather than just a photo of a shiny medal.
Wow! Emotional Andy! Felt like we were all in the pain cave with you. Massive congratulations again!! You did amazimg! Enjoy the well deserved rest! Well done to Freddie who made running a marathon a complete breeze. Would love to see a vlog on his running journey too.
Im 46 and training for my 1st Marathon in 9 weeks here in Ireland. Wont be hitting anywhere near that time, but my aim is to cross the line, alive!! Thank you for the inspirational video
mate, it really is achievable. I did my first this year at 54 in under 4 hours, having done three 1/2 marathons in my 30s. Watching this makes me want to do another...!
Brilliant job, Andy! It's been great to follow your marathon journey. Not going to lie I was a mess watching this, always get emotional watching someone do something amazing, also an huge shout-out to Freddie for his calming support and motivation throughout the race. Well done to the running channel for another fantastic video. 👍🏃♂️
Congratulations Andy and well done Freddie!! Would love to know what his marathon PB is. What an amazing support he was. Great to see the reality of what a marathon can do to you. There are highs and lows but crossing that finish line is always special. Enjoy the recovery Andy, you’ve earned it 💪🏼
Getting back into running after over 10 years, TRC has helped so much, Andy's marathon journey has been inspiring! Great work Andy and the whole team, not just on an incredible pace but for sharing this with others as you have, a Gavi well earned.
Well done Andy. When you go alone you can go fast but when you go together you can go long. Never has this been more meaningful than this episode; this run and this show.
Absolutely incredible Andy. Whilst never in doubt you can see it was hard for you. A couple of comments during that made me laugh. 1. Freddie saying it's just a parkrun left to go when in the podcast Sarah said that doesn't apply to you. 2. Andy saying it's painfully slow whilst still managing what would be considered a ridiculously fast pace for most people that late into a marathon. As for Freddie, he is some kind of machine. How did he manage to keep up with you whilst presumably running backwards for some of it?
Congrats to you, and also Freddy for making it look like a light jog! I’ve only ever done one marathon, and that didn’t go as well as I’d hoped 😂 I really need to get back out there and do one!
Marathons taught me a lot about myself, what I could do....changed my life, took me out of where I was and re-established my self belief. Doesn't matter the time you finished, what matters is that you had the courage to take on something new, something challenging, and get it done. If you don't finish, it's good, you can always push your limits again and do more than you did before. Believe in yourself, believe in your abilities, believe in your training, one foot before the other, left over right, right over left....one step at a time or a wheel at a time, you'll get there 😊 awesome job Andy, sub 3 is no small feat
Well done Andy. I am still yet to complete a Marathon so I am inspired by your journey. Side note... Freddie is a machine. Sub 3 hour marathon, while filming. 🤯
This is simply amazing!!! Sub 3 hour marathon for your FIRST ever marathon - so impressive! And I can promise you, you will never forget this! There's only one first marathon and for me, this will always be a precious and special memory!
Andy, that was a super emotional watch. Congratulations! I ran my first marathon in October and it brought all the emotions. Definitely the best but hardest thing I’ve ever done.
I am so very impressed with the quality of this video! The whole team did a fabulous job at filming Andy and Andy’s narration during his sub-three hour marathon is amazing! My Pb in the day was only 3:59:59 (no lie) and I spent the second half of that effort in survival mode. Well done, Andy and TRC team!!
I know they say comparison is the thief of joy, but how about this? Andy and I are almost the same age. Both have busy life's and families. First marathon at 40. Same doubts and thoughts while running. I started my running journey late in life but Andy and I experienced a marathon in very similar ways. So in that sense I'm very much like an Olympic runner! 😊😊❤❤😅😅 Thank you again for a great video and congratulations on finishing your first marathon!!!!🎉🎉🎉
I started listening to the podcast mid way through this year, but I began from the beginning, so I came to the marathon story (after all the jokes & teasing) as it was close to happening. I caught up on all the back episodes just in time & because I listened in a big batch, Andy's journey has been very fresh, hearing his nerves, worries & successes as the miles have increased each week. It's humbling for us normal folk to hear retired pros have the same issues as the rest of us. I was so pleased for Andy to see he'd achieved his goal, especially as he acknowledged it's the hardest thing he's ever done, what a superstar 🌟👏🥳 & watching this video was emotional. What's also been great is the support he's had from the whole TRC team along the way to help him get there, plus Freddie running alongside on the day, just what Andy needed to keep going when it got so tough 👊👏 I'd like to say I've been inspired to run one myself now....alas no 😅 it's reaffirmed it's not for me. Hoping you give Andy a break now & keep up the great work guys. Merry Christmas & here's to 2024 with more great content.
Way to go Andy. You’re running royalty. I am so happy for you! You have inspired me to run my first one. Love you all so much at the Running Channel ❤😎👍
Ah man! In was 10 seconds out on my time prediction! I'll put that down the to cramping. Seriously fantastic effort Andy, it's humbling to see a former pro go through all the same emotions as everyone else for something as epic as a marathon! Finally Sarah and Rick no longer have this over you. Congrats!
Electrolytes are the key to cramps. You may not have taken enough before and during the run. I’ve never ran Valencia, but have done Boston x2, London, Chicago a week apart (never again) and just did NYC. You learn a lot from your first one. You will be back stronger and more experienced next time. Well done and congratulations. 2:53 is an outstanding time. 🎉
You are an animal!!! Going to run my first half marathon next month, did my first official 10k in October which itself was humbling... Such videos are so inspiring.. Thank you so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
insane job Andy! doubt i can hit a sub-3 marathon in this lifetime haha. I took about the same amount of time just to complete my half-marathon. Great job to Freddy for being super support , videographer and running pacer buddy!
Well done Andy. Great to know that we back runners aren’t the only ones suffering. Hope to get my sub-3 in 2 years time. I think your next challenge should be to run a marathon in every continent. See you at Cape Town Marathon 2024 👍🏾
this is so good. It's reassuring to know Andy felt practically the same as me throughout the different points during the Mara (he was just a lot quicker 😂). Quality stuff team
Not all heroes wear capes, but cameramen should...they are legends. Congrats Andy for your first marathon 🔥🔥🔥🔥😀 Oh and for 2024 how about a vertical km in the mountains? 😳😅😀
Amazing, well done Andy 🥳 I’ve just learned today I’ve won a place to run as part of Team Buxton Water in London next year- I’m 53 and only finished my C25K in April so have a lot of mixed feelings right now 😂
From 1500m to a marathon is quite the change in distance and a sub three hour time to boot! Amazing effort Andy and congrats 🙌 Almost makes me want to try one…
Amazing effort Andy! Definitely time to ditch the flat roads and take on a hilly, muddy ultra next year 🙌🏻 (it’s more fun and you get to eat snacks the whole way around 😋🤣) Also even more impressed by Freddy casually trotting out a sub-3 whilst filming, chatting and offering moral support. Mind blowing stuff 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I am watching this video for a second time. I found a bib number for Valencia, and I am officially in. The goal is to go as close to 3 hours as possible. I ran Athens last November at 3:35 and Paris a couple of weeks ago at 3:17. I am almost there, and achieving such a goal would be a dream that started 3 years ago when I discovered running. Andy did it on a bad day, and Freddie did it while filming. You are amazing guys, true inspiration.
Started C25K about 10 weeks ago. Felt like giving up but TRC videos are keeping me going. Love Andy and how relatable he is despite being an olympian! Always hear him saying 'run the k you're in' and 'there's always more in the tank!' 😂 Although at the end of the marathon when he said he was running 'so so slow' at 5min/k...🤦🏾♀️- that would be a dream for me!
It's interesting finding the start times of everyone running with and past Andy at the start. All good times but only one I've seen so far went sub-3 (well done, Elise!)
Well done Andy! It is so amazing to watch! I am running my first marathon in April, after starting to run at the beginning of 2023, going from never running more than 10KM before, just this week done my longest run yet of 24KM and on one hand so proud to have run the whole way, and the other hand having those creeping thoughts of doubt that I do not know how I'll be able to keep going for another 18KM after running that far!
Well done Andy, welcome to the Marathon club and to Freddy that made it look seriously easy, mad respect!! to hear from a former world record holder that this was the hardest thing he ever did really got to me. In the future you must try NYC, the whole experience is something else entirely and will change you not just as a runner but as a person.
From New Zealand....How awesome is this. I'm new to running and TRC is my go to for all running banter, information and motivation, and this video is the best ever. Like all the videos it is real, relatable, honest and presented in a way that makes sense to the everyday jogger or running. Thank you Andy for the amazing story and to TRC for being who and what you all are!
Well done, Andy! Just a ftiendly reminder that Sifan Hassan stopped twice to stretch and still won the London marathon. Stopping does not make your run any less special! ❤
Everyone gets cramp, it cant be helped sometimes the muscle gets cold or electrolytes are depleted, sometimes it recovers suboptimally from training or travel. Adapt and overcome, Andy has done something to be proud of and we are all happy for him.
I wanted to say the same! You did AMAZING, Andy! ❤
Massive well done Andy! What an achievement 🎉
Amazing job, especially given Andy’s background which was all about 1500 training, a marathon is a different beast so this first one is his learning curve, I’m sure that Olympian brain is ticking over to see how he could do it again! Awesome job buddy 👏👏💪🏻
There is even some suggestions (evidence may be the wrong word) that slowing down/walking/stopping allows you to regroup and run faster afterwards leading to a faster finish.
Freddie making a sub 3 marathon look like a park run warmup 🤯. Seriously well done Andy i did my first marathon this year too andbi took it a lot easier than you did. You should be very proud. 😊
I’d love to know Freddie’s marathon pb!
Yes! What’s Freddie’s PB??
No kidding. What is Freddie running on the regular that he is cold chilling for 2:53
Freddy is a beast. Casually running a sub 3 marathon while filming and running backwards at times.
Who would have thought an Olympian could be so relatable whilst running faster than I’ll ever run! Love it.
I’m a lot older than Andy, a lot heavier, a LOT slower, with an irregular heartbeat (afib), and I’m training for my first marathon in 12 weeks! Andy’s journey has helped me overcome many of my fears, raised some new ones, and inspired me to believe that I can complete one too. Thank you for taking us along from start to finish!
That’s a lot of challenges! You must be quite mentally tough!
Good luck for your first marathon! Which one are you running?
@@meganhirschi6248 I'm planning to binge watch Andy's and Tom's first marathon videos the night before my first for motivation!
@@runningchannel Napa Valley Marathon on March 3, 2004! It runs by many great vineyards and wineries, with a net elevation loss. It's also a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, not that it matters for me.
I work with a lot of patients with AF, so I know what a challenge this is you've set yourself, mate. My respect to you for having a go. Just complete it and don't go for speed at all. Good luck!
Sub 3 hours is very impressive. Well done Andy, well done indeed.
Congrats to Freddy, too. He looked like he could have turned round and run back.
Thanks!! Freddie is a machine! 😂
Andy always impresses me with his willingness to show his vulnerability. He's an accomplished Olympic athlete but still has and is willing to show his struggles. Well done Andy, a great inspiration!
100% such a down to earth bloke!
The fact that an olympic athlete found a marathon distance hard is reassuring. Andy's sure grit & determination is truly inspirational! 🙌🏻
Well done Andy and special thanks to Freddie for recording it for us TH-cam viewers. You will never forget your first!
Congratulations Andy! Thank you for sharing every step of this with us. I am 37, a father of 2, and I just ran my first marathon yesterday. Your honest presentation and communication of your experience gave me so much inspiration to tackle my training and my race. Thank you for shining your light to all of us!
Can we all just share some love for the whole TRC team?? Seriously, the dedication these coworkers and friends have for each other is amazing. Love Freddy (can we have a more detailed video on his story??) who pushes everyone through at the end (Anna, Sarah, and now Andy) much love to you all ❤️
❤❤❤ TRC and welcome to the finishers club Andy.
Huge congrats Andy! I'm the bloke in the red and white vest saying hello on the start line 👋 - hello from Hyde Park Harriers in Leeds! I shared a lot of the pain you describe, but crossing that blue finish line was truly magical and made it all worth it. This was my third marathon and I managed my first sub-3 with a 2:56:41. Congrats again and see you on the next one?
Nick from Leeds
I love how you can hear Sarah's cheering here and there during the video 🥰 congratulations Andy, this has been such an amazing challenge for you to accomplish and for us to follow long ❣
Thank you Monika!
Well done Andy, sub 3 hours is a massive achievement for a marathon debut! I'm still working on sub 4 after missing that goal by a minute in Amsterdam this year, or perhaps that just gave me an excuse to sign up for another marathon next year... 😊
🏃❤️ TRC videos and especially Andy’s runs 🏃have inspired me to take up running, and it’s given me a second wind on my weight loss journey 📉 (nearly 6 stone lost) so huge congratulations Andy and the Team.
But mostly thank you because you’re helping people to find they’re inner runner ❤️🏃be stronger mentally and physically, and live longer 💪🏻
Great work Andy ❤️
If weight loss is your main goal I would recommend weight lifting and not running. It's proven by science to be much more effective for weight loss. Running is more for the soul
Your first 5k was almost as fast as my fastest park run, so seriously impressive for your first time. It’s lovely to see the human side of you in the video and well done the Running channel family for getting you home.
That was so emotional! That really captured just how tough the marathon distance is. Freddie on the other hand made it look like a breeze 😂 Legends, both of you. Incredible achievement Andy. Have a rest now 😊
Congratulations Andy. Sub 3 for first marathon is beyond amazing.👏👏👏 Thanks for bringing us along.
Congrats Andy!! And I’m always so impressed at Freddie filming marathons at different speeds, congrats Freddie!
Awesome job Andy! You did fantastic! And what a superhuman is Freddy, to run and film on this fast pace also! Well done lads, it's so great to see the reality of a marathon, with all the feelings and struggles, rather than just a photo of a shiny medal.
Congrats Andy! I'm 38 and I'll be running my first marathon in Brighton in April.
Why do these videos always make me cry 😭 You guys are AMAZING!! Congratulations Andy and Freddie 🤩🤩
Thank you so much Sam! 😁
😮💨well done - big up Freddie too for the running and filming, incredible work
Wow! Emotional Andy!
Felt like we were all in the pain cave with you.
Massive congratulations again!! You did amazimg! Enjoy the well deserved rest!
Well done to Freddie who made running a marathon a complete breeze. Would love to see a vlog on his running journey too.
Im 46 and training for my 1st Marathon in 9 weeks here in Ireland. Wont be hitting anywhere near that time, but my aim is to cross the line, alive!! Thank you for the inspirational video
Well done Andy!
Freddie is an unbelievable runner
Well done Andy great effort. Cudos to Freddie as well, crusing along filming and encouraging.
Well done! I'm 39 and have only done 1/2 marathons and dream of one day completing a marathon.
You'll get there! A half marathon is a great achievement!
mate, it really is achievable. I did my first this year at 54 in under 4 hours, having done three 1/2 marathons in my 30s. Watching this makes me want to do another...!
@@johnherold830 wow that's incredible! The fact that you want to do it again is even more incredible!
Massive well done Andy and not forgetting Freddie, you both did amazing 🥇
Thank you!! It was so tough but so worth it
Way to go Andy!!
It's inspiring to see the dedication of a professional athlete to push through one step at a time. Congrats Andy sub 3 hours!!!
Brilliant job, Andy! It's been great to follow your marathon journey. Not going to lie I was a mess watching this, always get emotional watching someone do something amazing, also an huge shout-out to Freddie for his calming support and motivation throughout the race. Well done to the running channel for another fantastic video. 👍🏃♂️
Brilliant job, Andy! It's been great to follow your marathon journey. And a big shout-out to Freddie for his calming support throughout.
Great stuff and great performance by Andy. The first Marathon is always the hardest, you rocked it.
Congratulations! What an effort. I would love to hear more about Freddie. The guy is incredible
Congratulations Andy and well done Freddie!! Would love to know what his marathon PB is. What an amazing support he was.
Great to see the reality of what a marathon can do to you. There are highs and lows but crossing that finish line is always special. Enjoy the recovery Andy, you’ve earned it 💪🏼
Great run Andy! It is really heartening to see the emotions and understand that all runners go through the same at the end of the run. What a finish!
Getting back into running after over 10 years, TRC has helped so much, Andy's marathon journey has been inspiring!
Great work Andy and the whole team, not just on an incredible pace but for sharing this with others as you have, a Gavi well earned.
Congratulations
The marathon is unforgiving but you learn so much about yourself
You are heroes guys! All people around you running, suffering, not giving up... They are all heroes!
Well done Andy. When you go alone you can go fast but when you go together you can go long. Never has this been more meaningful than this episode; this run and this show.
Marathon club joined 🎉🎉 Insane pace even when you had to drop back slightly, you've still got another few weeks of milking that medal 🔥
This is inspiring, Andy. Congratulations on a sub-3 Marathon, which in itself is a huge achievement! 👊
I love the increasing quality in production video to video. It really shows the work behind the scenes and behind all the running.
Thank you very much!
Absolutely incredible Andy. Whilst never in doubt you can see it was hard for you. A couple of comments during that made me laugh.
1. Freddie saying it's just a parkrun left to go when in the podcast Sarah said that doesn't apply to you.
2. Andy saying it's painfully slow whilst still managing what would be considered a ridiculously fast pace for most people that late into a marathon.
As for Freddie, he is some kind of machine. How did he manage to keep up with you whilst presumably running backwards for some of it?
Congrats to you, and also Freddy for making it look like a light jog! I’ve only ever done one marathon, and that didn’t go as well as I’d hoped 😂 I really need to get back out there and do one!
I have my first marathon coming up in April. You're such a great inspiration, Andy. Thank you. Thank you to the whole TRC. x
Marathons taught me a lot about myself, what I could do....changed my life, took me out of where I was and re-established my self belief. Doesn't matter the time you finished, what matters is that you had the courage to take on something new, something challenging, and get it done. If you don't finish, it's good, you can always push your limits again and do more than you did before. Believe in yourself, believe in your abilities, believe in your training, one foot before the other, left over right, right over left....one step at a time or a wheel at a time, you'll get there 😊
awesome job Andy, sub 3 is no small feat
Well said!!
Well done Andy. I am still yet to complete a Marathon so I am inspired by your journey. Side note... Freddie is a machine. Sub 3 hour marathon, while filming. 🤯
That's epic, Andy! You can be so, so proud for persevering!
Brilliant Andy, congratulations! So enjoy watching you and Rick and how the Running Channel goes from strength to strength. Best wishes, Mike Lupson
Thanks Mike!
This is simply amazing!!! Sub 3 hour marathon for your FIRST ever marathon - so impressive! And I can promise you, you will never forget this! There's only one first marathon and for me, this will always be a precious and special memory!
Andy, that was a super emotional watch. Congratulations! I ran my first marathon in October and it brought all the emotions. Definitely the best but hardest thing I’ve ever done.
Congratulations! I'm 28 and training for my first half marathon. I'd love to complete a marathon by my 40th birthday. Thanks for inspiring me!
I am so very impressed with the quality of this video! The whole team did a fabulous job at filming Andy and Andy’s narration during his sub-three hour marathon is amazing! My Pb in the day was only 3:59:59 (no lie) and I spent the second half of that effort in survival mode. Well done, Andy and TRC team!!
Incredible what Andy did, but how does Freddie sound so calm running that quickly and having completed that distance?
I know they say comparison is the thief of joy, but how about this? Andy and I are almost the same age. Both have busy life's and families. First marathon at 40. Same doubts and thoughts while running. I started my running journey late in life but Andy and I experienced a marathon in very similar ways. So in that sense I'm very much like an Olympic runner! 😊😊❤❤😅😅 Thank you again for a great video and congratulations on finishing your first marathon!!!!🎉🎉🎉
Well done Andy! Love from Manil Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤
I started listening to the podcast mid way through this year, but I began from the beginning, so I came to the marathon story (after all the jokes & teasing) as it was close to happening. I caught up on all the back episodes just in time & because I listened in a big batch, Andy's journey has been very fresh, hearing his nerves, worries & successes as the miles have increased each week. It's humbling for us normal folk to hear retired pros have the same issues as the rest of us. I was so pleased for Andy to see he'd achieved his goal, especially as he acknowledged it's the hardest thing he's ever done, what a superstar 🌟👏🥳 & watching this video was emotional. What's also been great is the support he's had from the whole TRC team along the way to help him get there, plus Freddie running alongside on the day, just what Andy needed to keep going when it got so tough 👊👏 I'd like to say I've been inspired to run one myself now....alas no 😅 it's reaffirmed it's not for me. Hoping you give Andy a break now & keep up the great work guys. Merry Christmas & here's to 2024 with more great content.
Huge respect Andy, all the teasing from Sarah & Rick used as fuel for that run I’m sure. Smashed it 🏃🏻♂️
Way to go Andy. You’re running royalty. I am so happy for you! You have inspired me to run my first one.
Love you all so much at the Running Channel ❤😎👍
Well done Andy, your humility is truly inspiring.
Ah man! In was 10 seconds out on my time prediction! I'll put that down the to cramping. Seriously fantastic effort Andy, it's humbling to see a former pro go through all the same emotions as everyone else for something as epic as a marathon! Finally Sarah and Rick no longer have this over you. Congrats!
I thought this was a video of Andy running his first marathon SINCE turning 40, not his first ever! Smashed it!
Electrolytes are the key to cramps. You may not have taken enough before and during the run. I’ve never ran Valencia, but have done Boston x2, London, Chicago a week apart (never again) and just did NYC. You learn a lot from your first one. You will be back stronger and more experienced next time. Well done and congratulations. 2:53 is an outstanding time. 🎉
As someone who is running London next year, this has been so much fun to follow and help give me the motivation to get out there on those rainy days 💪
You are an animal!!! Going to run my first half marathon next month, did my first official 10k in October which itself was humbling... Such videos are so inspiring.. Thank you so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
The first marathon videos always get me. Well done to Andy on conquering this massive challenge!
insane job Andy! doubt i can hit a sub-3 marathon in this lifetime haha. I took about the same amount of time just to complete my half-marathon. Great job to Freddy for being super support , videographer and running pacer buddy!
Well done Andy. Great to know that we back runners aren’t the only ones suffering. Hope to get my sub-3 in 2 years time. I think your next challenge should be to run a marathon in every continent. See you at Cape Town Marathon 2024 👍🏾
this is so good. It's reassuring to know Andy felt practically the same as me throughout the different points during the Mara (he was just a lot quicker 😂). Quality stuff team
Not all heroes wear capes, but cameramen should...they are legends.
Congrats Andy for your first marathon 🔥🔥🔥🔥😀
Oh and for 2024 how about a vertical km in the mountains? 😳😅😀
Well done Andy, because of TRC I've signed up for my first marathon in June 2024. Runna is on my list to Santa 🎅 🤞
Amazing, well done Andy 🥳
I’ve just learned today I’ve won a place to run as part of Team Buxton Water in London next year- I’m 53 and only finished my C25K in April so have a lot of mixed feelings right now 😂
Well done Andy! Thank you to all of TRC for these videos
From 1500m to a marathon is quite the change in distance and a sub three hour time to boot! Amazing effort Andy and congrats 🙌 Almost makes me want to try one…
Amazing effort Andy! Definitely time to ditch the flat roads and take on a hilly, muddy ultra next year 🙌🏻 (it’s more fun and you get to eat snacks the whole way around 😋🤣)
Also even more impressed by Freddy casually trotting out a sub-3 whilst filming, chatting and offering moral support. Mind blowing stuff 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Way to shine Andy, I will be thinking about you when I’m running my marathon in a month
Lets go Andy! I've done my first marathon 2 years ago, and nothing beats the feeling of that first one
Road marathons look pretty crazy with so many people surrounding you constantly! Trail marathons are the way to go!
Congratulations Andy and kudos to Freddy. 👍
I’m proud of you! I’ve done a few half marathons but a full marathon is different gravy! Mega effort
Congratulations Andy and Freddie 🎉
I am watching this video for a second time. I found a bib number for Valencia, and I am officially in. The goal is to go as close to 3 hours as possible. I ran Athens last November at 3:35 and Paris a couple of weeks ago at 3:17. I am almost there, and achieving such a goal would be a dream that started 3 years ago when I discovered running. Andy did it on a bad day, and Freddie did it while filming. You are amazing guys, true inspiration.
Started C25K about 10 weeks ago. Felt like giving up but TRC videos are keeping me going. Love Andy and how relatable he is despite being an olympian! Always hear him saying 'run the k you're in' and 'there's always more in the tank!' 😂 Although at the end of the marathon when he said he was running 'so so slow' at 5min/k...🤦🏾♀️- that would be a dream for me!
Wahoo Andy - you nailed it! ..... and Freddy - what a star 🌟
Probably shouldn't have cut onions while watching this 😂😂
Congrats Andy!
Planning to do my first marathon next yr 💪🏾💪🏾
The all black kit with the shoes matching the Garmin band is very nice. Unsurprisingly crushed it too 👌🏼
It's interesting finding the start times of everyone running with and past Andy at the start. All good times but only one I've seen so far went sub-3 (well done, Elise!)
Well done Andy (and Freddie)! So much to be proud of!
I can really empathise with how you felt in those last few K, dragging yourself to the finish one step at a time. Incredible achievement
Way to go, Andy!
Fantastic Andy ! 2hr 53 for your first one is outstanding 👏 well done.
Well done Andy! What an inspiration for us all
Absolutely inspiring! When the time was revealed I almost jumped out of my chair clapping👏👏👏👏
Well done Andy! It is so amazing to watch! I am running my first marathon in April, after starting to run at the beginning of 2023, going from never running more than 10KM before, just this week done my longest run yet of 24KM and on one hand so proud to have run the whole way, and the other hand having those creeping thoughts of doubt that I do not know how I'll be able to keep going for another 18KM after running that far!
Did my first marathon today in Barcelona 🏃 So much of what you’ve said is exactly what I was thinking today. Cracking video! Well done.
Well done Andy, welcome to the Marathon club and to Freddy that made it look seriously easy, mad respect!! to hear from a former world record holder that this was the hardest thing he ever did really got to me. In the future you must try NYC, the whole experience is something else entirely and will change you not just as a runner but as a person.
Well done Andy! It’s good to see that everyone struggles in a marathon regardless of where in the field you are.
From New Zealand....How awesome is this. I'm new to running and TRC is my go to for all running banter, information and motivation, and this video is the best ever. Like all the videos it is real, relatable, honest and presented in a way that makes sense to the everyday jogger or running. Thank you Andy for the amazing story and to TRC for being who and what you all are!