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Hi Ian, thanks, let's hope so:) It's been slower than I'd hoped but it's growing fairly consistently month on month. Really needed the week in Madeira, we've had a tough year personally. Lots to look forward to in 2025 including the Prom Classic 10K in less than 4 weeks...I need to get some longer runs in!

@@RunThePlanet Thanks Matt, and the same to you😊Yes, it’s great to have things lined up, especially Prom Classic in January, love that event😀

@@SwimBikeRunStu Hi Stu, it doesn’t seem a large amount after a year but as you say, it’s quite big when you look at it like that😊I’m enjoying it though😊

@@SisterMandy Hi Mandy, I just hope I can get 100% fit early in the New Year🙏It’s been great, I’m not looking forward to Warrington weather😩Yes, we finally get to meet😀

@@TheRunningWhale Hi Craig, it’s been a real treat, being here although it’s a bit hilly to say the least😂Thanks re 300, I’m hoping so but you never know with RUclips😊Looking forward to our meet up, think weather will settle down next week🙏

@@harryruns1 Hi Harry, great to hear from you, how are things going for you, are you intending to do Manchester again in April?😊

@ thanks Andy and you! Glad to be back on YT after a bit of a break. No im running Brighton this year, aiming for sub 3! How’s your running going?

@@harryruns1 Glad you’re back, my running has been affected by PF for the last year so I’ve had to cut back my running, I still did the Prom Classic 10K, Geneva 10K, Manchester 10K and the Manchester Half but the lack of running affected every race☹️Good luck in Brighton, is that April?

@ yeah it’s in April. Sorry to hear about your PF hopefully you recover quickly

@@sharedpath Hi Gelu, thanks, we really needed this, we’re back home tomorrow to high winds and heavy rain😩Looking forward to meeting you in Nice, sorry you aren’t competing🙁

@AndyCliffMTB Yeah, I wasn't planning on running, but then you changed my mind 😀. I will be running in Monaco the 30k trail on 8 February and the 10k the next day with my wife ( her first race).

@@RunFreeandStrong Hi Reto, I felt bad not maintaining my Thursday release schedule so decided to do an update. It’s been great just relaxing but also swimming and running in a new environment. Thanks, great that you just hit 750 subs💪🚀😀

@@edwilson5416 Hi Ed, we’re in the Savoy Palace but we’re leaving for home tomorrow. Enjoy your time in Madeira, lots of hill training⚙️😊

@AndyCliffMTB you might be on the return leg of our jet 2 flight out from Manchester in the morning. Your hotel sounds posh, we are in the Sao Joao hotel. I'm happy to jog along the coast and walk a few levada, there's enough hills in my runs at home.

@ I think so Ed, our flight arrived at 2pm and we depart at 3pm. Your hotel is just a bit North from us. Enjoy your break😊

@@TheRegularRunner Hi Matt, thanks again, the short was purely a subs thank you but this was a big update so I mentioned it again😊Looking forward to finally meeting Mandy (I’ve met Craig and Carl when they did Woodbank Parkrun, I was marshalling). The weather at home is going to be a shock to my system😩

@AndyCliffMTB I remember seeing Craigs video for that one. It was the day after the mid cheshire 5k if memory serves? I'm entered into that one for next year. Hoping I can put in a good time by August. Have a safe journey back to home soil.

@ Yes, Mid Cheshire 5K😊

@@jennyharrison4 Thanks Jenny, I’ve missed two Parkruns so I’m looking forward to the 14th😊To be honest I’ve done so much exercise I think I need a rest😂

@@markg99 Thanks Mark, it’s a beautiful place, we’d never been here before😊I could not believe it when I saw that arch going up😂

Also well done on the heel issue as well as passing 300 subs 🤩🤩

@@raleyadventures Thanks guys, tbh I wasn’t even sure I’d film in the conditions but I like a challenge as you know😊No cake but there was the bacon butty and a latte which I felt I deserved😀I’m in Madeira, realised on Sunday morning that they had a 10K on😩

@@raleyadventures Thanks guys, the calf is getting better week in week, the heel keeps reminding me it was a problem☹️Thanks re the subscribers, you’re super close to 1000 I see😀

@@AndyCliffMTBvery indeed, your cafe trips are always elite 🎉😂 we never stop around for the delights of bacon buttys after parkrun 😂

@@SarahDunbar-w2w Thanks Sarah, I appreciate it, I’ll keep going😊

@@abitrich68 Thanks Rich, I’m hoping so😊

@@jennyharrison4 Thanks Jenny, I appreciate your support, 1000 seems a long way away at this rate😂

@@alldone1116 Very kind of you to say Tony and we’ll have to meet up again, that trail run video interview was so hilarious😂

@@TheRunningWhale Thanks Craig, I’ll keep going that’s for sure,appreciate your support and looking forward to our meeting up on 14th Dec, and meeting Mandy of course😀

@@lindalou8308 Thank you Linda, I really appreciate your support and compliments. That I also make you laugh, well that’s the icing on the cake😀

@@RunFreeandStrong Thank you Reto, I appreciate your support and your videos inspire me to push myself and try new things💪

@@AndyCliffMTB The feeling is mutual, Andy! Let's keep going!

@@TheRegularRunner Thanks Matt, you’ll know yourself that it’s takes a lot of time, making the videos, but seeing the channel grow is rewarding and I’m enjoying the journey😊

@@J0hn.Turn3r Thanks John, overall, I enjoyed the morning but it was a bit extreme🌪️Well done for getting out there yourself. Thanks re the 300 too, I appreciate you being on board and hopefully we’ll continue to grow month on month😊

@@RunFreeandStrong Hi Reto, I’m not as quick as I was in 2023 but I’m still enjoying getting out there in the fresh air and meeting new people and experiencing new places😊Yes, I’m really pleased to have passed 300, it’s been a slow process but I’ve enjoyed the journey, so many new things to share with the community😊

@@callumclark4021 Hi Callum, it would have been pretty extreme there too I imagine🌪️

@@lindalou8308 Thanks Linda, I did question myself as probably saw on the video, why am I doing this etc but it was a challenge😊It was so cold that I thought I needed the under layers but after 3K😩

@@jamesbailey5220 Hi James, that would have been a mud bath, about half the course is grass I recall😩Well done for getting it done💪

@@jennyharrison4 Hi Jenny, it was full on, especially the wind, the funny thing was the fast guys, they were in shorts and singlets, hard core⚙️Well done for volunteering in those conditions✅

@ there was a few a EP! I was wrapped up for a artic expedition 😂

@@jennyharrison4 I’m sure we’ll get more parkruns like that over winter☔️❄️💨

@@abitrich68 Thanks Rich, I had my hat strapped on😂I think a lot of people chose that option, I just like a challenge💪We’d be lost without the volunteers🤔

Hi Craig, I wasn't even certain I would film as I drove up the M6, the conditions were terrible but I thought I'd film just every 1km vs usual 500m and I got away with it, iPhone in tact. I'll never forget that Parkrun! Massive kudos to the volunteers, it was awful for them:(

@ 100% pal. Its one thing doing the run and warming up, but another all together volunteering and being blown, frozen and wet so that others can run. Love volunteers 🥰

Oh yes, I agree Mark, it's a great little car, super practical and it's got a far better heater than the Lexus! No sauce at all on this week's bacon sandwich, I checked when I ordered it! Thanks for watching:)

Thanks Jacob, it's great to hear that you enjoy them, it takes quite a few hours to piece them all together after filming. If you haven't subscribed, please consider doing so and if you have, many thanks!

Thanks Matt, when I saw the weather forecast at 7am I was concerned, and I'd already seen lots of Parkruns cancelling so I just thought, Preston is 35-40 minutes straight up the M6, it's got a cafe near to the finish, let's just get it done. Sorry about your Heaton Park cancellation:( It reminded me of my Cheadle Hulme Parkrun last winter, I was off to Pennington at 8am and they cancelled just after that, diverted to Cheadle Hulme and ran in the snow, loved it:) I'm now convinced the calf issues were MHM related, I battered myself that day...:(

@@2993aris it was a nice car, but strangely I don’t miss it🤔

@@SarahDunbar-w2w You’re welcome Sarah, and thanks for watching, you’ll enjoy Alexandra, super flat course, all tarmac, and a cafe (although it wasn’t open that day). I think my calf might be on the mend, latest on that in next video out Thursday, do subscribe if you’d like to be notified when a video is uploaded😊

Thanks Neil, I did a Parkrun on Saturday in the eye of Storm Bert and I had no calf issues at all😀 Video out on Thursday. Appreciate you watching😊

Awesome, glad to hear the injury has cleared! It's been great watching your videos as I plan on going to Greenfield valley, Bala, and prestatyn in the next few months so your videos have been helpful! I did wepre after seeing your vid, what a killer that was 😂 brilliant tho 👍

@@neilhorne4091 Hi Neil, thanks, I’m chuffed to hear that you find my Parkrun videos useful and yes, Wepre is tough but there are many I’d go back to, even if they were tough (definitely Centre Vale for example). Bala is a cracker and it’s a definite PB course. Flat, perfect surface and not too busy✅ Before I did Bala one year ago, I think I had 35-40 subscribers and I’ve just passed the 300 marker so hopefully people are liking what I do😊

@@TheRunningWhale Hi Craig, on that run I’d decided (after some research) to increase my cadence and shorten my stride but it didn’t work - but I lasted another km✅The pain was pretty sharp, in just not used to experiencing pain in the run. I’m convinced it’s a hangover from the MHM🤔

@@RunFreeandStrong Thanks Reto, I appreciate it, I hope it’s MHM related and it’s gradually healing🙏PB, that’d be nice but 23:34 is a long way away😊Yes, that place was stunning😮

@@markg99 Hi Mark, yes that’s what I’m hoping is a good sign. Yes that was a cracking place and the Cotswolds are lovely😊

@@TheRegularRunner Thanks Matt, I’m just hoping that the calf issues relate back to the MHM and the damage it probably did, so the fact it took another km to kick in is encouraging😊I’ve got the Prom Classic in Nice in 6 weeks so I can’t hang around😬

@@callumclark4021 Hi Callum, thanks for watching, hope you can join me for the Parkrun journey as I near the magic 100😊I must have done about 60-70 NW ones so it’s hard to pick special ones however Fleetwood, Preston, Watergrove, Woodbank, Hanley, Oldham, I could go on😂

@@raleyadventures Thanks😂I don’t think that has ever happened to me before (going over distance), probably wouldn’t have happened if I’d been in the 25-27 minute pack🤔I’m spontaneous, can’t help it, I picked up a disc as I thought I might throw it like a frisbee but then I thought it’d look like littering in the park😂So I held onto it. The COL is in the boot😀It may return….

@@AndyCliffMTB we can only pray to see it again 😂🎉 great work as always

@@raleyadventures I think it’ll reappear soon, I’ll need to be careful with it though, if it gets wet, it’ll disintegrate😬

@@AndyCliffMTB😮😢

@@raleyadventures Hi Both, no worries, I find it hard to keep up with the videos too, I know quite a few RUclipsrs now😊Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it, that’s a great Parkrun😀You’re ever so close to 1000 now😬

Thanks Jenny, I couldn’t believe it when I hit 5K out on the course😩I did a Parkrun in Bicester last Saturday and the calf was slightly better so I’m optimistic (think the MHM really did some damage tbh). Paul did so well, he’s the trailblazer in our running group🚀

@@RunFreeandStrong Hi Reto, thanks, I think I need to start using the foam roller every day, I do wonder whether that extreme effort at the Manchester Half caused sone injury. I honestly couldn’t believe it when I hit 5K at the far side of the park, it was a day I’d rather forget😩I’m determined if nothing else💪

@@AndyCliffMTB Most of us sit all day long and the posterior kinetic chain tightens up. That can lead to PF, calves cramps, hamstring injuries. Rolling should help, maybe also consider dynamic stretching. All the best!

@@RunFreeandStrong Thanks Reto, I think I might even try yoga too😊

@@abitrich68 Thanks Rich, I do feel a bit hard done to but I’m determined to get back to full fitness- I think the MHM did some damage after the extreme effort after 12/14K☹️

@@SwimBikeRunStu Thanks Stu, I need to get the foam roller embedded into my daily routine and maybe other things such as yoga🤔

@@markg99 Hi Mark, yes, it was Centre Vale Parkrun 2 weeks back. The pain was quite sharp, like electricity flowing down my leg😩Thanjs, I think I need a 100,000 mile service😂

@@TheRegularRunner I actually said to the volunteer that I was at the 3.5K mark and was it another (big) loop and she said yes☹️I won’t make that mistake again and wouldn’t have if I’d been running with a 25-27 minute group😊I might just do that, not necessarily for a fast one, just for a decent time😊Provided the calf is cured….

@@edwilson5416 I’ve always been led down the “change early” route with my running shoes, and the worry that I’ll cause an injury if I hang onto them for more than 750kms. Never tried Saucony but I’m about to give Hoka a try😊

@AndyCliffMTB the choice in trainers has narrowed since the trend for carbon plated shoes that are stacked really high. I refuse to wear these cheating shoes that are making people's times artificially fast. Saucony Ride is a good neutral all round trainer. I've got some trail shoes from them as well which seem bullet proof.

@@edwilson5416 I suppose people just want to go faster but the extra performance can only be marginal, I reckon a fitter athlete could outperform a less able runner wearing daily trainers💪Saucony Ride, will have a look, thanks.