Great race for you Andy well done x We did the 10k in 59.03 , really enjoyed the course . I saw you filming as we started off for our race . Lots of people and a great atmosphere.
Watching from Thailand! So fun to see Worcester, would have been fun to run this one. Great to see a pb for you! Congrats! Also refreshing to see running videos with running times that is more like most of us watching! Can totally relate to going out to fast and getting overtaken the whole race! Well done Andy! Keep up the good running and videos.
Legend Martin thanks! It was a varied course, but can't complain as there was hardly any elevation. There are a lot more runners who are non elite than elite... I'm just another one of them! Nice one Martin hope to see you again soon one day at PR!
I'm gutted to have finished 30 seconds after you and to only feature on your video once past the finish line🤣 (2 of us in the Malvern Joggers green tops!) Great race and congrats on the PB!
Great race video and well done on the PB. For the GNR, make sure you have your name printed big on your vest so you get loads of cheers. Stay near the 1:45 pacer (not too close as it gets too crowded) so you don't go off too fast. Don't worry about time, just take in the atmosphere. When you get to 9-10 miles push on if you can, if not you'll still have a great day. Good luck.
Well done and thanks for posting the vid- I was there! Finished a minute or so behind you, so saw myself only once! Anybody doing a PB on that course, the grassy bit on the Pitchcroft and the city centre maze, did really well. I’d like them to go back up to Broadheath.
Jeez mate, 1:44:04???? Awesome job Andy!!!! You are a beast man. Congrats on the PB! I am running my 2nd ever half marathon in just under 4 weeks. I'm just trying to beat my PB of 2:15:04. 1:44 is super fast. Great job!
Cheers Joe, it's all a result of consistency! My first hm was 12 months ago and I shaved off 16 minutes in 12 months 😳 It sounds crazy but hard work always pays off in the end!
Well done Andy on the PB. Must be great running on your doorstep. I spent my Sept 4th driving at 4am from Brum down to London to do the very disappointing Big Half. Your course looked very random but interesting. I should have done that instead as only 20 odd mins down the road on a Sunday morning
I've heard so many people said the sme about BH! Gutted that it wasn't the experience that you wanted. Worcester is always a good shout! The one in May around the villages is a very different story...
@@mrtwostrike Apart from Tower Bridge and Cutty Sark, the turnout from the locals was really disappointing. It seems they were not interested in the race and rather annoyed with the inconvenience of road closures. It is the reverse half of the worst bits of the London Marathon with alot of time running around the very uninspiring Canary Wharf and those big tall buildings screwing with the GPS. It had me doing 1km in 1 and a half mins on the Garmin 😂. I had already done nearly 2km from bag drop to start line. I waited for around half hour to get into the "start pen" at my allocated time only to find out when I got there, once the elites had gone, I could have started when I wanted too, without that hanging around. Great communication break down there. Then, on finish, it was probably another 2 km to get my bag, which I then changed clothes, then another 1km to get my tee shirt, which was a very uninspired design, but I spent another 5 mins unpacking my bag because they wanted to see my race bib, which was attached to my tee shirt I had put away before they would give me the tee shirt. I had heard that it is not the best if running in London, but I gave it the benefit, but I can safely say I will not be doing that one again. The only positive, it was my second fastest half with a chip time of 1:41.41
Congratulations on the PB. After every race I feel I should have ran faster or don’t deserve the time I got. It’s the next day I become happy with how I went (if that make sense)
Great running and looked like an interesting course. Congrats on the PB! Do you think the super shoes made much of a difference? Can always tell if someone is going to pass me wearing them they sound so Squishy 😆
Yes they are certainly not quiet are they?! I honestly think they made a big difference, I can't put my finger on what/why but they certainly improved my form and performance!
Awesome Andy. Super pleased for you! Take it you're loving the Vaporflys? As a Nike fan boy (my entire rotation are Nike's) I'd be interested to know if the super shoes are worth the hype?
Cheers Adam - I've only worn them twice - so it's difficult to tell. I do think that I wouldn't quite have had the fire I me for the last 20 minutes in my other shoes, but I guess I'll never know. I do love them!
Oh and you shouldn't be disappointed. You can use this as learning experience. You know you went out too fast so if you even out your splits a little better you can only have more in reserve at the end to lower that time even more
Cheers mate. I think naively I thought I could keep the pace set after 1-5k as it felt 'alright actually'. Fast forward to 18k and I was clinging on for dear life!
Worcester half is a good race, prepare for the heat! Lots of hydrating the days before. Its a hilly one so do plenty of hill training. Most of all go out there and have fun!
Absolutely random - it's a shame about the race course bit, I'd have liked more urban miles and I didn't like the grass bit. Still a good day out though!
Just enjoy the GNR - it’s so big unless you have an early wave start it’s not really a PB course as you spend half your time dodging people. Defo don’t go off too fast as first 5k is the quickest and you will suffer on the John Reid Road if you have over cooked it
Great race for you Andy well done x We did the 10k in 59.03 , really enjoyed the course . I saw you filming as we started off for our race . Lots of people and a great atmosphere.
Yay! Well done Claire that's epic - and amazing to get home in under an hour. Wel done and sorry we didn't get to meet!
Fantastic - well done. You do get what you deserve!
Indeed you do! Thanks ❤️
Well done Andy, you absolutely stormed the finish! I think I would soak in the atmosphere and try and enjoy the great north run.
Nice one Josh - you too, you finished super strong! Yeah I'm in total agreement, GNR will be a leisurely stroll! Watch me do 6 minute 1st mile now...
Great running Andy! You wholly deserved to get that pb and to get it with a warm up from your front door… brilliant 🤩
Thanks Rach!!! It felt amazing for lots of reasons, but the fact I didn't have to stress about parking beforehand may have been the difference! 🤣❤️
Incredible finish, Andy!
Well done on the new PB! - Mack
Cheers Mack! Saw you on Donatos video! Well done in your 10k 👍🏻
Watching from Thailand! So fun to see Worcester, would have been fun to run this one.
Great to see a pb for you! Congrats!
Also refreshing to see running videos with running times that is more like most of us watching!
Can totally relate to going out to fast and getting overtaken the whole race!
Well done Andy! Keep up the good running and videos.
Legend Martin thanks! It was a varied course, but can't complain as there was hardly any elevation.
There are a lot more runners who are non elite than elite... I'm just another one of them! Nice one Martin hope to see you again soon one day at PR!
@@itsonandy for sure will come along when back in the U.K.! What’s your next running goal?!
I'm gutted to have finished 30 seconds after you and to only feature on your video once past the finish line🤣 (2 of us in the Malvern Joggers green tops!) Great race and congrats on the PB!
Ah no way! I ran out of my skin and was delighted with a 1:44. Great that you saw yourself in the video!
I was here! First time running the worcester half. Almost exactly 10 minutes behind you. Was a PB for me too!
Legend!! Well done on getting a sub 2 hour time, a huge milestone! Well done 👊🏻
Great running, congrats on the PB! Lovely stuff - not my words, the words of Shakin’ Stevens.
😂😂😂😂😂 Cheers mate! Ah-ha!
Great atmosphere man! especially when you shouted to cheer you on at the finish. Concrats!!
You've gotta finish strong and work the crowd! Thanks mate 👍🏻
Great race video and well done on the PB. For the GNR, make sure you have your name printed big on your vest so you get loads of cheers. Stay near the 1:45 pacer (not too close as it gets too crowded) so you don't go off too fast. Don't worry about time, just take in the atmosphere. When you get to 9-10 miles push on if you can, if not you'll still have a great day. Good luck.
Nice one Mark. Some great little tips! I can't wait to get up there now, Ha'way man!
Smashed it Andy, well done fella🏅🍺
Nice one Mark, it's taken a lot of training but ultimately helped massively on Sunday. Cheers!
Amazing run - well done Andy!💪
Thank you Sandra, it was a brilliant day!
The joy you felt running your home city race was evident. Well done on the big pb despite the enthusiastic start. #keeponkeepingon
Thank you! It was a wonderful feeling running round Worcester with thousands of others!
Well done Andy!! Absolutely Brilliant 👏
Nice one Sean, still not sure how I winged that...
Well done and thanks for posting the vid- I was there! Finished a minute or so behind you, so saw myself only once! Anybody doing a PB on that course, the grassy bit on the Pitchcroft and the city centre maze, did really well. I’d like them to go back up to Broadheath.
It was a very technical course wasn't it, lots of concentration required! Congrats on your run, I hope you enjoyed it!
Jeez mate, 1:44:04???? Awesome job Andy!!!! You are a beast man. Congrats on the PB! I am running my 2nd ever half marathon in just under 4 weeks. I'm just trying to beat my PB of 2:15:04. 1:44 is super fast. Great job!
Cheers Joe, it's all a result of consistency! My first hm was 12 months ago and I shaved off 16 minutes in 12 months 😳 It sounds crazy but hard work always pays off in the end!
@@itsonandy I watch ALL of your videos, so I KNOW you are putting in the work Andy! It shows too brother!
Thank you so much - we are all growing together!
Amazing!!! You totally deserved that after a 69km week!! Superb!! 🔥🔥
Thanks, heavy legs Monday morning! I've done 75 this week 🤦🏻♂️
Ayy smashed it. Looks a very interesting and varied course that one.
Cheers Rob, not quite the perfect course, but not far off! Great to run on familiar territory!
Cheers Rob, not quite the perfect course, but not far off! Great to run on familiar territory!
Congratulations on the PB! Good luck at Great North
Thanks David, 2 big races in 7 days!
Well done Andy! That PB feeling, eh, so amazing. You know what you need to do to go faster, don't you?........DON'T GO OFF TOO FAST lol
I've never heard of that one, are you sure that's legit? 😂
@@itsonandy i think i'm the only international running youtube runner who mentions it once or twice? ;-)
Quality mate well done 👍
Nice one mate, them vaporflys man!
@@itsonandy I can't wait to try them out on a longer distance 😁
Well done Andy on the PB. Must be great running on your doorstep. I spent my Sept 4th driving at 4am from Brum down to London to do the very disappointing Big Half. Your course looked very random but interesting. I should have done that instead as only 20 odd mins down the road on a Sunday morning
I've heard so many people said the sme about BH! Gutted that it wasn't the experience that you wanted. Worcester is always a good shout! The one in May around the villages is a very different story...
Why was it disappointing? I was meant to run it but couldn’t because of work
@@mrtwostrike Apart from Tower Bridge and Cutty Sark, the turnout from the locals was really disappointing. It seems they were not interested in the race and rather annoyed with the inconvenience of road closures. It is the reverse half of the worst bits of the London Marathon with alot of time running around the very uninspiring Canary Wharf and those big tall buildings screwing with the GPS. It had me doing 1km in 1 and a half mins on the Garmin 😂. I had already done nearly 2km from bag drop to start line. I waited for around half hour to get into the "start pen" at my allocated time only to find out when I got there, once the elites had gone, I could have started when I wanted too, without that hanging around. Great communication break down there. Then, on finish, it was probably another 2 km to get my bag, which I then changed clothes, then another 1km to get my tee shirt, which was a very uninspired design, but I spent another 5 mins unpacking my bag because they wanted to see my race bib, which was attached to my tee shirt I had put away before they would give me the tee shirt. I had heard that it is not the best if running in London, but I gave it the benefit, but I can safely say I will not be doing that one again.
The only positive, it was my second fastest half with a chip time of 1:41.41
@@mrk2450 congrats on your time and thanks for the info. Sounds like a typical London affair. I usually try to stay clear of it as much as I can tbh 😂
Congratulations on the PB. After every race I feel I should have ran faster or don’t deserve the time I got. It’s the next day I become happy with how I went (if that make sense)
Hindsight is wonderful isn't it... We do the best that we could in the moment, and that is sometimes a hard pill to swallow.
Amazing! well done mate :)
Cheers JC! Big one next week 💪🏻
Well done enjoy the PB👍
Thank you Douglas 👍🏻
Great running and looked like an interesting course. Congrats on the PB! Do you think the super shoes made much of a difference? Can always tell if someone is going to pass me wearing them they sound so Squishy 😆
Yes they are certainly not quiet are they?! I honestly think they made a big difference, I can't put my finger on what/why but they certainly improved my form and performance!
Awesome Andy. Super pleased for you! Take it you're loving the Vaporflys? As a Nike fan boy (my entire rotation are Nike's) I'd be interested to know if the super shoes are worth the hype?
Cheers Adam - I've only worn them twice - so it's difficult to tell. I do think that I wouldn't quite have had the fire I me for the last 20 minutes in my other shoes, but I guess I'll never know. I do love them!
Vapourflys are awesome shoes 🙌🏻
Oh and you shouldn't be disappointed. You can use this as learning experience. You know you went out too fast so if you even out your splits a little better you can only have more in reserve at the end to lower that time even more
Cheers mate. I think naively I thought I could keep the pace set after 1-5k as it felt 'alright actually'. Fast forward to 18k and I was clinging on for dear life!
I’m planning for Worcester half Marathon this May, any tips will be helpful. Newbie here.
Worcester half is a good race, prepare for the heat! Lots of hydrating the days before. Its a hilly one so do plenty of hill training. Most of all go out there and have fun!
Well in Andy
Nice one Jack 👊🏻
What a course bit of all over the place 😂
Absolutely random - it's a shame about the race course bit, I'd have liked more urban miles and I didn't like the grass bit. Still a good day out though!
Just enjoy the GNR - it’s so big unless you have an early wave start it’s not really a PB course as you spend half your time dodging people. Defo don’t go off too fast as first 5k is the quickest and you will suffer on the John Reid Road if you have over cooked it
Yes I have heard that the tricky parts come later! Can't wait to see the sea!
Always surprised by PBs, they seem to come out of nowhere
Great feeling! You just go for hell for leather at the end, forget the watch, and hope that you've done enough 🙏