I Ran My SECOND FASTEST HALF MARATHON In A Storm... AGAIN!! Battersea Park Half Marathon 2024

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 88

  • @JanaKutliakova
    @JanaKutliakova День назад +6

    You are my favourite to watch on youtube regards running, so much passion for the sport … keep doing what you doing, well done on the race and thank you for sharing with us.

  • @josephgonzalez_
    @josephgonzalez_ День назад +2

    Well done Andy, that’s a very strong run in those conditions. Funnily enough that many runners may even have helped - I find picking off lapped runners is better than seeing no one at all in front of you, plus they may have helped block the wind a little bit.
    Getting that close to the half marathon distance on the Coros in Battersea Park, where watches can struggle to pick up a good GPS signal, is a good ad for them!

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад +1

      Thanks buddy! You could be right there, it may well of helped! It definitely was, couldn’t believe how accurate it was!

  • @itsianwood
    @itsianwood День назад +3

    Well done! Congrats, but please don't forget to put the mins/km paces up on the screen too. Us in Europe have no idea what your mile times even mean. 😝👍🤔

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      Thanks! Really sorry, i've compromised with putting the KM splits on half way and at the end... the videos take so long to edit and I dont have too much free time to get them sorted, so have to get done what I can

    • @Nyelands
      @Nyelands День назад

      You could just convert the minutes to seconds and multiply by 0,62. Then you have an idea.

  • @mrjgrant7583
    @mrjgrant7583 10 часов назад

    Well done andy. I was there doing the Marathon. New PB for me at 3:06. Took 12 minutes off my previous Pb. What a day it was.

  • @MrJimSemple
    @MrJimSemple День назад

    What a performance, Andy. Really difficult not to get frustrated on such a busy course but you clearly handled that brilliantly👌🏻

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      Thanks buddy. I’ve done it a few times so knew what was coming, just that middle bit that was a bit tight but overall, there’s plenty of space to take a wide birth!

  • @mikehobbs624
    @mikehobbs624 День назад

    That's a great time Andy, especially as you've had a bit of downtime and on that course, where it was certainly congested at times!!

  • @christineheaton8662
    @christineheaton8662 День назад

    Well done Andy, another great run 👏

  • @Tendonworks
    @Tendonworks День назад

    Ahh, Battersea Park, track, many a happy running memories there - in the sunshine though - I so miss being that fit (and young) Certainly did not appreciate it at the time, just took it all for granted, trained hard, but never thought about the time when I'd no longer be able to do it. Enjoyed the video, from the warmth of my sitting room 😂

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  22 часа назад

      Thanks buddy! Your comments from the last video stuck with me 👌 appreciate levels are much higher at the moment, I’m making a note to take stock of the situation and appreciate more 👊

  • @r_unner_G
    @r_unner_G День назад

    Nice one Andy! I did the marathon, and saw you motor past me just after the bandstand loop I think you were on your last lap - you looked really strong. Loads of runners complained about that bandstand loop bit - it was mental, I thought about dropping out on a number of times when going through that bit. You should definitely suggest changing the course to RunThrough.

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  22 часа назад +1

      Thanks! Massive well done on the marathon, such a huge challenge in that weather! That middle bit was the only downside wasn’t it, just a bit too congested

  • @garethevans2499
    @garethevans2499 День назад

    A sneaky bonus half marathon! Excellent work, the superb time isn't a suprise to us regular watchers, you've put a lot of hay in the barn mate.

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      Thanks mate! Excited to kick on now

  • @justanoldfashionedrunner605
    @justanoldfashionedrunner605 День назад

    wow, that was something else. Congratulations Andy, again and again you race great in bad conditions, what a great start into the next trainng block

  • @jamesnewitt1960
    @jamesnewitt1960 День назад

    Well done Andy, I braved the weather to run Silverstone Half yesterday and it was horrendous in the rain and driving winds. Still its a wonderful PB route and not i the slightest bit congested.
    It would have been perfect conditions today!! 😇

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      Fantastic buddy, bet that was even windier being so exposed!!

  • @michaelb5432
    @michaelb5432 День назад

    Wow, well done Andy. With the wind and the traffic that was an incredible effort.. you're getting a rep as a bit of a storm chaser :D

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      Thanks! Things come in 3s... i'm sure the next one will be stormy too then I can put the stormy races to bed haha

  • @runningoneddie
    @runningoneddie День назад

    Wow Andy! What a fantastic race. Sometimes these damp races are the best for PRs. Sure beats running in the heat. Your training blocks keep adding up and you keep seeing amazing results. I love watching the progress. You continue to inspire me. Also, how did they know you had finished the distance -- just curious how it worked.

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      Thanks buddy! We were told we had to keep count of the laps, so I was trying to stay focused enough to remember!

  • @geoffclarke8934
    @geoffclarke8934 День назад

    Great run Andy, I love running in Battersea Park. A real shame you had another race during a storm but a fantastic effort in the circumstances.

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      Thanks buddy, I am getting quite addicted to running there haha, its a great place to race!

  • @MuseRunner
    @MuseRunner День назад

    Well done Andy! Great to see you

  • @mikeleong007
    @mikeleong007 День назад

    Well done Andy. Was cheering you on from the sidelines and running on your own in that weather, even more kudos!

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      Thanks so much Mike, appreciate your support out there!

  • @simonstebbings5070
    @simonstebbings5070 День назад

    A great run Andy! You’re in shape!!
    Looking forward to this training and racing block!

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      Thanks Simon! I am excited too! Appreciate it!

  • @emanuelsantos5585
    @emanuelsantos5585 День назад

    So many people and the storm you get a PB. Congrats

  • @alfdickinson1971
    @alfdickinson1971 День назад

    Solid performance, great work Andy-Well Done.
    Got me thinking about catching the bus in the opposite direction for Victoria to Newport next Apr now lol

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      Haha! I’ve just scoped out Victoria, it looks very flat and there’s one in early Feb which would fit it well… I might do some research on this one !

    • @alfdickinson1971
      @alfdickinson1971 День назад

      @TheFODRunner yeah but the coaches don't seem to go round to Westfield, Stratford from Wales. You'd have to mess around on the tube adding to an already long journey.

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      @ probably best get the train to Paddington then lizzie line straight there would be the easiest?

  • @davidleonard37
    @davidleonard37 6 часов назад

    Brilliant stuff Andy, in the wind and runner congestion that was some run. I can't get to that pace for a 5k at the moment.

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  5 часов назад +1

      Thanks buddy, conditions made it tricky but it was a great event!

  • @barrysullivan9492
    @barrysullivan9492 День назад

    Well done Andy. Great time in those conditions. Another great video. 💪😊

  • @russamehta
    @russamehta День назад

    Well done. That is a wonderful run in the conditions

  • @Manuel_712
    @Manuel_712 День назад

    Hi. Congratulations, Andy. Great effort. Like. Happy Monday.

  • @NeilMatthews-z9i
    @NeilMatthews-z9i День назад

    Great result in miserable conditions. Well done Andy

  • @Leeroy49
    @Leeroy49 День назад

    Great race :). You fought well against the wind.

  • @sivabala5232
    @sivabala5232 День назад

    Well done. I was there that day doing the full marathon hoping for a PB, but i got calf cramps at the 25km mark. Had to walk/run the rest of the way, Very disappointed indeed. Lesson learned I supoose.

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад +1

      Ah gutted, sorry to hear that! Big respect for completing it, marathons are a huge challenge so massive well done!

    • @sivabala5232
      @sivabala5232 День назад

      @TheFODRunner thank you!

  • @dansnipe4835
    @dansnipe4835 День назад

    Amazing running and great video I got it at 13.38 miles definitely windy and good fun

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад +1

      Thanks! Yeah I can see why, we definitely weren't taking the racing line! Good job out there

  • @marcwaddingham3091
    @marcwaddingham3091 День назад

    Welldone andy👊

  • @jochippyy
    @jochippyy День назад

    Curse you storm Burt!!! Great race though andy well done.

  • @McLeod573
    @McLeod573 День назад +1

    Haha a PB on those conditions 👏👏👏🤣

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад +1

      Thanks! Not quite a PB, second fastest though

    • @McLeod573
      @McLeod573 День назад

      @@TheFODRunnerho sry m8 😉

  • @ElusiveHedgy
    @ElusiveHedgy День назад

    Great effort in them conditions Andy!!! I am just wondering what you can do if you actually get a perfect day for racing? Keep up the great work!

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      Thanks! Its a fun game to play... "wait for the right weather conditions" haha

  • @Ali94749
    @Ali94749 День назад

    Great effort! Did you fuel during?

  • @PaulHolmesy
    @PaulHolmesy День назад

    Congrats! I did my 10km PB of 40.05 at one of the RunThrough Events at Victoria Park. I've always blamed those 6 seconds on the weaving 🙂

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      Thanks! Wow well done, thats awesome! Sub 40 next time!

    • @alfdickinson1971
      @alfdickinson1971 День назад

      As an East Ender Im thinking Victoria Park is alot better for the half marathon, I dont mind that its the same loop over and over. I cant quite work out why they bothered with the bit half way down the central avenue in Battersea, looked far far more congested than at any point in Victoria Park route.

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад +1

      @ is Victoria flat like Battersea?

    • @alfdickinson1971
      @alfdickinson1971 День назад

      @@TheFODRunner Yeah its the Olympic park one next door thats on a very loopy BMX track thats not flat. Never done it!lol

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад

      @@alfdickinson1971 interesting! I might check that venue out for races in the future! I always thought that one was a bit lumpy around the Olympic park!

  • @JennaSheeren
    @JennaSheeren 23 часа назад

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    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  22 часа назад

      You follow the North Star until you get to the Milky Way junction, take a left and keep heading towards that big yellow star called the sun. When you arrive on the sun, ask the purple tree, I gather they’re the expert in transferring to Binance 👌 hope that helped

  • @Nyelands
    @Nyelands День назад

    Well done! You don't look fast on camera I guess because of the low cadence and long stride, but you sure are! How tall are you?

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад +1

      Thanks! Yeah very long cadence, think I raced at 167! I am 6ft 6in

    • @Nyelands
      @Nyelands День назад

      @@TheFODRunner Impressive

  • @michaelkeegan3631
    @michaelkeegan3631 День назад

    You need to change the name of the channel Andy. The Storm Runner or the Storm Chaser. 😂😂

  • @robbarnett524
    @robbarnett524 День назад +1

    UK Anti-Doping Agency!!!

    • @TheFODRunner
      @TheFODRunner  День назад +5

      Good morning to you too, basement dweller 😂

    • @mikehobbs624
      @mikehobbs624 День назад

      ​@@TheFODRunner🤣🤣