Thank you for this kind comment! And congrats on the new baby! I have 3 kids and I highly recommend a runner stroller! Baby sleeps while you run. Everyone wins. :)
SO motivating - thanks for the inspiration hell I am trying to break 3:30 in my first marathon at 55 next month in Indy - 2:30 BEAST - look forward to following.....
I ran Manchester in 2022, great course. There is a sneaky hill in Altrincham at 17 or 18 I recall but nice downhill after it. It has areas of great crowd support balanced with quiet areas . I loved it, just watch out for the weather & don't expect an expo, its basically a hotel room for number collection. Love the journey!
Agree. The hill at Altrincham is tricky but u get tremendous crowd support and as mentioned, a fab downhill ... the quiet area is 30-33/34 types if i remember but overall, its fantastic crowd support all through ...
Manchester is a strong choice. They moved their male elite qualifying time from 2.30 this year to 2.24 which is quite a difference. Recommend sorting your accommodation out as soon as you have your entry, I left it till a few weeks out this year and it was slim pickings (public transport is very good by the way) - good luck for Season 2!
Thank you!! I would like to get in. Just got to make sure I get up at 4am Monday!! Yes that’s a huge difference. Good shout on the accommodation though.
Great plan. It will be interesting to see how those HMs turn out. I am also thinking of a marathon in April/May. I may do Vancouver or maybe I should try for Manchester 🤔Anyways looking forward to Season 2!
I live in Houston! And I am signed up for the full. We should definitely meet when you come here. I have ran the half the last 2 or 3 years. My favorite half and my PR is on that course
@@global-runner great idea! I’ll likely switch to the half myself after running Chicago last Sunday. Was going for sub 2:45 and I missed it for 45 seconds! Have Boston in April so now thinking the half may be better for me than the full. Let me know if you need any help with planning your trip. Looking forward to meeting you soon! Cheers
@@moncefattia1071 Congrats on your 2:45! I call that a win, for sure. 2:45 is a great time. 45 seconds is just a rounding error. Congrats! For what’s it’s worth, I would agree that a half in Houston is way better than doing the full if you are doing Boston.
Hope u get into Manchester. Was wondering if u could do a video on what supplements/vitamins that u take. Being a middle age runner myself I think this is a key factor including good food and rest. Your an inspiration keep after it.
@@global-runner I did Ottawa this year. It was my first one, so I don't have much off a reference point for other marathon courses, but other than a few little hills at 32km it was mostly flat. The only thing Ottawa is notorious for is that it gets really hot on race weekend. We got lucky this year though.
Since my own logic is target sub 2:45 in Malaga then go for a championship time in Manchester I’m getting serious validation from this video 😃 good luck on Monday
Sad you didn't get a BIB for Copenhagen. I will run Copenhagen and would love to meet you in person. I live in Sweden so Denmark is an 1 hour journey for me.
I am doing the Manchester next year ... done it before ... pretty decent course with little hill around 26th mark ... Paris- have done it, the second half of Paris gets a bit dodgy with a few underpasses ... accommodation- I always choose Holiday Inn, City Center tad expensive but they have the bib collection there and 2 min walk from the tram station...
@@global-runnerI got my PR at Newport this year. Small race, very rural but very well organised, has a good reputation and is pretty fast and flat. I would recommend it but you have always have good memories of races in which you did well!
@@global-runner did uou get an email? I didn’t but reading on their official fb page (post 4 days ago) that its wednesday not today that the remaining places are being sold. I got an email last week that said monday so who knows!
I've done Barcelona, fully recommend it! I was dumb enough to do the race in beand new shoes bought at the expo, so had bloody heels halfway. So my target time went sort of down the drain😅😅😅
@@global-runner HA! But I do understand the difficulties with an early spring marathon. Though most of Norway ain't nowhere as friggin cold as inland Canada, it's still dark and pretty "miserable". Personally I don't mind the treadmill, so I survive 😅.
It’s super tough. Yes I’ll have to do a lot of it on the treadmill. But at least it’ll be shorter faster runs and I won’t have to do 3 hour runs on a treadmill!! :)
Thanks for the suggestion! My plan for an autumn marathon is NYC because it’s the world age group one. But I did the Niagara half one year and it was a great race! Running along the escarpment and finishing at the falls! I think the marathon crosses the border?
Hope u get into Manchester. Definitely want to get into the right marathon so u have people to run with and not end up in no man’s land. That’s where tough mentality is needed. I was wanting to know if u could make a video on what supplements/vitamins u take being 44 myself and just starting my road racing journey I think these little things help. Thanks you and your subscribers are an inspiration.
I know you’ve missed out on champs start in London sub 2:38, but have you looked into GFA entry ? Not sure on your residency, but for your age group and time you’d be pretty much guaranteed? Although not as quick of a start wave could be an option.
@@CrisUncharted no! I got up at 4am. Waited until the email came at 5:55am. Tried to enter and it seemed good but at the last stage said it was on hold due to high demand and now seems to be sold out!
@@global-runnerNoo you didn't have to wait for the email. i went directly from the site half an hour before the official sale and you could have gotten your spot. i sent a link to enter as a comment but i think youtube deleted it. sorry to hear that.
@@global-runner can you substitute one of the half marathons by a 10k race? Might be the better choice if you want to get faster. Ideally the first race.
I have a "trick" to get into the Copenhagen Marathon even though it is sold out. I don't want to write it here in public, because they may close it down if too many does it, but is is perfectly legal and I did it last year. If you want I can help you with it.
I'd just caution doing that many full send half marathons in that tight a time frame, and then jumping into a "short" marathon block. We aren't getting any younger and an injury would be devastating, and likely your recovery time might be longer than you remember from your 40's.
This is a very fair point. I’ve entered Barcelona just in case. If I run 71 for the half in Mesa for example I’d be kicking myself for not having a marathon lined up. If I don’t run well, then I’ll postpone the marathon without a doubt. By the way - I bought a Stryd. :)
@@global-runner The Stryd pod is a powerful tool. My advice, just wear it for a few weeks during a normal training block. Let it collect data. When you feel ready for a hard max effort, there are protocols to perform a CP test to give you a number to move forward with.
@@global-runner Stryd is awesome, but I learned a hard lesson at Chicago, don't execute your power targets in a vacuum. I didn't respect the power environmental adjustments my coach recommended we make on the day, and paid DEARLY for it. Instead of a sub 3:10hr, I scrapped and battled my ass off to a 3:19:53 on pure will alone. Only my 4th marathon (I don't count my first) that I really trained for, so lessons still happen. And my Boston block is going to be a whole new world of training stimulus.
@@timtrenholm3698 I have thought about this comment a lot over the weekend. I guess the best metric would be heart rate. If someone could give you the exact heart rate you need to run at (maybe an average to take account of minor hills etc) that is probably the best metric to leave it all out there without blowing up. Then it would take account of how you feel on the day, weather, course etc. Of course, finding the right heart rate is the real key…
No races to start off with. And then I wanted to just take a year where I ran for the enjoyment of just running. Which I did. But I missed the competition which is what brought me back to it!
2:39 is fantastic!!! Turning 42 and have a new baby , so lowered expectations in my life but so inspiring to see how fast you are running.
Thank you for this kind comment! And congrats on the new baby! I have 3 kids and I highly recommend a runner stroller! Baby sleeps while you run. Everyone wins. :)
SO motivating - thanks for the inspiration hell I am trying to break 3:30 in my first marathon at 55 next month in Indy - 2:30 BEAST - look forward to following.....
Thank you for the kind comment! Really appreciate it!! Good luck in Indy. I ran well in Carmel so maybe Indiana is a good spot for marathons!
I ran Manchester in 2022, great course. There is a sneaky hill in Altrincham at 17 or 18 I recall but nice downhill after it. It has areas of great crowd support balanced with quiet areas . I loved it, just watch out for the weather & don't expect an expo, its basically a hotel room for number collection. Love the journey!
Agree. The hill at Altrincham is tricky but u get tremendous crowd support and as mentioned, a fab downhill ... the quiet area is 30-33/34 types if i remember but overall, its fantastic crowd support all through ...
Thanks for these comments! Just got to get into it now! Fingers crossed…
Manchester is a strong choice. They moved their male elite qualifying time from 2.30 this year to 2.24 which is quite a difference.
Recommend sorting your accommodation out as soon as you have your entry, I left it till a few weeks out this year and it was slim pickings (public transport is very good by the way) - good luck for Season 2!
Thank you!! I would like to get in. Just got to make sure I get up at 4am Monday!!
Yes that’s a huge difference. Good shout on the accommodation though.
Hope to see you in Manchester. Ran there this year and am back in for next. Enjoying the journey so far, keep em coming!
Thank you!! Hope to see you there too!!
Best of luck getting into to Manchester, its fast alright
Fingers crossed!!
Great plan. It will be interesting to see how those HMs turn out. I am also thinking of a marathon in April/May. I may do Vancouver or maybe I should try for Manchester 🤔Anyways looking forward to Season 2!
Thank you! Vancouver is also on my radar but the course isn’t quite as fast as Manchester…
Good luck on getting in to Manchester! Sad I didnt get to see you in Copenhagen though
Yeah me too! I had my heart set on it!
Looking forward to a half decent season 2. 🎉 Will it include amazing running in freezing temperatures and some treadmill torture as well?
It will! It will most certainly include both of those. :)
Excited to see you in Houston! Exciting program ahead!
Will you be there? Cool!
I live in Houston! And I am signed up for the full. We should definitely meet when you come here. I have ran the half the last 2 or 3 years. My favorite half and my PR is on that course
I’m in! I’ll let you know when I know more. Maybe let’s do a shakeout run!!
@@global-runner great idea! I’ll likely switch to the half myself after running Chicago last Sunday. Was going for sub 2:45 and I missed it for 45 seconds! Have Boston in April so now thinking the half may be better for me than the full. Let me know if you need any help with planning your trip. Looking forward to meeting you soon! Cheers
@@moncefattia1071 Congrats on your 2:45! I call that a win, for sure. 2:45 is a great time. 45 seconds is just a rounding error. Congrats! For what’s it’s worth, I would agree that a half in Houston is way better than doing the full if you are doing Boston.
Edinburgh would have been a great shout for a fast late spring marathon but you really need the weather on your side.
Good point! I’d forgotten about the Scottish weather! :)
Hope u get into Manchester. Was wondering if u could do a video on what supplements/vitamins that u take. Being a middle age runner myself I think this is a key factor including good food and rest. Your an inspiration keep after it.
Thank you! And thanks for the video suggestion. That’s a great one…!
Ottawa Marathon end of May is a good race to look into.
Good one. I did look into that but I think the course was not quite as fast as some others. But a few people have mentioned that now…
@@global-runner I did Ottawa this year. It was my first one, so I don't have much off a reference point for other marathon courses, but other than a few little hills at 32km it was mostly flat. The only thing Ottawa is notorious for is that it gets really hot on race weekend. We got lucky this year though.
Manchester always have resales months leading up to the marathon. Keep an eye on boards in the UK and Ireland if you don't get in.
Thanks! I am hoping I get in on Monday. Up at 4am!
Since my own logic is target sub 2:45 in Malaga then go for a championship time in Manchester I’m getting serious validation from this video 😃 good luck on Monday
Thank you!!! And good luck in Malaga. I hear it’s a good one
Sad you didn't get a BIB for Copenhagen. I will run Copenhagen and would love to meet you in person. I live in Sweden so Denmark is an 1 hour journey for me.
Me too!!! I really wanted to try that one out!! I even applied for an elite bib but no luck!
I am doing the Manchester next year ... done it before ... pretty decent course with little hill around 26th mark ... Paris- have done it, the second half of Paris gets a bit dodgy with a few underpasses ... accommodation- I always choose Holiday Inn, City Center tad expensive but they have the bib collection there and 2 min walk from the tram station...
Thank you! This is good info. I’m desperate to get into Manchester now. :)
@@global-runner You will get through, best wishes. And then we will have pre-marathon dinner ... :)
Sounds good!! How can I fail to get an entry with this positivity on my side! :)
I'm trying for one of those manchester bibs as well. Another 50 year old here :) Did you look at Newport - has a great reputation. Good luck
Hey! Dont take all the bibs! Ha ha.
I didn’t. I’ll take a look. Thanks for the suggestion!
@@global-runnerI got my PR at Newport this year. Small race, very rural but very well organised, has a good reputation and is pretty fast and flat. I would recommend it but you have always have good memories of races in which you did well!
@@global-runner did uou get an email? I didn’t but reading on their official fb page (post 4 days ago) that its wednesday not today that the remaining places are being sold. I got an email last week that said monday so who knows!
I got it wrong! Apparently it’s tomorrow!
Great work on your PR! You’re right. You always remember fondly the races you run well at. :)
I've done Barcelona, fully recommend it! I was dumb enough to do the race in beand new shoes bought at the expo, so had bloody heels halfway. So my target time went sort of down the drain😅😅😅
Barcelona does look like a great one!
Ah man! Tough one that. At least you’ll never do it again! :)
@@global-runner HA! But I do understand the difficulties with an early spring marathon. Though most of Norway ain't nowhere as friggin cold as inland Canada, it's still dark and pretty "miserable". Personally I don't mind the treadmill, so I survive 😅.
Yeah I feel a bit of a wimp saying it. But long runs on the treadmill or in the cold are BRUTAL! :)
Manchester is a fast course 👍my first marathon 4years ago aged 48 😁
I’m hoping I get in!! Did you get your goal?
@@global-runner no blew up at mile 19 for a 3:03 !! Improved every time since tho ! Edinburgh is fast as well but weather dependent !
So close! You’ll get there. It’s such a tough event. (But that’s why we love it, right?). :)
Manchester is amazing
Good to hear! Fingers crossed!!
It sounds like it's tough to train in winter at all in Calgary, how are you going to prepare for the half marathons, lots of time on the treadmill?
It’s super tough. Yes I’ll have to do a lot of it on the treadmill. But at least it’ll be shorter faster runs and I won’t have to do 3 hour runs on a treadmill!! :)
Hope you get that bib. If anything... stay away from the spring Toronto event, not the most organized.
I heard that! Which is a shame because the course looks fast. But I heard nothing but terrible things about the spring Toronto marathon.
Have you considered Niagara in october 2024 ? I think it is a fast flat race.
Thanks for the suggestion! My plan for an autumn marathon is NYC because it’s the world age group one. But I did the Niagara half one year and it was a great race! Running along the escarpment and finishing at the falls! I think the marathon crosses the border?
@@global-runner It says that it is 100 % in Canada on the website
Hope u get into Manchester. Definitely want to get into the right marathon so u have people to run with and not end up in no man’s land. That’s where tough mentality is needed. I was wanting to know if u could make a video on what supplements/vitamins u take being 44 myself and just starting my road racing journey I think these little things help. Thanks you and your subscribers are an inspiration.
I must be thinking of a different one. Unless they changed it!
Midlife crisis at 50 bodes well for your longevity😊
Ha ha! 100 here I come! :)
I know you’ve missed out on champs start in London sub 2:38, but have you looked into GFA entry ? Not sure on your residency, but for your age group and time you’d be pretty much guaranteed? Although not as quick of a start wave could be an option.
Great comment! I did look into it. Unfortunately it’s for uk residents only and I live in Canada…!
Copenhagen has a resale platform that will offer many bibs in the weeks leading up to the race.
That’s true. I’ll keep an eye on that. None have come up so far (for obvious reasons!)
Manchester. Good call. It's pretty fast.
Apparently the extra bibs are released on Wednesday!
@@global-runner good luck 🤞🏻 hope you get a place
did you finally get the place for Manchester?
@@CrisUncharted no! I got up at 4am. Waited until the email came at 5:55am. Tried to enter and it seemed good but at the last stage said it was on hold due to high demand and now seems to be sold out!
@@global-runnerNoo you didn't have to wait for the email. i went directly from the site half an hour before the official sale and you could have gotten your spot. i sent a link to enter as a comment but i think youtube deleted it. sorry to hear that.
What about entering London with a GFA entry?
Unfortunately you have to be resident in the uk.
Why run 3 half marathons so close together? They can’t all be at race effort, right?
I think they can. I have 2 or 3 weeks between them. I think that’ll be enough.
@@global-runner can you substitute one of the half marathons by a 10k race? Might be the better choice if you want to get faster. Ideally the first race.
It’s a fair comment. I wish I could do I can’t see any at the moment. I’ll keep looking but you do make a very good point.
Did you get a DJI neo?
I did!!!! :)
@@global-runnernice just got one too. I’m on the hunt for a sea level us marathon for my first. Great videos.
It’s amazing isn’t it? I love it. (Super noisy though!)
Let me know what marathon you choose! (And thanks for the comment on the videos!!)
I have a "trick" to get into the Copenhagen Marathon even though it is sold out. I don't want to write it here in public, because they may close it down if too many does it, but is is perfectly legal and I did it last year. If you want I can help you with it.
Want to email me? :)
Globalrunner1974@aol.com
@@global-runner I sent you an email. Feel free to get back to me if you need more help/information.
Got it!!!! Thank you!
I'd just caution doing that many full send half marathons in that tight a time frame, and then jumping into a "short" marathon block. We aren't getting any younger and an injury would be devastating, and likely your recovery time might be longer than you remember from your 40's.
This is a very fair point. I’ve entered Barcelona just in case. If I run 71 for the half in Mesa for example I’d be kicking myself for not having a marathon lined up. If I don’t run well, then I’ll postpone the marathon without a doubt.
By the way - I bought a Stryd. :)
@@global-runner The Stryd pod is a powerful tool. My advice, just wear it for a few weeks during a normal training block. Let it collect data. When you feel ready for a hard max effort, there are protocols to perform a CP test to give you a number to move forward with.
@@global-runner Stryd is awesome, but I learned a hard lesson at Chicago, don't execute your power targets in a vacuum. I didn't respect the power environmental adjustments my coach recommended we make on the day, and paid DEARLY for it. Instead of a sub 3:10hr, I scrapped and battled my ass off to a 3:19:53 on pure will alone. Only my 4th marathon (I don't count my first) that I really trained for, so lessons still happen. And my Boston block is going to be a whole new world of training stimulus.
@@global-runner Sent email with Stryd plans/execution and power center results for my last 2 marathons. To give you a better idea of how this works.
@@timtrenholm3698 I have thought about this comment a lot over the weekend. I guess the best metric would be heart rate. If someone could give you the exact heart rate you need to run at (maybe an average to take account of minor hills etc) that is probably the best metric to leave it all out there without blowing up. Then it would take account of how you feel on the day, weather, course etc. Of course, finding the right heart rate is the real key…
why did u take time off racing during covid?
No races to start off with. And then I wanted to just take a year where I ran for the enjoyment of just running. Which I did. But I missed the competition which is what brought me back to it!