Leeds Half Marathon 2024 Mile by Mile Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- Probably the hottest day of the year so far, this was an epic challenge. The crowd at Leeds is like nothing else, really kept me going and I wish I could thank each one of them. I planned to do this as a training run rather than a race, but while I kept the pace easy, the effort was more race which I think was a combination of overdoing the day before and heat.
This is my mile by mile vlog of the day which I hope you enjoy. Please drop a like and maybe even subscribe for more if not already x
Fantastic effort Craig. I felt for people running Leeds as it was so warm. It's a run you should be super proud of. I ran Sunderland half on the same day which was cooler thanks to the sea fret. Loved the vlog and the time it took you to make and edit. Brilliant ⭐
Thank you Dean, still a video editing novice so your appreciation is amazing and equally appreciated 😊 I am pleased with the run, time wise, landed around where i planned to, but the effort to do it was just so much more but I know why so onwards and upwards to Eccup 10 👍
Cheers Craig. Great footage. What a tough day it was but you all did fantastic and can be proud.
Great event to be part of. Awesome support as you would expect from a Leeds crowd. 🙂
Can so relate to your struggles. My own race had its ups and downs - quite literally.
Thanks again for taking time to record, edit and upload.
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Ps. Bloke on phone at 2:13 made me laugh. He's either cool as a cucumber or just not taking it seriously. 😆
Cheers Colin, gonna haveto go back and watch that bit now lol.
Yes I got to the mile 8 roundabout and actually thought of you doing the full marathon. Kudos to you, I think that would have been me pulling over and getting a ride back to the start before the big climb. Still Leeds really is one of the best places to race, such an immense atmosphere. Cheers for watching matey 👍
@@TheRunningWhale Human mind is quite clever. I think if doing full marathon, mindset would change without even realising it.
I gambled on fast start and hoped to 'free-wheel' final downhill section. Sometimes you have to take these chances.
Passed half marathon at 1:26 but that 2or3mile 'hill' at mile 18 broke me. Also tripped on mile 23, rolled a couple of times before regaining my feel and continuing. A few scuffs but thankfully no major damage.
Ups and downs for sure but a brilliant day.
@@MrCol104 Flippin heck, some right speed there. Sorry to hear about the fall, I know how that can knock your confidence for a bit too. Glad you've not done any major damage and hope you mend really quickly from it. So glad you still managed to extract enjoyment from what was a very challenging day, love that attitude :-)
Well done Craig!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks Linda as always x
No worries. Short and sweet comment from me. MrCol104 said it all… 👍🏻
Well done buddy. Looked warm! Those fast runs prior still in your legs?
Cheers pal. Yeah the legs felt heavy as soon as I hit the first incline (of which there was quite a bit)! I'd decided to do an 18 mile ride on zwift the day before which after the parkrun was not one of my best ideas 🤦♂️
Tough day out in that heat but you got it done 💪 Loving the random numbers in the middle 😂😂
Cheers pal. Yeah it was definitely a tough one in the heat. Went a bit daft the day before with parkrun and Zwift which didn't help, but i clearly lost my mind half way through thanks to the heat haha
I saw around mile 9 you were saying “why did I agree to do this?”, and it looked tough with the heat and the inclines but to be honest I think 2:05 is super impressive given that you walked in parts. You may know that I was lined up for MCR Half in Oct-23 but I had to pull out due to COVID. I’d be very happy with 2:05😀
That's good of you to say and I know you're right. Honestly, with the crowd alone it would have been impossible to leave Leeds that day without a smile on my face. I know Covid got in the way for you and it's a massive shame. Was thinking of signing up for that this year and then having a second go at the full one next year. Hey if you fancy doing a half, like some nice scenery and don't mind an undulating course, perhaps you might be interested in doing the Ilkley half. It's not the easiest but still recommended 👌
@@TheRunningWhale You’re welcome Craig, I appreciate the invitation but I think I’ll do Manchester as I’m already signed up and it’s flat (and should be nice and cool in October😊). Hats off to you for considering a full marathon💪
i use to do the half marathon there when the council put the event on i loved the old route which inculde at least 2 steep hills and back on Kirkstall road
Yes I think it was a much better route. My current pb of 1hr 36 was on that course 👌
hi how you doing i have got Leeds half marathon tommorrow the Roundhay park version did Glossop park run today in 22 mins knocking 3 mins of my last time there hoping tommorrow to beat 1h46 that i got at the event in April
Amazing, hope it goes well. Your parkrun times suggest you'll smash it pal, good luck keep me posted ☺️
@@TheRunningWhale great race today got 1h46 again first 2 laps felt like to be struggling but come lap 3 found my speed as there was a 5k and 10k race aswell so overtook over 100 runners from these races got back to car after finishing had to put warm fleece on as i was shivering doing Phillips park park run at sports city Manchester next satuaday 2 day after a 10k at Bingley witj Grim up North events then 15th September Heaton park half marathon again with run though
@MichaelTinker-dt1rp blimey that's a diary full lol. Well done on today's race, I imagine it's not an easy one being at Roundhay but 1.46 is a solid time pal 👍