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This has made me wanna start my own marathon training, I recently completed a half marathon too so have a good base. I am going to start the training plan on your website and who knows, I might be in Amsterdam too :)
I totally relate to finishing a half marathon and going "how am I supposed to do that distance twice?!" completing the full marathon was one of the hardest yet most rewarding goals I've made myself, and I hoping to do my first ultra next spring! 😊
It’s videos like this that have inspired me to get into running and keep progressing. This morning I completed my first ever 10K…and just booked in for a Half Marathon in Oct, I’m excited and scared…but mostly scared!!!
You've got this. I just did a marathon to mark the end of open heart surgery rehab, the feeling at the end makes all the hard work worthwhile. Good luck!
You and your team inspired me to run a half marathon in May, first time in my life and I am 64 years old. I was a bit afraid running the first steps but after 2h 28min I made it and it was great. How can I support you? Go, Sarah, go! Slow steady wins the race!
Listening to Sarah at the start describing her running style and habits, sounds exactly like me. I've just signed up for my first Marathon, the Portsmouth Coastal Marathon in December and I can already tell I'm going to enjoy this series. Thanks again @TheRunningChannel.
@@ginger_wby Thanks, yes I took two days rest and I've only done a few walks and one strenght training session since then. I ran my first 5k right before Christmas last year and my first half marathon this July, so I'm thinking about maybe aiming for a full marathon around new years. 😐
I ran my first marathon last year, just a few days away from my 65th birthday and with a time of 4h 54min! I found that running up to my first half marathon was about pushing my physical boundaries, but running my first marathon was all about really learning to run. There was so much more to learn!
Wish I had found RUclips channels like this when I signed up for my 1st marathon in 2015. Some 30 marathons later I can give others the encouragement that it does get easier 😱😁😉😎
Strangely enough 42k is not the same as 2x21k. The distance yes, but the mental preparation for the event is totally different. Also the whole running crowd, the event, people cheering and everything is so amazing and worth the effort of very hard training and a very hard running event.
I definitely recommend setting A, B and C goals for the marathon. I went into my first marathon with just a single goal, realised I`ll fail just after halfway mark and it was a huge mental struggle from then on. Eventually finished like half an hour slower than my goal, but determined to do better next time - and I did. There are just so many variables in a marathon, some might be less than ideal and it's really good to have the mind on your side at that point.
I actually wanna complete a marathon before I turn 30 and I've got like 7 years to prep. Big ups for this vid. I'm trying to suck up as much info as I can.
You’ll be fine , try and take some time during every run to look around at your surroundings and take it all in and remember why your doing this,because you love running . Good luck!
You've got this Sarah! These videos have helped me a lot. I am an out of shape dad of young children so I decided to sign up for a marathon because I thought I needed to try something impossible. I couldn't run a mile without breaks several months ago. Now I'm running 6-7 miles at a time without a problem. My marathon is in October. I can't believe I've come this far, it's already changed my life. Thanks for making videos with "normal" people. It seems much more achievable than watching world class athletes telling me I need train seven hours a day.
Your going to do great. From the videos I've seen England has beautiful parks and trails. Get off the pavement and at least once a week go find one of your excellent trails and immerse yourself in nature. Set goals but don't forget to enjoy the experience. Regardless of the outcome you've already improved every day of training.
My first ever marathon was the Amsterdam marathon and I enjoyed it so much that I ended up doing it 3 years in a row. The whole city gets behind it and the course is great, the support is great and there has been no better experience than starting and finishing in the Olympic stadium. You have really picked a great marathon as your first! And I did it in the Wave Rider for two of those three times too, and so I can safely say you have a good shoe that will be comfortable throughout and especially in the later stages. Enjoy!
I’m training for the Edinburgh Marathon for next May, having had it deferred twice due to Covid :( cannot wait to hit that finish line! Under 5 hours and I’ll be overjoyed! Good luck Sarah!!
Don’t every listen to anyone trying to put you down; never understand why people feel the need to do that online - completing a marathon in under five hours is a great achievement and best of luck to you with Edinburgh training. I’ll be there too all being well 👍🏻
You are going to be a great motivator for many others running their first marathon (or 2nd or 3rd!) - thanks for taking the channel’s viewers along the journey with you. Really hoping you stay injury free and the knee niggle doesn’t hinder you. Good luck Sarah.
You got this. I went from 10k to a marathon. Just no excuse to miss your training plan, and commit. And most importantly, on your bad days adjust your expectations, but complete the distance.
I’ve run 14 official half marathons previously but then took a long break from running(about 7 years) . I have started back running again and I have a virtual London Marathon place for October. I just completed 10 miles on Sunday and I am so happy to see you do this training series as they are my favourite. Go Sarah, with you all the way 🙌. Ps love Mizuno as have mizuno wave rider 24’s in my shoe rotation.
I've done three marathons and once I committed to the training I actually really enjoyed it, particularly with the excitement building as I got nearer to race day. My memory of those winters was that I just spent all of my time running - but that's no bad thing.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Running a full marathon is a dream of mine. This may inspire me to actually do it! Wishing you all the best!!! Looking forward to the next update.
Sarah your first Marathon will be your PB you will remember this Marathon for your rest of your life good luck with the training I have run 344 Marathon 100 club superman
Oooh new shoes , who doesn’t love a pair of new shoes 😜. Seriously though don’t stress I managed VLM last year on 6 wks of training due to injury. Just remember the race is just the victory lap.
It feels really good to know that so many people, like me, are out there preparing for their first ever marathon. I'm currently 12 weeks away from my first marathon, and the preparations are in place. I happened to download the marathon plan from the Running Channel's website. Will definitely integrate it into my current plan to get the best out of my training. Good luck Sarah, you've got this!
Hey Sarah, well done for taking on the marathon distance, you most certainly got this. My top tip for you is to practice your nutrition and make sure you are well hydrated, starting the days before the race, throughout your training. Best of luck, looking forward to seeing you become a marathoner!
I love ladder intervals. I've been doing more tempus but have to add intervals too. Sunday I'm running my first ever 18 miler 😱. Little intimidated especially since we going through a heat wave here in nyc
I did my first marathon after not even 2 years off running and it went very well so you can do this and don't be discouraged by a long run that tires you out because you will be running on fresh legs! Good luck!! I will do my second in February.
Hi, and I absolutely love your channel. This is because you show that you don't have to be slim / skinny to run. This has helped me a lot to start running. I started running at the end of 2019, together with my husband. And I do it with great pleasure and always completely relax. September 2020 I ran my first half marathon 🏃♀️. I was so proud of myself when I walked this one (without walking through). The next day only a little pain in the thighs 🙂 but that's part of it. This year I will definitely run the half marathon again, and maybe in the new shoes 👟 Keep up your channel 👍 Greetings isa
It's not all about distance, and it isn't all about speed - it is just finding what is good for you and what you enjoy most. I love the 5k distance, a great event!
No bother to you at all Sarah...you are a breath of fresh air to watch! I'll never forget my first marathon in 2017 - best and most rewarding feeling ever...Go girl 👧💖
I will run my first marathon at Los Angeles on November 7 2021. I signed up in April of 2020. And TRC has helped me tremendously. I watch you while I train on my treadmill. I consider you guys my friends. And Because everything is weird. The NYC & LA marathon are on the same date this year. Let’s hope never again!
What is really remarkable about Sarah she always has smile on her face despite the effort, that is a great attitude and the way to an successful marathon - just enjoy. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Hi Sarah. My first Marathon was also Amsterdam back in 2009. Good luck and remember, stick with the training all the way - you will love yourself for it, once you reach that 41km done sign in Amsterdam, I promise you! 🙌
As someone who is getting back into long runs because last year was a nightmare hellscape of just never ending bad news. Good luck! I'm running Chicago in October myself! Just be proud of finishing it's a hell of a accomplishment.
Philosophically, running a marathon is all about the next; the next water stop, the next mile/kilometer, the next turn, the next street post, the next step. Running the perfect race is setting oneself up for success in the next ___. This means being on pace (starting too slow can be as damaging as too fast), on hydration and nutrition and staying in a mentally strong space. This informs training because a good marathon plan sets up the next interval, the next training session, the next long run, and the next week. Sometimes that means having a hard day to build the strength and endurance to complete the workouts down the line, sometimes it's the easy day following that to recover and occasionally it's taking an easy or off day in place of a hard workout to avoid getting injured. There is no one essential workout that absolutely cannot be missed but by pushing too hard and getting hurt, many workouts get missed which will impede training. My first marathon blocks were done a lot like your old running, everything at this vague threshold pace and I never really got faster and my legs were always tired. Recently, I have started varying my paces, my times have come down and my legs feel so much better. I still have to remind myself that feeling good on the recovery days is the point! Good luck on your race!
Oh, I forgot to mention, I had not run over half marathon distance until the start of this year, now I have run marathon x4, 3x50km, 1x50mile, and I have 100km trail next month (eek!). Its amazing what your body is capable of when you put your mind to it! The team at the Running Channel are inspirational!
I trained for my first (virtual) marathon last June and I had no idea how much speedwork would come with it! Speedwork is definitely not my forte, and the learning curve that came with it was pretty steep for me. I learned along the way to not beat myself up for not meeting the splits that my running coach had set for me. There are going to be bumps in the road and not every session is going to be a perfect session. But every session is one step closer to that goal. My advice for you, Sarah: Give yourself grace! Keep learning and making adjustments along the way. In the end, no matter what it takes, you're GOING to cross that finish line in Amsterdam :) I'm training for the Chicago Marathon right now (and vlogging it too on my channel hehe), so I'm right there with you! We're going to smash our goals together. Let's go!!!
I'm a newer runner. Finishing my 5k training tomorrow. Then I'm going right for a half marathon next. 42 years old. Just started running because of the pandemic. Good luck. I'll be following.
You got this. I ran my first one right before quarantine hit. Got a virus the beginning of the week of it and didn't make my 4 hour goal. I ran it in 5:18:30 and I'm damn proud. Do your training and you'll do fine.
Sarah, i'm sure you can do this. Just remember: it is not a sprint, it's a marathon. Take it one step at a time. Keep up the good work. I love to watch the running channel great tips and tricks👍🏼👍🏼🏃♀️🏃
Sarah I’ve done one half marathon and just like you I hope to do a marathon soon. I only recently restarted my running life about 8 months ago. I ran in my teens and now in my late 30s I’m finding the passion back. 🙌🏽 hopefully when the covid restrictions lift in my country, we’d have my forts half and full marathon. Just participating knowing I can finish ,will be a great achievements for me.
I love your honesty and the reality of your videos. I only started running in February as previously I was 151kg and managed to get down to 91kg with a vastly improved diet and starting to be more active over the past couple of years. I'm training for my first 10k in September and can't get enough of the Running Channel vids as I've loads to learn and your videos have great content to encourage me on my way. Keep up the great work!!
The best advice i was given was to not look too far ahead in the training plan as it can seem very overwhelming, especially the long runs. Oh and to slow down on my long runs (easier said then done!) if I can do it you definitely can! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
The Amsterdam marathon in October will also be my very first marathon EVER! So happy I stumbled upon this video, and on The Running Channel in general, to give me the motivation, tips and tricks to do it. Good luck Sarah! Let's go for it!
Best of luck Sarah, I'm training for my first marathon too, and I had the same questions and feelings about the challenge. I was nodding along while you were talking about those at the beginning of the video. Whenever I have doubts on my mind, I just keep repeating "trust your body, trust your taining plan, and enjoy, even if some of the sessions are way too hard, you do it for fun and you do it because you can and you want to💪💪." You'll be great😊
I’m training for my first marathon as well. I lost 100lbs last year, thanks to running! I’ll be running the Dallas marathon in December. Best of luck in your training
Your comment about taking each day as it comes is spot on. Little by little you'll get there and your confidence that you CAN do it will continue to increase. I did Brighton Marathon 3 years ago and genuinely loved every minute. All the early starts and long runs are totally worthwhile. Best of luck - you've got this!! 🏃♀️💪🎖️
I'm part way through training for my first marathon after doing my first halfie last year. 4 runs a week works for me as well, but the long runs can be daunting and your confidence can take a hit after a tough run. But know that your body will hurt and you will doubt whether you will be able to get there. But just keep persisting. Hope you get a pair of the Wave Skys for the long runs- that will help. All the best Sarah.
Dear Sarah, for me, marathon is more about mental work than physical work. Distance you will conquer, and with the TRC and the TRC Fans you will have a blast! Go for it, keep us in the loop...
Just discovered the running channel and binge watched so many of your videos Sarah. Great seeing someone that I can relate to on a running channel, not just elite runners. You've inspired me to get back into running again after a couple of years off. Good luck with your marathon training, you've got this! 🏃♀️🏃♀️
I did a marathon 1 week ago. My first official one but 4th distance. I ran every day about 6km. I can do a half comfortably but the last 7km of the full is where your race starts. I was underprepared for this race so my advice is prepare well and then the rest is easy. Mizuno shoes are great and the should be carry you through. I used waverider 23s for my marathon. Sarah, remember one thing...forward is forward. Even on race day you may struggle at the end but keep moving forward and you will get to the end. Enjoy the ride. It will be up and down.
I can't believe you have the sort of fears I have! I love the fact you talk honestly about your worries & how you plan to deal with them. This is truly inspiring!
Im training for my first half marathon in October from only ever running 6km (without training before) so this will be exciting to get to watch someone else’s journey to their goal! :)
Good luck Sarah, I'm currently half way through an 18 week plan training for Brighton and suffering with lots of niggles, totally agree with you that you shouldn't ignore them!
A year ago I was where you are now I had run many halfs but never a full. Did the 4 days a week training and actually made my primary goal. I am an old man at 54. I am sure you will have no problem after 16 weeks of training😎
So I did my first marathon last October - the Virtual London - at the age of 64, after less than 4 years of running. I hit the wall at 20 miles but had planning running buddies to join me for that phase just to get me through. I was pleased with 4:33 but of course the unfinished business is (hopefully) the real thing this October. With the training not feeling any easier this time round, half of me is confident that I have done it once (I just want to get under 4:20 this time) but the other half is remembering just how long it took me to recover last time. I discovered Mizumo shoes during the year and will definitely be using them (definitely a newer pair!) for the big race.
Best piece of advice I ever received for marathons is to run/walk the long runs. You only need 15/20sec to provide relief to the legs and you recover quicker too. I did this for all my training and was astonished how much fresher I felt at the end of the race and I often negative split the run and broke all my PB's too. Best of luck.
I'm signed up for my first Marathon in Brighton in April. Still feels like a long way away, but this video has given me some inspiration to start trying sessions which are more than just 'go for a run'. Thanks TheRunningChannel!
Actually training for my first marathon in October as well. Any time I’m feeling lazy and not wanting to run I throw on one of these videos and find myself almost sprinting out the door. Best of luck to everyone with upcoming races!
Training for a half marathon in Dec. Will be my first HM! Remember to try out your refuelling options during your long runs to find out what suits you best. Good running and good luck!
Hey Sarah I only wear Mizuno so you’re on the right track! My two biggest pieces of advice are to make sure you do the long runs and just as important enjoy the journey. All you’re worries are natural. Fear of the unknown but you’re going to do great. Also don’t compare how you felt after your half marathon. The pacing and mindset for the marathon is all different. All the best!!!
Good luck. I've done 2, Sub-4 hour marathons on 13 & 16 mile longest runs and running just 3-4 days a week. A lot of it really is in the mind for an experienced runner with a strong base. You can also do more quality over quantity. I was running the hard runs of the Hansens' Plan and Crushed my half marathon goal. I've done 2, 1/2 marathons on 3 mile max runs because of injury and once with 6 weeks of no running leading up to it & still ran the whole thing but 15+ minutes slower than usual.
I just found this channel and I’ve been watching these videos all morning and this woman on the video is absolutely amazing. These are motivating me so much this morning. Thank you so much for sharing your trials and tribulations.
Yay! Great to see TRC supporting Mizuno, they are my absolute favourite running shoes! I don't have to worry about my shin splints when wearing them, they are so comfortable!
I just completed my first half marathon last Saturday in 2:15 (I was shooting for 2:30 and I had sore legs so I’m happy with it) I have been running for 4 months now and I want to go for a marathon early 2022, a 50k mid 2022, a 50mile, 100k, and 100mile eventually! It’s been amazing getting in the community of running and I’m not looking at stopping anytime soon. Toughest thing for me is transitioning to zero drop and more minimal shoes now!
The mentality part is the hardest thing to overcome before/during training. If you can overcome thatthen anything is possible! Wish you best and hope you achieve your goals.
After spending a few years injured I'm now building back up to running again. Will be behind you time-wise (marathon next summer), but running with you 😊. All the best!
My first marathon is in Belfast in October, currently rocking the Mizuno wave inspire 17s, this channel has been one of my main sources of info an inspo for the last few months, best of luck with the training and thanks for all the great content!
It seems that you're off to a great start. I'm glad you're taking care of that knee. I had problems with my knees and it took me years to find solutions. My first race, a 10k in 1988, was so painful at the end that I was sure I would never do another race. I limped for months afterwards. Proper strength training was a good start. It helped me. You might want to check to see if you need arch supports. A weak arch can be part of the problem. I got that piece of advice from the doctor for the Western States 100 mile after significant knee pain during the race. It also helped when I ran it again. I'm just getting back into shape myself and hope to be in marathon and ultra shape by the end of the month. I'll be watching your videos just to see how you're doing. I'm always inspired when I watch someone new take on the challenge. Best of luck. You can do it!
All the best Sarah,I’m doing my first marathon in London in October,I’m 52 and only done half marathons in the past so what a test but what a dream to come true hopefully
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Wichita Kansas marathon in October will be my first race. Best of luck Sarah!
Best of luck Sarah!!
This has made me wanna start my own marathon training, I recently completed a half marathon too so have a good base. I am going to start the training plan on your website and who knows, I might be in Amsterdam too :)
Best of luck Sarah,
I shall be running the Boston Virtual marathon in October, also happens to be my first marathon l 😀
Pisa Marathon in December!
After being overweight for many years, I finally took control of my diet, lost a lot of weight, and ran my first marathon when I was 49. You got this!
I totally relate to finishing a half marathon and going "how am I supposed to do that distance twice?!" completing the full marathon was one of the hardest yet most rewarding goals I've made myself, and I hoping to do my first ultra next spring! 😊
These type of multi episode style of videos are my favourite 🤩
Glad you like them!
It’s videos like this that have inspired me to get into running and keep progressing. This morning I completed my first ever 10K…and just booked in for a Half Marathon in Oct, I’m excited and scared…but mostly scared!!!
How did it go, Simon?
You've got this. I just did a marathon to mark the end of open heart surgery rehab, the feeling at the end makes all the hard work worthwhile. Good luck!
You sir are indeed a warrior. Cheers
Great job!! I'm also training for my first marathon (NYC). Really enjoy this channel.
You have joined the superhero God best 100 club superman
Excellent accomplishment.
Incredible work John! That's some seriously inspiring stuff
You and your team inspired me to run a half marathon in May, first time in my life and I am 64 years old. I was a bit afraid running the first steps but after 2h 28min I made it and it was great. How can I support you? Go, Sarah, go! Slow steady wins the race!
Remember the pain is temporary the glory will last forever
Unless the pain is permanent... that happens too.
Hmm. The way I heard it, as an ultra runner, was pain is mandatory; suffering is optional! 😀
Love this phrase I’m keeping this! 😄
Hardest part of a marathon is having the courage to commit to one. You’ve got this!
I love watching the Running Channel before a run for motivation to lace up and get out there
Thank you Mary! Enjoy your run!
Me too!
Me too. That’s why I came here today!
Listening to Sarah at the start describing her running style and habits, sounds exactly like me. I've just signed up for my first Marathon, the Portsmouth Coastal Marathon in December and I can already tell I'm going to enjoy this series. Thanks again @TheRunningChannel.
Thanks for watching Neil! Good luck with your training!
This gave me confidence to start training for my first marathon, having just (barely) finished my first half marathon last week. 💚
Don't forget a short rest period after stressing your body through your half m 😃
@@ginger_wby Thanks, yes I took two days rest and I've only done a few walks and one strenght training session since then. I ran my first 5k right before Christmas last year and my first half marathon this July, so I'm thinking about maybe aiming for a full marathon around new years. 😐
Wishing the best of luck! Sounds like you're ramping up 😃
Stick to the half marathon untill you van finish it comfortably..
What do you want to prove ???
@@truth-Hurts375 I will agree with you there. It's worth building that aerobic base up so the marathon is comfortable 💪
I ran my first marathon last year, just a few days away from my 65th birthday and with a time of 4h 54min! I found that running up to my first half marathon was about pushing my physical boundaries, but running my first marathon was all about really learning to run. There was so much more to learn!
Wish I had found RUclips channels like this when I signed up for my 1st marathon in 2015. Some 30 marathons later I can give others the encouragement that it does get easier 😱😁😉😎
Top tips ?
I’ve been following the running channel for a year on RUclips and I never knew you had a website!!!!!🏃♀️
Strangely enough 42k is not the same as 2x21k. The distance yes, but the mental preparation for the event is totally different. Also the whole running crowd, the event, people cheering and everything is so amazing and worth the effort of very hard training and a very hard running event.
I definitely recommend setting A, B and C goals for the marathon. I went into my first marathon with just a single goal, realised I`ll fail just after halfway mark and it was a huge mental struggle from then on. Eventually finished like half an hour slower than my goal, but determined to do better next time - and I did. There are just so many variables in a marathon, some might be less than ideal and it's really good to have the mind on your side at that point.
I actually wanna complete a marathon before I turn 30 and I've got like 7 years to prep. Big ups for this vid. I'm trying to suck up as much info as I can.
Stop sucking up information... and start training.
Feeling inspired for my own challenge: couch to 5km “malarkey training” for me @ 🐢 pace
You’ll be fine , try and take some time during every run to look around at your surroundings and take it all in and remember why your doing this,because you love running . Good luck!
You've got this Sarah! These videos have helped me a lot. I am an out of shape dad of young children so I decided to sign up for a marathon because I thought I needed to try something impossible. I couldn't run a mile without breaks several months ago. Now I'm running 6-7 miles at a time without a problem. My marathon is in October. I can't believe I've come this far, it's already changed my life. Thanks for making videos with "normal" people. It seems much more achievable than watching world class athletes telling me I need train seven hours a day.
Amazing achievements, well done!! Best of lick with your marathon 😊
Your going to do great. From the videos I've seen England has beautiful parks and trails. Get off the pavement and at least once a week go find one of your excellent trails and immerse yourself in nature. Set goals but don't forget to enjoy the experience. Regardless of the outcome you've already improved every day of training.
Great advice, thanks Owen!
My first ever marathon was the Amsterdam marathon and I enjoyed it so much that I ended up doing it 3 years in a row. The whole city gets behind it and the course is great, the support is great and there has been no better experience than starting and finishing in the Olympic stadium. You have really picked a great marathon as your first! And I did it in the Wave Rider for two of those three times too, and so I can safely say you have a good shoe that will be comfortable throughout and especially in the later stages. Enjoy!
So great to hear Chris! Thanks for sharing 😊
I’m training for the Edinburgh Marathon for next May, having had it deferred twice due to Covid :( cannot wait to hit that finish line! Under 5 hours and I’ll be overjoyed! Good luck Sarah!!
That is walking...not running.
Don’t every listen to anyone trying to put you down; never understand why people feel the need to do that online - completing a marathon in under five hours is a great achievement and best of luck to you with Edinburgh training. I’ll be there too all being well 👍🏻
You are going to be a great motivator for many others running their first marathon (or 2nd or 3rd!) - thanks for taking the channel’s viewers along the journey with you. Really hoping you stay injury free and the knee niggle doesn’t hinder you. Good luck Sarah.
Thanks so much!!
Recovering after an injury has left me soo unfit. Hoping I can still run the marathon I planned for next year in april. You got this!
You got this. I went from 10k to a marathon. Just no excuse to miss your training plan, and commit. And most importantly, on your bad days adjust your expectations, but complete the distance.
This is going to be great content! I'm a beginner runner training for my first half marathon and this provides a huge encouragement boost.
I’ve run 14 official half marathons previously but then took a long break from running(about 7 years) . I have started back running again and I have a virtual London Marathon place for October. I just completed 10 miles on Sunday and I am so happy to see you do this training series as they are my favourite. Go Sarah, with you all the way 🙌. Ps love Mizuno as have mizuno wave rider 24’s in my shoe rotation.
Best of luck for the marathon Karen, you’ve got this 👏💪
Remember: Pain is temporary but kudos on strava is forever! Have fun!
Pain is temporary... until it isn't. Then it lasts a really long time.
I've done three marathons and once I committed to the training I actually really enjoyed it, particularly with the excitement building as I got nearer to race day. My memory of those winters was that I just spent all of my time running - but that's no bad thing.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Running a full marathon is a dream of mine. This may inspire me to actually do it! Wishing you all the best!!! Looking forward to the next update.
Sarah your first Marathon will be your PB you will remember this Marathon for your rest of your life good luck with the training I have run 344 Marathon 100 club superman
Oooh new shoes , who doesn’t love a pair of new shoes 😜. Seriously though don’t stress I managed VLM last year on 6 wks of training due to injury. Just remember the race is just the victory lap.
It feels really good to know that so many people, like me, are out there preparing for their first ever marathon. I'm currently 12 weeks away from my first marathon, and the preparations are in place. I happened to download the marathon plan from the Running Channel's website. Will definitely integrate it into my current plan to get the best out of my training. Good luck Sarah, you've got this!
This motivates me to start my training :-) Love running, but am afraid of such distance. I am gonna definitely follow you, Sarah :-) Good luck!
Hey Sarah, well done for taking on the marathon distance, you most certainly got this. My top tip for you is to practice your nutrition and make sure you are well hydrated, starting the days before the race, throughout your training. Best of luck, looking forward to seeing you become a marathoner!
I love ladder intervals. I've been doing more tempus but have to add intervals too. Sunday I'm running my first ever 18 miler 😱. Little intimidated especially since we going through a heat wave here in nyc
Good luck! Here in Maryland and I totally understand 😬 how early are you heading out? Doing 11 miles on Sunday and hoping to get out 6am.
I did my first marathon after not even 2 years off running and it went very well so you can do this and don't be discouraged by a long run that tires you out because you will be running on fresh legs! Good luck!! I will do my second in February.
Hi, and I absolutely love your channel. This is because you show that you don't have to be slim / skinny to run. This has helped me a lot to start running. I started running at the end of 2019, together with my husband. And I do it with great pleasure and always completely relax. September 2020 I ran my first half marathon 🏃♀️. I was so proud of myself when I walked this one (without walking through). The next day only a little pain in the thighs 🙂 but that's part of it. This year I will definitely run the half marathon again, and maybe in the new shoes 👟 Keep up your channel 👍 Greetings isa
I will never run a marathon (chronic illness) but I love watching these videos. They inspire me to run, even if it isn't a marathon.
I really got to admire y’all marathon runners, most I’ve ever raced is a 5k👍
That's still 3 miles more than most people.
It's not all about distance, and it isn't all about speed - it is just finding what is good for you and what you enjoy most. I love the 5k distance, a great event!
No bother to you at all Sarah...you are a breath of fresh air to watch! I'll never forget my first marathon in 2017 - best and most rewarding feeling ever...Go girl 👧💖
When you said “5min at 10k pace” how do you know what your 10k pace should be?
You can either base it off a recent 10k time or do it off perceived effort 😊
I will run my first marathon at Los Angeles on November 7 2021. I signed up in April of 2020. And TRC has helped me tremendously. I watch you while I train on my treadmill. I consider you guys my friends.
And Because everything is weird. The NYC & LA marathon are on the same date this year. Let’s hope never again!
What is really remarkable about Sarah she always has smile on her face despite the effort, that is a great attitude and the way to an successful marathon - just enjoy. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Hi Sarah. My first Marathon was also Amsterdam back in 2009. Good luck and remember, stick with the training all the way - you will love yourself for it, once you reach that 41km done sign in Amsterdam, I promise you! 🙌
Thanks Joen!
As someone who is getting back into long runs because last year was a nightmare hellscape of just never ending bad news. Good luck! I'm running Chicago in October myself! Just be proud of finishing it's a hell of a accomplishment.
Philosophically, running a marathon is all about the next; the next water stop, the next mile/kilometer, the next turn, the next street post, the next step. Running the perfect race is setting oneself up for success in the next ___. This means being on pace (starting too slow can be as damaging as too fast), on hydration and nutrition and staying in a mentally strong space. This informs training because a good marathon plan sets up the next interval, the next training session, the next long run, and the next week. Sometimes that means having a hard day to build the strength and endurance to complete the workouts down the line, sometimes it's the easy day following that to recover and occasionally it's taking an easy or off day in place of a hard workout to avoid getting injured. There is no one essential workout that absolutely cannot be missed but by pushing too hard and getting hurt, many workouts get missed which will impede training. My first marathon blocks were done a lot like your old running, everything at this vague threshold pace and I never really got faster and my legs were always tired. Recently, I have started varying my paces, my times have come down and my legs feel so much better. I still have to remind myself that feeling good on the recovery days is the point! Good luck on your race!
Oh, I forgot to mention, I had not run over half marathon distance until the start of this year, now I have run marathon x4, 3x50km, 1x50mile, and I have 100km trail next month (eek!). Its amazing what your body is capable of when you put your mind to it! The team at the Running Channel are inspirational!
Amazing stuff John, well done!
I trained for my first (virtual) marathon last June and I had no idea how much speedwork would come with it! Speedwork is definitely not my forte, and the learning curve that came with it was pretty steep for me. I learned along the way to not beat myself up for not meeting the splits that my running coach had set for me. There are going to be bumps in the road and not every session is going to be a perfect session. But every session is one step closer to that goal.
My advice for you, Sarah: Give yourself grace! Keep learning and making adjustments along the way. In the end, no matter what it takes, you're GOING to cross that finish line in Amsterdam :)
I'm training for the Chicago Marathon right now (and vlogging it too on my channel hehe), so I'm right there with you! We're going to smash our goals together.
Let's go!!!
Thanks for the support! Good luck with your run!!
I'm a newer runner. Finishing my 5k training tomorrow. Then I'm going right for a half marathon next. 42 years old. Just started running because of the pandemic. Good luck. I'll be following.
Just signed up for Edinburgh in May 2022. Did a half about 10 years ago- this is the year I get back into running!
You got this. I ran my first one right before quarantine hit. Got a virus the beginning of the week of it and didn't make my 4 hour goal. I ran it in 5:18:30 and I'm damn proud. Do your training and you'll do fine.
As you should be! Congratulations!!
Sarah, i'm sure you can do this. Just remember: it is not a sprint, it's a marathon. Take it one step at a time. Keep up the good work. I love to watch the running channel great tips and tricks👍🏼👍🏼🏃♀️🏃
Enjoy the progress and journey to the Amsterdam Marathon. It"s a lovely city to run in. You can do it Sarah!!
I am about to run my first half marathon in 2 weeks and I have so much respect for anyone able to do complete a Marathon. Good Luck!!
Best of luck for your half Freya!
Sarah I’ve done one half marathon and just like you I hope to do a marathon soon. I only recently restarted my running life about 8 months ago. I ran in my teens and now in my late 30s I’m finding the passion back. 🙌🏽 hopefully when the covid restrictions lift in my country, we’d have my forts half and full marathon. Just participating knowing I can finish ,will be a great achievements for me.
Be also careful of your respiratory health. I got sidelined with bronchial pneumonia halfway thru training. You got this girl!!!
I love your honesty and the reality of your videos. I only started running in February as previously I was 151kg and managed to get down to 91kg with a vastly improved diet and starting to be more active over the past couple of years. I'm training for my first 10k in September and can't get enough of the Running Channel vids as I've loads to learn and your videos have great content to encourage me on my way. Keep up the great work!!
Thanks so much!! Well done on all your achievements and best of luck for the 10k!
@@runningchannel thanks, here's hoping :)
The best advice i was given was to not look too far ahead in the training plan as it can seem very overwhelming, especially the long runs. Oh and to slow down on my long runs (easier said then done!) if I can do it you definitely can! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
The Amsterdam marathon in October will also be my very first marathon EVER! So happy I stumbled upon this video, and on The Running Channel in general, to give me the motivation, tips and tricks to do it. Good luck Sarah! Let's go for it!
Ah that's amazing Yvette! Good luck with your training! If you've got any questions just give us a shout 😊
Best of luck Sarah, I'm training for my first marathon too, and I had the same questions and feelings about the challenge. I was nodding along while you were talking about those at the beginning of the video. Whenever I have doubts on my mind, I just keep repeating "trust your body, trust your taining plan, and enjoy, even if some of the sessions are way too hard, you do it for fun and you do it because you can and you want to💪💪." You'll be great😊
Great advice, thanks so much Rita! Best of luck for your first marathon 😊 Do let us know how it goes!
I’m training for my first marathon as well. I lost 100lbs last year, thanks to running! I’ll be running the Dallas marathon in December. Best of luck in your training
Getting back into running again. It's really hard but I'm trying my best. Watching videos like this give me confidence. Good luck with your marathon!
You convinced me to complete my entry in my first marathon in November. I wish you the best in your training and race. Go Sarah!!!
That's great news! Good luck!
Your comment about taking each day as it comes is spot on. Little by little you'll get there and your confidence that you CAN do it will continue to increase.
I did Brighton Marathon 3 years ago and genuinely loved every minute. All the early starts and long runs are totally worthwhile. Best of luck - you've got this!! 🏃♀️💪🎖️
Thanks Felicia!
I'm running about 2 years now... and preparing myself for marathon in September. Running half marathons once a month... Good Luck to you Sarah. Cheers
Thanks! Best of luck for your marathon!
I'm part way through training for my first marathon after doing my first halfie last year. 4 runs a week works for me as well, but the long runs can be daunting and your confidence can take a hit after a tough run. But know that your body will hurt and you will doubt whether you will be able to get there. But just keep persisting. Hope you get a pair of the Wave Skys for the long runs- that will help. All the best Sarah.
I just signed up for my first marathon for December!! I’m so nervous and excited. We can do this!!!!
Dear Sarah, for me, marathon is more about mental work than physical work. Distance you will conquer, and with the TRC and the TRC Fans you will have a blast! Go for it, keep us in the loop...
Just discovered the running channel and binge watched so many of your videos Sarah. Great seeing someone that I can relate to on a running channel, not just elite runners. You've inspired me to get back into running again after a couple of years off. Good luck with your marathon training, you've got this! 🏃♀️🏃♀️
Thanks so much Sarah! Happy running 😃
I did a marathon 1 week ago. My first official one but 4th distance. I ran every day about 6km. I can do a half comfortably but the last 7km of the full is where your race starts. I was underprepared for this race so my advice is prepare well and then the rest is easy. Mizuno shoes are great and the should be carry you through. I used waverider 23s for my marathon. Sarah, remember one thing...forward is forward. Even on race day you may struggle at the end but keep moving forward and you will get to the end. Enjoy the ride. It will be up and down.
Thanks for the encouragement Geoff!
Sarah, you can do it - I'm so looking forward to see you cross the finishing line!
I can't believe you have the sort of fears I have! I love the fact you talk honestly about your worries & how you plan to deal with them. This is truly inspiring!
Thanks so much Jennie!
Im training for my first half marathon in October from only ever running 6km (without training before) so this will be exciting to get to watch someone else’s journey to their goal! :)
Good luck Sarah, I'm currently half way through an 18 week plan training for Brighton and suffering with lots of niggles, totally agree with you that you shouldn't ignore them!
My running improved massively when I started regular workout runs, and they add more variety to the week. Good luck.
A year ago I was where you are now
I had run many halfs but never a full. Did the 4 days a week training and actually made my primary goal. I am an old man at 54. I am sure you will have no problem after 16 weeks of training😎
Amazing stuff, well done Dave! Thank you 😊
So I did my first marathon last October - the Virtual London - at the age of 64, after less than 4 years of running. I hit the wall at 20 miles but had planning running buddies to join me for that phase just to get me through. I was pleased with 4:33 but of course the unfinished business is (hopefully) the real thing this October. With the training not feeling any easier this time round, half of me is confident that I have done it once (I just want to get under 4:20 this time) but the other half is remembering just how long it took me to recover last time. I discovered Mizumo shoes during the year and will definitely be using them (definitely a newer pair!) for the big race.
I'm contemplating the same thing. FULL MARATHON!
Best piece of advice I ever received for marathons is to run/walk the long runs. You only need 15/20sec to provide relief to the legs and you recover quicker too. I did this for all my training and was astonished how much fresher I felt at the end of the race and I often negative split the run and broke all my PB's too. Best of luck.
Great advice Tony!
I'm signed up for my first Marathon in Brighton in April. Still feels like a long way away, but this video has given me some inspiration to start trying sessions which are more than just 'go for a run'. Thanks TheRunningChannel!
Best of luck Andrew!! Let us know how you get on with the training 😃
Actually training for my first marathon in October as well. Any time I’m feeling lazy and not wanting to run I throw on one of these videos and find myself almost sprinting out the door. Best of luck to everyone with upcoming races!
Best of luck with your training and marathon Timothy! Do let us know how it goes 😊
Training for a half marathon in Dec. Will be my first HM!
Remember to try out your refuelling options during your long runs to find out what suits you best. Good running and good luck!
Hey Sarah I only wear Mizuno so you’re on the right track! My two biggest pieces of advice are to make sure you do the long runs and just as important enjoy the journey. All you’re worries are natural. Fear of the unknown but you’re going to do great. Also don’t compare how you felt after your half marathon. The pacing and mindset for the marathon is all different. All the best!!!
Thanks so much for the tips!
Good luck. I've done 2, Sub-4 hour marathons on 13 & 16 mile longest runs and running just 3-4 days a week. A lot of it really is in the mind for an experienced runner with a strong base. You can also do more quality over quantity. I was running the hard runs of the Hansens' Plan and Crushed my half marathon goal.
I've done 2, 1/2 marathons on 3 mile max runs because of injury and once with 6 weeks of no running leading up to it & still ran the whole thing but 15+ minutes slower than usual.
I just found this channel and I’ve been watching these videos all morning and this woman on the video is absolutely amazing. These are motivating me so much this morning. Thank you so much for sharing your trials and tribulations.
Go Sarah Go! #TeamSarah! You have such an amazing team behind you, I don't think any of us could offer better advice!
Yay! Great to see TRC supporting Mizuno, they are my absolute favourite running shoes! I don't have to worry about my shin splints when wearing them, they are so comfortable!
I just completed my first half marathon last Saturday in 2:15 (I was shooting for 2:30 and I had sore legs so I’m happy with it) I have been running for 4 months now and I want to go for a marathon early 2022, a 50k mid 2022, a 50mile, 100k, and 100mile eventually! It’s been amazing getting in the community of running and I’m not looking at stopping anytime soon. Toughest thing for me is transitioning to zero drop and more minimal shoes now!
Wow amazing goals Daniel! 👏
The mentality part is the hardest thing to overcome before/during training. If you can overcome thatthen anything is possible! Wish you best and hope you achieve your goals.
Thanks Leon!
After spending a few years injured I'm now building back up to running again. Will be behind you time-wise (marathon next summer), but running with you 😊. All the best!
Thanks Carol!
My first marathon is in Belfast in October, currently rocking the Mizuno wave inspire 17s, this channel has been one of my main sources of info an inspo for the last few months, best of luck with the training and thanks for all the great content!
The running channel is that channel that manages to inspire you to go out when you really don't feel like it!
Ah now that's praise indeed Dominic! Thank you and well done for getting out there!
It seems that you're off to a great start. I'm glad you're taking care of that knee. I had problems with my knees and it took me years to find solutions. My first race, a 10k in 1988, was so painful at the end that I was sure I would never do another race. I limped for months afterwards. Proper strength training was a good start. It helped me. You might want to check to see if you need arch supports. A weak arch can be part of the problem. I got that piece of advice from the doctor for the Western States 100 mile after significant knee pain during the race. It also helped when I ran it again.
I'm just getting back into shape myself and hope to be in marathon and ultra shape by the end of the month. I'll be watching your videos just to see how you're doing. I'm always inspired when I watch someone new take on the challenge. Best of luck. You can do it!
Great advice, thanks Todd!
One can do a lot of fancy training sessions but it's the long runs that make the biggest difference. Good luck!
My first marathon is also in October! Also only ran a half marathon as my longest ever distance! 💚 best of luck to you! ☺️
All the best Sarah,I’m doing my first marathon in London in October,I’m 52 and only done half marathons in the past so what a test but what a dream to come true hopefully
Good luck Kevin!
Good luck! I'm running my second marathon in October, so glad races have returned!