that's very inspiring, any time you can find the strength to push through adversity like you did. I've done 7 marathons, and only 2 or 3 of them have gone really well. Congrats!
Congrats, Harrison! Road marathons are tough. They get easier, but yeah, as you alluded to, they require a bit different training to feel like you are nailing it. The cool thing is that road specific training still helps quite a bit with trail. They can complement each other (I got much faster in my road marathons once I started running trails, interestingly - so it goes both ways). Anyway, I'll be in Houston in 2.5 weeks for Rocky Raccoon 100 - wondering if I'll get that Texas freeze going on or something else. TBH I'll take anything except torrential rain (because running 100 miles in mud sounds awful).
Thank you! I hadn’t thought of it that way but I guess the different terrains do benefit each other. I don’t think I’ll be a road runner on a regular basis but I’m happy I’ve expanded my horizons a bit. I hope your race goes well! I would want a ton of rain either hahaha
Good on ya. 4:00 is definitely doable. On my first, I had bad stomach problems (vomiting) and was very undertrained. I ran it in 4:50 or so. 6 , I've run 3:30 on a downhill and 3:40 on a lumpy course. 3rd one I got 3:58 I think. Great job and thanks for the report.
Thanks for the encouragement! Yea wow you cut a lot of time off. I think I can for sure do that. I've done sub 2 hour halfs..not the same but I believe I can reach the sub 4 marathon with training
@@harrisonalways Totally agreed. I bet with some marathon specific tempo runs and then a few long runs with progression or some marathon pace segments, you could get it there. Plus, you can always find a speedy downhill course and get some extra light super shoes for an extra lift. I've never done the super shoes, but my PR is on St. George (2600 feet of descent).
Congrats on your time! It was my first Marathon as well! It took me 5:21 hours lmao and I have been training rose running during the last sixt months. I basically cramped during the whole second half but manage to finish. You should be proud of your time you are only going to get better!
Thank you! Congrats to you! You should be proud as well. You got through it! I definitely plan on trying for a sub 4 hour in the future..I’ll have to obviously train a lot
Congrats on your your first road marathon!! They are a grind and every finish is one to be celebrated. Way to push through your stomach issues and make the most of it. I did Houston last year and loved it - they put on a great race!!
Well done you did really well out there. My old running bud Kenny Stewart won this one in 1989 in 2 hours 11 minutes 30 seconds I'm sure he was first British person to win it. I've just subscribed to your channel really impressed with you once again well done
@@harrisonalways your welcome. It's crazy when Kenny wanted a slow run he ran with me at my fastest 😂😂 I could never get under 3 hours managed to get 3 hour 2 minutes 😂😂 . Thanks for your reply much appreciated 👍👍
Congratulations. I was in Coral C like you were. It was freaking cold and I did not wear enough, sleeveless shirt and shorts. I had gloves but it did not help. My body never warm up throughout the marathon. I felt like I was running in a refrigerator the whole time. Had I dressed properly, I felt my finish time would be better. My running clothes were dry when I finished the run, no sweat at all due to the coldness, Brrr.... IMHO, the HEB free breakfast was not worth your time eating it. Just enjoy the free bananas, chocolate milk, and water.
Congrats on your Marathon! but as someone who has ran the myrtle beach marathon alot......i would prefer colder weather over what weather has seemed to be here everytime ive raced myrtle beach, 70 degrees 2019 90 percent humidity, 2022 60 degrees 90 percent humidity, and this past year 2023 70 degrees 90 percent humidity........lol im praying for colder weather at myrtle beach marathon this march, I dont run in heat good at all long distance.
Yup! im able keep my heart rate lower and pace faster longer cooler weather, but i need work on my aerobic zone 2 and zone 3 strength more for marathon and get faster in those zones to combat the weather elements race day
Marathons are so tough. I have done Marathons that were tougher than 100Ks on me mentally and physically. I think part of it is running on pavement. Great job by the way!
Yes!! I agree! I’ve done longer trail races that were easier mentally. I think it was the repetitive nature of it and road seems harder on the body. Thank you!
Thanks! Yeaaaaa it was a tough time for a minute there haha I think it was that I didn’t have access to my normal electrolytes but I didn’t think the alternative would be an issue..
Houston is like a box of chocolates…😂 come run it again, weather will be….different, I promise. There is something very special about the Houston Marathon and the crowds.
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that's very inspiring, any time you can find the strength to push through adversity like you did. I've done 7 marathons, and only 2 or 3 of them have gone really well. Congrats!
Thanks! I hope to inspire. That’s impressive you’ve done so many! Marathons are hard
Congrats, Harrison! Road marathons are tough. They get easier, but yeah, as you alluded to, they require a bit different training to feel like you are nailing it. The cool thing is that road specific training still helps quite a bit with trail. They can complement each other (I got much faster in my road marathons once I started running trails, interestingly - so it goes both ways).
Anyway, I'll be in Houston in 2.5 weeks for Rocky Raccoon 100 - wondering if I'll get that Texas freeze going on or something else. TBH I'll take anything except torrential rain (because running 100 miles in mud sounds awful).
Thank you! I hadn’t thought of it that way but I guess the different terrains do benefit each other. I don’t think I’ll be a road runner on a regular basis but I’m happy I’ve expanded my horizons a bit.
I hope your race goes well! I would want a ton of rain either hahaha
It was super cold in the morning.. You did great! Now go for that sub-4hr marathon!
That wind was sharp🔪 sub 4 will happen!
@@harrisonalways Lets do it..
@@RobHale81Hayden’s got his eyes on sub 3 👀
Good on ya. 4:00 is definitely doable. On my first, I had bad stomach problems (vomiting) and was very undertrained. I ran it in 4:50 or so.
6 , I've run 3:30 on a downhill and 3:40 on a lumpy course. 3rd one I got 3:58 I think. Great job and thanks for the report.
Thanks for the encouragement! Yea wow you cut a lot of time off. I think I can for sure do that. I've done sub 2 hour halfs..not the same but I believe I can reach the sub 4 marathon with training
@@harrisonalways Totally agreed. I bet with some marathon specific tempo runs and then a few long runs with progression or some marathon pace segments, you could get it there.
Plus, you can always find a speedy downhill course and get some extra light super shoes for an extra lift. I've never done the super shoes, but my PR is on St. George (2600 feet of descent).
@@taylorlayton4508 yes! I love downhill running. I've never tried racing shoes like that
Congrats on your time! It was my first Marathon as well! It took me 5:21 hours lmao and I have been training rose running during the last sixt months. I basically cramped during the whole second half but manage to finish. You should be proud of your time you are only going to get better!
Thank you! Congrats to you! You should be proud as well. You got through it! I definitely plan on trying for a sub 4 hour in the future..I’ll have to obviously train a lot
I call miles 14-19 (actually 13-20) the “grind” and that’s where I get all David Goggins on myself. Congrats on your first road marathon.
LOL I was actually listening to “grindin” by NF on repeat during that time period
Thanks!
Wind was out of the northwest during this marathon. Miles 13-18 were straight into the wind. This stretch was bad for everyone.
@@greenzzaYES! It was like running into jello
Congrats on your your first road marathon!! They are a grind and every finish is one to be celebrated. Way to push through your stomach issues and make the most of it. I did Houston last year and loved it - they put on a great race!!
Thank you! I appreciate you watching. It was a fantastic race and even with issues I still really enjoyed it!
Great video! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Thanks for watching! 🤓
Well done you did really well out there. My old running bud Kenny Stewart won this one in 1989 in 2 hours 11 minutes 30 seconds I'm sure he was first British person to win it. I've just subscribed to your channel really impressed with you once again well done
Thank you for watching! You’re so kind! I can’t even imagine running that fast hahaha that’s so cool!
@@harrisonalways your welcome. It's crazy when Kenny wanted a slow run he ran with me at my fastest 😂😂 I could never get under 3 hours managed to get 3 hour 2 minutes 😂😂 . Thanks for your reply much appreciated 👍👍
@@martinpenrice 🤣 sounds ridiculous. Great time though. I just want to get under 4 hours one day
@@harrisonalwaysI'm sure you will get there in time 👍👍
wow!!!! congrats!!!! good job!!!!
Thank you!!
Congrats on your first Marathon Harrison!
Thank you! 😊
Congratulations. I was in Coral C like you were. It was freaking cold and I did not wear enough, sleeveless shirt and shorts. I had gloves but it did not help. My body never warm up throughout the marathon. I felt like I was running in a refrigerator the whole time. Had I dressed properly, I felt my finish time would be better. My running clothes were dry when I finished the run, no sweat at all due to the coldness, Brrr....
IMHO, the HEB free breakfast was not worth your time eating it. Just enjoy the free bananas, chocolate milk, and water.
Thanks for watching! Congratulations to you as well! It was so cold I could barely warm up either. It was rough waiting for the start haha
Congrats on your Marathon! but as someone who has ran the myrtle beach marathon alot......i would prefer colder weather over what weather has seemed to be here everytime ive raced myrtle beach, 70 degrees 2019 90 percent humidity, 2022 60 degrees 90 percent humidity, and this past year 2023 70 degrees 90 percent humidity........lol im praying for colder weather at myrtle beach marathon this march, I dont run in heat good at all long distance.
@@SuperTreyboyou make a good point! Cold is better hahaha
Yup! im able keep my heart rate lower and pace faster longer cooler weather, but i need work on my aerobic zone 2 and zone 3 strength more for marathon and get faster in those zones to combat the weather elements race day
@@SuperTreybo you and me both!!
There’s nothing better than a cold beer after a marathon! I call it my recovery drink! Congratulations on a great race!
It’s the first thing I want lol thank you!
Marathons are so tough. I have done Marathons that were tougher than 100Ks on me mentally and physically. I think part of it is running on pavement. Great job by the way!
Yes!! I agree! I’ve done longer trail races that were easier mentally. I think it was the repetitive nature of it and road seems harder on the body. Thank you!
Great job!
Thank you!
i busted out laughing at the guy with the ,,why are you running” meme 😂😂
lol same 😂
Great job out there! Those middle miles are always tough 😅. Sucks you had some gut issues, do you think it was the gels?
Thanks! Yeaaaaa it was a tough time for a minute there haha I think it was that I didn’t have access to my normal electrolytes but I didn’t think the alternative would be an issue..
Congrats getting through the marathon! =D Will you be doing it again next year?
Thanks!! No I’ll actually be having a baby around that time 😂 but I do plan on running it again!
@@harrisonalways Oh! Congrats on the baby! =D Good luck with the next race too!
@@mikestevenson1334 thanks so much! 🤓
Note to self: pack 2 trash bags for Houston corral warm up next January.
EXACTLY 😀
Congratulations! After running four half marathons I’m finally doing the full Houston Chevron marathon in 2025
Thank you! Yayyy! You can do it. It’s a fun race
Have you tried other gels besides Gu? They always mess my stomach up. Neversecond and Torq work best for me, but I know everyone’s gut is different.
It was the electrolytes I used..I didn’t have my normal ones. I’ve used the same liquid Gu for almost all of my ultras and never had an issue 🫠
Houston is like a box of chocolates…😂 come run it again, weather will be….different, I promise. There is something very special about the Houston Marathon and the crowds.
lol I believe it 🤭 I’ll definitely run it again! It was magical