I first discovered your videos from your colab with Jog on Harry. It was right when I was trying to motivate myself back into running. Now 2 years later I am running consistently every week and watching every one of your videos. Thank you Phily (and Daniel!) for sharing all your amazing work has been an awesome journey to follow along with!
Same, it was Harry Morgan's video. I love how much you've grown as an athlete and a person in that time, and how honest you are about your elite life. Congratulations too on your engagement.
I felt finally healed from my ED and decided to run for FUN and saw the Sevilla marathon. Never went back to my bad ways and I’m 50th in the world this season in 24h ultra racing 😂
I remember that your video about the Copenhagen marathon was the first one I watched. And I remember me thinking "why am I watching a person telling me how to prepare bottles for the Elite start at a marathon? I'll never get to this level, so this channel is nothing for me!" But I gave it a chance and soon discovered what your channel is really about. Its not about an Elite runner telling about how to do elite things. Its about telling the most honest, relatable, down to earth story of a runner with all the ups and downs we all have as runners. Love your content and love the grind ❤
First video was your Oregon retrospective. I was surprised by your honesty and openness. From there I watched the entire back catalog and showed my wife and daughters also. They aren’t runners, but find your humor and honesty refreshing! Here’s to hitting to 200k even faster! 🥂
I don't recall which of your videos I watched first, but I started watching running videos from Spring this year. 2024 marked a big shift in my running, from doing 1 or 2 runs a week to consistently doing three (and my body allowing it!), and the running videos I watched, yours included, helped me do that. One video that stands out for my is your 10k workout video, which helped me realize my goal of a sub-40 10K. One training that I have been wanting to do but did not get around to is the "nasty pyramid", and it is scheduled for tomorrow, on Christmas day 🙂. Merry Christmas to you and Daniel, and have a great 2025!
I've been here since you had less than 10k subs. I can't remember the exact video, but I remember binging through your backlog and marveling at why you didn't have more subs!! All in good time 🥳
Started with Farnborough half. I remember sending a message to Alfie Manthorpe about your channel and him saying he’d check you out. From a 35 year old, currently spinning on my peloton to help my surgically repaired hip recover, thanks for keeping me entertained!
Today marks 1 month since I restarted my running in a serious way AND that I hit the subscribe button. Guess what? I am obsessed with the grind: here and the whole running thing
I don’t remember exactly what video when I started watching. It’s over a year ago. I’m the Boston guy who loves the Boston hat. One thing you’ll have to mention is all your different hairstyles throughout the course of this journey lol
I can’t sleep and I’m watching this at 4am Lol. congrats Phily, been watching since earlier this year and have really loved your content. You’re extremely inspiring!
My husband and I are both runners who have had ups and downs in our running experience. During that time, we've both discovered Phily Bowden independent of each other and recently we had the conversation that your channel is the only one we continue to visit regularly. You are a wonderful young athlete with incredible talent that still remains down to earth and charming to hobby joggers like us. Love the Grind, and a very Merry Christmas to you both. 🎄 Oh and I think I found you after the Copenhagen Half.
My fist video was your altitude training video in Jan 2923. Since then I love the joy the you tube notification brings me when your latest video is released. I love how you are you true self, bring fun and enjoyment, share the lows are reality of tough training and genuinely bring so much joy. I love how you keep me motivated to run my best! Thank you for all you and Daniel do! Merry Christmas ❤️
I think I first saw you on JogOn in February 2022 and came over and subscribed. I think I also saw you on Ben is Running, but I can’t find the vid. Anyway I have loved following your journey. Thank youboth, have a great break, and sending positive vibes for a spectacular 2025. xx
I have been here since Copenhagen Marathon 2023, where I was a spectator, and I have to admit, I went back and watched all of your old videos back then. Was able to see you racing two more times after that!
I subscribed back in 2022 right after watching your video of your first marathon in Seville and watching you processing that solid first marathon. Hard to believe it has be two years. 2025 bring it on!
I subscribed in March 2022 after watching the parkrun video with Harry from Jog On. It was my introduction to parkrun and after searching, I discovered I was lucky to have one 30 minutes from my home here in the USA. Looking forward to seeing what’s next in your journey. Many congratulations on your engagement!🎉
I admit I"m a newbie to following your journey. The first video I watched "A Raw and Honest Day in the Life of a Pro Marathon Runner". Congrats on the engagement and you have me hooked on your Perky Personality and Amazing Accent. I will watching your journey in life from Flower Mound, Texas!
I have been a fan since the beginning "WINNING the Farnborough Half Marathon." Back then, Kofuzi suggested your channel, saying in a loving way that you were "quite a character." He was correct; you are, I haven't missed a video since. Congrats to you and Daniel on your engagement and for all the inspiring content. LTG
Like many, I found your channel from Harry's Parkrace video, March 29th 2022... There were only 10 videos on your channel back then! It's been great fun being able to come on this journey with you through the highs and lows. Watching the changes you've both made through hard work and engaging personalities has been inspiring! Seeing your Patreon grow so much, particularly since Berlin, has been fantastic - I feel proud to be part of that community! I'm privileged to have been coached by you for the last 20 months - if anyone is wondering if having a real coach vs using an app or AI is worth it: Absolutely. I'm testament to you not needing to be elite, or even above average to benefit!
CONGRATULATIONS, Phily and Daniel!! Wishing you both the happiest of marriages! I've been married for 28 years, and it's not always easy, but it is worth the work. Be there for each other as you have been and you will succeed! Much love to you!
I think I've been watching since late 2023, after watching a bunch of Ben Is Running videos, yours started getting recommended too. Spotted some of your merch in the wild at a Parkrun near Melbourne, Australia a couple of weeks ago, that was great to see. I've even got a new mantra for you for 2025, "Iron helps us play!"
First video I saw of yours was a collab with Jog on Harry at a parkrun, and been here ever since! Been an awesome adventure to follow alongside my own running journey! Big congrats to you both! 😁
The first time I started following was your Q and A video 2 years ago when you talked about your NCAA career. I don’t know how but I was all about the Ducks track at the time. Love the channel and the Merch. You keep me motivated. I am 67 years old and started running around the time I found your channel. Attempting my first half marathon in January. Hoping I survive. Love the Grind
Daniel has his best ever acting role ever now phily. His own autonomous self.. his confidence, in discovering and then knowing who the real Daniel is is the star 🌟 role. I'm also very addicted to the running content from you phily. I'm much more of a rounded runner myself now listening to your footage and advice. Please keep it coming both of you. 🎉
Hey Phily, fell in love with your content when I saw your brutally honest video on battling eating disorders in college. And have been a loyal subscriber and Patreon supporter since mid-2023. LTG!
The very first video I watched, was when you interviewed another RUclipsr who’s running journey I like to follow and that was Ben Felton. In regards to your journey, I am looking forward to seeing you at the next Olympics. Also, a big thank you….for the discount codes I have used for OTE and Manta, which I bought for my daughter. Daniel’s videography and editing is really good. The pair of you are a great team. Love the videos and I’m trying to love the grind 🏃♂️ 😬
As a few have said, I first got to know you after watching Harry Morgan’s interview. Hooked ever since. You Tube came into my life during lockdown and has remained ever since. Love the grind ❤
Love the channel, love the videos, congratulations! 👏 I've had a strange year in running, smashed my PB in Paris Marathon in April, then absolutely died on my arse at the Poznan Marathon in October. But I PB'd in every distance this year, I'll take that. 2025, I go again trying to break sub-3 in my 9th and 10th Marathon in Paris and Valencia. 🤞💪🏃♂️🇫🇷🇪🇸
So happy for you! So happy for Daniel! So happy for this channel! I joined after watching you on JOG ON Harry Morgan two years ago. Can’t remember the sub number but I’m glad I tuned in to your channel. Here’s to a great 2025!!!
Congrats on everything 🎊 🎉. I’m not sure what the first video of yours I saw but it was before you quit your job. It wasn’t the content I was looking for and was annoyed at RUclips for the recommendation. I had to watch a couple of videos before I really “got” what you were doing with the channel. I’m really glad RUclips recommended that first video! There are a lot of running channels out there but yours is something different that has me hooked. I like the silliness and your relationship with Daniel and background cats. I love the simple honesty of the videos, good and bad. Thanks for taking me along on your journey and I look forward to where you both are going. Best wishes for an awesome 2025.
The first video I watched was "INSANE TRACK RACE - NIGHT OF THE 10,000M PBS - BEST ATMOSPHERE 10K! World Trials & British Champs"!! I was hooked after that. Your personality, openness and honesty about all things, whether good or bad have made me a fan for life!! Congratulations on hitting 100k subscribers and a HUGE congratulations to you and Daniel on your engagement. I'm so happy for the two of you. 2025 is going to be another fantastic year. I, like many others, cannot wait to see what's next!!! Love the Grind!!!!!
I'm a mediocre runner in his 50s (been running 20 years) who gets tons of inspiration and really sound running advice from your channel. First saw your vids about a year ago. Thanks to both of you for creating such helpful content.
Merry Christmas and hope all your plans in 2025 go as planned. Follow your dreams can be such a cliché but I am so happy for you both. And it would be righteous to see you at the Olympics in 2028. Been watching your videos since your Houston training block.
Can’t remember what was the first video I say but you popped up on my reels maybe a few months ago and your enthusiasm and joy for running hooked me, So happy my algorithm led me to your content ❤
I personally can’t recall the first video i watched, but what I do know is that being a part of the Love The Grind-corner of the internet has had such a positive impact on my own love for running❤🏃🏼♀️ I think I discovered the channel about 8 months ago now, and it’s been an honor to be able to follow along with you both on this adventure, through all the highs and lows. You’re both so authentic, funny and very real about it all! It’s a breath of fresh air and a joy to watch :) You always make me laugh! So thank you as well for all the hard work you put into this, it definitely does not go unnoticed. Love the grind!! 🎉
I love how open you are about the ups and downs of life. About making mistakes but learning from them. I’m a pretty naff runner but you inspire me to be better and love the grind!
I discovered your RUclips channel just before I ran the Berlin Marathon, which for me turned into a great lesson, as I passed through the first half very quickly, and the second half was not pleasant at all. Through you, I saw the other side of the race and how much you enjoyed it. Just for the record, I saw you for a moment right before the start. Keep doing what you do, it's very spontaneous and beautiful. With love, a runner from Athens.
In July 2023 I started running, as a vow, replacing my daughter in a month long training period, so it has happened that time I found this channel. Since then I ran all distances from 5 to 42k and going to train for my second marathon.
The first video I watched was “Running as an Oregon Duck Almost Ended My Career.” Your story and current success gives me hope as a long distance athlete who continues to struggle with an ED. Thank you for you!!!
Started watching when you first posted about your Olympic dream and just immediately loved your vibe as a person! Having run 3 marathons myself but currently out of running and in ED recovery, your videos keep inspiring me to stay on track and to know that I hopefully will be able to run in a healthy way again ❤ Your PB sweater is one of my comfort fits if times get tough and a PB running club T-shirt is eagerly waiting for my first running event back!
I came from your collab with This Messy Happy in May of 2022. I think one of your first videos I watched was your video with Jog On Harry. I almost immediately watched your entire back catalogue.
I've followed you from the very beginning. My wife is the real runner in our house, but I jump in and out of it when I can. You're a great inspiration to anyone who has an interest in the sport. Keep on vlogging..
I became a subscriber with the Seville Marathon Video in 2022 ("I flew to Spain to race the flattest Marathon in Europe") and I am loving the grind since there. Congrats for the 100.000 subscribers (105.000 when I post this) and I wish you both a great 2025! Love from Brazil. 💚
I think the first video I watched was about your time at Oregon. As a former collegiate runner at a high-power XC school myself, I definitely related to the ups and downs. Been following ever since. It's a joy being along on your journey.
Found you from when you did a collab video with This Messy Happy and Mary was following your training plan for a week. So glad to have come across your channel, keep up the good work!
I don't remember the exact first video of yours I watched but, I believe it was about 2-3 months ago and I have been an avid follower ever since!! I have been a firefighter/EMT for over 22 years which is what brought me into the sport. Since then, I have run many races from 5k-Marathon. The highlight has been when I ran in the 2011 Boston Marathon. What I enjoy most about your videos is that you explain things simplisticly. You also show your ups and downs, all things we average runners have all experienced! Your advice on training, nutrition, and rest has been awesome! Keep up the great work! So glad I found your channel!
Have been watching you from the beginning! I found you because I was training for my first marathon in 2021 and your channel helped me. I've now run three marathons (the third being Boston which I qualified for) and am training for my fourth. I'm 57 years old and you (and Daniel!) have been an inspiration and a guide. Your story has helped uplift this old-lady runner. Thank you. ❤
I'm not 100%, but I think my first Philly video was around about ' I needed to fail to truly learn how to run the marathon'. I've been watching and enjoying since, and I am grateful for the insights and tips to implement in my own running, brought with humour and refreshing honesty.
As requested: the first video of yours I watched was one the one where you described your time as an Oregon Duck, I loved how open and real you were and subscribed because of that, I’ve watched every video you’ve posted since. Keep doing what you’re doing, I can speak for everyone when I say we love your stuff
Thank you both for sharing your journey with us! I've been following since that 15:44 5k, when in the weird pandemic world your channel was somehow recommended to me. It feels like a wonderful privilege to have such a window into what goes on behind the scenes of these almost superhuman achievements of elite athetics. Oh and congratulations to you both :D
congratulations to you both 13 year aniversary for my wife and I. looking forward to the next step in your journeyon here and the road in 25 and beyond
It's affirming to hear you talk about the gravity of your decision to change running coach. When I first began working with a health coach in 2020 I had no intention to switch (I valued loyalty and perseverance), so I thought that was the person who would get to see me heal and be there every step of the way. But due to various factors I've ended up switching many times. Similar thoughts crossed my mind, about potentially offending people or what judgements they might make. But now I'm standing here having achieved my biggest goal, I'm glad I made those changes. For me that goal was being able to cycle again without triggering brain fog the next day. Sounds like nothing but this was brain fog which forced me to quit my PhD and then later my job, and at its worse got triggered even when I sat up straight. For years it was there whenever I went for a walk. Healing was a full time thing for me so the choice of coach was a huge decision.
I think it was colab as well with Jog on Harry and the earliest video I can remember watching is "MARATHON RUNNER RUNS UP TALLEST MOUNTAIN IN GREECE!". Also regret missing the opportunity to have you as a coach after our initial meeting. Congrats on engagement and >100K subs
As a runner and coach who has followed you for quite a while now, can't remember when, before you moved to Manchester though. It has been a blast to see you both come such a long way. To experience the highs and lows, which is bonkers as we've never met, of your rrunning and racing has been incredible. Especially the Berlin marathon, I did it in 1983 when I was stationed there with the RAF. I was 21 and had never run more than 12 miles. I was quite fit though and my girlfriend at the time suggested I do the marathon. Anyway, it was incredible to watch you absolutely smash it. Congrats both on your engagement and good luck for the future. Love the grind 😊
The farthest back I can see is the Farnborough half marathon. Pretty sure I subscribed before that. You are inspiring and real and very entertaining. It has been a joy to watch your journey.
Here since Copenhagen marathon. You are one of my favourite running RUclipsrs. I love the half marathon, marathon workouts and Marathon taper videos which allowed me to get a 3min PR on the half marathon and a 3h13 first marathon!
I discovered you when researching my first Marathon which was the Copenhagen Marathon. Looking for female inspiration and stayed with you since that day. Thank you for the inspiration, the creativity and honesty. Have a great 2025🎉
Phily this is mental and an amazing achievement. I remember us talking a few years ago and saying you would be brilliant at it. Yourself and Dan must be unbelievable proud of what you have achieved, and the crazy thing is this is just the foundations of what you guys can achieve. Quite simply so chuffed for you. 🎉👏🏽
Looking back and reminiscing on your journey with you after having watched all of your videos is amazing! I started watching after seeing you with Kofuzi, you were probably 10 videos in, and just watched them all in order and just kept going since. So much growth within not just the channel but within yourselves! You should be immensely proud of yourselves!
Just went back and checked. Good grief, I'vs been with you since the Farnborough 1/2. Hadn't even realised that was your first one. You have both made it fun all the way. Bit of a rollercoaster, I remember tracking you at Houston(?) and thinking "oh no Phily is going to be disappointed". It really does feel like we are 'with' you every step of the way. Keep them coming and good luck for '25.
goodness, I'm so proud of you guys -which is so extremely parasocial - and how far you have come! I think the first video of yours I watched was when you ran up Mount Olympus (your ankle wobble still haunts my nightmares) You have brought so much joy and motivation into my running (and my sitting on the couch knittig time), so thank you and happy holidays! Congrats on all of the big things this year!
Congrats to you both! 🎉 My first watch was "Running Has Changed The Course Of My Life" and as a big fan of The Running Channel, I was solicited your short from their reels. I then subscribed and have been cheering you both on ever since. As a native Arizonan it's great to hear you repping Flagstaff. Coincidentally, I lived in the UK as an expat and ultimately married a Brit. I love supporting female athletes especially marathoners... we've come a long way in the US since Katherine Switzer snuck into Boston. I do hope to see you in the Olympic stage one day. Take good care of yourselves and we look forward to more superb content for as long as you choose to make it 😊
First video was how Oregon video 👍 I have watched your videos every week as an inspiration to keep running myself! I am a 71 year old training for my sixth marathon currently. I also “love the grind. “ Congratulations to you both on all your great accomplishments. Enjoy your time off.
I kind of took for granted that you're a woman, because, well, so am I, so are a lot of my running buddies who train hard & seriously, but yeah, on the public/media side it IS a different picture. There's a very natural reluctance for women to risk the weirdos (and more) that come with a public image. Thanks for braving that, and it speaks to the solid backing from Daniel & your family and friends which help make this possible.
I discovered you on tiktok after one of your post Berlin marathon videos popped up on my fyp. The follwing days I kept on getting your videos and watched them all. I got curious as to who you are and googled you, and found the youtube channel from there. I have always wanted to do a marathon but have never committed to it. Thanks to you and another small youtuber guy called Casey Neistat who both inspired me immensely. I decided I will be running the Cape Town marathon in October 2025. With a goal of running sub 3 hours. This is a very optimistic goal, and I have little funds available and no proper running gear. But I have youtube and the internet to do as much research as possible to get training and strategy sorted. I might not run a sub 3, but I will die trying. You guys are wonderful and such a big inspiration. I love watching you! Love from South Africa ❤
I've been watching your videos for about a year now and I just want to say what for an amazing people you two are.I am running for 3 years now and you learned me a lot.❤(14 year old🇧🇪)
Discovered you in 2022 - can’t remember the exact video, but I do remember it was while taking a lil RUclips reprieve from my graduate school work (after which you became a regular cast member during those mental health breaks/procrastination sessions). So glad I found you - you’re also a main character during my otherwise unpleasant treadmill runs. Thank you for keeping me company. And congrats on all the success; it is so deserved.
I think I’ve been here since pretty close to the beginning of your RUclips journey. I remember seeing the first video, and I was intrigued at how one starts a pro running business while working a “regular” job. It has been so cool to watch the evolution. Thank you for taking us with you both through it all…as I sit here wearing my Love The Grind T-shirt. 😊❤
I started watching towards the very beginning, your kitchen renovations were still happening. Videos were run, work, and then work on the house! Also, I was around for all the hair changes! Congrats again, and the best for 2025!
I have been watching your videos a little over a year. I first saw your half marathon how to taper video and loved it. I was about to run a half marathon and had failed the taper and went on to run my half marathon BP a few weeks later. I then looked at your channel and watched an older video about your teenage years in school and your history with running and how honest you were about batting an eating disorder. Such a relatable story that I didn't realize how many other young runners, myself included, have also struggled with similar things. And I have watched every video since! I'm a huge fan! You have inspired me to keep running marathons and help me get up in the morning to run and get the workout in when I don't want to.
Hi Phily, I'm an audience from Taiwan and you can call me "Kai". I think the first video I watched is about running workouts. But I think the video made me subscribe is "Improve Your Running Performance Like a Pro: 7 Simple Changes". I started running in Feb. 2022 and ran a sub 100 mins debut half marathon by the end of the year. I ran a sub 90 mins half marathon early in this year...these are simply explaining that I've successfully reached some landmarks but not quite important things which I wanted to say. I've picked up several niggles and injuries on my running journey, probably a so-called "perpetually injured runner". I've been dealing with my old and new injuries for more than half a year in 2024. Not until I saw your video did I realize the importance of "keeping the easy days genuinely easy". I worked quite carefully and conservatively this time, gradually building back my fitness and I'm still on may way. I appreciate the contents you share in your videos, as mentioned by others: "normal, natural, down to earth and honest". Congratulations and keep loving the grind!🥰🥰🥰
Congratulations!! I feel like it was a few videos before your "I quit my job" video that first popped up on my RUclips algorithm and I've stayed to hear the highs and lows of your journey and I love your honesty about the "grind." Thanks to you and Daniel for all that you've built and continue to share!! Here's to a spectacular 2025 for you both.
Kofuzi introduced me to your amazing content. And because On is sponsoring you, they are getting in front of me. You are a great runner, and your RUclips channel is a valuable business. Congratulations! You should be very proud of what you’ve built!
First watched Berlin marathon or just before, I’m an old girl wanting to stay healthy and want to start running, you are one of my inspirations to start. Congrats on your engagement! Now that’s a marathon worth running too 🎉🎉 Thanks to you both for your hard work ❤
The first video that I watched was when you were talking about no longer being a pro-athlete. That video struck a chord with me in on how life changes and I was impressed with how you owned up to the situation and how you were able to move forward. I stayed for the running thereafter, of course :)
Yep been here since the first one :). Merry christmas. I also remember a lot of detail about CPH marathon 2023. It was a pleasure. It feels like every UK pro or semi-pro runner seems to have an iron deficiency o.O.
🙌NEW SUBS as of today...last day of the year and helping ya'll top 105k woohoo! I stumbled across your Pro Runner Brutally Ranks 2024 Running Trends vid yesterday and had to fall in love with ya as you gave lots of love to us crazy triathletes. 😁😁Plus as a crazy American I love to hear you guys talk about jumpers and PBs that are not actually peanut butter...Oh and I also adore chocolate milk! 🤩 So let the Grind continue...Happy 2025!! God bless, Megan 🙏💪
I am so happy to follow along your journey for quite some time. Thanks for sharing. You’re a precious asset for ON. They must be so proud having you as an athlete.
the Copenhagen marathon was the first video I've seen from this channel. Beautifully put together, incredible race. Been here ever since. Love the Grind!
Been a subscriber for a long time as you were one of my first running RUclipsrs (with Ben and Harry) after getting into running about 5 years ago. Following your journey has been great, with all the up and downs, but by far the most amazing moment was your Copenhagen 3rd. I will never know any elite runners, but seeing you come in at that race was such a truly joyous moment that always makes me think I can run better. Daniel made such a good video too, it is RUclips perfection.....best of luck with your plans for 2025. #LTG
I was starting a half marathon training block and your Berlin marathon video popped up. I loved how up beat you are yet honest too. I then subbed to you and dan and honestly you motivate me so much, I wear my merch with pride ❤
I first discovered your videos from your colab with Jog on Harry. It was right when I was trying to motivate myself back into running. Now 2 years later I am running consistently every week and watching every one of your videos. Thank you Phily (and Daniel!) for sharing all your amazing work has been an awesome journey to follow along with!
Another viewer since Harry Morgan!
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Same, it was Harry Morgan's video. I love how much you've grown as an athlete and a person in that time, and how honest you are about your elite life. Congratulations too on your engagement.
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Crazy that JOG ON Harry was the reason why we subscribed!
I felt finally healed from my ED and decided to run for FUN and saw the Sevilla marathon. Never went back to my bad ways and I’m 50th in the world this season in 24h ultra racing 😂
I remember that your video about the Copenhagen marathon was the first one I watched. And I remember me thinking "why am I watching a person telling me how to prepare bottles for the Elite start at a marathon? I'll never get to this level, so this channel is nothing for me!" But I gave it a chance and soon discovered what your channel is really about. Its not about an Elite runner telling about how to do elite things. Its about telling the most honest, relatable, down to earth story of a runner with all the ups and downs we all have as runners. Love your content and love the grind ❤
First video was your Oregon retrospective. I was surprised by your honesty and openness. From there I watched the entire back catalog and showed my wife and daughters also. They aren’t runners, but find your humor and honesty refreshing! Here’s to hitting to 200k even faster! 🥂
2025 is that year
I am here since the Houston marathon 👀 Watching from the Czech Republic
I don't recall which of your videos I watched first, but I started watching running videos from Spring this year. 2024 marked a big shift in my running, from doing 1 or 2 runs a week to consistently doing three (and my body allowing it!), and the running videos I watched, yours included, helped me do that. One video that stands out for my is your 10k workout video, which helped me realize my goal of a sub-40 10K.
One training that I have been wanting to do but did not get around to is the "nasty pyramid", and it is scheduled for tomorrow, on Christmas day 🙂. Merry Christmas to you and Daniel, and have a great 2025!
Merry Christmas to you ❄️❄️ and keep crushing it 💪🏽
I've been here since you had less than 10k subs. I can't remember the exact video, but I remember binging through your backlog and marveling at why you didn't have more subs!! All in good time 🥳
Started with Farnborough half. I remember sending a message to Alfie Manthorpe about your channel and him saying he’d check you out. From a 35 year old, currently spinning on my peloton to help my surgically repaired hip recover, thanks for keeping me entertained!
Today marks 1 month since I restarted my running in a serious way AND that I hit the subscribe button. Guess what? I am obsessed with the grind: here and the whole running thing
I don’t remember exactly what video when I started watching. It’s over a year ago. I’m the Boston guy who loves the Boston hat. One thing you’ll have to mention is all your different hairstyles throughout the course of this journey lol
I can’t sleep and I’m watching this at 4am Lol. congrats Phily, been watching since earlier this year and have really loved your content. You’re extremely inspiring!
My husband and I are both runners who have had ups and downs in our running experience. During that time, we've both discovered Phily Bowden independent of each other and recently we had the conversation that your channel is the only one we continue to visit regularly.
You are a wonderful young athlete with incredible talent that still remains down to earth and charming to hobby joggers like us. Love the Grind, and a very Merry Christmas to you both. 🎄
Oh and I think I found you after the Copenhagen Half.
My fist video was your altitude training video in Jan 2923. Since then I love the joy the you tube notification brings me when your latest video is released. I love how you are you true self, bring fun and enjoyment, share the lows are reality of tough training and genuinely bring so much joy. I love how you keep me motivated to run my best! Thank you for all you and Daniel do! Merry Christmas ❤️
I think I first saw you on JogOn in February 2022 and came over and subscribed. I think I also saw you on Ben is Running, but I can’t find the vid. Anyway I have loved following your journey. Thank youboth, have a great break, and sending positive vibes for a spectacular 2025. xx
I have been here since Copenhagen Marathon 2023, where I was a spectator, and I have to admit, I went back and watched all of your old videos back then. Was able to see you racing two more times after that!
I subscribed back in 2022 right after watching your video of your first marathon in Seville and watching you processing that solid first marathon. Hard to believe it has be two years. 2025 bring it on!
I subscribed in March 2022 after watching the parkrun video with Harry from Jog On. It was my introduction to parkrun and after searching, I discovered I was lucky to have one 30 minutes from my home here in the USA. Looking forward to seeing what’s next in your journey. Many congratulations on your engagement!🎉
I admit I"m a newbie to following your journey. The first video I watched "A Raw and Honest Day in the Life of a Pro Marathon Runner". Congrats on the engagement and you have me hooked on your Perky Personality and Amazing Accent. I will watching your journey in life from Flower Mound, Texas!
I have been a fan since the beginning "WINNING the Farnborough Half Marathon." Back then, Kofuzi suggested your channel, saying in a loving way that you were "quite a character." He was correct; you are, I haven't missed a video since. Congrats to you and Daniel on your engagement and for all the inspiring content. LTG
Like many, I found your channel from Harry's Parkrace video, March 29th 2022... There were only 10 videos on your channel back then!
It's been great fun being able to come on this journey with you through the highs and lows. Watching the changes you've both made through hard work and engaging personalities has been inspiring! Seeing your Patreon grow so much, particularly since Berlin, has been fantastic - I feel proud to be part of that community!
I'm privileged to have been coached by you for the last 20 months - if anyone is wondering if having a real coach vs using an app or AI is worth it: Absolutely. I'm testament to you not needing to be elite, or even above average to benefit!
CONGRATULATIONS, Phily and Daniel!! Wishing you both the happiest of marriages! I've been married for 28 years, and it's not always easy, but it is worth the work. Be there for each other as you have been and you will succeed! Much love to you!
I think I've been watching since late 2023, after watching a bunch of Ben Is Running videos, yours started getting recommended too. Spotted some of your merch in the wild at a Parkrun near Melbourne, Australia a couple of weeks ago, that was great to see.
I've even got a new mantra for you for 2025, "Iron helps us play!"
First video I saw of yours was a collab with Jog on Harry at a parkrun, and been here ever since! Been an awesome adventure to follow alongside my own running journey! Big congrats to you both! 😁
The first time I started following was your Q and A video 2 years ago when you talked about your NCAA career. I don’t know how but I was all about the Ducks track at the time. Love the channel and the Merch. You keep me motivated. I am 67 years old and started running around the time I found your channel. Attempting my first half marathon in January. Hoping I survive. Love the Grind
Daniel has his best ever acting role ever now phily. His own autonomous self.. his confidence, in discovering and then knowing who the real Daniel is is the star 🌟 role. I'm also very addicted to the running content from you phily. I'm much more of a rounded runner myself now listening to your footage and advice. Please keep it coming both of you. 🎉
The way I audibly gasped and teared up..... Oh my god. Congratulations on your engagement!!! I'm so happy for you guys!!!
Hey Phily, fell in love with your content when I saw your brutally honest video on battling eating disorders in college. And have been a loyal subscriber and Patreon supporter since mid-2023. LTG!
The very first video I watched, was when you interviewed another RUclipsr who’s running journey I like to follow and that was Ben Felton. In regards to your journey, I am looking forward to seeing you at the next Olympics. Also, a big thank you….for the discount codes I have used for OTE and Manta, which I bought for my daughter. Daniel’s videography and editing is really good. The pair of you are a great team. Love the videos and I’m trying to love the grind 🏃♂️ 😬
As a few have said, I first got to know you after watching Harry Morgan’s interview. Hooked ever since. You Tube came into my life during lockdown and has remained ever since. Love the grind ❤
I heard of you through The Running Channel and have been following since!
Been watching since the Seville marathon! What a lovely ride it has been. Keep it up, guys, you're amazing 🙌🏻 and CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement 🥳
Love the channel, love the videos, congratulations! 👏 I've had a strange year in running, smashed my PB in Paris Marathon in April, then absolutely died on my arse at the Poznan Marathon in October. But I PB'd in every distance this year, I'll take that. 2025, I go again trying to break sub-3 in my 9th and 10th Marathon in Paris and Valencia. 🤞💪🏃♂️🇫🇷🇪🇸
So happy for you! So happy for Daniel! So happy for this channel! I joined after watching you on JOG ON Harry Morgan two years ago. Can’t remember the sub number but I’m glad I tuned in to your channel. Here’s to a great 2025!!!
Congrats on everything 🎊 🎉. I’m not sure what the first video of yours I saw but it was before you quit your job. It wasn’t the content I was looking for and was annoyed at RUclips for the recommendation. I had to watch a couple of videos before I really “got” what you were doing with the channel. I’m really glad RUclips recommended that first video! There are a lot of running channels out there but yours is something different that has me hooked. I like the silliness and your relationship with Daniel and background cats. I love the simple honesty of the videos, good and bad. Thanks for taking me along on your journey and I look forward to where you both are going.
Best wishes for an awesome 2025.
The first video I watched was "INSANE TRACK RACE - NIGHT OF THE 10,000M PBS - BEST ATMOSPHERE 10K! World Trials & British Champs"!! I was hooked after that. Your personality, openness and honesty about all things, whether good or bad have made me a fan for life!! Congratulations on hitting 100k subscribers and a HUGE congratulations to you and Daniel on your engagement. I'm so happy for the two of you. 2025 is going to be another fantastic year. I, like many others, cannot wait to see what's next!!! Love the Grind!!!!!
I'm a mediocre runner in his 50s (been running 20 years) who gets tons of inspiration and really sound running advice from your channel. First saw your vids about a year ago. Thanks to both of you for creating such helpful content.
Merry Christmas and hope all your plans in 2025 go as planned. Follow your dreams can be such a cliché but I am so happy for you both. And it would be righteous to see you at the Olympics in 2028. Been watching your videos since your Houston training block.
I so appreciate you always being so normal, natural, down to earth and honest! I’m so glad I found you and keep doing the great job
Can’t remember what was the first video I say but you popped up on my reels maybe a few months ago and your enthusiasm and joy for running hooked me, So happy my algorithm led me to your content ❤
I personally can’t recall the first video i watched, but what I do know is that being a part of the Love The Grind-corner of the internet has had such a positive impact on my own love for running❤🏃🏼♀️ I think I discovered the channel about 8 months ago now, and it’s been an honor to be able to follow along with you both on this adventure, through all the highs and lows. You’re both so authentic, funny and very real about it all! It’s a breath of fresh air and a joy to watch :) You always make me laugh! So thank you as well for all the hard work you put into this, it definitely does not go unnoticed. Love the grind!! 🎉
I love how open you are about the ups and downs of life. About making mistakes but learning from them. I’m a pretty naff runner but you inspire me to be better and love the grind!
I discovered your RUclips channel just before I ran the Berlin Marathon, which for me turned into a great lesson, as I passed through the first half very quickly, and the second half was not pleasant at all. Through you, I saw the other side of the race and how much you enjoyed it. Just for the record, I saw you for a moment right before the start. Keep doing what you do, it's very spontaneous and beautiful. With love, a runner from Athens.
In July 2023 I started running, as a vow, replacing my daughter in a month long training period, so it has happened that time I found this channel. Since then I ran all distances from 5 to 42k and going to train for my second marathon.
The first video I watched was “Running as an Oregon Duck Almost Ended My Career.” Your story and current success gives me hope as a long distance athlete who continues to struggle with an ED. Thank you for you!!!
Started watching when you first posted about your Olympic dream and just immediately loved your vibe as a person! Having run 3 marathons myself but currently out of running and in ED recovery, your videos keep inspiring me to stay on track and to know that I hopefully will be able to run in a healthy way again ❤ Your PB sweater is one of my comfort fits if times get tough and a PB running club T-shirt is eagerly waiting for my first running event back!
I came from your collab with This Messy Happy in May of 2022. I think one of your first videos I watched was your video with Jog On Harry. I almost immediately watched your entire back catalogue.
Following since your DIY renovation 🏡
I was searching for a women’s view point on running 🏃🏽🫶🏼 & found your channel. Thank you!
❤from NYC
I've followed you from the very beginning. My wife is the real runner in our house, but I jump in and out of it when I can. You're a great inspiration to anyone who has an interest in the sport. Keep on vlogging..
I became a subscriber with the Seville Marathon Video in 2022 ("I flew to Spain to race the flattest Marathon in Europe") and I am loving the grind since there. Congrats for the 100.000 subscribers (105.000 when I post this) and I wish you both a great 2025! Love from Brazil. 💚
I think the first video I watched was about your time at Oregon. As a former collegiate runner at a high-power XC school myself, I definitely related to the ups and downs. Been following ever since. It's a joy being along on your journey.
Found you from when you did a collab video with This Messy Happy and Mary was following your training plan for a week. So glad to have come across your channel, keep up the good work!
Been here since the winter of 2023 when training for a half-marathon PB. Congrats!
I don't remember the exact first video of yours I watched but, I believe it was about 2-3 months ago and I have been an avid follower ever since!!
I have been a firefighter/EMT for over 22 years which is what brought me into the sport. Since then, I have run many races from 5k-Marathon. The highlight has been when I ran in the 2011 Boston Marathon.
What I enjoy most about your videos is that you explain things simplisticly. You also show your ups and downs, all things we average runners have all experienced! Your advice on training, nutrition, and rest has been awesome! Keep up the great work! So glad I found your channel!
Have been watching you from the beginning! I found you because I was training for my first marathon in 2021 and your channel helped me. I've now run three marathons (the third being Boston which I qualified for) and am training for my fourth. I'm 57 years old and you (and Daniel!) have been an inspiration and a guide. Your story has helped uplift this old-lady runner. Thank you. ❤
I'm not 100%, but I think my first Philly video was around about ' I needed to fail to truly learn how to run the marathon'. I've been watching and enjoying since, and I am grateful for the insights and tips to implement in my own running, brought with humour and refreshing honesty.
As requested: the first video of yours I watched was one the one where you described your time as an Oregon Duck, I loved how open and real you were and subscribed because of that, I’ve watched every video you’ve posted since. Keep doing what you’re doing, I can speak for everyone when I say we love your stuff
Thank you both for sharing your journey with us! I've been following since that 15:44 5k, when in the weird pandemic world your channel was somehow recommended to me. It feels like a wonderful privilege to have such a window into what goes on behind the scenes of these almost superhuman achievements of elite athetics. Oh and congratulations to you both :D
congratulations to you both 13 year aniversary for my wife and I. looking forward to the next step in your journeyon here and the road in 25 and beyond
It's affirming to hear you talk about the gravity of your decision to change running coach. When I first began working with a health coach in 2020 I had no intention to switch (I valued loyalty and perseverance), so I thought that was the person who would get to see me heal and be there every step of the way. But due to various factors I've ended up switching many times. Similar thoughts crossed my mind, about potentially offending people or what judgements they might make. But now I'm standing here having achieved my biggest goal, I'm glad I made those changes. For me that goal was being able to cycle again without triggering brain fog the next day. Sounds like nothing but this was brain fog which forced me to quit my PhD and then later my job, and at its worse got triggered even when I sat up straight. For years it was there whenever I went for a walk. Healing was a full time thing for me so the choice of coach was a huge decision.
I think it was colab as well with Jog on Harry and the earliest video I can remember watching is "MARATHON RUNNER RUNS UP TALLEST MOUNTAIN IN GREECE!". Also regret missing the opportunity to have you as a coach after our initial meeting. Congrats on engagement and >100K subs
As a runner and coach who has followed you for quite a while now, can't remember when, before you moved to Manchester though. It has been a blast to see you both come such a long way. To experience the highs and lows, which is bonkers as we've never met, of your rrunning and racing has been incredible. Especially the Berlin marathon, I did it in 1983 when I was stationed there with the RAF. I was 21 and had never run more than 12 miles. I was quite fit though and my girlfriend at the time suggested I do the marathon. Anyway, it was incredible to watch you absolutely smash it. Congrats both on your engagement and good luck for the future. Love the grind 😊
I am a writer so bear with me but I feel like Phily is a literary heroine and each video is a new chapter in my favourite book. Love the grinddddd
The farthest back I can see is the Farnborough half marathon. Pretty sure I subscribed before that. You are inspiring and real and very entertaining. It has been a joy to watch your journey.
Here since Copenhagen marathon. You are one of my favourite running RUclipsrs. I love the half marathon, marathon workouts and Marathon taper videos which allowed me to get a 3min PR on the half marathon and a 3h13 first marathon!
I discovered you when researching my first Marathon which was the Copenhagen Marathon. Looking for female inspiration and stayed with you since that day. Thank you for the inspiration, the creativity and honesty. Have a great 2025🎉
Phily this is mental and an amazing achievement. I remember us talking a few years ago and saying you would be brilliant at it. Yourself and Dan must be unbelievable proud of what you have achieved, and the crazy thing is this is just the foundations of what you guys can achieve.
Quite simply so chuffed for you. 🎉👏🏽
I've been around since the fall of 2023 but I watched quite a few of the back catalog too. Have enjoyed the journey.
Looking back and reminiscing on your journey with you after having watched all of your videos is amazing! I started watching after seeing you with Kofuzi, you were probably 10 videos in, and just watched them all in order and just kept going since. So much growth within not just the channel but within yourselves! You should be immensely proud of yourselves!
Just went back and checked. Good grief, I'vs been with you since the Farnborough 1/2. Hadn't even realised that was your first one. You have both made it fun all the way. Bit of a rollercoaster, I remember tracking you at Houston(?) and thinking "oh no Phily is going to be disappointed". It really does feel like we are 'with' you every step of the way. Keep them coming and good luck for '25.
First for me was "Running Changed the Course of my Life!" Love keeping up with you and Daniel! :)
goodness, I'm so proud of you guys -which is so extremely parasocial - and how far you have come! I think the first video of yours I watched was when you ran up Mount Olympus (your ankle wobble still haunts my nightmares)
You have brought so much joy and motivation into my running (and my sitting on the couch knittig time), so thank you and happy holidays! Congrats on all of the big things this year!
Congrats to you both! 🎉 My first watch was "Running Has Changed The Course Of My Life" and as a big fan of The Running Channel, I was solicited your short from their reels. I then subscribed and have been cheering you both on ever since. As a native Arizonan it's great to hear you repping Flagstaff. Coincidentally, I lived in the UK as an expat and ultimately married a Brit. I love supporting female athletes especially marathoners... we've come a long way in the US since Katherine Switzer snuck into Boston. I do hope to see you in the Olympic stage one day. Take good care of yourselves and we look forward to more superb content for as long as you choose to make it 😊
First video was how Oregon video 👍 I have watched your videos every week as an inspiration to keep running myself! I am a 71 year old training for my sixth marathon currently. I also “love the grind. “ Congratulations to you both on all your great accomplishments. Enjoy your time off.
I kind of took for granted that you're a woman, because, well, so am I, so are a lot of my running buddies who train hard & seriously, but yeah, on the public/media side it IS a different picture.
There's a very natural reluctance for women to risk the weirdos (and more) that come with a public image. Thanks for braving that, and it speaks to the solid backing from Daniel & your family and friends which help make this possible.
I discovered you on tiktok after one of your post Berlin marathon videos popped up on my fyp. The follwing days I kept on getting your videos and watched them all. I got curious as to who you are and googled you, and found the youtube channel from there.
I have always wanted to do a marathon but have never committed to it. Thanks to you and another small youtuber guy called Casey Neistat who both inspired me immensely. I decided I will be running the Cape Town marathon in October 2025. With a goal of running sub 3 hours.
This is a very optimistic goal, and I have little funds available and no proper running gear. But I have youtube and the internet to do as much research as possible to get training and strategy sorted.
I might not run a sub 3, but I will die trying.
You guys are wonderful and such a big inspiration. I love watching you! Love from South Africa ❤
Berlin for me was revisiting my own running fail when I came across your straight talking vids... Now I'm hooked next stop 200k well done 👍
I've been watching your videos for about a year now and I just want to say what for an amazing people you two are.I am running for 3 years now and you learned me a lot.❤(14 year old🇧🇪)
Discovered you in 2022 - can’t remember the exact video, but I do remember it was while taking a lil RUclips reprieve from my graduate school work (after which you became a regular cast member during those mental health breaks/procrastination sessions). So glad I found you - you’re also a main character during my otherwise unpleasant treadmill runs. Thank you for keeping me company. And congrats on all the success; it is so deserved.
Yes!!! I knew it when she asked him downstairs!!! Congrats and God Bless. (I've been following since you're second video.) ✝️🙌🏾🎄❤️
I think I’ve been here since pretty close to the beginning of your RUclips journey. I remember seeing the first video, and I was intrigued at how one starts a pro running business while working a “regular” job. It has been so cool to watch the evolution. Thank you for taking us with you both through it all…as I sit here wearing my Love The Grind T-shirt. 😊❤
I started watching towards the very beginning, your kitchen renovations were still happening. Videos were run, work, and then work on the house! Also, I was around for all the hair changes! Congrats again, and the best for 2025!
I have been watching your videos a little over a year. I first saw your half marathon how to taper video and loved it. I was about to run a half marathon and had failed the taper and went on to run my half marathon BP a few weeks later.
I then looked at your channel and watched an older video about your teenage years in school and your history with running and how honest you were about batting an eating disorder. Such a relatable story that I didn't realize how many other young runners, myself included, have also struggled with similar things.
And I have watched every video since! I'm a huge fan! You have inspired me to keep running marathons and help me get up in the morning to run and get the workout in when I don't want to.
I discovered you through your interview with Flora Beverly! Thankful for it!
Hi Phily, I'm an audience from Taiwan and you can call me "Kai". I think the first video I watched is about running workouts. But I think the video made me subscribe is "Improve Your Running Performance Like a Pro: 7 Simple Changes".
I started running in Feb. 2022 and ran a sub 100 mins debut half marathon by the end of the year. I ran a sub 90 mins half marathon early in this year...these are simply explaining that I've successfully reached some landmarks but not quite important things which I wanted to say.
I've picked up several niggles and injuries on my running journey, probably a so-called "perpetually injured runner". I've been dealing with my old and new injuries for more than half a year in 2024. Not until I saw your video did I realize the importance of "keeping the easy days genuinely easy". I worked quite carefully and conservatively this time, gradually building back my fitness and I'm still on may way.
I appreciate the contents you share in your videos, as mentioned by others: "normal, natural, down to earth and honest".
Congratulations and keep loving the grind!🥰🥰🥰
Congratulations!! I feel like it was a few videos before your "I quit my job" video that first popped up on my RUclips algorithm and I've stayed to hear the highs and lows of your journey and I love your honesty about the "grind." Thanks to you and Daniel for all that you've built and continue to share!! Here's to a spectacular 2025 for you both.
Kofuzi introduced me to your amazing content. And because On is sponsoring you, they are getting in front of me. You are a great runner, and your RUclips channel is a valuable business. Congratulations! You should be very proud of what you’ve built!
My first video was your SAVAGE 2024 ranking of running trends! Loved it and immediately subscribed :D
First watched Berlin marathon or just before, I’m an old girl wanting to stay healthy and want to start running, you are one of my inspirations to start. Congrats on your engagement! Now that’s a marathon worth running too 🎉🎉 Thanks to you both for your hard work ❤
The first video that I watched was when you were talking about no longer being a pro-athlete. That video struck a chord with me in on how life changes and I was impressed with how you owned up to the situation and how you were able to move forward. I stayed for the running thereafter, of course :)
Yep been here since the first one :). Merry christmas. I also remember a lot of detail about CPH marathon 2023. It was a pleasure. It feels like every UK pro or semi-pro runner seems to have an iron deficiency o.O.
🙌NEW SUBS as of today...last day of the year and helping ya'll top 105k woohoo! I stumbled across your Pro Runner Brutally Ranks 2024 Running Trends vid yesterday and had to fall in love with ya as you gave lots of love to us crazy triathletes. 😁😁Plus as a crazy American I love to hear you guys talk about jumpers and PBs that are not actually peanut butter...Oh and I also adore chocolate milk! 🤩 So let the Grind continue...Happy 2025!! God bless, Megan 🙏💪
I think the video with your dad filming was one of the first I’d watched of yours. Love the grind 💪🏼👍
I am so happy to follow along your journey for quite some time. Thanks for sharing. You’re a precious asset for ON. They must be so proud having you as an athlete.
the Copenhagen marathon was the first video I've seen from this channel. Beautifully put together, incredible race. Been here ever since. Love the Grind!
I think my first video of yours was the Copenhagen marathon but I watched it in late 2023 so not when it came out initially😅 love the grind!!!🩶
If they gave awards out for thumbnails, surely this one would be award winning. 😊 Well done on the 100k subs.
Been a subscriber for a long time as you were one of my first running RUclipsrs (with Ben and Harry) after getting into running about 5 years ago. Following your journey has been great, with all the up and downs, but by far the most amazing moment was your Copenhagen 3rd. I will never know any elite runners, but seeing you come in at that race was such a truly joyous moment that always makes me think I can run better. Daniel made such a good video too, it is RUclips perfection.....best of luck with your plans for 2025. #LTG
1st vid was Berlin.
We're with you for the long haul.
I was starting a half marathon training block and your Berlin marathon video popped up. I loved how up beat you are yet honest too. I then subbed to you and dan and honestly you motivate me so much, I wear my merch with pride ❤
Love this channel. Funny, honest, women’s perspective. Love the grind, and GRIND THE LOVE.