I've got used to the glazed eye look of family and friends every time I mention my latest race. Part of the delight of Parkrun is being able to run a steady 5k and have a chat with a complete stranger about running!
I accidentally fell in love with running after wanting to do a half for a bucket list and during training i realized i actually really liked it. Now i'm running a full marathon this year and a 20 miler in April! I never even thought my body was capable of doing these kinds of things a year ago and now i feel like running has changed my life
Don’t worry. It will be a disaster just like everyone’s first!! But I promise you the finish line feeling is something that you will forever remember and cherish. It’s magical 🎉.
Excellent! There is really no reason to be terrified, as long as you do some reasonable prep. It's a cliche but take it easy for the first half at least. If it's your first, any time will be a PB! I wish I had known about fueling: on my first (MiltonK) I got terrible cramp but have been using salt tablets since and never had it again. You will be amazed how fun it is 😀
Don’t be, I had a hip injury 4 weeks before. And yeah I was a bit slower then planned but I didn’t had any pain and the running went so nice. Just relax and enjoy the moment! Good luck!
I managed to get a London Marathon place. It will be my first marathon 🫣. This mornings sub zero parkrun included a 13k warm up, 5k parkrun and 2k run home.
Managed to secure a place at London Marathon, only a small step up from 400m! Huge shift in training mentality and philosophy. Love the advice and channel!
As a long distance runner who did his first 800m last season, I think you'll find it a breeze! How anyone runs such short distance I have no idea - 800 felt insane, and much scarier than my last marathon. Just start running and don't stop 👍
Suggestion for Rick: the Amsterdam marathon in October will celebrate its 50th anniversary, to coincide with the 750 year anniversary of the city. Great event, and plenty of time to train still!
Thank You Andy, I felt so heard. Did a 29km today. Last night I couldn't sleep, this is the longest run Ill ever do. I was anxious, I was scared, full of doubts if I can really do it. Mental training is a must too, definitely an essential for a Marathon training. It's a make or break. I finished the 29km today! Pray for me on my next, 32km ❤
It takes far more of a mental toll than many people realise, it's brilliant that you got the 29km done! Good luck for the marathon, we know you'll do so so well!
I’m training for my first marathon in April. This is the first podcast of yours I’ve listened to as mainly watch your challenge videos (which are tip top by the way). I think it’s time that I go back to the start and listen to these on my runs.
A friend of mine did an ultra marathon I did all the long runs with with him on the Cornish coast al path and then had the pleasure of crewing for him on the event, its all about helping friends and fellow runners achieve their goals. To be honest I prefer the training to the actual events
So much interesting information in this podcast it's fascinating! I'm training for my first 1/2 marathon trail event in April so hoovering up all this advice and tips thank you so much!
Last marathon in 2018, since then battling constant injuries. When i felt better, i signed up for Valencia marathon on 1st december. On 9th of November i twisted my ankle (1st stage). Still managed to complete the marathon, despite slightly swollen ankle 😊
Didn’t get into the London Marathon this year but will be doing London Marathon route at midnight before catching a bit of sleep and going back to the course to support my friends 🎉
Happy New Year! Congratulations for everything you do! Another good approach is to just enjoy the distance, don’t look so much to get to the happy place :). Regards from Germany!
Thanks for answering my question! Yeah my friend seems more than content with not doing the actual race at the end 😂 like Sarah said, she enjoys the training more than the race. The training block starts next week too 😬😅 I'm curious if she'll stick with it the whole way through 🤣
it was a great question! I have helped a friend train for the Great South Run and as it was cancelled, we actually got to do the virtual event together. I really enjoyed it, even though I didn't get the medal at the end! The same friend is currently doing my long runs with me as I train for London My Way (virtual marathon).
You have an amazing friend and a really good question that made me really think if that is possible Just like what Sarah mentioned everyone is different. Some people really enjoys the training more than the race. Maybe you should also prepare on the what ifs, (like what if she couldn't stick to it, you'll be on your own) Have fun and wish you good luck on your Marathon ❤ I'm sure you Grand dad would be so proud of you.
Happy places are songs strategically positioned on a playlist. I finished my 1st sub 2hr ½ marathon to Oasis' Don't look back in anger, and it has become a key song on my list as a constant reminder of how good running can make you feel. Also running as a pacer runner in mass start events gives a huge sense of satisfaction when you cross that line dragging someone to a PB only to be greeted by people you spent the majority of the event with helping them to their own goals..... no feeling better as a pacer than getting told of by a finish funnel manager because you've stopped for hugs, and thanks from the group you paced. Everyone should try pacing once, even if at a parkrun it will provide a whole different outlook to your runs 🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️🚩🚩🚩
Going for my 2nd Marathon in April, already up to 16 miles. Doing a lot more marathon pace work in this time, as well (finally) starting to actually do some gym work.
Currently training for my first ever marathon in Spitsbergen in June. I firmly believe this would be a great first one for Rick as well, with the added motivation of being faster than the polar bears.
I started running last summer, completing couch to 5k at the end of August. Think it went to my head a bit as I signed up for Boston (UK) as soon as the entries opened in September 🙈 Currently working my way through the Nike Run Club 18-week plan and taking onboard a lot of your advice (your stuff on pacing has been a game changer for me). Excited and terrified in equal measure now I’ve got 13 weeks to go
i am in cape town and want to do the marathon this year for the first time. i can give hints on wine farms in exchange for the running tips i have gotten from you.
Managed to get a place in London marathon this year!! Cannot wait! This will be my second marathon and then in June I’m running my first ultra marathon 🥳
Running my first marathon in April. The longest I have run is 3 half marathons and I have never run longer than that in training. So my first ever 14, 16, 18, and 20 mile runs will be my longest runs ever. It's a little bit daunting, but luckily I am running all my long runs with my local run club to make it easier.
I ran my first marathon last October. I ran/walked the distance and only just made the cut off of 7 hours. I did train, but the last couple of months before the race, I had injuries, so didn't get to the longest runs I would have liked. Whilst the first half was ok, the second half was torturous, so I would definitely;y agree that it is hard to enjoy the run if you haven't done sufficient training. I've entered for this year, so whilst it wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been - it is still a great thing to do :)
Great episode! I’m running my first marathon in April. Training has somewhat started - I’m doing a speed block, then a build block off the back of a flu and winter sads related rebuild. Really resonated with what Andy said about the distances being intimidating. I know I’m okay until a half marathon. But 23km+ is terrifying. Rick should do Cape Town, I think it’s meant for him. If Andy can do one, he can do another one!
Love the show and looking forward to running the London marathon this year for the first time. Not looking forward to the training and trying to fit it in with long 12-14hr day and night shifts. How do people that work shifts manage a training plan?
Im glad Im not alone 😂 Doing huge dynamic movements to warm up for an easy run has never made any sense to me. I do some walking, some gentle leg swings and then I just start off at a really slow jog. I agree though, serious warm ups needed for a 5k race.
Manchester marathon will be my first one. I’m aiming for under 2hrs 50. I covered the distance at an easy pace (for me) back in October in 3hrs 36, with my 2nd half being faster than my first. Done plenty of training at goal pace and faster since too, so I’m confident I’ll be able to do it.
Such a brilliant episode, my favourite so far! 18:30 I've heard a dietician advise: You need to train your stomach and guts just like all your other muscles. You should start practice one's marathon nutrition AT LEAST 1 year before one's first marathon, starting at low levels. Why? You need to try different foods, gels, chews, brands, coffeine or not and how much one can stomach maximum *at race pace* because on some of those long runs things inevitably WILL go wrong and you WILL have to abandon the odd long run. Stuff you just cannot get down, tastes horribly, you find out that your water gets frozen in the bladder tubes in winter (start with warm water, insulate the tubes), or just too much coffeine or sugar getting GI issues from hell... It's not a shame. Starting early gives you puffer time to make up those runs go wrong. Also she said experiment at different temperatures. She's right, once my hands were so cold I suddenly couldn't open the tiny gel sachets. I was so glad that I had Haribo gummy bear, and sweetened condensed milk in a tube as a backup with me.
For my 2025 running goals, I need to work on many things. My pacing is terrible. I ran 3 half marathons last year and pace was awful. Ran 9 miles at 8 mpm and fell apart after that and ended up finishing in 2 hours. Also I desperately need to do more strength training to help my knees. I'm 58 but want to continue running for as long as possible. Good luck to everyone in 2025!
For me its still fundamentals. Returned to running back in 2020, ran 5 marathons now. However I can afford to lose 10-20 kg, and that's probably where my biggest improvement can come from. Seconded by increasing volume, then working on recovery. The little 0.5% improvements after that do add up to a big difference, but I fear i can get locked into that before i need to.
Running my second marathon this may in Buffalo, NY. I should be starting that training now, but I'm training for a 10 mile race Feb 8th, then I'll officially transition to my marathon training. I'll be starting a bit later than I'd like, but I'm running 30 miles a week training for this 10 mile race, so it's not like I'm starting from scratch.
Would love it if Rick came to run the Cape Town marathon. My daughter and I have already entered as we want to be part of and hopefully get to celebrate the successful selection to Abbott Marathon status. The Winelands are of course also a bonus. 🇿🇦😂
Interested to hear more about doing a quick warm up routine before a fast 5 or 10k? I've usually got 20-30 mins warm up time before parkrun - what is the best thing to do to get my body ready to race?
I'm starting running at 45, and 254 lbs. I've got latent fitness in my body from 2011 as I did a 89 mile bike ride for charity. Looking over the next two years getting fit enough to run a marathon - I don't know if I'm over allowing time to start from scratch but I'm aiming to complete a 5km and 10km this year. I've signed up for a local park run for my 5km with a benchmark around April.
I haven’t done a marathon since 2016 but accidentally slipped and entered for the Sydney marathon in August. Considering I’m pushing 50 y.o., have just about recovered from a motorcycle accident I had in October and have done exactly 0km since then, I fear I have a mountain of work to do. I question my life choices at times… 😅
I'm practicing by hiking the marathon distance. I don't even plan to run one this year, I just figure life will be easier if I know I can finish in sub 12 hours with a pub lunch and the occasional tea break as an absolute worst possible time.
You'll finish. Promise. Just be realistic with your pace and practice it so you know what it feels like. Walk when you need to. One foot in front of the other. Eventually you'll get there.
Today was so cold I couldn't stand still for 3 mins... but I signed up to volunteer this week in a role requiring me to stand relatively still for 1hour without gloves 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶
For me the important thing with fueling is just practice and play with it, figure out what works for you. I know that for me I don't need to fuel before or during for up to about an hour of moderate pace. Up to around 1.5 hours i will have had a decent breakfast or food a couple of hours before but I don't need to carry anything with me. Anything over 1.5 hours I carry gels or chews and start taking them from 30-40 mins in... The bigger question for me is water, how do you practice for a marathon without carrying water? I will wear a hydration vest for runs over 1.5 hours (shorter if it's hot) and that works fine, and up to now my long races have all been trail races so that's kind of expected. I'm running Stratford marathon in April and am tempted to try to run without a vest (take water from the stops only) bit would really like to practice a similar strategy before hand to give me the confidence on race day that I won't shrivel up and die😂
Fuelling is so important! Sounds like you've got it down to an art 😁 We would always recommend running your long training runs carrying exactly what you would be carrying for your marathon if you can!
I began my Manchester marathon for 2025 before Christmas. However, I’m now feeling stressed about the potential icy conditions during the winter. I’m not particularly fond of treadmills!
Running MCR although did my first marathon in November and injured my calf, slowly trying to build back up but not gonna do speed sessions and just run every run as easy / steady. But annoying as I want to try and PB😂
Am meant to be training for a marathon in March, however have just come back from a dry needling appointment as my knee has not been happy since the start of November 😢
I do 100% liquid fueling; after plenty of practice, I have few problems fueling an 8hr bike ride. Running, same thing except it's even harder for me to eat on the go. Still, I keep a LaraBar or something on hand if I start to feel actually hungry.
I was looking at that wine bottle and thought that half marathon time looked somewhat close to what I ran in May of 2024. Mine was 1:53:51.. guess I should have pushed harder 😂
Well, I did do the Snowdonia Trail Marathon last year as my first ever marathon. Small disclaimer, my main outdoor hobby is mountaineering, and 30+ km mountain days are not something new, but prior to the Marathon, the longest I had done was the Yorkshire 3 peaks route at 39km
Still no intention to do another marathon at any point in the near future although not for a negative reason. I just don't want to do one as I don't feel like I need to tick that box anymore
Minor gripe..when it comes to the marathon can you talk in miles please as well as KM as it is still recognised as 26.2miles in some parts .on marathons training..I have ran lots of training runs with buddies who are marathon training...I love running but hate races...so always happy to trot along with friends who have big goals
35:08 Rick…stick to your guns mate! Don’t let them bully you into doing something you don’t want to do 😁. On the other hand though, don’t let fear stop you from accepting the challenge that your helpful and supportive friends are sensitively encouraging you to accept. 😁😁
I'm always confused by the way you runners fuel. I come from a cycling / triathlon background and it sounds like you under fuel immensely. i highly recommend you listen to some of the trainerroad podcasts with Kyle Pfaffenbach. he is a research scientist and fuelling exercise is his thing. following his advice is likely to improve your running
@@runningchannelI keep getting Achilles injuries (probably not helped by fluroquinolone antibiotics last year) and just can’t see me getting to the level required for a full marathon let alone one with ‘hills’. Will have to focus on Cardiff Half as a more realistic target this year and stop trying to run before I can walk…..so to speak .
I've got used to the glazed eye look of family and friends every time I mention my latest race. Part of the delight of Parkrun is being able to run a steady 5k and have a chat with a complete stranger about running!
Plenty of people with the same likes out there, but a stranger is just someone you haven't met yet.
South African watcher/runner here - voting to get Rick to Cape Town!
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Fellow Capetonian here. Would love to see the team in Cape Town! 👏
I accidentally fell in love with running after wanting to do a half for a bucket list and during training i realized i actually really liked it. Now i'm running a full marathon this year and a 20 miler in April! I never even thought my body was capable of doing these kinds of things a year ago and now i feel like running has changed my life
The body can do far more than people think. It's people's minds that hold them back.
I’m running my first marathon in may. I’m slightly terrified but also very excited!
You are a legend! You will do great!
Don’t worry. It will be a disaster just like everyone’s first!! But I promise you the finish line feeling is something that you will forever remember and cherish. It’s magical 🎉.
Excellent! There is really no reason to be terrified, as long as you do some reasonable prep. It's a cliche but take it easy for the first half at least. If it's your first, any time will be a PB! I wish I had known about fueling: on my first (MiltonK) I got terrible cramp but have been using salt tablets since and never had it again. You will be amazed how fun it is 😀
Don’t be, I had a hip injury 4 weeks before. And yeah I was a bit slower then planned but I didn’t had any pain and the running went so nice. Just relax and enjoy the moment! Good luck!
use the fear to stay committed to the training...then marathons will fear you. Best of luck 😀
I managed to get a London Marathon place. It will be my first marathon 🫣.
This mornings sub zero parkrun included a 13k warm up, 5k parkrun and 2k run home.
I’m only here for these introductions 😂 RICK!!! 😂 0:55
Managed to secure a place at London Marathon, only a small step up from 400m! Huge shift in training mentality and philosophy. Love the advice and channel!
As a long distance runner who did his first 800m last season, I think you'll find it a breeze! How anyone runs such short distance I have no idea - 800 felt insane, and much scarier than my last marathon. Just start running and don't stop 👍
Suggestion for Rick: the Amsterdam marathon in October will celebrate its 50th anniversary, to coincide with the 750 year anniversary of the city. Great event, and plenty of time to train still!
Great debut of a thought out loud
Thank You Andy, I felt so heard. Did a 29km today. Last night I couldn't sleep, this is the longest run Ill ever do. I was anxious, I was scared, full of doubts if I can really do it. Mental training is a must too, definitely an essential for a Marathon training. It's a make or break.
I finished the 29km today!
Pray for me on my next, 32km ❤
It takes far more of a mental toll than many people realise, it's brilliant that you got the 29km done! Good luck for the marathon, we know you'll do so so well!
I’m training for my first marathon in April. This is the first podcast of yours I’ve listened to as mainly watch your challenge videos (which are tip top by the way). I think it’s time that I go back to the start and listen to these on my runs.
Can't wait to see Rick run the Cape Town marathon! Go Rick! 🥳🍾
A friend of mine did an ultra marathon I did all the long runs with with him on the Cornish coast al path and then had the pleasure of crewing for him on the event, its all about helping friends and fellow runners achieve their goals. To be honest I prefer the training to the actual events
Amazing!!
Very timely. Doing the Madrid marathon in April and starting my training this weekend. Very useful information.
You’ve got this!!! 💪
So much interesting information in this podcast it's fascinating! I'm training for my first 1/2 marathon trail event in April so hoovering up all this advice and tips thank you so much!
Great, I have a marathon in two weeks and haven't started training yet, so this is perfect
Which marathon are you running??
Nice to see another episode. One of the highlights of the weekend.
So glad you enjoy them so much! 😍
Running my first marathon in Manchester - enjoying training so far :) Thanks for such a good podcast.
Last marathon in 2018, since then battling constant injuries. When i felt better, i signed up for Valencia marathon on 1st december. On 9th of November i twisted my ankle (1st stage). Still managed to complete the marathon, despite slightly swollen ankle 😊
Didn’t get into the London Marathon this year but will be doing London Marathon route at midnight before catching a bit of sleep and going back to the course to support my friends 🎉
That's a GREAT one to do!
If sarah is princess snarky, is jess princess joy? I'm amazed at how full of joy she is after her runs when i would just be a grumpy old man.
Good luck guys with training for the marathons and love the banter and stick you give Rick
I feel like I'm getting a migraine from staring at the vertical wooden panels behind Andy and Rick lol
Happy New Year! Congratulations for everything you do! Another good approach is to just enjoy the distance, don’t look so much to get to the happy place :). Regards from Germany!
Thanks for answering my question! Yeah my friend seems more than content with not doing the actual race at the end 😂 like Sarah said, she enjoys the training more than the race. The training block starts next week too 😬😅 I'm curious if she'll stick with it the whole way through 🤣
it was a great question! I have helped a friend train for the Great South Run and as it was cancelled, we actually got to do the virtual event together. I really enjoyed it, even though I didn't get the medal at the end! The same friend is currently doing my long runs with me as I train for London My Way (virtual marathon).
@susanlock3998 aww that's amazing! Such supportive friends ❤️😅
You have an amazing friend and a really good question that made me really think if that is possible Just like what Sarah mentioned everyone is different. Some people really enjoys the training more than the race. Maybe you should also prepare on the what ifs, (like what if she couldn't stick to it, you'll be on your own) Have fun and wish you good luck on your Marathon ❤ I'm sure you Grand dad would be so proud of you.
@ting.8252 definitely! I'll be grateful for any of the runs she can join me for. It's all a bonus in my eyes 😊 aww thank you so much ❤️
Happy places are songs strategically positioned on a playlist. I finished my 1st sub 2hr ½ marathon to Oasis' Don't look back in anger, and it has become a key song on my list as a constant reminder of how good running can make you feel. Also running as a pacer runner in mass start events gives a huge sense of satisfaction when you cross that line dragging someone to a PB only to be greeted by people you spent the majority of the event with helping them to their own goals..... no feeling better as a pacer than getting told of by a finish funnel manager because you've stopped for hugs, and thanks from the group you paced. Everyone should try pacing once, even if at a parkrun it will provide a whole different outlook to your runs 🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️🚩🚩🚩
Going for my 2nd Marathon in April, already up to 16 miles. Doing a lot more marathon pace work in this time, as well (finally) starting to actually do some gym work.
More banter please 😂❤
Thanks for the good info
😂😂😂
Great chat, loved the content, still scared to commit to 26.2!
Rick you can do it💪 So can I....I think🤣🤣🤣
Currently training for my first ever marathon in Spitsbergen in June. I firmly believe this would be a great first one for Rick as well, with the added motivation of being faster than the polar bears.
I started running last summer, completing couch to 5k at the end of August. Think it went to my head a bit as I signed up for Boston (UK) as soon as the entries opened in September 🙈 Currently working my way through the Nike Run Club 18-week plan and taking onboard a lot of your advice (your stuff on pacing has been a game changer for me). Excited and terrified in equal measure now I’ve got 13 weeks to go
i am in cape town and want to do the marathon this year for the first time. i can give hints on wine farms in exchange for the running tips i have gotten from you.
Managed to get a place in London marathon this year!! Cannot wait! This will be my second marathon and then in June I’m running my first ultra marathon 🥳
Good luck Gary! You’ll ace it!!
Running my first marathon in August. The TCS Sydney Marathon 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Good luck!! How are you feeling about it?
@ excited, nervous and terrified all at once 😬
Running my first marathon in April. The longest I have run is 3 half marathons and I have never run longer than that in training. So my first ever 14, 16, 18, and 20 mile runs will be my longest runs ever. It's a little bit daunting, but luckily I am running all my long runs with my local run club to make it easier.
Rick should come back to New Brunswick this year and run the Fredericton Marathon in May. It's a lovely, flat course and generally great weather-wise.
I ran my first marathon last October. I ran/walked the distance and only just made the cut off of 7 hours. I did train, but the last couple of months before the race, I had injuries, so didn't get to the longest runs I would have liked. Whilst the first half was ok, the second half was torturous, so I would definitely;y agree that it is hard to enjoy the run if you haven't done sufficient training. I've entered for this year, so whilst it wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been - it is still a great thing to do :)
I love seeing a new pod!!!!! Yippee!!!!
Great episode! I’m running my first marathon in April.
Training has somewhat started - I’m doing a speed block, then a build block off the back of a flu and winter sads related rebuild.
Really resonated with what Andy said about the distances being intimidating. I know I’m okay until a half marathon. But 23km+ is terrifying.
Rick should do Cape Town, I think it’s meant for him. If Andy can do one, he can do another one!
Great suggestions! And good luck for your first marathon! 🎉
Love the show and looking forward to running the London marathon this year for the first time. Not looking forward to the training and trying to fit it in with long 12-14hr day and night shifts. How do people that work shifts manage a training plan?
I'm planning to run my 15th Marine Corps Marathon (it'll be the 50th MCM) at the end of Oct. It's a great way to see the sights of DC, Rick! 😉
Wow that's amazing!! When did you run your first one?
Just signed up for my first full Marathon at the end of April. Nervous and excited
Good luck!! Which one are you running?
@runningchannel thank you. I'll be running at Ballarat, Australia. It's only its second year but a nice flat course for Rick to join me!
You could also complete the marathon plan just for fitness/get their fitness to a marathon standard!
Im glad Im not alone 😂 Doing huge dynamic movements to warm up for an easy run has never made any sense to me. I do some walking, some gentle leg swings and then I just start off at a really slow jog. I agree though, serious warm ups needed for a 5k race.
Manchester marathon will be my first one. I’m aiming for under 2hrs 50. I covered the distance at an easy pace (for me) back in October in 3hrs 36, with my 2nd half being faster than my first. Done plenty of training at goal pace and faster since too, so I’m confident I’ll be able to do it.
Won't get anywhere without ambition. The training doesnt lie.
Such a brilliant episode, my favourite so far! 18:30 I've heard a dietician advise: You need to train your stomach and guts just like all your other muscles. You should start practice one's marathon nutrition AT LEAST 1 year before one's first marathon, starting at low levels. Why? You need to try different foods, gels, chews, brands, coffeine or not and how much one can stomach maximum *at race pace* because on some of those long runs things inevitably WILL go wrong and you WILL have to abandon the odd long run. Stuff you just cannot get down, tastes horribly, you find out that your water gets frozen in the bladder tubes in winter (start with warm water, insulate the tubes), or just too much coffeine or sugar getting GI issues from hell... It's not a shame. Starting early gives you puffer time to make up those runs go wrong. Also she said experiment at different temperatures. She's right, once my hands were so cold I suddenly couldn't open the tiny gel sachets. I was so glad that I had Haribo gummy bear, and sweetened condensed milk in a tube as a backup with me.
I’m into running massively. I’ve done many 5Ks & 10Ks.
5K 18:37
10K 38:12
I’ve done a Marathon in Chester last October & finished it in 3:14:34
Congratulations that's a fantastic time!!
New Dublin city half marathon this spring. Andy can complete his half....
That's a lovely half marathon 😁
For my 2025 running goals, I need to work on many things. My pacing is terrible. I ran 3 half marathons last year and pace was awful. Ran 9 miles at 8 mpm and fell apart after that and ended up finishing in 2 hours. Also I desperately need to do more strength training to help my knees. I'm 58 but want to continue running for as long as possible. Good luck to everyone in 2025!
For me its still fundamentals. Returned to running back in 2020, ran 5 marathons now. However I can afford to lose 10-20 kg, and that's probably where my biggest improvement can come from. Seconded by increasing volume, then working on recovery. The little 0.5% improvements after that do add up to a big difference, but I fear i can get locked into that before i need to.
Loved the intro
Finally got a place in London after 15 years of applying and have injured my calf so not really ran since November...…😞
Running my second marathon this may in Buffalo, NY. I should be starting that training now, but I'm training for a 10 mile race Feb 8th, then I'll officially transition to my marathon training. I'll be starting a bit later than I'd like, but I'm running 30 miles a week training for this 10 mile race, so it's not like I'm starting from scratch.
Good luck!! You’ll do so well we know it! 💪
Would love it if Rick came to run the Cape Town marathon.
My daughter and I have already entered as we want to be part of and hopefully get to celebrate the successful selection to Abbott Marathon status. The Winelands are of course also a bonus. 🇿🇦😂
Well suggest it to him!!
I’m doing my first marathon in April. I did a 12 mile run yesterday and the thought of doing over double that is quite anxiety inducing
Good luck! It always feels daunting but we promise you it's worth it!
Interested to hear more about doing a quick warm up routine before a fast 5 or 10k? I've usually got 20-30 mins warm up time before parkrun - what is the best thing to do to get my body ready to race?
I'm starting running at 45, and 254 lbs. I've got latent fitness in my body from 2011 as I did a 89 mile bike ride for charity. Looking over the next two years getting fit enough to run a marathon - I don't know if I'm over allowing time to start from scratch but I'm aiming to complete a 5km and 10km this year. I've signed up for a local park run for my 5km with a benchmark around April.
You’ve got this, 2 years is a nice long runway
11:37 anything is possible, you may not enjoy the day but your definitely won’t enjoy the following weeks
I would love to see you do a sub 20 min build for Rick. I 100% think he could do it.
I haven’t done a marathon since 2016 but accidentally slipped and entered for the Sydney marathon in August.
Considering I’m pushing 50 y.o., have just about recovered from a motorcycle accident I had in October and have done exactly 0km since then, I fear I have a mountain of work to do. I question my life choices at times… 😅
9:45 Needing 16 weeks to train
Me with 9 weeks before my first road marathon: 😅😅😅
>.> and here I am not even able to run a 5k.
Honestly, if I did all the recommended warm ups, I'd be so tired I wouldn't be able to finish the Parkrun!
I’ve signed up for the Edinburgh marathon in may, can’t wait for it but I’m scared as hell that I ain’t going to finish it
I'm practicing by hiking the marathon distance. I don't even plan to run one this year, I just figure life will be easier if I know I can finish in sub 12 hours with a pub lunch and the occasional tea break as an absolute worst possible time.
You'll finish. Promise. Just be realistic with your pace and practice it so you know what it feels like. Walk when you need to. One foot in front of the other. Eventually you'll get there.
Today was so cold I couldn't stand still for 3 mins... but I signed up to volunteer this week in a role requiring me to stand relatively still for 1hour without gloves 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶
Volunteered for parkrun?
For me the important thing with fueling is just practice and play with it, figure out what works for you.
I know that for me I don't need to fuel before or during for up to about an hour of moderate pace.
Up to around 1.5 hours i will have had a decent breakfast or food a couple of hours before but I don't need to carry anything with me.
Anything over 1.5 hours I carry gels or chews and start taking them from 30-40 mins in...
The bigger question for me is water, how do you practice for a marathon without carrying water?
I will wear a hydration vest for runs over 1.5 hours (shorter if it's hot) and that works fine, and up to now my long races have all been trail races so that's kind of expected.
I'm running Stratford marathon in April and am tempted to try to run without a vest (take water from the stops only) bit would really like to practice a similar strategy before hand to give me the confidence on race day that I won't shrivel up and die😂
Fuelling is so important! Sounds like you've got it down to an art 😁 We would always recommend running your long training runs carrying exactly what you would be carrying for your marathon if you can!
Please do the Gothenburg half marathon (göteborgsvarvet). It is the largest half marathon in the world! 😊😊
We'll have to take a look!
I began my Manchester marathon for 2025 before Christmas. However, I’m now feeling stressed about the potential icy conditions during the winter. I’m not particularly fond of treadmills!
get a pair of road to trail shoes!
Only 8am in Queensland? Quite a few Australian Parkruns start at 7am - beat the summer heat.
Running MCR although did my first marathon in November and injured my calf, slowly trying to build back up but not gonna do speed sessions and just run every run as easy / steady. But annoying as I want to try and PB😂
Getting caught in the dead zone sucks. When I’m not which is rare social interaction is nice.
Am meant to be training for a marathon in March, however have just come back from a dry needling appointment as my knee has not been happy since the start of November 😢
I do 100% liquid fueling; after plenty of practice, I have few problems fueling an 8hr bike ride. Running, same thing except it's even harder for me to eat on the go. Still, I keep a LaraBar or something on hand if I start to feel actually hungry.
Can’t wait for Rick to run the Dramathon. Combines running and alcohol what more would he like 😂🎉
😂😂😂
Should get Rick to reenact the OG marathon, from Marathon to Athens. Beautiful Greece, there's probably wine there.
In the process of lose weights and increase my fitness. Will do a marathon next year if i can have my weight in the 70kg range
Which marathon would you choose?
I was looking at that wine bottle and thought that half marathon time looked somewhat close to what I ran in May of 2024. Mine was 1:53:51.. guess I should have pushed harder 😂
Marathon des Châteaux du Médoc comes to mind.
I think Rick would be really happy if he were to run a marathon fueled on cheese and wine. 😂
Do you have training plans for London marathon??
Are you a member of our club?? We have a whole community of people running London Marathon this year! 🎉
I'm running my first marathon in September
Good luck!! Which one?
@@runningchannel In NZ, the one in Dunedin ☺
Thanks Andy for replying back to me on the app appericate you
No problem 👍
35:08 the families that miss us when we are out
Saying hi back 👋 😅 -Dawn
Could you take us through some drills in a video please?
We certainly can! 😁
Marathon Eryri is ok for a first right?
Well, I did do the Snowdonia Trail Marathon last year as my first ever marathon. Small disclaimer, my main outdoor hobby is mountaineering, and 30+ km mountain days are not something new, but prior to the Marathon, the longest I had done was the Yorkshire 3 peaks route at 39km
Running the Cornish Grand Prix this year and the last race is a marathon with 400m of hills 😨
Amazing!! Let us know how you get on! 😁
@@runningchannel thanks guys, all of you have been such a great inspiration to my running and confidence to do it ❤️💜
Still no intention to do another marathon at any point in the near future although not for a negative reason. I just don't want to do one as I don't feel like I need to tick that box anymore
That's completely fair! What's your favourite running distance?
@@runningchannel I love the 10mile - half marathon range
Just noticed Andy’s shirt, the science and useless banter shirts actually came to be!!
They did!! 😂
I'm guessing this was after the Christmas/newyear wine,
Princess narky - the return
Will Anna ever come back?😢
Minor gripe..when it comes to the marathon can you talk in miles please as well as KM as it is still recognised as 26.2miles in some parts .on marathons training..I have ran lots of training runs with buddies who are marathon training...I love running but hate races...so always happy to trot along with friends who have big goals
What happened to Sarah?
Here I am doing 16 weeks as my half marathon training block…….
That’s fine too!!
Marathon du Médoc Rick!
35:08 Rick…stick to your guns mate! Don’t let them bully you into doing something you don’t want to do 😁. On the other hand though, don’t let fear stop you from accepting the challenge that your helpful and supportive friends are sensitively encouraging you to accept. 😁😁
I'm always confused by the way you runners fuel. I come from a cycling / triathlon background and it sounds like you under fuel immensely. i highly recommend you listen to some of the trainerroad podcasts with Kyle Pfaffenbach. he is a research scientist and fuelling exercise is his thing. following his advice is likely to improve your running
And actual Canadian maple syrup is so much nicer
Sorry Rick ParkRun starts at 7am in Queensland
Blimey that's early!
I just don’t get why people don’t get fast first in 5k/10k before moving on to “fast” marathon times…
It's a different style of training, it's all down to preference, some people just don't enjoy running the shorter distances
@ how many 4 minute milers run 5 hour marathons? There’s a much shorter window to get faster than getting endurance. Just my opinion…
Algorithm!
Rick……..do you want my Marathon Eryri place?
Why aren't you running it Ian?
@@runningchannelI keep getting Achilles injuries (probably not helped by fluroquinolone antibiotics last year) and just can’t see me getting to the level required for a full marathon let alone one with ‘hills’. Will have to focus on Cardiff Half as a more realistic target this year and stop trying to run before I can walk…..so to speak .