Amazing run and great video. Congratulations. Thanks for the the upload so I've got a video to look back on the race. The course was brutal and just been for my first Run a week later 😂
Brutal is the correct word - I think I’ll be happy to stick to flat races from here on in, unless it’s trail - hills feel ok on the trails (though still brutal). Is it too early to ask what your next race is?
@@pksruns I think I'd like to 1 or 2 Marathons next year. I actually really enjoyed (mostly) the training block. Edinburgh is the obvious one for me buy in the running club ballot for their 1 London place 😀
@@pksruns just starting up my racewalking base training tomorrow. My goal: age group records at the National Masters Athletics Championships in the Summer, 2025 (5000m and 1500m)
Beating your target by 10 minutes, as you do! I've considered Loch Ness as a marathon, but a friend who did it advised that your quads take a pounding due its substantial downhill nature. I don't do strength training so I think I'd probably falter and lose the benefit of the course profile.
Yeah I think the focussed strength training over the last year really came into its own… I saw a lot of runners get carried away at the start with all the downhills and I’m pretty sure they regretted it! It’s a wonderful experience though, so if you even a little tempted you should do it ! Do you have any other races in mind?
Well done, mate!! I ran it as well and finished 3:27. WHilst I was off of my target by a few minutes, I loved the entire experience. Everyone warned me about the hills in the 2nd half and I knew it was gonna be a long day when the hills in the first half of thr race gave my legs a run for the money 😅😅
It was fantastic wasn’t it - the hill at mile 6 was BRUTAL! It was definitely one to remember? What’s target are you going for? And how’s the training looking?
Yes. I def felt that one. The shorter but steeper climbs were much harder for me than the much longer but gradual climbs. It wasn't my toughest marathon but it was the toughest course I've been on! I just might do it again next year! @pksruns
@@pksruns Yes and been trying to get in to the London marathon for 17 years! Maybe I should try good for age too! I wasn’t too far off at one point but I’d have to concentrate on just running
GFA definitely a route worth considering! TBH cycling is so beneficial for the running anyway - there are plenty of fast runners who are only doing low mileage for running but have heaps of other Z2 workouts! You can do this! It definitely feels like getting a place at London any other way is near impossible
That’s amazing… how long have you been running? As someone who’s gone from 2:59:17 to 2:45:55 I’d say ANYTHING is possible - you just have to be prepared to grind, make sacrifices, and beat all the negative voices that will tell you that you can’t! I look forward to hearing about that sub 3 - got a race planned?
@@pksruns ex military so always ran but not for fun. Been out 7 years now and took up running seriously about 2 years ago. Next marathon for me is the 3 island marathon on uist next year. Good luck for London.
Hell of a run that! Well done! 💪🔥
Amazing run and great video. Congratulations. Thanks for the the upload so I've got a video to look back on the race. The course was brutal and just been for my first Run a week later 😂
Brutal is the correct word - I think I’ll be happy to stick to flat races from here on in, unless it’s trail - hills feel ok on the trails (though still brutal). Is it too early to ask what your next race is?
@@pksruns I think I'd like to 1 or 2 Marathons next year. I actually really enjoyed (mostly) the training block. Edinburgh is the obvious one for me buy in the running club ballot for their 1 London place 😀
Well
Done. Running after is impressive!
Thanks mate! You know me, obsessed to a tee! No way that would have stuck if Laura was with me 🤣
Once again, amazing effort and result - consideringbyour stress fracture.
Thanks so much - this year has been one hell of a ride and I’m genuinely excited about what 2025 could hold! What are you training for?
@@pksruns just starting up my racewalking base training tomorrow. My goal: age group records at the National Masters Athletics Championships in the Summer, 2025 (5000m and 1500m)
Oh yeah! Sorry, totally forgot you’re my canadian running legend ☺️
@@pksruns I do appreciate that
Well done Paul! Been looking forward to this one and it most certainly didnt disappoint! London next 🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻
Thanks so much - I’m looking forward to seeing your sub-90 half marathon time! Believing you can do it 🙌🏼
Beating your target by 10 minutes, as you do! I've considered Loch Ness as a marathon, but a friend who did it advised that your quads take a pounding due its substantial downhill nature. I don't do strength training so I think I'd probably falter and lose the benefit of the course profile.
Yeah I think the focussed strength training over the last year really came into its own… I saw a lot of runners get carried away at the start with all the downhills and I’m pretty sure they regretted it! It’s a wonderful experience though, so if you even a little tempted you should do it ! Do you have any other races in mind?
Well done, mate!! I ran it as well and finished 3:27. WHilst I was off of my target by a few minutes, I loved the entire experience.
Everyone warned me about the hills in the 2nd half and I knew it was gonna be a long day when the hills in the first half of thr race gave my legs a run for the money 😅😅
It was fantastic wasn’t it - the hill at mile 6 was BRUTAL! It was definitely one to remember? What’s target are you going for? And how’s the training looking?
Yes. I def felt that one. The shorter but steeper climbs were much harder for me than the much longer but gradual climbs.
It wasn't my toughest marathon but it was the toughest course I've been on!
I just might do it again next year!
@pksruns
Yeah i think the steep hills mess with everything - HR spikes, had to change form etc! I’d take a long gradual hill any day of the week!
Great running 👍
Thanks so much - a tough day, but everything came together amazingly! Are you training for anything in particular?
@@pksruns just a local ultra this month then it’s all in for London next year !!! Good for age also 👍
Oh nice - I may try an ultra over the winter! Not feeling massively motivated to plod at this point, but all great base building!
Well done Paul! Seriously impressive 👍
Thanks so much Zac! You still doing Tri?
@@pksruns Yes and been trying to get in to the London marathon for 17 years! Maybe I should try good for age too! I wasn’t too far off at one point but I’d have to concentrate on just running
GFA definitely a route worth considering! TBH cycling is so beneficial for the running anyway - there are plenty of fast runners who are only doing low mileage for running but have heaps of other Z2 workouts! You can do this! It definitely feels like getting a place at London any other way is near impossible
Well done. I did it too my first official marathon in 3:15:38. Makes me think I could do a sub 3 on a flat course lol.
That’s amazing… how long have you been running? As someone who’s gone from 2:59:17 to 2:45:55 I’d say ANYTHING is possible - you just have to be prepared to grind, make sacrifices, and beat all the negative voices that will tell you that you can’t! I look forward to hearing about that sub 3 - got a race planned?
@@pksruns ex military so always ran but not for fun. Been out 7 years now and took up running seriously about 2 years ago. Next marathon for me is the 3 island marathon on uist next year. Good luck for London.
Ah that’s amazing - if you’re already down at 3:15 after 2 years the rest is just going to compound! Look forward to hearing how you get on 🙌🏼