Are you training for a marathon? How are you findings your training? Have you got any tips for Sarah? Let us know in the comments below! And don’t forget to give Sarah a like to cheer her on!
I believe longruns are the best part of the training, the feeling of stopping your watch after 15-20 km in the weekend and going back home for a big breakfast are the best feelings!
Lol sometimes when I’m anxious during runs I rap the fresh prince theme song to the rhythm of my steps. Glad to know I’m not the only one who sings to herself! 😂
I don't sing to myself, but I do change the pitch of my breathing to kind of whistle. Only I usually do it unintentionally and it gets really annoying after a while.
Work your way up to a half first, dont just jump to a marathon for the sake of it. If you want it to be enjoyable and not just a crawl across the line in agony that is.
Loving this series, it's making marathon training seem at least... 40% less terrifying. I would love to see a video on actually fitting marathon training into your life, without it completely taking over
Honestly telling that your Running Channel is an inspiration for all youngsters and all. There is so much to learn from your channel for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and keeping ourselves fit. So I would definitely congratulate the Running 🏃 Channel.
My favorite kit is my long running shorts. I have defeated my chafe with these! Keep up the great training 💪 for long runs, I definitely load up on several podcasts, but I take a break between each of them just to listen to my feet hit the ground. Each running surface has a different sound, and I enjoy hearing my feet taking such good care of me :-)
@@crowbar_the_rogue Go look up Courtney Dauwalter if you need long running shorts inspiration. She usually wears basketball length shorts for her ultras.
You’re a legend Sarah! Why don’t you just set your intervals up on your garmim? Just go into run and quick press left middle button then select intervals and you can just set it up..works great and counts then for you and the duration/pace etc 👍
Yeah, a word of caution here. I've followed my Garmin on short sprint runs I do on-road and ended up with a muscle strain because I pushed off awkwardly or had to make a sudden turn to avoid hitting something in the way. For me just finding a park fits the bill best and doing consistent loops in the park is a great way to measure progress more accurately.
yeah I totally agree with this...no doubt best place of all for the intervals is the track, I'm quite lucky in that living right out in the sticks there are country roads that 99% of the time there is nothing on so belting out the 400/800''s is always OK...just getting a treadmill sorted actually for the winter so I can really focus on the intervals whatever the weather and with no danger...have a lot of misgivings about moving to some treadmill work after a year and a half on the trails and roads but hey Mo Farah reckons its the way to go and who I am to argue with that legend :)
I am currently training for the London marathon which will be my first marathon, and motivation is at an all time low so this video came at a perfect time! Keep going Sarah👏🏻👏🏻
Just finished my long run. 12 mi! my longest ever. Wearing Saloman XA shorts which are my new favorite, they have great pockets and are quite comfortable.
Just started running, my favourite bit of kit is a spunge towel - wet it through and it stays cool by itself. Perfect for during/ after a run. Trying to psych myself up for my first ever park run 😬
Really enjoying this series…I’m still a beginner getting into running but the biggest thing that’s helped my runs is getting good quality running shoes! :)
I’m also training for my first marathon! I’m running it on my 43rd birthday. These videos are so inspiring and it’s really helping me keep up with the training.
It's great to hear about your workouts Sarah! I look forward to follow your training plan with you as I also train for my marathon. My favourite bit of kit that I ever owned is my Ghost 13 Brooks shoes. Love them!
It is so inspiring following your journey as I’m currently on the edge of signing up for my first marthon myself, I just have a little lack of confidence pressing the button, but this series really give me a boost in the right direction!
Go for it! You’ll be great. Just remember “Finish lines, not finish times” and “comparison is the thief of joy” …it’s almost like words of wisdom have been passed down to me from some sort of higher being 😂. Thank you The Running Channel
DOOO IIIIT!!! It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking "there's NO WAY I can do that...". Maybe you're right TODAY, but a couple months of training from today you'll be a different runner! One of my favorite sayings is "Choose a goal so big that you can't achieve it until you grow into the person who can. " You've got this!
I felt like this too but plucked up the courage and doing my first next year. At first I didnt tell anyone lol but now I say it out loud it feels more real!
I have been running in Mizuno wave riders since I did the c25k in 2019! They are fab shoes and your so right I have never had a blister in them! Currently running in the 24s so due an upgrade to the 25s! Fab video, your doing great with your training. My long runs if on my own tend to save up my podcasts and listen to them back to back its like having a friend in my ear, I try not to listen to music on the long run the podcasts help me keep steady pace and not go to quick 😀
You’re well on your way to Amsterdam Sarah! I totally believe you’ll get to that finish, and it’s such an amazing one, in the Olympic Stadium. 😍 I’m currently training for Rotterdam Marathon, Oct, 24th. My favorite marathon kit has my first name on it. Sometimes it’s only in small print on the Bib, but with big letters on my marathon singlets everyone along the course knows what my name is. And it helps! Complete strangers cheering me on: go Kim! Looking strong Kim! Yayyyy Kim! They probably don’t even realize how helpful that is in the second part of the race. I’d love to enter for the Mizuno kit, could use something new now that I’m the not so proud owner of a few extra lockdown pounds. 😜 Working on it, but boy, some of my tights and shirts are really tight atm. 😩
Long runs. I use music, audiobooks and podcasts. In addition to spending some time without, getting used to running without the distraction. But none of them really keep my attention for more than 20 minutes or so. I've lately kept my phone in my hand so I can switch up what I'm listening to easily as well as snap photos of deer and pretty birds I see along the routes.
Good luck !!!! I just ran today part of the Amsterdam route !!! Would have suggested to you Rotterdam Marathon for the overall experience, going threw the whole city, but Amsterdam my hometown is a nice treat as well , especially the part you enter the Olympic stadium at the end
My favourite is probably my headphones! One thing I've been doing to cope with my brain telling me to stop/give up half way round is bringing a marker pen with me, and taking a tally of when that happens and I don't stop! It's been really helpful, and it's nice to get back and have a record of how hard I worked mentally as well as physically! Good luck with your training! You're going so well!
Amazing job Sarah! I’ll be in Amsterdam for the half and hopefully will spot you in the marathon and cheer you on ☺️ my favorite kit is this running shorts I found in an outlet on sale that, although they are loose fit, they never come up the leg, so no chafing at all! Can’t find them anywhere anymore, so I’m very careful when washing them as I want them to last forever hahah
Watching this for motivation to do tomorrow’s long run. My favourite piece of kit is probably my watch (Garmin Venu), I am able to program workouts which means it vibrates at each change. Just keep running, just keep running.
For long runs I have no music, podcasts et al. May sound odd, but once I am 20/30 minutes in my brain just seems to switch off. No negative thoughts, no stressing about work, just calmness and clarity. It's an amazing feeling.
Cracking stuff, keeping me motivated to slowly build up my fitness again after injury. Looking forward to being able to do longer runs again - I like to plan a mini adventure getting a bus/train somewhere & running home 😊.
Can't agree that long runs are the worst part of Marathon training, for me they are the best! I usually take the opportunity to explore new routes and see new places, forget about numbers and just enjoy seeing new places!
@@mr.onbekend7959 it would have been a long run for you once upon a time and will be for a lot of people watching this video. As I'm sure you know, you don't just start doing 80 minute runs, you have to build up to that and maybe beyond.
@@colinlittlewood9613 From what I know about the science of running, 80 minutes isn't too long because until around 15 kilometers the body has no trouble finding fuel. It's after that that the suffering starts. Though I can't claim to be speaking from experience.
@@crowbar_the_rogue My point is it is all relative. I've done 22 Marathons so for me 80 minutes isn't a daunting prospect, but there was a time when I found running for 20 minutes hard and running for 80 minutes would have been unthinkable, even with perfect fuelling, because my base fitness was too low. Almost everyone can progress from where I was then to where I am now, but it is not an easy process and certainly not a quick one either.
Cheering you on Sarah, you’ve got this! It’s comforting to know that even someone more experienced with running like you are still get nervous before doing a long run!!
My favourite piece in my kit are my shoes. Having a good comfortable pair of running shoes also helps me to stay confident on my run. A piece of advice I can give to get through long runs is planning a route with something interesting in it, for example, I usually run in places nearby nature like forest trails, as well as I try to pass waterfalls or something pretty to see to keep me motivated through the whole run.
watching you is inspiring, I am in the middle of doing just my base as I am starting to run after a 6 month break. I was a 14:33 5k runner in college and this will be my 1st marathon on Oct 3rd of 2024. I will be 61. I am going to take it really slow getting ready and doing heart rate training for my base for the next 3 months as I watched the other video on your channel and I have done the 180-my age and I am working hard to keep it at that and still run a distance my goal for the first month is to get 20 miles a week for the first 2 weeks then the next 2 get to 30 miles a week then slowly move up from there, all the while watching my HR. Thank you and your channel for such great content!!!
I just did my first half marathon a few months ago! Im considering doing a marathon soon this is great motivation :) during long runs i enjoy listening to podcasts
I just got myself a Polar Ignite, you can program your intervals, so no need to keep count or look at the watch! A great feature since I am only doing intervals at the moment to build back up after a knee injury. Hope this works on your watch as well. Wave riders were my first running shoes, and still my favorite.
This series is so inspiring, thank you so much Sarah! I’m into the first steps to training for a marathon next year myself and it feels a daunting task. I just came to a point where I felt like I need to turn my life around both physically and mentally and there is very convincing evidence that training for a marathon accomplishes both. I’ve always loved running, but for the past decade the runs’ve been fading away. Getting some help for ignition and tending the fire from you guys is very much appreciated!
I'm also trainig for my first marathon. It takes place next week. My favourite piece of equipment is my shoes (Nike pegasus 37) - allow me to run just how I want to. Recovery, speed,long runs - they does it all, and they so good looking. And for running I choose music. But it needs to choose carefully. When you tired, you dont want some soft jazz, but "hey, look ma, I made it" may cheer you up a lot. Right bpn music helps to keep the right cadence also.
Way to go Sarah. I would not be able to do the long runs without my music. I find when my energy level is low and an awesome song comes on - it lifts me over the hump.
Really enjoyed watching your weeks training session. I did the Running Channel's training session and was absolutely exhausted when I had finished but being 65 maybe I should have not tried to keep up with Andy and Anna. My favourite piece of running gear is my Southern Vipers (bright orange) training shirt. Good luck in your training.
Started training for my fist HM as well. Got motivated after first session of this series 😀 And also can understand the struggle during the heat. Pure hell! 🌞
Hi Sarah, greetings from Melbourne! I have just finished week 8 of 16 of my plan. Training for Melbourne Marathon happening on Oct 10th! I noticed you wear a garmin watch! One tip for your interval session ~ pre-program your watch via Garmin Connect with the intervals you have in your training plan. That way the watch will beep at you at the preset time or distance intervals so you will never lose count again!
First time commenting ever, on any video. I just needed to express my support for your awesome content! I am training for my second marathon, and I feel like I get to train alongside and am inspired to keep going. Thank you! My favorite piece of running kit: Austyn run shorts - they are high-waisted and the band is smooth and doesn't chafe. They are the best for long runs.
I love the weekend long eazy run after a weeks training..a good playlist, podcasts,find your pace and let it pass you by...also the really long ones I try to find a route that brings me home without doubling back on the route...keep it up,you're doing great...🏃👍
I'm a reader. I love to read. At the beginning of my running journey, I`ve hated it. I has stolen my time for reading, it's been long and it's been boring. But then I`ve discovered audiobooks. And it's change my attitude tremendously. And it's helped me to fell in love with running. Try to listen something that you love. Sometimes I make another lap just to finish a chapter of a book ;) My favorite kit are my sports bras ;) Without them I wouldn't be able to run ;)
Impressive goal, Sarah! Keep it up!Long runs are actually my favorite workout, because it allows me to go and explore, run roads and trails where I would otherwise not get to and discover new, beautiful areas. That also brings me to my favorite piece of kit: my garmin FR245 music. I can map out my runs on garmin connect, or let garmin surprise me with an automatically generated course and then just follow the breadcrumb map on the watch, while tracking my run and listening to some music, or pause and just mindfully enjoying the moment and surroundings. I love it!
running Belfast on 3rd October after it was cancelled last year. Ran 18 miles this morning, my longest run yet and a little further than I got before the marathon was cancelled last year! Feet up for the rest of the day 😁 Good luck!
I totally will sing to myself as well!! My favorite piece of running gear are my Brooks Ghost 13's. Currently half-marathon training after having to take a bit of time off.
Great video. I'm training for my first half marathon in Oct. My first ever and best kit i owe is hoka mach 4! My tip is run with someone for one of your training days and ask them to check the pace and interval times. It makes it a lot less stressful and easier to push each other mentally.
I just started to run one month and I’m really thankful to find this channel. You give me huge amount of important informations by shearing your experiences. Thank you so much!
I am so pleased you said you struggled with the mental part, I have the same around 11 mile mark where my brain just gives up and demands I head home right away
As someone that ran a marathon last sunday (also my first one) it's like I'm watching my self from a few weeks ago. It's really relateble and you're doing great. I know you are going to cruch it in Amsterdam. To get through the long runs, I try to get a buddy. It's not always possible to get someone to go the whole run so most of the time I'll start alone for the first 15-20 mins than I have someone join me for the rest and if it is a really long run I'll had to run the last miles also alone but by breaking the run down in smaller parts I find that the time goes by so much faster.
Routing for you Sarah you will smash it! It's a half marathon am training for, my first running race. Love long runs and hill repeats hate speed drills. No music for me. Just myself and the dog. Trying to teach her left/right/ straight on and Noooooo not that way! Love this channel.
You are doing great, Sarah! I save my favorite podcasts for my long runs so I have something to look forward to. Thanks for sharing your journey. Keeps me motivated!
i joined a running club and now can always find someone to do the long runs with this always helps as so many people training for a marathon you can normally find a running partner
Favourite running kit for me are my Nike Pegasus 37 shoes. I completely agree with you Sarah about the importance of having confidence in your kit. I feel that my shoes can go through any terrain and are comfy for my long runs and even handle some cross country routes well. I've clocked nearly 600km in them now and I will frankly be sad to replace them as they have been fantastic
These videos are really helpful. I'm running the Manchester marathon this year. Looking at about 5 hours. Please keep the videos coming. My fav bit of kit is my waterproof jacket l brought in November and it's worth its weight in gold 😀
Favorite running kit item is racing bib magnets. It was a birthday gift in 2019. I wasn’t able to use them until May 2021. Beats having to pin holes on your favorite running shirt. I have tried podcasts and can’t listen to episodes very long. I have several running playlists with various tempos to break up my runs. Currently training for my first half marathon in October.
Love your guys channel. I am jumping from 1/2 marathon to a 50k. This series is very inspiring. My long runs are either quieting my mind or podcasts. My fav kit item is my hydration vest. Hate holding onto things or putting them in my pockets. To many broken phones lol
My Nike zoom shoes are my fav. I'm not big into running gear as it's pretty expensive where I live but a good pair of shoes goes so far! I'll never forget the first time I ran in proper shoes, I felt like I was flying! Good luck with the training. You got this!
Yes Sarah! Go for it! I love your almost energy and almost psychotic enthusiasm. Where have you been all my life? October is still 2 months away, you've got no worries at all. 🤘
I have several pieces of favourite running kit! The best thing I got recently was Brooks Ghost 17 shoes and the trouble I’ve been having with blisters and Achilles tendinitis have disappeared I had with my old daily shoes! Wow. I also love my Saucony Speeds.
I'm currently training for my first marathon myself and watching you train and going through the ups and downs of marathon training with me makes me feel like I am not alone. Thank you for putting these videos up, they have been a huge inspiration for me to keep pushing. All the best to you Sarah, we got this 💪 And my favorite kit is my trusty Nathan Hydration pack, love being able to properly hydrate during a long run. It has pockets to store my gels too :D
I am just getting into running and now my training was interrupted by a nasty cold. But watching these videos help me keep motivated, can't wait to be back out on my next run. Thanks for that 🙂
The structured workout feature on your watch will keep you from losing count, and also will beep or buzz at you when it's time to switch efforts. Works great. Nice to be able to just zone out and run the efforts. Great job!
Well done Sarah! So excited to follow your journey :) My favourite piece of running equipment is definitely a buff, you need to hear me out for this one. Not only is the buff great for keeping the neck warm, but has so many other uses that I have discovered over the years! I used it as a mask when the pandemic was particularly bad here in Aus when I was out running, you can also put ice in there to keep you cool during summer runs, as a headband to keep flyaway hairs out of your eyes and as a sweatband on the wrist! If you're doing multi-day runs or camping overnight you can use it as an eye mask. The most recent discovery I made is that you can use one as a crude water filter when you're trail running!! just fill it up and then squeeze into the water bottle. I swear you'll never regret taking a buff with you on a run! (I've also used it as a hand warmer when my gloves got wet when out hiking).
My favorite kit is definitely my bluetooth headphones. So good to catch up on audiobooks or podcasts and very motivating for me when I need it with the fast paced music.
Training for Leiden marathon in October and i love my long runs. I try to take another route each time. It keeps my mind bussy and when i do a route twice i trend to bounce ideas around. Keep your mind bussy is the trick. I love my Coxa hydrationbackpack
I saw this video pop up on my main page when I logged in to put on a core&strength session. I told myself I could watch it once I finished my workout. It was nice to see that Sarah also hates the strength training 😂
Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Sarah! For your intervals, have you tried to create a custom workout on your Garmin Connect, the watch can thru the bips/vibrations what you need to do next. As for long runs, for me, I adopt a grateful and thankful attitude, thinking if those who can’t. All the best!
Dear Sarah, thank you for sharing your weekly Marathon training. I'm going to start my Marathon training using Running Channel plan with my favourite kit New Balance fresh foam 880..All the best Sarah 💪
You and Anna make marathon training seem so achievable! I've picked a BHAG which I have my sights set on for my birthday present to myself in six months time, and plan to follow your footsteps and use this training plan to set myself up for success. Not sure what I should do for my mental game on the long runs either, I'll have to keep watching you for more ideas! My favourite piece of my kit is body glide! As someone who is prone to chafing on my thighs it's been a real game changer!
My favourite bit of running kit has to be the cheap phone armband I bought off of Amazon. I spent months running while holding my phone, I didn't see any reason to change it. After I got the band my 5k time dropped by over 30 seconds and I started progressing much faster than I was before!
Brilliant! My first marathon will also be Amsterdam in October! Excited and nervous at the same time. Last years’ one would have been my first, but super stoked I got an extra year as I got injured during training last year. Good luck and see you in Amsterdam!! 🙏🇿🇦🇳🇱
Favourite bit of kit is definitely a hydration pack. I’m such a worrier about dehydration and all the extra pockets are ace! I just wish it didn’t make me even warmer on those extra hot days 😅
Keep up the good work, inspirational seeing you go through the highs and low's of Marathon training. Very relatable, in showing we all go through these stages physically and mentally. Keep going with the good content.
I am returning from a broken metatarsal! 16 weeks with no running, killed me! so glad to be back :) and try out some fresh kit!! loved this video, thanks running channel!
Cant beat having a favorite pair of trainers that once you break them in you never want to through them out, no matter how much they are falling apart!!!
Quite an inspiring series! And, yes, I agree with some other comments here that longruns and the subsequent big breakfast is always a personal highlight on my weekend :) So, maybe you should just focus on the big breakfast/lunch/dinner after the longrun. And I always listen to podcasts during my longruns.
'running with other people again'. Nothing like the magic of park run to keep fuelling you through and through. Hoping for lockdown in my area to be fully lifted. Happy to see things are better elsewhere.
My favourite piece of kit are my running shorts that I got for an absolute bargain at TKmax!! They are super comfy and more importantly they have a tonne of pockets!! Great video as always🔥🔥
Your doing grand young lady, currently training for Beachy head marathon after fracturing my ankle in April, Fingers crossed you stay injury free, good luck and look forward to your progress. Love this channel.
Good luck Sarah! Im still training for a half in October. I've never ran that distance before and was nervous about it, but now 4 weeks in too my training plan am starting to think "actually i might be able to do this" just trust in the plan, even on days you don't feel it!
Sarah, you are killing it! I just started training for an October half marathon with a friend..this will be our 3rd training cycle together this year. Having a buddy to get through the hard days with is great! It's a lot harder to skip a session when you've got somebody counting on you to be there! I use to exclusively train alone, but I've been having so much more fun with a running partner. Also really helpful when one of us falls into a negative headspace and we can talk each other up and support each other through it!
Are you training for a marathon? How are you findings your training? Have you got any tips for Sarah? Let us know in the comments below! And don’t forget to give Sarah a like to cheer her on!
Hard work training for marathon but worth every day 30k last week’s long run longer tomorrow but 4 weeks until my first marathon
Best of luck for your marathon Pauline! Do let us know how it goes 😀
I’m also training for my first marathon this October! Thanks for sharing your journey!
it doesnt seem like you genuinely enjoy running 😆
I just did my first this morning. Followed the Garmin intermediate HR plan. It was hard but managed the sub 4hr I wanted. 3hr54 :-)
I believe longruns are the best part of the training, the feeling of stopping your watch after 15-20 km in the weekend and going back home for a big breakfast are the best feelings!
Ah yes! That big breakfast can be a great motivator 😊
Agreed long runs are the best!
I get more runners high on long runs than on shorter ones
Big breakfast is indeed a great motivator!
Nothing but a peanut
Lol sometimes when I’m anxious during runs I rap the fresh prince theme song to the rhythm of my steps. Glad to know I’m not the only one who sings to herself! 😂
Haha, love this Brittany! Thanks so much for watching 😊
I do it too whenever I get tired, to keep me going 🙈
I don't sing to myself, but I do change the pitch of my breathing to kind of whistle. Only I usually do it unintentionally and it gets really annoying after a while.
I sing also, sorry Letchworth for the noise pollution!
This is brilliant 😂👍🏻
This series is so inspiring, thank you. I can run 10km now, and I am considering running a marathon next year when I turn 42.
Very fitting 42K for 42! Well done.
Work your way up to a half first, dont just jump to a marathon for the sake of it. If you want it to be enjoyable and not just a crawl across the line in agony that is.
Did you do it?
@@rmarling12 2 weeks time! Training is going well.
@@katemcgrath254 good luck! Rooting for you
Loving this series, it's making marathon training seem at least... 40% less terrifying. I would love to see a video on actually fitting marathon training into your life, without it completely taking over
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the series and thank you for the suggestion. Watch this space for episode 3 😊
Honestly telling that your Running Channel is an inspiration for all youngsters and all. There is so much to learn from your channel for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and keeping ourselves fit. So I would definitely congratulate the Running 🏃 Channel.
My favorite kit is my long running shorts. I have defeated my chafe with these! Keep up the great training 💪 for long runs, I definitely load up on several podcasts, but I take a break between each of them just to listen to my feet hit the ground. Each running surface has a different sound, and I enjoy hearing my feet taking such good care of me :-)
'Long running shorts' sounds kind of contradictory.
@@crowbar_the_rogue Go look up Courtney Dauwalter if you need long running shorts inspiration. She usually wears basketball length shorts for her ultras.
You’re a legend Sarah! Why don’t you just set your intervals up on your garmim? Just go into run and quick press left middle button then select intervals and you can just set it up..works great and counts then for you and the duration/pace etc 👍
I've thought the same. It's going to make her life so much easier!
Yeah, a word of caution here. I've followed my Garmin on short sprint runs I do on-road and ended up with a muscle strain because I pushed off awkwardly or had to make a sudden turn to avoid hitting something in the way. For me just finding a park fits the bill best and doing consistent loops in the park is a great way to measure progress more accurately.
yeah I totally agree with this...no doubt best place of all for the intervals is the track, I'm quite lucky in that living right out in the sticks there are country roads that 99% of the time there is nothing on so belting out the 400/800''s is always OK...just getting a treadmill sorted actually for the winter so I can really focus on the intervals whatever the weather and with no danger...have a lot of misgivings about moving to some treadmill work after a year and a half on the trails and roads but hey Mo Farah reckons its the way to go and who I am to argue with that legend :)
Watching this as I’m warming up for my own run. Thanks for the inspiration! I am so so guilty of skipping the strength training!
Have fun Laurel! Thanks so much for watching 😊
I am currently training for the London marathon which will be my first marathon, and motivation is at an all time low so this video came at a perfect time! Keep going Sarah👏🏻👏🏻
Good luck!!
You got this Hannah! Good luck with the rest of your training and thanks for watching 😊
Hannah your first Marathon will remember for the rest 0f your life it will be your PB all the best 100 club superman it will be my 36 London Marathon
Thank you. I am really looking forward to it and hope it is the first of many marathons😌
Truly a running channel with most of them training for their marathons.
Just finished my long run. 12 mi! my longest ever. Wearing Saloman XA shorts which are my new favorite, they have great pockets and are quite comfortable.
Well done Anna! That's brilliant! 😊
I’m just starting out and love this channel. You all are so inspiring and informational.
Awesome! Thank you!
Congratulations! 🌻
Just started running, my favourite bit of kit is a spunge towel - wet it through and it stays cool by itself. Perfect for during/ after a run. Trying to psych myself up for my first ever park run 😬
Really enjoying this series…I’m still a beginner getting into running but the biggest thing that’s helped my runs is getting good quality running shoes! :)
I’m also training for my first marathon! I’m running it on my 43rd birthday. These videos are so inspiring and it’s really helping me keep up with the training.
Thank you so much for inspiring me to run❤ 44 year’s old and I’m running 10k.I’m looking forward to running longer and faster 😊
It's great to hear about your workouts Sarah! I look forward to follow your training plan with you as I also train for my marathon. My favourite bit of kit that I ever owned is my Ghost 13 Brooks shoes. Love them!
It is so inspiring following your journey as I’m currently on the edge of signing up for my first marthon myself, I just have a little lack of confidence pressing the button, but this series really give me a boost in the right direction!
Go for it! You’ll be great. Just remember “Finish lines, not finish times” and “comparison is the thief of joy” …it’s almost like words of wisdom have been passed down to me from some sort of higher being 😂. Thank you The Running Channel
DOOO IIIIT!!! It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking "there's NO WAY I can do that...". Maybe you're right TODAY, but a couple months of training from today you'll be a different runner! One of my favorite sayings is "Choose a goal so big that you can't achieve it until you grow into the person who can. " You've got this!
Haha, I know it can be daunting, but you'll not regret it! Do it, click that button! 😊
My first Marathon in 1986 up to date I have run 344 and raised £64000 pounds for different charities press the button 100 club superman
I felt like this too but plucked up the courage and doing my first next year. At first I didnt tell anyone lol but now I say it out loud it feels more real!
I have been running in Mizuno wave riders since I did the c25k in 2019! They are fab shoes and your so right I have never had a blister in them! Currently running in the 24s so due an upgrade to the 25s! Fab video, your doing great with your training. My long runs if on my own tend to save up my podcasts and listen to them back to back its like having a friend in my ear, I try not to listen to music on the long run the podcasts help me keep steady pace and not go to quick 😀
You’re well on your way to Amsterdam Sarah! I totally believe you’ll get to that finish, and it’s such an amazing one, in the Olympic Stadium. 😍 I’m currently training for Rotterdam Marathon, Oct, 24th.
My favorite marathon kit has my first name on it. Sometimes it’s only in small print on the Bib, but with big letters on my marathon singlets everyone along the course knows what my name is. And it helps! Complete strangers cheering me on: go Kim! Looking strong Kim! Yayyyy Kim! They probably don’t even realize how helpful that is in the second part of the race. I’d love to enter for the Mizuno kit, could use something new now that I’m the not so proud owner of a few extra lockdown pounds. 😜 Working on it, but boy, some of my tights and shirts are really tight atm. 😩
I’ve had to pull out of Manchester so I’m very jealous watching you train. Good luck, you’re smashing it!
Oh no, Julie! So sorry to hear this! Have you deferred because of an injury?
Long runs. I use music, audiobooks and podcasts. In addition to spending some time without, getting used to running without the distraction. But none of them really keep my attention for more than 20 minutes or so. I've lately kept my phone in my hand so I can switch up what I'm listening to easily as well as snap photos of deer and pretty birds I see along the routes.
Thanks for sharing this Dan, definitely good to have the phone on hand so you can switch up playlists etc. 😊
Good luck !!!! I just ran today part of the Amsterdam route !!!
Would have suggested to you Rotterdam Marathon for the overall experience, going threw the whole city, but Amsterdam my hometown is a nice treat as well , especially the part you enter the Olympic stadium at the end
Oooh thank you! We'll have to check out Rotterdam next!
My favourite is probably my headphones! One thing I've been doing to cope with my brain telling me to stop/give up half way round is bringing a marker pen with me, and taking a tally of when that happens and I don't stop! It's been really helpful, and it's nice to get back and have a record of how hard I worked mentally as well as physically!
Good luck with your training! You're going so well!
Best piece of running kit : easy, my Altra Torin ! I could run every kind of run with them and they are so pretty as well 😊
Amazing job Sarah! I’ll be in Amsterdam for the half and hopefully will spot you in the marathon and cheer you on ☺️ my favorite kit is this running shorts I found in an outlet on sale that, although they are loose fit, they never come up the leg, so no chafing at all! Can’t find them anywhere anymore, so I’m very careful when washing them as I want them to last forever hahah
Ah great to hear Isa! See you in Amsterdam 😊
Watching this for motivation to do tomorrow’s long run. My favourite piece of kit is probably my watch (Garmin Venu), I am able to program workouts which means it vibrates at each change. Just keep running, just keep running.
Thanks Abigail! Enjoy your run tomorrow!
For long runs I have no music, podcasts et al. May sound odd, but once I am 20/30 minutes in my brain just seems to switch off. No negative thoughts, no stressing about work, just calmness and clarity. It's an amazing feeling.
Cracking stuff, keeping me motivated to slowly build up my fitness again after injury. Looking forward to being able to do longer runs again - I like to plan a mini adventure getting a bus/train somewhere & running home 😊.
Thanks Carol! Wishing you a speedy recovery! We like a mini adventure too 😊
Can't agree that long runs are the worst part of Marathon training, for me they are the best! I usually take the opportunity to explore new routes and see new places, forget about numbers and just enjoy seeing new places!
Well, in my opinon 80 mins arent even long runs
@@mr.onbekend7959 it would have been a long run for you once upon a time and will be for a lot of people watching this video. As I'm sure you know, you don't just start doing 80 minute runs, you have to build up to that and maybe beyond.
That's great, Colin! Thanks for sharing 😊
@@colinlittlewood9613 From what I know about the science of running, 80 minutes isn't too long because until around 15 kilometers the body has no trouble finding fuel. It's after that that the suffering starts. Though I can't claim to be speaking from experience.
@@crowbar_the_rogue My point is it is all relative. I've done 22 Marathons so for me 80 minutes isn't a daunting prospect, but there was a time when I found running for 20 minutes hard and running for 80 minutes would have been unthinkable, even with perfect fuelling, because my base fitness was too low. Almost everyone can progress from where I was then to where I am now, but it is not an easy process and certainly not a quick one either.
Cheering you on Sarah, you’ve got this! It’s comforting to know that even someone more experienced with running like you are still get nervous before doing a long run!!
My favourite piece in my kit are my shoes. Having a good comfortable pair of running shoes also helps me to stay confident on my run. A piece of advice I can give to get through long runs is planning a route with something interesting in it, for example, I usually run in places nearby nature like forest trails, as well as I try to pass waterfalls or something pretty to see to keep me motivated through the whole run.
Thanks for the tip, Camila, that's a great idea 😊
watching you is inspiring, I am in the middle of doing just my base as I am starting to run after a 6 month break. I was a 14:33 5k runner in college and this will be my 1st marathon on Oct 3rd of 2024. I will be 61. I am going to take it really slow getting ready and doing heart rate training for my base for the next 3 months as I watched the other video on your channel and I have done the 180-my age and I am working hard to keep it at that and still run a distance my goal for the first month is to get 20 miles a week for the first 2 weeks then the next 2 get to 30 miles a week then slowly move up from there, all the while watching my HR. Thank you and your channel for such great content!!!
My hat is my favourite piece of kit. It’s accompanied me on so many runs with different shoes/shorts/shirts that it’s special.
I just did my first half marathon a few months ago! Im considering doing a marathon soon this is great motivation :) during long runs i enjoy listening to podcasts
I just got myself a Polar Ignite, you can program your intervals, so no need to keep count or look at the watch! A great feature since I am only doing intervals at the moment to build back up after a knee injury. Hope this works on your watch as well. Wave riders were my first running shoes, and still my favorite.
Absolutely program your watch. You need to look at it for an occasional pace check. Frees up a lot of mental space.
Thanks for the tip, Anne 😊
This series is so inspiring, thank you so much Sarah! I’m into the first steps to training for a marathon next year myself and it feels a daunting task. I just came to a point where I felt like I need to turn my life around both physically and mentally and there is very convincing evidence that training for a marathon accomplishes both. I’ve always loved running, but for the past decade the runs’ve been fading away. Getting some help for ignition and tending the fire from you guys is very much appreciated!
I'm also trainig for my first marathon. It takes place next week.
My favourite piece of equipment is my shoes (Nike pegasus 37) - allow me to run just how I want to. Recovery, speed,long runs - they does it all, and they so good looking.
And for running I choose music. But it needs to choose carefully. When you tired, you dont want some soft jazz, but "hey, look ma, I made it" may cheer you up a lot. Right bpn music helps to keep the right cadence also.
Way to go Sarah. I would not be able to do the long runs without my music. I find when my energy level is low and an awesome song comes on - it lifts me over the hump.
Really enjoyed watching your weeks training session. I did the Running Channel's training session and was absolutely exhausted when I had finished but being 65 maybe I should have not tried to keep up with Andy and Anna. My favourite piece of running gear is my Southern Vipers (bright orange) training shirt. Good luck in your training.
Started training for my fist HM as well. Got motivated after first session of this series 😀 And also can understand the struggle during the heat. Pure hell! 🌞
Hi Sarah, greetings from Melbourne! I have just finished week 8 of 16 of my plan. Training for Melbourne Marathon happening on Oct 10th!
I noticed you wear a garmin watch! One tip for your interval session ~ pre-program your watch via Garmin Connect with the intervals you have in your training plan. That way the watch will beep at you at the preset time or distance intervals so you will never lose count again!
First time commenting ever, on any video. I just needed to express my support for your awesome content! I am training for my second marathon, and I feel like I get to train alongside and am inspired to keep going. Thank you!
My favorite piece of running kit: Austyn run shorts - they are high-waisted and the band is smooth and doesn't chafe. They are the best for long runs.
Thanks so much for watching Maryska! It's great to hear these videos are helping you with your own marathon training! Which marathon are you running?
@@runningchannel NYC in November!
I love the weekend long eazy run after a weeks training..a good playlist, podcasts,find your pace and let it pass you by...also the really long ones I try to find a route that brings me home without doubling back on the route...keep it up,you're doing great...🏃👍
Thanks Alan 😊
I'm a reader. I love to read. At the beginning of my running journey, I`ve hated it. I has stolen my time for reading, it's been long and it's been boring. But then I`ve discovered audiobooks. And it's change my attitude tremendously. And it's helped me to fell in love with running.
Try to listen something that you love. Sometimes I make another lap just to finish a chapter of a book ;)
My favorite kit are my sports bras ;) Without them I wouldn't be able to run ;)
Impressive goal, Sarah! Keep it up!Long runs are actually my favorite workout, because it allows me to go and explore, run roads and trails where I would otherwise not get to and discover new, beautiful areas. That also brings me to my favorite piece of kit: my garmin FR245 music. I can map out my runs on garmin connect, or let garmin surprise me with an automatically generated course and then just follow the breadcrumb map on the watch, while tracking my run and listening to some music, or pause and just mindfully enjoying the moment and surroundings. I love it!
running Belfast on 3rd October after it was cancelled last year. Ran 18 miles this morning, my longest run yet and a little further than I got before the marathon was cancelled last year! Feet up for the rest of the day 😁 Good luck!
Well-earned feet up, Jonathan! Well done to you! Good luck with the rest of your training 😊
I totally will sing to myself as well!! My favorite piece of running gear are my Brooks Ghost 13's. Currently half-marathon training after having to take a bit of time off.
Great video. I'm training for my first half marathon in Oct. My first ever and best kit i owe is hoka mach 4! My tip is run with someone for one of your training days and ask them to check the pace and interval times. It makes it a lot less stressful and easier to push each other mentally.
Great tip thanks! Best of luck for the half marathon 😀
I just started to run one month and I’m really thankful to find this channel. You give me huge amount of important informations by shearing your experiences. Thank you so much!
Great to hear Lukas!
I am so pleased you said you struggled with the mental part, I have the same around 11 mile mark where my brain just gives up and demands I head home right away
As someone that ran a marathon last sunday (also my first one) it's like I'm watching my self from a few weeks ago. It's really relateble and you're doing great. I know you are going to cruch it in Amsterdam. To get through the long runs, I try to get a buddy. It's not always possible to get someone to go the whole run so most of the time I'll start alone for the first 15-20 mins than I have someone join me for the rest and if it is a really long run I'll had to run the last miles also alone but by breaking the run down in smaller parts I find that the time goes by so much faster.
Routing for you Sarah you will smash it!
It's a half marathon am training for, my first running race. Love long runs and hill repeats hate speed drills. No music for me. Just myself and the dog. Trying to teach her left/right/ straight on and Noooooo not that way!
Love this channel.
Thank you 😊 best of luck for the half, do let us know how it goes!
You are doing great, Sarah! I save my favorite podcasts for my long runs so I have something to look forward to. Thanks for sharing your journey. Keeps me motivated!
favorite piece of kit has to be my saucony omni 13 - as they were the first pair of proper running shoes I ever bought :)
i joined a running club and now can always find someone to do the long runs with this always helps as so many people training for a marathon you can normally find a running partner
You are absolutely smashing it. I think that a marathon is beyond me but so glad that Parkrun is back.
Keep it up. Amsterdam is calling.
Favourite running kit for me are my Nike Pegasus 37 shoes. I completely agree with you Sarah about the importance of having confidence in your kit. I feel that my shoes can go through any terrain and are comfy for my long runs and even handle some cross country routes well. I've clocked nearly 600km in them now and I will frankly be sad to replace them as they have been fantastic
These videos are really helpful. I'm running the Manchester marathon this year. Looking at about 5 hours. Please keep the videos coming. My fav bit of kit is my waterproof jacket l brought in November and it's worth its weight in gold 😀
Favorite running kit item is racing bib magnets. It was a birthday gift in 2019. I wasn’t able to use them until May 2021. Beats having to pin holes on your favorite running shirt. I have tried podcasts and can’t listen to episodes very long. I have several running playlists with various tempos to break up my runs. Currently training for my first half marathon in October.
Great tips thanks Tina! Best of luck for your race 😃
I also did my long run today. Watching other people train always motivates me! Good luck everyone ❤️
Love your guys channel. I am jumping from 1/2 marathon to a 50k. This series is very inspiring. My long runs are either quieting my mind or podcasts. My fav kit item is my hydration vest. Hate holding onto things or putting them in my pockets. To many broken phones lol
My Nike zoom shoes are my fav. I'm not big into running gear as it's pretty expensive where I live but a good pair of shoes goes so far! I'll never forget the first time I ran in proper shoes, I felt like I was flying! Good luck with the training. You got this!
Yes Sarah! Go for it! I love your almost energy and almost psychotic enthusiasm. Where have you been all my life?
October is still 2 months away, you've got no worries at all. 🤘
Thank you so much 😊
I have several pieces of favourite running kit! The best thing I got recently was Brooks Ghost 17 shoes and the trouble I’ve been having with blisters and Achilles tendinitis have disappeared I had with my old daily shoes! Wow. I also love my Saucony Speeds.
I'm currently training for my first marathon myself and watching you train and going through the ups and downs of marathon training with me makes me feel like I am not alone. Thank you for putting these videos up, they have been a huge inspiration for me to keep pushing. All the best to you Sarah, we got this 💪
And my favorite kit is my trusty Nathan Hydration pack, love being able to properly hydrate during a long run. It has pockets to store my gels too :D
Thanks so much Matthew for your support! We've absolutely got this 💪. Good luck with the rest of your training 😊
I am just getting into running and now my training was interrupted by a nasty cold. But watching these videos help me keep motivated, can't wait to be back out on my next run. Thanks for that 🙂
Thanks for watching Lisa! Feel better soon!
The structured workout feature on your watch will keep you from losing count, and also will beep or buzz at you when it's time to switch efforts. Works great. Nice to be able to just zone out and run the efforts. Great job!
Well done Sarah! So excited to follow your journey :) My favourite piece of running equipment is definitely a buff, you need to hear me out for this one. Not only is the buff great for keeping the neck warm, but has so many other uses that I have discovered over the years! I used it as a mask when the pandemic was particularly bad here in Aus when I was out running, you can also put ice in there to keep you cool during summer runs, as a headband to keep flyaway hairs out of your eyes and as a sweatband on the wrist! If you're doing multi-day runs or camping overnight you can use it as an eye mask. The most recent discovery I made is that you can use one as a crude water filter when you're trail running!! just fill it up and then squeeze into the water bottle. I swear you'll never regret taking a buff with you on a run! (I've also used it as a hand warmer when my gloves got wet when out hiking).
Great tips thanks Kelly!
My favorite kit is definitely my bluetooth headphones. So good to catch up on audiobooks or podcasts and very motivating for me when I need it with the fast paced music.
Training for Leiden marathon in October and i love my long runs. I try to take another route each time. It keeps my mind bussy and when i do a route twice i trend to bounce ideas around. Keep your mind bussy is the trick. I love my Coxa hydrationbackpack
I saw this video pop up on my main page when I logged in to put on a core&strength session. I told myself I could watch it once I finished my workout. It was nice to see that Sarah also hates the strength training 😂
Haha! Thanks so much for watching Denise!
Favourite bit of kit is deffo my garmin watch! Tracks all my activities, simply love it.
Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Sarah! For your intervals, have you tried to create a custom workout on your Garmin Connect, the watch can thru the bips/vibrations what you need to do next. As for long runs, for me, I adopt a grateful and thankful attitude, thinking if those who can’t. All the best!
Dear Sarah, thank you for sharing your weekly Marathon training. I'm going to start my Marathon training using Running Channel plan with my favourite kit New Balance fresh foam 880..All the best Sarah 💪
You and Anna make marathon training seem so achievable! I've picked a BHAG which I have my sights set on for my birthday present to myself in six months time, and plan to follow your footsteps and use this training plan to set myself up for success. Not sure what I should do for my mental game on the long runs either, I'll have to keep watching you for more ideas! My favourite piece of my kit is body glide! As someone who is prone to chafing on my thighs it's been a real game changer!
Thanks for your support Brogan
My favourite bit of running kit has to be the cheap phone armband I bought off of Amazon. I spent months running while holding my phone, I didn't see any reason to change it. After I got the band my 5k time dropped by over 30 seconds and I started progressing much faster than I was before!
I love and enjoy long runs. Definitely helps to run on beautiful Florida, USA trails. Much better than running on city roads.
I am coming back from an injury so running much less then I use to, but I find this channel really helps with keeping me motivated to get back.
Great to hear Karolina! Wishing you a speedy recovery 😊
Brilliant! My first marathon will also be Amsterdam in October! Excited and nervous at the same time. Last years’ one would have been my first, but super stoked I got an extra year as I got injured during training last year. Good luck and see you in Amsterdam!! 🙏🇿🇦🇳🇱
Thanks Jeremy! Good luck with the rest of your training 😊
I'm about to do my first park run tomorrow. Love your videos so much I'm training for a half marathon.
My best piece of running kit? Oakley Half Jackets with transition lenses. They keep out the sun and lighten up when it's dull!
Favourite bit of kit is definitely a hydration pack. I’m such a worrier about dehydration and all the extra pockets are ace! I just wish it didn’t make me even warmer on those extra hot days 😅
Keep up the good work, inspirational seeing you go through the highs and low's of Marathon training. Very relatable, in showing we all go through these stages physically and mentally.
Keep going with the good content.
great tips from someone who hasn't run a marathon showing the hard work involved but the rewards are worth it brilliant video as always
I am returning from a broken metatarsal! 16 weeks with no running, killed me! so glad to be back :) and try out some fresh kit!! loved this video, thanks running channel!
Great to hear this Jo! Hope your return goes smoothly 😊
Great job Sarah. I'm training for a half marathon and wearing the Mizuno Wave Rider 24s.. They are amazing!
Cant beat having a favorite pair of trainers that once you break them in you never want to through them out, no matter how much they are falling apart!!!
I really love following your journey, go Sarah!
My fav piece of kit is my sun visor, especially on rainy runs to keep the rain out of my eyes 😅
Thanks for sharing!
Quite an inspiring series! And, yes, I agree with some other comments here that longruns and the subsequent big breakfast is always a personal highlight on my weekend :)
So, maybe you should just focus on the big breakfast/lunch/dinner after the longrun. And I always listen to podcasts during my longruns.
'running with other people again'. Nothing like the magic of park run to keep fuelling you through and through. Hoping for lockdown in my area to be fully lifted. Happy to see things are better elsewhere.
As a new runner my favourite bit of kit is my running vest. I like having my arms free to move and not feeling restricted at the shoulders.
My favourite piece of kit are my running shorts that I got for an absolute bargain at TKmax!! They are super comfy and more importantly they have a tonne of pockets!! Great video as always🔥🔥
Your doing grand young lady, currently training for Beachy head marathon after fracturing my ankle in April,
Fingers crossed you stay injury free, good luck and look forward to your progress.
Love this channel.
Thanks Marc! Good luck for Beachy Head! 😊
Favourite running kit has to be my Garmin, love using the garmin coach facility to give me sessions when I’m not sure what to do!
Good luck Sarah! Im still training for a half in October. I've never ran that distance before and was nervous about it, but now 4 weeks in too my training plan am starting to think "actually i might be able to do this" just trust in the plan, even on days you don't feel it!
Yess you’ve got this! 💪
Thanks for sharing your journey! I am running the Brighton marathon - 1st marathon ever (!!) - so really appreciate seeing what you are doing too!
Fantastic, Janet! Good luck with your training!
Being confident in your kit is very important so you know you can push it and not worry about injury. Might give the mizunos a try.
Sarah, you are killing it! I just started training for an October half marathon with a friend..this will be our 3rd training cycle together this year. Having a buddy to get through the hard days with is great! It's a lot harder to skip a session when you've got somebody counting on you to be there! I use to exclusively train alone, but I've been having so much more fun with a running partner. Also really helpful when one of us falls into a negative headspace and we can talk each other up and support each other through it!
Great tip thanks Kate! Best of luck for October 😀