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What an unreal effort for a first marathon! 😲👏 I’m doing Manchester on Sunday after missing my 4-hour target by 90 seconds in my first one at London last year 🙏
Have a brilliant time! It seems like we’re doing it the other way round from each other, as I’m off to London, hopefully to go sub-2:50 🤞 Best of luck for Sunday, it’s a great course and we’ll supported - you’ll crush it!
I'm the orange person in the thumbnail at the finish. That was my first marathon too. Wasn't even aiming for a sub-3 but everything went right (at least for the first 30k - that last bit was horrid). Well done!
Wow! That’s brilliant considering you weren’t thinking about sub-3. Sometimes everything just clicks on race day! I’m with you on the last 10K hurting! I think whatever your pace, that’s when the going gets tough. Thanks for watching 👍
I'm the vegan runner you passed at 10:50! It's great to find out that you made sub-3, I was wondering how you got on. Massive congratulations! You paced it perfectly and made it look easy! It was my first marathon too, and I was also hoping to go under 3 hours, but I missed it by quite a bit in the end. I held the pace until about 21.5 miles in and then it all started to go wrong. I finished in just under 3.15, with Michael. It was a great experience though, I'll just have to try again now!
Ah that’s great - nice to ‘meet’ you again - I saw in Michael’s post that you both finished together 💚🖤 I’d heard a lot from others that you pay for going out too hard at the start so I tried to hold back a bit. It was around the 22 mile mark it got tough for me too and the last couple of miles was about holding on. Amazing experience as you say and huge respect for anyone who runs a marathon after that. Have you got anywhere in mind for the next one?
@@TheVeganRunner I'll probably do Manchester again! It's local to me and a fast course. I won't be doing the one in April though, I think I need a break from marathons for a bit longer than that 😁
Haha that’s fair! I’m looking at Brighton in April… sounds flat and fast and would like to mix it up as I have a tendency of running the same races (think it’s the park runner in me!). Any idea what you might train for in between?
@@TheVeganRunner I'd like to start doing more fell and trail running again. I got into it just before Covid, running in the peak district, but then during lockdown I wasn't able to get out there any more. I was due to do the Edale skyline before it got cancelled, so I'll see if I can enter that next March if it's back on. Good luck for Brighton! I'll look out for the next gopro video around then!
@@wowsa0 I love trail running just a smidge more than running on the flat and fast tarmac. 🤞Fingers crossed the Skyline race is on and good luck with the training 😊
I have been inspired by all of your videos in becoming not just a runner but a vegan & a vegan runner. I been looking for inspiring running videos but never have come across one that promotes veganism ever so well as yours. Thank you.
Congratulations! An amazing accomplishment! I got back into running a year and a half ago and it is my goal to run sub 3 one day. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks Allen! I’m still really proud of that training block and race, everything came together pretty well on the day. Good luck with your training and stick around - I’m running Brighton in April and will be making videos based on the training block ☺️
Congratulations sub 3 done, and I am preparing to run the Manchester Marathon 2024. The buildings and facilities along this route are very beautiful. Thank you for your video,
Good luck to you Peter! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did - fantastic course and atmosphere. I’m off to Brighton on the 10th of April for my second 😃
No doubts you’ll get there mate - Zone 2 running has been a god send for me, as well as eating lots of plants 🌱 Luck plays a part too, right conditions on race day, consistent block of training etc. It all has to come together for that one day!
@@TheVeganRunner zone 2 🤣🤣 I’m in zone 4 getting out of bed 😜 seriously Lee I would be walking for zone 2, I’m lucky to hit zone 4 I’m nearly always zone 5 🥵🥵
@@coops111s Have you tried a LTHR test to determine your zones? A lot of people get frustrated when they start with Z2 as they often find they need to stop and walk or go a lot slower than they’re used to which feels deflating at first. Those that have stuck with it, and walk when they need to get the HR back in the right zone, soon find the body adapts and you can run longer/faster in Z2. I had to walk a lot of hills when I first started with it, my HR would jump out of zone straight away. Now I can run a local, mile long hill into the top of the moor whilst staying in Z2 😊
Great video bud just come across your channel. I've been vegan 8 years and love it. I also ran manchester marathon in October and April. I came in 10 mins behind you and also enjoyed the free beer Haha.
Haha! I'm not running it for the free beer, but it certainly helps! What have you got coming up? I ran Brighton last April, about to run Race to the Stones 100K and still undecided for the Autumn...
Thanks Matthew and we’ll done on your 3:20 - it takes a lot of effort to train for a marathon and keep up that pace 👏👏 Hoping for a repeat performance at Brighton in April 👍
Thank you 🙏 I know what people mean when they say mile 20 is when the marathon starts now… it was more around mile 22 for me and then it was a case of holding on!
Thanks for this, just signed up for 2023 - first marathon, although no way I'll do under 3 hours. what was your training plan and how long was your plan. I've started gentle training already.
Not even looking like it was hard work - how do you manage that?! I look worse after a 10k race - and the sweaty mess I will be next week after 55km in the jungle doesn't bear thinking about! Great run, cracking video. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much! A lot of people say that 😅 Maybe I’m good at hiding the suffering! That sounds like an awesome adventure you’re going on 😲 Have been drip feeding the idea of a running holiday to my partner for a few years now… she’s slowly coming around to the idea 😃
Thank you! The training kicked-in and I was able to keep my heart rate relatively low throughout most of the race 😀 Good luck in April! Where are you running?
Good luck with Manchester - it's a great course - very gently undulating with a slightly hilly section at around mile 15/16. It's nothing major, but it does catch people out!
Thanks 🙏 Good luck with your training and definitely check-out 80/20 if you don’t have a plan already 👍 Also, checkout tomorrow’s video - I’ll be recapping on the race and you might find some helpful information along the way
Thanks! I took 2 gels with me, and picked two up at aid stations on the course along the way. For my next marathon, I’m thinking of taking all my own gels, it’s just figuring out how to run with them all…
Hi, I’m running the 2022 course. I wondered if you could tell me how much elevation there was on the race you did. I know it won’t be the same but it’ll be a ballpark figure. Thanks!
Hi Paul, according to my watch there was about 460ft of elevation. It gently undulates throughout, with the only slightly hilly section at around the 14-15 mile mark at Altringham. It’s a brilliant course and well supported! Hope you have a good one 👍
If you're brand new to running, start with a Couch to 5K and then build up gradually from there. parkrun was key for me getting hooked on running and then I've gradually built it up over the last 4 or 5 years.
Thank you and well done on your time 👍 It wasn’t too bad for those of us at the pointy end, but it had definitely warmed-up by midday. Any plans to beat your PR next year?
Nice! I’m also hoping to take on my first Ultra next year - not sure which one yet, or the distance. I’m in the ballot for London too, and booked in for Brighton - good luck to both of us! 🤞🤞
Great work on that PB! This was the furthest I’d ever run and needed experience of the distance before I push it any harder. Next time, maybe under 2:50 😌
Brilliant! I need to decide on my April marathon, will check out Brighton, that’s a good shout. Think I’m going to have a bit of fun for the next couple of months, racing shorter distances at local races and enjoying the trails before getting back into it in December ☺️😀
Huge congratulations Lee!! Sub 3 for your first marathon - amazing!! It was a great day in Manchester on Sunday, I loved it. Did you carry on with the 80/20 to train for this?
Thanks you so much Julie - it was the perfect day for it! I used the 80/20 marathon level 1 plan for this training block - now that my mileage has increased a fair bit, I think I’ll go for level 2 next time 😊
@The Vegan Runner I might delay until next spring - nothing booked in yet. I want to build slow and be confident. I have a 5k pb attempt this Friday though and I'm dreaming of 17:59.
I don’t know about super talented but I’ll take it! 😅 I was fortunate to have two injury-free training blocks this year, I think running using 80/20 made the difference. Thanks for watching 👍
It definitely affects your arm carriage, and creates a little bit of an imbalance but you get used to it. Thanks for the kind words John and for watching 👍
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Congrats- I ran with you at around the 21 mile mark, you were pushing ahead from there, looking strong. First sub 3 for me too in 2:58:35.
Well done James - brilliant running! Can’t say I felt strong at mile 21, so glad I looked it at least ☺️ Sub-3 club 🙌
I was meant to add as of this week I have become a member of the Vegan Runners Australia running group.
Brilliant! Welcome to the the green and black army! ☺️ 💚🖤
Amazing! You are an inspiration to me and many others.
That’s so kind Christian! Thank you! ☺️
It was super exciting running with you! Thank you so much
You’re very welcome! 👍
I'm running Manchester 2022 next weekend and this was awesome inspiration! Thanks and well done 👍🏻
Have an awesome time! It’s a great event - I’m off to Brighton the week after, hopefully, to repeat the performance 👍 Hope you have a good race
What an unreal effort for a first marathon! 😲👏 I’m doing Manchester on Sunday after missing my 4-hour target by 90 seconds in my first one at London last year 🙏
Have a brilliant time! It seems like we’re doing it the other way round from each other, as I’m off to London, hopefully to go sub-2:50 🤞 Best of luck for Sunday, it’s a great course and we’ll supported - you’ll crush it!
I'm the orange person in the thumbnail at the finish. That was my first marathon too. Wasn't even aiming for a sub-3 but everything went right (at least for the first 30k - that last bit was horrid). Well done!
Wow! That’s brilliant considering you weren’t thinking about sub-3. Sometimes everything just clicks on race day! I’m with you on the last 10K hurting! I think whatever your pace, that’s when the going gets tough. Thanks for watching 👍
What a performance! Faint hint of PTSD for me upon seeing those final few mile markers again. Congrats on an amazing time.
Cheers John! Haha I know what you mean about those last few miles! Did you run it this year?
congratulations! Awesome running. Especially with a camera!!!
Thank you so much 😀
I'm the vegan runner you passed at 10:50! It's great to find out that you made sub-3, I was wondering how you got on. Massive congratulations! You paced it perfectly and made it look easy! It was my first marathon too, and I was also hoping to go under 3 hours, but I missed it by quite a bit in the end. I held the pace until about 21.5 miles in and then it all started to go wrong. I finished in just under 3.15, with Michael. It was a great experience though, I'll just have to try again now!
Ah that’s great - nice to ‘meet’ you again - I saw in Michael’s post that you both finished together 💚🖤 I’d heard a lot from others that you pay for going out too hard at the start so I tried to hold back a bit. It was around the 22 mile mark it got tough for me too and the last couple of miles was about holding on. Amazing experience as you say and huge respect for anyone who runs a marathon after that. Have you got anywhere in mind for the next one?
@@TheVeganRunner I'll probably do Manchester again! It's local to me and a fast course. I won't be doing the one in April though, I think I need a break from marathons for a bit longer than that 😁
Haha that’s fair! I’m looking at Brighton in April… sounds flat and fast and would like to mix it up as I have a tendency of running the same races (think it’s the park runner in me!). Any idea what you might train for in between?
@@TheVeganRunner I'd like to start doing more fell and trail running again. I got into it just before Covid, running in the peak district, but then during lockdown I wasn't able to get out there any more. I was due to do the Edale skyline before it got cancelled, so I'll see if I can enter that next March if it's back on. Good luck for Brighton! I'll look out for the next gopro video around then!
@@wowsa0 I love trail running just a smidge more than running on the flat and fast tarmac. 🤞Fingers crossed the Skyline race is on and good luck with the training 😊
Well done on a great time. Looking forward to doing Manchester marathon in a couple of week's time
I hope you have a fantastic time Penny! All that hard work you’ve put in over the last few months will soon pay off 👍 Enjoy ☺️
I have been inspired by all of your videos in becoming not just a runner but a vegan & a vegan runner. I been looking for inspiring running videos but never have come across one that promotes veganism ever so well as yours. Thank you.
Thanks for such lovely words Scott! Comments like this really make it all worth it ☺️ Cheers 🍻
Congratulations! An amazing accomplishment! I got back into running a year and a half ago and it is my goal to run sub 3 one day. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks Allen! I’m still really proud of that training block and race, everything came together pretty well on the day. Good luck with your training and stick around - I’m running Brighton in April and will be making videos based on the training block ☺️
Congratulations sub 3 done, and I am preparing to run the Manchester Marathon 2024. The buildings and facilities along this route are very beautiful. Thank you for your video,
Good luck Stephen! Hope you have a good training block and race - Manchester is a very friendly and supportive city ☺️
Always inspiring to see the consistency of running at such a fast pace. Well done.
Thanks Silverclouds! London Marathon soon, hoping to consistently hit 6:30min/mile this time for 2:50… 🤞🤞🤞
Very well done, sir!
Thanks Ko! From you sir, that means a great deal ☺️
Great video and well ran, I have this marathon in 2 weeks 😬 I won’t be sub 3 but will hopefully get around
Good luck to you Peter! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did - fantastic course and atmosphere. I’m off to Brighton on the 10th of April for my second 😃
Awesome race Vlog!! That was a great time!! Congratulations on getting sub 3 hours.
Thank you sir! Loved every minute… except after maybe mile 22 😅
Well done mate! Epic footage on that last stretch before the finish line! I'm so looking forward to my own marathon in may 2022..! Cheers!
Cheers! Good luck with your marathon - which one are you doing? When that finish line comes in to sight…. Bliss! 😆
That was a absolute master class! You made that look absolutely effortless! Huge kudos! 😎🤘🏻
Cheers Ben - it felt good up until about the mile 24 and then I was hanging on! So relieved to cross that line under 3 - cheers matey! 👍
@@TheVeganRunner it was a incredible run to watch mate. Hopefully one day I can be in that level. 🤞🏻
No doubts you’ll get there mate - Zone 2 running has been a god send for me, as well as eating lots of plants 🌱 Luck plays a part too, right conditions on race day, consistent block of training etc. It all has to come together for that one day!
@@TheVeganRunner zone 2 🤣🤣 I’m in zone 4 getting out of bed 😜 seriously Lee I would be walking for zone 2, I’m lucky to hit zone 4 I’m nearly always zone 5 🥵🥵
@@coops111s Have you tried a LTHR test to determine your zones? A lot of people get frustrated when they start with Z2 as they often find they need to stop and walk or go a lot slower than they’re used to which feels deflating at first. Those that have stuck with it, and walk when they need to get the HR back in the right zone, soon find the body adapts and you can run longer/faster in Z2. I had to walk a lot of hills when I first started with it, my HR would jump out of zone straight away. Now I can run a local, mile long hill into the top of the moor whilst staying in Z2 😊
Great video bud just come across your channel. I've been vegan 8 years and love it. I also ran manchester marathon in October and April. I came in 10 mins behind you and also enjoyed the free beer Haha.
Haha! I'm not running it for the free beer, but it certainly helps! What have you got coming up? I ran Brighton last April, about to run Race to the Stones 100K and still undecided for the Autumn...
superb effort and amazing result. Manchester was my 1st marathon ran 3.20. some awesome memories came back watching this
Thanks Matthew and we’ll done on your 3:20 - it takes a lot of effort to train for a marathon and keep up that pace 👏👏 Hoping for a repeat performance at Brighton in April 👍
What an awesome run! I'm usually crying by mile 20 so doing all that with a gopro is awesome
Thank you 🙏 I know what people mean when they say mile 20 is when the marathon starts now… it was more around mile 22 for me and then it was a case of holding on!
Thanks for this, just signed up for 2023 - first marathon, although no way I'll do under 3 hours. what was your training plan and how long was your plan. I've started gentle training already.
You’ll have an awesome race, good luck with the training! I used the 80/20 Level 2 Marathon plan and can’t rate them more highly. 👍
That's the spirit!! First marathon under 3 is a great accomplishment 👊
Thanks Rafal! I’m still buzzing from it 😀
Well done I enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing and a really good time for your first marathon. Nicely done.
Thanks Peter - loved every minute… going to start working towards 2:40-2:50 now 😊
Incredible for your first marathon. Well done mate!! Very inspiring and a big thank you for sharing your experience and filming whilst running!🤯
Thanks Rob! Absolutely loved it… looking forward to pushing 2:40 now…. Thanks again for watching 👍
Great running. Well done.
Thank you!
Amazing work Lee! Thanks for filming too!
Thanks Zoe! And thanks for watching! 💚🖤
Wow. Absolutely incredible. You made it look quite effortless.
Thank you very much! It felt pretty relaxed up until mile 22 - then it was a case of holding on and getting over the! Thanks for watching
Congratulations, awesome job
Thank you John!
Totally brilliant! Making it look so easy which proves you done all the training. Well done! What’s next?
Thanks! Working on getting stronger whilst maintaining fitness ready for the next marathon training block in December - Brighton 2:40 here we come! 😄
@@TheVeganRunner Ahhh Brighton, one of my faves! Good luck!
🙏 Thank you!
Wow this is awesome work Lee. 1st marathon, very impressive..! Thanks for sharing and keep inspiring 👊🙌🙌🙌
Thanks for the kind words and for watching 🙏
welldone!
Not even looking like it was hard work - how do you manage that?! I look worse after a 10k race - and the sweaty mess I will be next week after 55km in the jungle doesn't bear thinking about! Great run, cracking video. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much! A lot of people say that 😅 Maybe I’m good at hiding the suffering! That sounds like an awesome adventure you’re going on 😲 Have been drip feeding the idea of a running holiday to my partner for a few years now… she’s slowly coming around to the idea 😃
Unreal, amazing effort!
☺️ Thanks Jamie - my legs are still insisting it was real 😅
Phenomenal mate. 👍🏻👍🏻 massive congratulations to you ⭐️
Thanks Matt! Ready for the next one now! 😅
What a great summary of the race…well done…it’s amazing how you could talk so clearly running a sub3…I am doing it in April…but going for sub4
Thank you! The training kicked-in and I was able to keep my heart rate relatively low throughout most of the race 😀 Good luck in April! Where are you running?
@@TheVeganRunner, I too am focussing a lot on heart rate…running the Manchester marathon only 🤙🤙
Good luck with Manchester - it's a great course - very gently undulating with a slightly hilly section at around mile 15/16. It's nothing major, but it does catch people out!
Brilliant video. Will be pushing for sub 3 in my first marathon next year
Thanks 🙏 Good luck with your training and definitely check-out 80/20 if you don’t have a plan already 👍 Also, checkout tomorrow’s video - I’ll be recapping on the race and you might find some helpful information along the way
Great work breaking 3. Made it look easy.
Thanks Judson! Glad it looked easy - it certainly wasn’t 😅
did they provide the sis gels along the way or did you carry your own ?
Thanks! I took 2 gels with me, and picked two up at aid stations on the course along the way. For my next marathon, I’m thinking of taking all my own gels, it’s just figuring out how to run with them all…
Blimey Lee that was awesome and carrying a go pro, congratulations on breaking 3 hrs, hopefully catch up with you at Plymouths new parkrun 🏃♂️👍
Thanks Steve - still buzzing from it 😊 Looking forward to the new Plymouth parkrun and a catch up 👍
Hi, I’m running the 2022 course. I wondered if you could tell me how much elevation there was on the race you did. I know it won’t be the same but it’ll be a ballpark figure. Thanks!
Hi Paul, according to my watch there was about 460ft of elevation. It gently undulates throughout, with the only slightly hilly section at around the 14-15 mile mark at Altringham. It’s a brilliant course and well supported! Hope you have a good one 👍
@@TheVeganRunner thank you so much for the reply! Much appreciated.
Congratulations 🎉
Thank you sir! 🙏☺️
Any tips on running 1 of these ? I get tired just taking a shit ,nevermind long distances
If you're brand new to running, start with a Couch to 5K and then build up gradually from there. parkrun was key for me getting hooked on running and then I've gradually built it up over the last 4 or 5 years.
@@TheVeganRunner thank you for the reply
You're welcome, good luck - running is awesome, and it really does get easier over time.
Well done mate. You matched, to the second, my marathon PB. Also at Manchester (but not this year). Too hot for me.
Thank you and well done on your time 👍 It wasn’t too bad for those of us at the pointy end, but it had definitely warmed-up by midday. Any plans to beat your PR next year?
@@TheVeganRunner already in Manchester again and fingers crossed for London. Also tackling my first ultra. A 50k.
Nice! I’m also hoping to take on my first Ultra next year - not sure which one yet, or the distance. I’m in the ballot for London too, and booked in for Brighton - good luck to both of us! 🤞🤞
Excellent
Well done, i ran Sunday too and got a Pb 2:55, you looked a lot better than i did after the line though!!
Great work on that PB! This was the furthest I’d ever run and needed experience of the distance before I push it any harder. Next time, maybe under 2:50 😌
100% badass
Thanks Jim! Love this comment!
Beast of a run! Thanks for filming and sharing, but you're not supposed to make sub-3 look this easy!
Haha! Brilliant - I reckon my sub-2:50 attempt will look a tad less comfortable 😅 Thanks for watching 👍
Great run, pleased for you💪
Bet you couldn’t believe it when you listen to the vlog back…3hrs 58🤣
😂 Haha can’t believe I said that - brain clearly wasn’t getting enough blood! Cheers mate 👍 Your sub-3 is next ☺️
@@TheVeganRunner 👍 Thinking about maybe doing the Brighton marathon in April. But before that I’ve e signed up for 10k and a HM 😁
Brilliant! I need to decide on my April marathon, will check out Brighton, that’s a good shout. Think I’m going to have a bit of fun for the next couple of months, racing shorter distances at local races and enjoying the trails before getting back into it in December ☺️😀
Huge congratulations Lee!! Sub 3 for your first marathon - amazing!! It was a great day in Manchester on Sunday, I loved it. Did you carry on with the 80/20 to train for this?
Thanks you so much Julie - it was the perfect day for it! I used the 80/20 marathon level 1 plan for this training block - now that my mileage has increased a fair bit, I think I’ll go for level 2 next time 😊
This is my goal too. Sub 3 for my first marathon and I just received my VR race vest too 💚🖤
When is it Dave? I've got my fingers crossed for you pal - good luck!
@The Vegan Runner I might delay until next spring - nothing booked in yet. I want to build slow and be confident. I have a 5k pb attempt this Friday though and I'm dreaming of 17:59.
@@davesharratt917 Best of luck with that attempt! I had a blast-out last Saturday and managed 17:58 - my fastest 5K for a while. 🤞You’ll get 17:57 👍
@The Vegan Runner 17:39 🥳 dream came true, more than 50s take off my PB. Happy to be repping in 💚🖤
@@davesharratt917 Wow!! Amazing time AND in the green and black too 👌👌👌 Well done mate 👏👏👏
A first marathon under 3h? you must be super talented - well done!
I don’t know about super talented but I’ll take it! 😅 I was fortunate to have two injury-free training blocks this year, I think running using 80/20 made the difference. Thanks for watching 👍
Whats your favourite filling for a cob?
Chips. 👌
Nice one Lee! Amazing achievement... and carrying a camera for the whole time too! Does the camera hinder you much?
It definitely affects your arm carriage, and creates a little bit of an imbalance but you get used to it. Thanks for the kind words John and for watching 👍
Sub3. Wow. Dare i even dream of a sub 3. Im on 3.25 at the moment,
You’re not too far off! 3.25 is a great time - what’s your weekly mileage like?
@@TheVeganRunner as well for me this is too far off cutting 25 minutes on mara distance is hell a lot training and stays unijured.
First ever marathon and runs a sub 3 hour 😮
I know! I still don't quite believe it happened!
And not a sausage or steak in sight!
Wow, amazing achievement and really impressive how casual it looked 😎 Well done, super effort
Thanks mate - it felt pretty causal until the later stages; I know what people mean now when they say marathons start at mile 20 😬😅
@@TheVeganRunner definitely! 20 miles is the half way point as they say
😂 It’s funny because it’s true!