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Redditch Half Marathon 2024 - Another home town podium finish?
On Sunday 16 June 2024 it was time to make my way down to Arrow Valley Lake in my home town of Redditch for the third edition of the Redditch Half Marathon. The course was changed last year from a closed roads route to a six lap slog. With slopes that get steeper as the race progresses and plenty of half and 10K runners to weave in and out of the race is trickier than it sounds. Could I repeat the success of last year and take another podium place? The day finished on a high watching my Niece and Nephews take part in the kids race. Come along and join me for six gruelling laps around the beautiful scenery of Arrow Valley Lake.
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Training is going well and the build continues with a big track session, my first sub 18 minute Parkrun since my injury and another big marathon pace session to finish off week 9. After running my first ever sub 3 hour marathon last year I got a good for age place for London. Somehow I managed to double book myself and I am now busy on the London Marathon weekend. So I’m just going to have to p...
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New Years Day Parkrun 2024 at Wyre Forest + 2024 Targets
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Christmas Day Parkrun 2023 at Arrow Valley + 2023 Review
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Redditch Half Marathon 2023 - Podium finish at my home town race
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Redditch Half Marathon 2023 - Podium finish at my home town race

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  • @raleyadventures
    @raleyadventures День тому

    LET'S GET IT!!!!! 🔥🔥

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 3 дні тому

    Hey that coffee looked more of cream than of coffee. But very many congrates with the result Bret -37.32 thats amazing how old are you ? You run so fast I can run 10 k in about 1 hour and a half so I have a person here to learn something of and thats you. I am 61 years old and is running 10 km runs three times a week. Thats what I can. Inga dk.

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 18 днів тому

    I am a big fan of toes and I have similar blisters on my feet and I go to a lady who care my feet and I get this extra care every 8 weeks and it is so good and I can truly recommend it. Inga DK.

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 20 днів тому

    I have notiched you never do really long 20 miles long runs but instead you do it about 1.1/2 hour run and get about 16 miles in your feet and I guess its because you will save your body for stress and dont want to do the body tired too much but then do a lot of speed work on the track or with your self in your training and can do this because you arent fatigued very much. Is it a way of training you will recommend ?? Inga DK.

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 20 днів тому

    Awesome van you have got there Brett and how old is it ?? I have got a moped from 1973 and its a great moped a Puch 3 gears and in red with a special tank. But well done with the race. Inga DK.

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 20 днів тому

    Well done Brett and a great result congrates many times from me Inga DK

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 20 днів тому

    Well a pity in all aspects but you arent a bad runner even if you gone wrong you couldnt see it before you were running the wrong way. And you are honest of cource and dont accept the 3. place and well you live and you learn.,,........never trust a marshall but instead print out the map of the cource you shall run. I have been in the same place.......Congrates Brett. Inga DK.

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 21 день тому

    Fantastic Bret and Andy and I am so about running for the fun and not everytime after a PB,,,,,IngaDK.

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 21 день тому

    What a video and with this looney tunes from a band I wish I knew but Brett it was awesome to follow you here in this race. You did it good and it look as if you had a lot of fun. inga DK.

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 21 день тому

    Beside you are a runner are you also a muscisian ?? You look a little like a rockn;roller or is it heavy you prefer ??? I know its not what this blogs arent about but I have just began to follow you in here and it could be great if I knew just a little about you........ I am a record collector and got a number of rare records. Plus I have got about 2400 cds. Inga DK.

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 22 дні тому

    Are you running races outside the Great Britainn ? Inga DK.

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 22 дні тому

    >And yes . lets gooo. You are quite a fast runner. Inga .

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 22 дні тому

    You were really pissed of there and understandable I feel for you but you arent cursed my friend no one is- I think you were regretting you signed up for this mate because you did the cross yesterday but it isnt an excuse for the marshal that said wrong to you but you got it done and in a reasonable time and all that people you catched up was impressive Brett. Congrates anyway. Inga.DK-

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 23 дні тому

    You run so fast Bret its just amazing following you on this course thats very beautiful. Well done and congrates from here. Inga DK.

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 23 дні тому

    I am now a subscriber to your channel Ob 1 brand........You deserve it so much. Inga DK.

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 23 дні тому

    What a race and what a marathon you did there Bret and the time was quite fantastic and being so consistent and confident as you are a so great an accomplisment. Congrates my friend , Inga DK.

  • @raleyadventures
    @raleyadventures 24 дні тому

    Great video, still can't believe you ran 6 laps of that 🤣🤣

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 25 днів тому

    I think you are a real fighter and do what you want to do and you succeed and race the race in spite of it all. You must have feeling stressed in this race and felt pressure...congrates.Inga DK.

  • @_running_adventures
    @_running_adventures 26 днів тому

    Congrats bud! Impressed you didn't get dizzy on that route

  • @robscott33
    @robscott33 Місяць тому

    They called the company Run Through because you have to run through people… great effort on a less than ideal course!

  • @UmopVlogs
    @UmopVlogs Місяць тому

    It's quite a humbling experience watching someone wearing shoes from lidl running about a minuite and a half faster than I ever have 😂

  • @helenbaker8480
    @helenbaker8480 Місяць тому

    🎉podium well done. Looked very congested for you up front 🫣

  • @mijzzzz
    @mijzzzz Місяць тому

    great running on a busy route. 🎉

  • @yellowfolder
    @yellowfolder Місяць тому

    Looks like there were some narrow sections with lots of traffic on that course. Hopefully they’ve improved and widened it in the intervening years.

  • @itsonandy
    @itsonandy Місяць тому

    Up the B and R! Some great iff camera shouts 👏🏻 Good work lad. I don't know how that course didn't make you go slightly insane 😂

  • @Dmasson14
    @Dmasson14 Місяць тому

    I said that to Ryan with a straight face 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 These videos make it feel like summer again 😎

  • @debbiestreets4089
    @debbiestreets4089 Місяць тому

    Yay, at last. Thanks for filming me at the end. 😃

  • @helenbaker8480
    @helenbaker8480 Місяць тому

    Well done on your pb 🎉 certainly not an easy course but what a fantastic start and finish and such great support too, one of the best 😊😊

  • @thereids3625
    @thereids3625 Місяць тому

    Are you planning on running Manchester marathon 25?

  • @AndrewSmith-zm7vn
    @AndrewSmith-zm7vn Місяць тому

    Always great to see when you post up another video! You got it down to a 'T" with your accompanying music! Keep them coming!

  • @raleyadventures
    @raleyadventures Місяць тому

    Great video and thank you for the mention, that race is always a challenge aha 😅😅

  • @Running_Ant
    @Running_Ant Місяць тому

    Great running! I hope to be doing that race next year.

  • @jameshillier83
    @jameshillier83 Місяць тому

    Redditch's answer to nigel mansell 🏃‍♂️

  • @markg99
    @markg99 Місяць тому

    Glad to hear we're moving forward into the summer again 😅 Was getting sick of autumn tbh. Excellent running, Brett 👍🏃‍♂️

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      Hahaha brilliant. I know, once again i'm ridiculously behind with my videos. I'm trying to catch up though so fingers crossed. Thanks man

  • @007plasterman
    @007plasterman Місяць тому

    Hope to have a first bump at Alton towers ,your a proper inspiration down to earth legend

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      Thank you for the kind words. If you see me at Alton Towers make sure to say hello. I've got a fist bump waiting for you!

  • @jarososko4498
    @jarososko4498 Місяць тому

    I already love it from the first second! 😀

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      He's a pretty handsome chap, the guy at the start, isn't he...

  • @deansummerton2577
    @deansummerton2577 Місяць тому

    Well deserved mate. Really pleased for you

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      Thank you Dean, appreciate it man

  • @stephenwright4186
    @stephenwright4186 Місяць тому

    Welcome back😂

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      Thank you Stephen, it's good to be back

  • @jamessleat8651
    @jamessleat8651 Місяць тому

    Great to see you back Brett, looking forward to the next video

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      Thank you James, fingers crossed a more regular upload schedule to come

  • @iloveimageprocessing
    @iloveimageprocessing Місяць тому

    Really sad when great UA-camrs sell out for some big sports brand sponsorship deal. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      I know, it's always the most expensive kit too isn't it! haha

  • @sensisimon
    @sensisimon Місяць тому

    All I have to say is GLC - The Middle of Lidl 🎵😂

  • @markg99
    @markg99 Місяць тому

    They may not be very responsive but at least they look cool 😅 Well done, Brett.

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      Thanks Mark. Form over function every time haha

  • @Mack.Tracks
    @Mack.Tracks Місяць тому

    How long until we see a runner sponsored by Lidl? 😂

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      The ultimate sponsorship?

  • @samdking
    @samdking Місяць тому

    He's back.

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      and hopefully more frequently than once every six months

  • @helenbaker8480
    @helenbaker8480 Місяць тому

    100 and a 1000 🎉🎉 well done on both achievements 😊

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      Thank you Helen

  • @yellowfolder
    @yellowfolder Місяць тому

    Looking forward to your Hogmanay 2023 video in the next few months.

  • @davey7164
    @davey7164 Місяць тому

    When's the Carbon plate version being released? @LIDL

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      Haha the midsole would be even stiffer then

  • @AndyCliffMTB
    @AndyCliffMTB Місяць тому

    Well done on 1000 subscribers Brett, well deserved✅Just shows that if you’re a runner, it’s not really about buying super shoes, carbon plates etc, it’s about your athletic ability💪

    • @ob1brand
      @ob1brand Місяць тому

      Thank you Andy. Appreciate the kind words. Yep, it doesn't matter how many carbon plates, what type of foam or how super your shoes are, you've still got to do the running.

  • @gingerred1964
    @gingerred1964 2 місяці тому

    Great video and congrats on your sub 40 mins, absolutely smashed it👍. I love this course too, I was born in Warwick and now live in Kenilworth so it’ll always be special for me😉