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Thanks for following along! Do you think Taylor will come and cheer me on in Montreal? Maybe that’s what I need? :)

Let’s goooo! :)

Thank you! It would have been nice to have found a super fast course to build some confidence but that’s ok. I’m definitely in good shape. Excited to see if it’s good enough!

Maybe! But in 2017 I ran 2:26 for the marathon when I was in 33.30 shape for 10k. It’s a stretch goal in Montreal but I think I can do it. The gravel, the altitude etc all meant my 10k time was slower. It’ll be exciting either way…! Thanks for tuning in!

@@global-runner My guess is that it was’nt a 10k effort if yr HR average was 160. Assuming you can also average 160 HR for the marathon you should be good for your goal time. Just a endurance question at this point, no issue with the pace required

⁠that’s true. I’m definitely no longer scared of the pace which I was at the start of the build. Top of my wish list would have been more miles in the build but I had to manage that toe injury and I got some decent long ones in notwithstanding!

Ha ha! It’s like free energy! :)

Thank you!!

Way to go! That’s a really hilly course to run sub 90 on. Good for you!!

Thank you! And thanks for your comment. I’m definitely a speedster. I come from a track background and benefit from a lot of mileage much more than speed work. My one “regret” in this build is that I wasn’t able to hit the key mileage weeks due to that toe injury. But then who gets the perfect build ever?! :)

This is great data! I did think the gravel cost me about 30 seconds and this seems to confirm that! You’re right though. Just gotta relax, stay calm and let the race come to me. :)

Thank you!!

Thanks!!!

Great question! MitoCanada! It’s a charity I’m heavily involved in. Check out my video from about 3 months ago where we ran a Guinness world record for the half marathon tied together!

Thank you! I definitely took a lot of confidence from this race. Felt in control which was the main thing.

I really like them. The ride underfoot is one of the best in any shoe I have including road shoes. The issue some people might have is the floppy heel collar. I’ve never had any issues with it but I could see how some people might not like it. Overall I really like mine.

I think that’s because he has a Coros watch maybe? I need to look into that because that’s definitely a cool feature.

​@@global-runner nope he is running Garmin Forerunner 965.

Ooh I need to look into that…

I owe you a drink! I just worked out how to do this thanks to you and it looks amazing. Wish I’d known about this before I ran my race! :)

​@@global-runner Great. Oncoming races footage will be amazing. :)

It's like I can run a 4:15 per km pace indefinitely, using my running technique, but as soon as I go for sub 4min pace I burn energy exponentially.

That’s a great time! The difference between 4:15 and 4 is huge though. I wouldn’t beat yourself up if it’s way harder to run at 4 mins/km. That’s super fast!

Thanks for your comment! I love hearing things like this! Thanks for reaching out!

Thanks!

Thank you! I hope you’re right! Excited to find out!

Great work! And good job on running a PB. 38 minutes sounds well on track for sub 3!

Thanks for your comment! I love to hear that people from other countries are watching! Let’s go…! :)

Ha ha! Those are pretty crazy similarities!! I hope your marathon went well…!

@@global-runner Yours is a fascinating journey, and good luck. One of the things I really appreciate is your ability to both be super focused while also not being self-centered as you run in these events, giving everyone their appreciation for being out there and giving no vent to any feeling of frustration of people getting in the way of your high goal for the day, etc. You take it in stride and give props to the running community for being out there.

Thank you so much for saying this. I really appreciate it and it’s such a nice thing to say! Honestly, my best friend ran 2:09 in 1999 and I got to watch him grow into that from age 10, so while I may be faster than some, I definitely know I’m nowhere near that level! I like to say “at least I won’t lose my Nike sponsorship”! I love taking it seriously. But I definitely never want to take myself too seriously. :)

Thank you! I was very happy with yesterday. Definitely taking the positives from it! Which marathon are you doing? CIM?

@@global-runner It’s Malaga. Treating myself to some December sunshine away from the sideways UK rain 😄

Love that! Have fun in Malaga!

Thanks for your comment. These are wise words! The taper demons are real. :)

Thanks for this lovely comment! You are more than reasonable! That’s great work. The perfect way to stay young (and young at heart!) Thanks for your comment on the subscribers. Feel free to spread the word. :)

It was a good day. I had a lot of fun out there. Just showed what happens why you don’t get carried away at the start! :)

It’s such an elusive target! Don’t give up on it. With the right work, I’m sure you’ll get there!!

Give me a shout and come say hi if you see me on the start line!

Thank you! I always love your comments!

They really are! What a place to be about to run. So lucky. Thanks for your comment!!

Lol

Love this comment! Thank you! Great maxim too. Gotta run with heart the last 10k, that’s for sure!

@@global-runnerDo not want to be pessimistic, but your recent race results don't look way encouraging. Probably this is because of your recent injury, or you simply did not race at full strength. But IMO your fitness was better 2-3 months ago than now. I'll be happy if I'm wrong, and for sure wish you luck to achieve your goal! 🙂🤞

That’s interesting and no problem being realistic! That’s not pessimistic. I do think I was faster 2-3 months ago (you’re referencing the 16:22 5k, right?) so would probably have run a faster 10k or half back then but I definitely didn’t have the long runs and the marathon paced runs that I have now. You’re right that the injury impacted the amount of miles I could do but that’s part of it I guess - limited by an ageing body! :) Interestingly I have often had a feeling that I peak too early in my build. Maybe I need less time to build? Either way, nothing to do but taper now and give it everything on the day!

@@global-runner Don't let those thoughts take up any space in your head. They don't belong there.

Thanks for your comment! Such an amazing course. Very lucky to be able to run there!!

Thank you! Yes the course was so beautiful. Always good to have that as a distraction! Let’s go get this. :)

That’s right! I’ll get on to them about that! :) Thanks. Definitely taking the positives from yesterday.

Thank you! Yes Canmore is just the best place to run! I’m confident I’m in good shape. Let’s go make it happen!! :)

Thank you!!

Yes humidity will be a factor for sure. It’s super dry in calgary so I’m hoping for perfect weather - surely that’s not too much to ask for? :)

Either way you should nail it man, we'll all be watching

Thanks! Appreciate it!

Ha ha! Operate mate. Operate.

Vaporfly 3s

@@global-runner If you did the race over would you use the same shoes?

I would. Why do you ask?

1974 vintage! The best! Good luck on your first marathon! I’m sure it’ll be a blast! I hadn’t actually considered that. Do you think anyone would turn up?!

@@global-runner a sign me up

I’ll put a shout out in a video and see if there’s interest!

It definitely would be. Less of a factor than in longer events I think but it is definitely slower up here (which of course is a positive for Montreal)

@@global-runner I googled "training at altitude 5000 feet" and top hit (based on Jack Daniels findings) suggests about 8-10secs/mile slower at 5000 feet. With gravel ~30 secs overall it makes your time more like 33min flat. Which I think puts you right in the slot for breaking 2:30, I think it will be quite close but definitely within your grasp. Something I did differently in my last marathon which I felt helped me to control my pace (windy course in places) was keeping current and last mile pace showing on my watch. Depends if the GPS signal is accurate though, there's parts of Chicago and London courses where that would be worse than useless! Look forward to seeing your result

Leading out from gun to tape also makes quite a bit of difference, it was really a solo time trial that. But checking recent results for Montreal, it looks like you should be ready to do the work on your own there too, any company is a bonus.

That’s true! Although I did have lots of people to chase! Montreal has a half so I’ll be running with people until 14k at least (I hope!). :)

These are great comments! Thank you. I like to keep overall average pace on my watch. Then I don’t freak out if im 3 seconds slow on a particular mile! :). But I do have it so I can change it to one mile at a time. Sometimes I do that later in the race.

Oh that’s a great hike! It’s such a wonderful part of the world. Thanks for your comment and I’m glad you got some benefit. Good luck to your client. I’m sure he will smash it!

I agree. Objectively it’s not fast enough. But if you factor in the elevation and the gravel and the windy course, it starts to approach a time that might be…

34-and-a-half! Ha ha. Yeah we have to readjust. But there’s still so much fun to be had. :)

Thanks for such a nice comment! Today was a good day. Gotta focus on that when the taper demons hit! :)

Thank you!! Appreciate it. Theres definitely life in us old dogs yet. :). Good luck on your goals!

@@global-runner You are as old as you feel

Ha ha. That’s true. And I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22. :)

I love hearing this!!!! Thanks so much for commenting.

I think so. I do like doing a few races in the build. Helps with fitness and justifies all that training - it wasn’t just for one race!

Thanks for watching!!! :)