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Is this a flat course? I'm considering running the marathon distance as well, for the first time.

Do they have support though? I have the bamboo rayon version and if you run in those things sort of flop around which can be uncomfortable.

Thank you for sharing. I had a UA-cam video a couple of years ago. Stopped, even took everything online, but recently I restarted again. This time - like you - focussing on running and sharing what I learn on my journey to ultras. But if I'm truly honest; I make the videos mostly for me. Just like you said; as a memory for later. I restarted, because I regretted taking the old videos offline. I like to look back at the adventures we had. Often the videos fill gaps in my memories, or they sparkle a conversation between me and my wife. Yes, I do have all the old stuff; somewhere on a hard drive. But having a UA-cam channel makes it so easy to look back at the things you've done. The races, the training, but also how we grow as a filmmaker and as a person. 🙏❤🔥

Love it!

Great message! Love "Just Try"

I started my channel 4 years ago, it was the best thing i ever did. I was excactly like you, now its my job/life. Keep up the great work I'm learning a lot as I prepare for my first 100k!

Thanks for sharing Ian and good to see you are incorporating hill work into your training. I look forward to seeing your progress. 👍🏻💪🏼🏃🏽‍♂️

Love this video. I filmed my first vlog yesterday. I'll do a quick edit and post it tonight.

Great message! I should really get over my perfectionism and post more often.

Dope video ✊🏻

Hi Ian, I like what you said about creating a time capsule to look back on later in your life. I only started in Aug-23 and I’d deliberated for a while until I just remembered some advice I’d seen. “Make a start”. And I did, and it is hard, but it’s opened up so many new avenues and I’m really enjoying the journey✅

It's been a lovely journey for us since joining UA-cam. So many wonderful people we connect with. As I've probably said before, I take the old Lord Reith maxim of `Educate, Inform, Entertain' and try to put in all three elements into our videos. That would be my advice to anyone setting out or looking to develop. You can't just point a camera at your face and start talking. In the same way teaching isn't about standing in front of children and talking about a subject.

Really great video. Congrats and keep it up!

Super video, really relatable and inspiring. Keep it up!👍🏻💪🏼🏃🏽‍♂️

When you find running it is with you forever. Lovely video. I made a video about the joy of running and it is inspiring to see so many people feeling the same things about running. Good job. Just subscribed. 👍🏻💪🏼🏃🏽‍♂️

Thanks, I want to start a UA-cam channel as I've started my running journey, and it's looking very exciting. Six weeks of training for a marathon-unexpectedly, I was in sub-3 shape. (Unfortunately, I had to pull out on the day because of injury.) One year and three months later, I have yet to do a marathon as I’ve been busy with life (doing a PhD) , but I should have one coming up this year. Yesterday, I surprised myself massively with 20 miles at 6:35 min/mile pace. In August, I ran an ultra-marathon-two marathons back-to-back-at 3:10 pace. And this is just the beginning! I feel like my journey will definitely be worth following over the next few years. That said, I’m not looking forward to making the first few videos-it’s just about getting over that hurdle. :(

I literally ❤ this. Thank you for sharing

This was so useful Thanks a lot What shoes do you wear? I’m thinking mudtalon or trail talon by inov8 is there much mud on these?

That's brilliant mate. I can relate to a lot of that (except the viral bit lol). I started in Jan 2021. Still getting the hang of it but very glad that I tried. Have a great 2025 😀👍

Great video! Great message! Loved it! 👏 Completely agree Ian. 😎🤘

I second this. I've had my youtube channel for years and doing other types on content, but I recently started to do running videos and it encourage me to keep training.

Fantastic video. It's a lovely story which I can relate to a lot. 👊👊

It's amazing what happens when you try...

I've just started supplementing my cycling training with running. I've already seen decent gains in both in a short time. I should have done it much sooner!

Hill strides are a beast of a tool for improvement. I'm planning on doing lots of cross training too and a monthly Parkrun if no other race is booked. Great mind's think alike. Good luck, Ian. Looking forward to it.

You can't beat a good hill sprint session for bang for buck.

Sounds like a super plan to make those gains in 2025 Ian. I keep saying I need to get a bike. Maybe 2025 will be the year that I get one. 🤣 Happy New Year mate! 😎🤘

I needed that reminder about the low impact nature of indoor cycling. I need to remember to switch over to cycling when the niggles start to build up from running. Have a great new year mate 👍

I also havebthe salomon pulse belt, but my problem is that i can't store a salomon flask without having leak. Is there a special way to store it or do i need another flask?

Adios 2024!

Thanks!

Great summary. I'm approaching the end of a 1 year daily running streak, with a similar pattern. It had done wonders for my 5k, 10k and half marathon times, as well as my mental and physical health.

The streak is so valuable for the psychological as well as the physical benefits.

Time for me to start my daily run journey! Doing at least 5km a day which is under 30 minutes at easy pace is definitely doable. With a warmup and cooldown that means I'm taking 45 minutes to myself every day, which everyone should be doing! When it gets cold is the biggest challenge being based in Canada.

Dgr!

I've been running every day for probably more than a year but I only started counting on NYD last year, so I'm approaching a year of a streak. I've taken my 5k PB from 19:40 to 16:50.

I ran for 3 years as a teen and my Mike time went from 8:14 a mile to 5:07 when I finished my running. Came back almost 45 years later and after 6 month ran a 6:10 which puts in top 300 for my age bracket. I am much better miler now then when I was i sophomore in high school

I loved at the end when you forgot how many children you have 😂

I echo all of what you’ve said. I’ve run 45km per week for 2 years. Three short commute runs (5km), parkrun and speed session on Saturday (10km) and 90minute long run on Sunday. I’ve gone from 26:30 to 19:40 5k 55min to 41min 10k Half marathon 1:33 And lost 12kg! Keep at it. We share the same philosophy.

Really interesting one here. I’ve thought about this before but worried about injuries , never thought of it as actual prevention. Also, the never far away from it line really got me pondering. Thanks pal. Something to think about. Solid video as usual

This man butters his bread and turns that door knob. Outstanding effort! Seth would be proud. 😉

This is class mate. I loved the previous videos you did on this. I think this one is the most insightful. Well done. For anybody who doesn't follow this journey, one day Ian ran on a boat. BOOM!

It was interesting to see how you manage to fit it all in mate. I agree with all your thoughts about consistency etc. it helps keep those PBs within reach and all you need to do is add a bit of specific race training in to tune up your base. Long may the streak continue. 😎🤘

Insightful as ever mate. Congrats on hitting another year 👏 I'm the same when it comes to cycling through different distances and events to keep things interesting.

I just kept on running...

Fitness, focus and friendships. Nice summary, I’d probably agree. One rule I try to apply is, when you don’t feel like going out for a run, ride, swim, whatever - that’s when you must - because you know you’ll thank yourself later. I don’t run every day but I exercise every day. Just returned from a 20 K mtb ride, procrastinated for an hour, but then went✅

I never understand why a anyone would make a rear pocket but not have it large enough to carry a phone. It's a feature I look for. Running solo off the beaten track, having a livetrack running is a bit of reassurance. Great kit list! Tempted with the windproof top.

Are other brands of waffles available? 🤣🤪

I just checked, and Birmingham is a 71 mile drive South of me. Might need two pairs of tights! 😅

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...