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therunningmaninblue
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Приєднався 14 чер 2020
An extension to my blog, A UA-cam CHANNEL! I will be posting videos and things created on here from now on.... enjoy!
My name is Gareth Cooke, I am a member of the Barnsley Athletic Club. I am documenting my travels, completing races and challenges, overall whilst enjoying my running.
My channel will include a variety of things whilst I'm on the Ramble and on the run. Whether this is talking about the latest news in the running world, a running race I've completed, my typical training week or nutrition involved. I'm also an avid running shoe connoisseur, and will regular buy a new pair to try out and have a go at! So keep listening, keep watching, and Just Keep Running!
The title ‘therunningmaninblue’ came from choosing to wear the same blue top when racing before I joined a running club. I have previously run for Penistone Footpath Runners & Athletic Club; making the transfer to the blue side again in 2021.
Like and Subscribe wherever you can, it helps out, a lot!
My name is Gareth Cooke, I am a member of the Barnsley Athletic Club. I am documenting my travels, completing races and challenges, overall whilst enjoying my running.
My channel will include a variety of things whilst I'm on the Ramble and on the run. Whether this is talking about the latest news in the running world, a running race I've completed, my typical training week or nutrition involved. I'm also an avid running shoe connoisseur, and will regular buy a new pair to try out and have a go at! So keep listening, keep watching, and Just Keep Running!
The title ‘therunningmaninblue’ came from choosing to wear the same blue top when racing before I joined a running club. I have previously run for Penistone Footpath Runners & Athletic Club; making the transfer to the blue side again in 2021.
Like and Subscribe wherever you can, it helps out, a lot!
Valencia marathon 2024: is 2:22 on the cards? We are 10 weeks out from project personal best!
It’s been a big week of training topping out at 113 miles for the week. Confidence is riding high and I’m shooting for the stars, my personal best from earlier in the year of 2:24:35 from the London Marathon. I’m riding the wave, hoping to not strike lucky, I don’t believe in luck. But putting in the work, the hard graft. To come out of the other side. I’m a confidence player, thriving off of knowing and trusting myself.
This week in training has seen me complete two sessions, on a Tuesday and Thursday. Plenty of double days, high mileage, a top club event at the Northern 6 stage relays and then a Sunday long run of 24 miles. Setting my early stall high, my own self-discipline thriving. Creating the best possible environment to succeed.
Take a watch this week to see how I got on through what is the first week of my official Valencia marathon block.
10 weeks to go.
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This week in training has seen me complete two sessions, on a Tuesday and Thursday. Plenty of double days, high mileage, a top club event at the Northern 6 stage relays and then a Sunday long run of 24 miles. Setting my early stall high, my own self-discipline thriving. Creating the best possible environment to succeed.
Take a watch this week to see how I got on through what is the first week of my official Valencia marathon block.
10 weeks to go.
Coaching: therunningmaninblue.co.uk/online-coaching/
Facebook: therunningmaninblue
Instagram: therunningmaninblue
#parkrun
#roadracing
#roadrunning
#runeveryday
#yorkshire
#fitness
#marathonrunner
#running
#trainingtalk
#tracktuesday
#parkruntalk
#parkrunstatistics
#parkrunuk
#parkruntourism
#running
#roadracing
#roadrunning
#runeveryday
#fitness
#marathonrunner
#trainingtalk
#yorkshire
#tracktuesday
#speedsquad
#personalbest
#halfmarathon
#runningshoes
#carbonshoes
#carbon
#nikevaporfly
#motivationalvideo
#motivational
#inspirationalquotes
#inspirational
#speech
#reflection
#realistic
#streakrunner
#tracksmith
#barnsley
#barnsleyparkrun
#parkrun
#roadracing
#roadrunning
#runeveryday
#yorkshire
#fitness
#marathonrunner
#running
#trainingtalk
#tracktuesday
#parkruntalk
#parkrunstatistics
#parkrunuk
#parkruntourism
#running
#roadracing
#roadrunning
#runeveryday
#fitness
#marathonrunner
#trainingtalk
#yorkshire
#tracktuesday
#speedsquad
#personalbest
#halfmarathon
#runningshoes
#carbonshoes
#carbon
#nikevaporfly
#motivationalvideo
#motivational
#inspirationalquotes
#inspirational
#speech
#reflection
#realistic
#streakrunner
#tracksmith
#recovery
#massage
#sportsmassage
#leazesparkrun
#newcastle
#greatnorthrun
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Valencia Marathon 2024: the countdown clock begins. Training series introduction! Target 2:22!
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Valencia Marathon on the 1st of December is 11 weeks away now. Almost on the horizon line and the base has been built, the laces are getting tied and the miles are clicking. Ready to knuckle down as the training block of life gets underway. Join me for this weeks episode as I introduce my mini training series building towards Valencia, talking through my weeks, everything life throws at me and ...
Starting on the ELITE start at the Great North Run // Worlds Biggest Half Marathon?
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Leazes parkrun - Great North Run weekend meant some parkrun tourism
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This week we have made the journey North, well even more North. To Newcastle for the Great North Run and with that brought an opportunity for some further parkrun tourism, with plenty to choose from. We opted this time around for Leazes parkrun. In the shadow of Newcastle United and St James’s Park football stadium. Albeit we couldn’t see it today. Leazes parkrun is relatively small, ish. In co...
Wilne 10k - this promises to be a fast running race!
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With the promise of fast times, free entry for those that can qualify underneath the cutoff time and a pancake flat course. It was difficult not to resist the temptation to race at the Wilne 10k. A week out from the Great North Run, skirting on the edge of marathon training and one eye on the further distance, I’ll either be sharp or it will be a decent workout pushing through the paces. Naomi’...
Spencer’s Dash: midweek racing, summer nights and local club running at its finest.
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Summer nights, lighter nights... midweek racing. The Spencer's Dash in Barnsley, a 3.75 mile or 6k race, always signals the start and the end of the summer months. For me. It is always the first midweek race on the calendar and the final midweek race on the calendar within a typical season of road running. It's a mini series comprising of 3 races across the year, it is busy, open roads, cheap t...
Withernsea Promenade parkrun: is this a male and female course record? Yorkshire’s newest.
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Yorkshires newest parkrun, something that is happening more and more often. The things you love to see, people having the opportunity to get a little more active right on their doorstep. No matter on the numbers, the attraction, just the needs of the community. The people who live there. Welcome to Withernsea Promenade parkrun. On the coast of East Yorkshire, not too far from Hornsea, Hull and ...
3 best workouts for the marathon // 2.24 marathon runner
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With the summer months feeling like they’re coming to a close and the autumn marathons appearing on the horizon, I am looking forward to a marathon block heading towards the Valencia Marathon on the 1st of December 2024. This weeks episode I am looking at my favourite workouts that I love to include in my marathon blocks, whether it’s as a tester, building confidence or those all important gain...
Monsal Trail parkrun - a setting in the beautiful peak district
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A simple out and back parkrun, set on the Monsal Trail just on the outskirts of the beautiful Bakewell. Home of the Bakewell tart. It doesn't get much better than that... It's a fairly flat one here, over on a gravel track, a trail parkrun, but you can get away with road shoes in the fairly dry conditions. With a slightly downhill start, that makes for an uphill finish. It can be fast, on the 1...
Should you train in carbon plate running shoes? Ditch them now!
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Hillsborough parkrun - Can I run a fast 5k two days in a row?
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York 5k // SUB 16 on a super fast course, perfect for personal bests!
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Bassingham Bash - is this the fastest 5 mile road race? Personal best guaranteed!
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Beverley Grand Prix - super fast cycle race in the town centre // National Circuit Series
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What is Zone 1 and 2 running? Training zones explained || RUN FAST, low heart rate
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New Balance Rebel v4: is this the best shoe on the market? For those speedier workouts.
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2:24 marathon runner tests// Lactate threshold, vo2 max and biomechanics. FULL RESULTS breakdown!
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Walkington 10k - this was a bad idea? Illness and racing DO NOT mix!
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We couldn’t believe that the running track in Zante is FREE, speed session in the sun.
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Oughtibridge Chase - setting a personal best, off-road trail running, a proper village gala.
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Damflask relays - traditional relay running on the roads, personal bests?
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Barnsley Boundary - 73 miles of relay running, fastest teams on the day?
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Penistone parkrun - far from a rude parkrun challenge! Friendly Yorkshire
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Wakefield Thornes parkrun - I definitely didn’t get lost at this one…
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Spectating the Great Manchester Run - a different point of view, for us.
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Barnsley parkrun - is it even a personal best if it isn’t at your home run?
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Hahaha 🤣 You got me in the video - 16mins 25in, just as your Naomi is being awarded her prize, I'm in the video to the left, in the Superman Costume!! Good reason though for it, raising funds for Alzheimer's Society, that was run 4 of 8 this year for them!
I did the Wilne, 3rd time round, luckily, it's only a 15 min walk from home! Took part in the Great North Run also, got interviewed on BBC One during it! Doing the Robin Hood Half this weekend on Sunday! You may have spotted me at the Wilne, I was the only one in costume!
I was at GnR myself mate i ran 69:04 i think 2:22 is right on the cards mate .
Brilliant xxxx
Great work mate, 112.5 is amazing mileage! Did my first 100 mile weeks preparing for London this year, 106.5 was my peak...but nowhere near what you are churning out! Good luck for the 2.22!
Thank you pal! 100 is just a number but it’s a benchmark to overcome, that is for sure 👊
Your training is going so well mate. I’m training for the York marathon on the 20th October, aiming for around 2:53, first time doing York , any advice for the course ?
Fairly rolling in terms of a course, the long out and back sections from 13-20 ish can be a slog. Get in a group with other runners, keep the conversation flowing and you won’t go too far wrong.
Always wondered how you keep up your mileage through illnesses , colds , flu I often caught colds when I was on my biggest mileage as my resistance was at its lowest and my colds lasted for weeks !! My highest ever weekly mileage was 76 plus a 26 miles training run so 102 miles in 8 days -I walked many miles working in a warehouse and walked to work and back but I never thought of them as training but I suppose they were !! . I was always a big believer in time on your feet - so I often did 3 hours/ 3.30 runs at a slower pace then my predicted marathon pace - I managed 42 marathons / ultras so you are nearly there mate - If you broke 2.22 it would certainly be a club record - hope all goes well in the weeks ahead
Plenty of fruit and veg, eating clean and not drinking helps massively 😁
Subbed because I believe I will learn a lot from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😉
Thank you for subscribing, it is appreciated!
You looked good on your leg of the 6 stage. I gave you a shout on the tree lined section, before you head out of the park on to the road. Not sure if you heard, but I didn't see you until you'd passed.
Thank you pal! Loved the event on Saturday in Blackpool
Thanks for sharing your personal knowledge , do you do your own nutritional plan or do you get help from a nutritionist, I never know what to eat , it’s a downfall for me , have you any pointers please ?
In my professional life of work, it is something that I am involved with, so it comes naturally. I do however monitor what I am eating when training for a particular event or trying to drop weight. MyFitnessPal is a good tool to use 😁
@@therunningmaninblue perfect , I’ll have a sken , thank you .
Great job 👏
Thank you!
Brilliant Gareth as always xxxx
That was great, really enjoyed your Vlog. You both did fantastic in the race. You were probably eating your Dominoes about the time I finished LOL. Other than at the start and down to the seafront for me it seemed like I was always running uphill, they never seemed steep but just an endless incline.
Sorry I didn't get a good pic of you Naomi. At least I managed to at the prize presentation.
Just found your channel after running the Great North Run for first time this year 2024, really enjoyed your video, so have subscribed to your channel 👍 well done you both smashed it, and what superb times you achieved 💪👊I struggled on the hilly parts especially at the end between 8 and 12 miles. looking forward to watching some more of your videos, look after yourselves, came across a lovely down to earth couple, all the best 🙌
Looking forward to this, will see you at Valencia too! Albeit a good half hour behind you 😂
Worksop half marathon? End of oct
Another interesting video Gareth - wish I had been as organised as you back in my day - We ran 4 , 5 even 6 marathons a year as well as one or two 20 mile races - the main Marathon was in the Spring with a good block of around 10 / 12 weeks with a few shorter events up to 20 miles involved with at least 24 miles as a longest ran Training in a team certainly helped - I would never have run as quick as I did without Sir Keith Binney dragging me around places such Upper Denby , Denby Dale, Scout Dyke and Silkstone Common on Sunday morning outings in the middle of Winter - Hope all goes well for you in the weeks ahead - Barnsley AC marathon record ?
What all do you do for s&c ??
Good video. Nice use of B-roll. What I've found interesting in other people's training series. 1. Nutrition 2. Recovery 3. Taking viewers through a specific session and what you're getting out of it 4. How you plan your plan. 5. S&C as mentioned. 6. Work / life balance and how you manage that.
Hi Gareth, S & C if you do any would be appreciated. Good luck
See you at Yorkshire marathon but Aiming for a lower time of 3.30!
Great episode of a busy weekend - well done to both of you on a testing day - weatherwise and with it being basically solo efforts - i usually did the Ferriby 10 as a first race tester to my Spring Marathon campaigns -- fast course in places with an uphill finish and a 20 miler either at Spen or East Hull -- or Stafford which I think has now 😮 bit the dust --
Great vid. Next March doing my first 10k, Spring Canal Cantor along Leeds/Liverpool canal. Think it might be a flat one.👍👍🦆🦆
Good job both of you. Like Gareth I did GNR once and it wasnt really my thing. But can see why others love it. That was off the elite statt too back in 2005. Yes a special feeling but organisation back then was similar.
Yep spotted Naomi chatting away on the start line 😂😂 That must feel pretty special. Well done both, weather looked grim!! Good luck with Valencia training 🤩
Absolutely well done both of you. Gareth on your matched pb. Naomi, you looked fabulous in the elite pen. You finished not far off anya culling. Wow, go, girl. You smashed it. So proud of you . Weather was awful, so you both did fantastic.
I was spectating at 400m to go, and saw Naomi powering through looking very strong! Well done both
Gold Coast Marathon😂
Your big race weekend vlogs are great, top banter covering all bases; crack dens, picking up shorts off the street, dogging and how to smuggle carb drinks through customs 👍 Great effort on your races, yous were flying and Naiomi would of been proud in the elite pen 🙌
Great video and a proud moment for Naomi on the start line. Good times achieved and very interesting to see the inside of the elite starters. Well done both of you.
Great video guys ☺️ one of our local races in Tadcaster is the Tad10 which is a 10 mile race! It’s a brilliant event with up to 1000 runners and it would be fantastic to see you both there on the 17th November!
Great running guys 👍 With Naomis parents being from Hornsea have you ever done the Hornsea running festival organised by It's Grimm up North Running? Really great event with different distances I did the 10k a few weeks ago.
Great video,well done I've run it three times must say it's not my favourite race.even if you two weren't runners I would watch your videos yous are great together very entertaining.🏃🏃
Well done both of you, amazing for Naomi to be on the elite start. I really enjoyed the race, was super crowded on the mass start though. I was a minute slower than Retford, but lost most of that in the last 3 miles and struggled to motivate myself on the run in.
Ok a new race for me, but one Mrs F and I are doing this weekend is the Marathon du Malton. It's a food and drink special which in reality is only 10km ... the big advantage is it is in Yorkshire so nice and local for you. Why not check it out just for the giggles.
Fenix8 ❤. Crack den 😂😂😂 Great running guys 🎉🎉
Great video! Great running 👍
Great episode folks, and really well done on your results, another level! 👏
Well done too you both Brilliant run come thailand run .
I was just behind you in the pen Gareth, wanted to say hi, but also didn’t wanna be “love the UA-cam channel” 🤦🏻♂️😂
I did cheer you on at the GNR but you were the other side of the road and in the zone 👌
Thanks for the cheer pal, even more kudos for standing out in the rain!
Nice vid. Great to see you doing one of my local Parkruns. The down hill is nice, but the deceptive gradual uphill is tough for an old man like me haha. Great seeing Naomi volunteering too. Hope you both had a good GNR - looking forward to that content!
Few more to tick off in Newcastle, we’ll be back 😁
Loving the content.. hope you continue to grow as you both deserve it… I do have a question.. could you technically run 2 park runs on the same day? At your pace I’m sure you could have made one of the other local courses at the weekend up?
Officially you can’t, they’ll only permit you to one official time per day. Previously on New Year’s Day special events however they used to allow for 2.
Looks like a grand course - ran up that part of the world many times ,road, track and cross country but done not a parkrun there - yet !!
Looks like a cracking parkrun course! Praying the rugby league magic weekend goes back there in 2025 so I can have a go at that particular course. Took the lads to Withernsea to complete the local tour of all parkruns nearby myself. Well done on completing GNR to you both too!
Fantastic one down at Withernsea isn’t it, we’ll probably opt for Hull though next time we are over that way 😅
@@therunningmaninblue loved every second of it. Back at hull myself this week
I saw you guys there. Remember the vests.
6 am is a lie in Gareth - I still get up at 5 like I used to do for work - dog walking time 5.30 am
Well done you two - very funny film - Naomi - you are only allowed to swear at the top of steep climbs -- never ever do the Spen 20- even I swear in that one !! - have a good one in the GNR
What do u do for work?