I needed this video. I also ran in the SEAA Relays on Sunday & that signalled the start of my taper for Manchester Marathon in less than 2 weeks. Woke up yesterday feeling like absolute death and have been worried that all my hard training over the last few months has gone to waste as I’ve had to take a few days off to rest and shake off this illness. That mindset is going to do me no favours, I need to remind myself that all my hard work will pay off on the 16th and I will get the sub 2:40 I deserve. Thanks Stephen!
I did a cycling yesterday and felt crappy 2 days before even losing sleep. Creating stressful situations ahead of time is advice I will continue to follow. Excellent video
Great video! I'm 18 days away from the Krakow marathon. I'm prepared like never before. I trust my coach 100%. I haven't missed a workout in the last 6 months. My motivation is high and I'm confident! I plan to stay with the pacers until 30km and then start speeding up if I feel well.
Hi from Zimbabwe Stephen, just tapering for 56k Two Oceans in Cape Town, which is on the 15th April. As a 68 year old women this video has just come at the right time this is my 7th time doing it but every year the nerves do get the better of me so will take all this on board. Thank you.
Thanks SO much Stephen!! 11 days out from my 1st HM, & to be honest, this buildup has felt so different to races in the past. I definitely feel much more prepared, & u have played a big part in that! I’m glad a few of your suggestions I already use. For me on race day it’s a particular song I listen to in my warmup that snaps me into character/gets my armour on. Works for me!!
This video is exactly what I needed, thank you! I don't have a race but I do have an interview tomorrow, and these tips are very transferable to other important situations such as interviews.
For me, in the distant past when I did race, the nerves (a sickening sensation of weakness and total unpreparedness) were essential to a good performance. Never ran well when I felt fit and confident in the warmup and earlier in the day. Nerves were worse when i was very fit and knew I was ready to run fast and win the race. It probably came down to a fear of throwing the race away by making a stupid error - getting boxed in. missing the final sprint due to lack of concentration etc - or simply not being willing to hurt enough on the day. These nerves are what distinguished the race from even the most severe training and enabled that 1% extra to come out.
Among all videos I have watched out there, including yours, this one is the video that should be pinned at the highest top! Being a week away from Manchester Marathon, it could not have a better time to watch this. Thanks, Stephen
Love your content Stephen. I watched nearly all your videos over the past month or two as I was preparing for Brighton marathon last weekend. Using your advice I smashed my goal for getting sub three and ran a 2:54 (which was 36 minutes faster than my first marathon more than 17 years ago). Thanks again.
9:55 most Buddhist monks don't run, it goes against the vinaya (rules). There are some Buddhist monks in Japan though who run 1000 marathons in 1000 days (spread over seven years, more at the end, also including ten day food and water fast), as a spiritual practice called kaihogyo, not wearing a Garmin and without a bib. :)
Excellent video Stephen, I’ve got a half marathon on the 16th of April, this video came at the right time, I’ll be working on changing my radio to a positive fun song as possible, cheers 👣👏🏃🏽♂️🌿👍🏼🥳
My first half marathon is tomorrow. Been on a 20 week training block. I did a 10k race early in my block and it was rough. For some reason my HR blew up near my max during the first mile even though my pace was what I practiced at. I struggled but still was able to hit my goal and actually run an even split. This race I just need to calm the nerves keep the HR down and understand that I've been here before and have what it takes.
I did 90/100km weeks 25km tempo a marathon pace and a bit above feeling great .. and then on race day died at 32km ... maybe to little preparation weeks.. not sure.. all my long runs were on point..
This is also my problem. Happened again this weekend before Berlin halfmarathon that I didn't sleep at all. Would be cool if Steven could make a video on that.
I like to accept the night before might not be great, and focus on 2 night out. If I'm racing sunday, get a long sleep on friday night, and if you sleep well on saturday then great, and if not, doesn't matter. Works for me mentally at least, dunno what physiology says abut it
Love this video......."it's not a Buddhist Monk thing" 😂😂😂
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I think your channel could blow up real quick. I mean millions of views per video if you changed a few things. I'd be happy to chat about it if you'd like.
The best marathon UA-camr in the game. Thanks Stephen!
I'm less than 2 weeks out from running my 1st Boston marathon and this is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you Stephen!
No worries big dog
I needed this video.
I also ran in the SEAA Relays on Sunday & that signalled the start of my taper for Manchester Marathon in less than 2 weeks. Woke up yesterday feeling like absolute death and have been worried that all my hard training over the last few months has gone to waste as I’ve had to take a few days off to rest and shake off this illness.
That mindset is going to do me no favours, I need to remind myself that all my hard work will pay off on the 16th and I will get the sub 2:40 I deserve.
Thanks Stephen!
I did a cycling yesterday and felt crappy 2 days before even losing sleep. Creating stressful situations ahead of time is advice I will continue to follow. Excellent video
Great video! I'm 18 days away from the Krakow marathon. I'm prepared like never before. I trust my coach 100%. I haven't missed a workout in the last 6 months. My motivation is high and I'm confident! I plan to stay with the pacers until 30km and then start speeding up if I feel well.
What time are you going for ?
How about your marathon’s result ?
Just wanted to say thank you Stephen for always going out of your way to help us in so many different ways!!!
No worries
Hi from Zimbabwe Stephen, just tapering for 56k Two Oceans in Cape Town, which is on the 15th April. As a 68 year old women this video has just come at the right time this is my 7th time doing it but every year the nerves do get the better of me so will take all this on board. Thank you.
@dorothygraham6183, how did the race go?
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Brilliant, useful, insightful video! Thanks a lot for posting.
Thanks SO much Stephen!! 11 days out from my 1st HM, & to be honest, this buildup has felt so different to races in the past. I definitely feel much more prepared, & u have played a big part in that! I’m glad a few of your suggestions I already use. For me on race day it’s a particular song I listen to in my warmup that snaps me into character/gets my armour on. Works for me!!
Great advice Stephen, thank you
This video is exactly what I needed, thank you! I don't have a race but I do have an interview tomorrow, and these tips are very transferable to other important situations such as interviews.
Excellent tips man, thanks!! Great channel
Thank you Stephen! Very useful tips for beginners like me. Have a nice day! 😉
For me, in the distant past when I did race, the nerves (a sickening sensation of weakness and total unpreparedness) were essential to a good performance. Never ran well when I felt fit and confident in the warmup and earlier in the day. Nerves were worse when i was very fit and knew I was ready to run fast and win the race. It probably came down to a fear of throwing the race away by making a stupid error - getting boxed in. missing the final sprint due to lack of concentration etc - or simply not being willing to hurt enough on the day. These nerves are what distinguished the race from even the most severe training and enabled that 1% extra to come out.
Among all videos I have watched out there, including yours, this one is the video that should be pinned at the highest top! Being a week away from Manchester Marathon, it could not have a better time to watch this. Thanks, Stephen
Boom, the best running video i've ever seen. Thank you buddy or should i say 'will do coach'
Love your content Stephen. I watched nearly all your videos over the past month or two as I was preparing for Brighton marathon last weekend. Using your advice I smashed my goal for getting sub three and ran a 2:54 (which was 36 minutes faster than my first marathon more than 17 years ago). Thanks again.
Love this & can’t wait to implement the advice during my next marathon!
9:55 most Buddhist monks don't run, it goes against the vinaya (rules). There are some Buddhist monks in Japan though who run 1000 marathons in 1000 days (spread over seven years, more at the end, also including ten day food and water fast), as a spiritual practice called kaihogyo, not wearing a Garmin and without a bib. :)
Great advice, always keeping me motivated to train! Thanks for all your videos
Another amazing video Coach Scully 🙏🏾
Thank you as always for the vlog, I hope your training is going well too.
as always, amazing tips! thanks for sharing so much with us, man!
I am ready!!
Thank you for the video
Excellent video Stephen, I’ve got a half marathon on the 16th of April, this video came at the right time, I’ll be working on changing my radio to a positive fun song as possible, cheers 👣👏🏃🏽♂️🌿👍🏼🥳
Very good information..❤ learn so much..thank you ❤🙏
What a video bang at the right time for me....about to start taper and am start to freak out lol
Many thanks for the subtitles!
Less than two weeks out from Newport 10k. Perfect timing this video!! Thanks Scully!!!!!!
My first half marathon is tomorrow. Been on a 20 week training block. I did a 10k race early in my block and it was rough. For some reason my HR blew up near my max during the first mile even though my pace was what I practiced at. I struggled but still was able to hit my goal and actually run an even split. This race I just need to calm the nerves keep the HR down and understand that I've been here before and have what it takes.
nerves can push up your heart rate as a fight or flight response, can this increase the lactate level and fatigue sooner?
This was literally me on Sat morning last in Westport. Fantastic training destroyed by a rotten night night before race😕
Respect!❤
Im racing my first trail 25k getting ready for my 50k later this season this weekend!
You're the Best !!
What drills should I do within 15 minutes of my race. I run 800m and 1600m in track if that helps at all.
What would you reccomend for training a 5km i usually do an v02max workout and 2threshold days
Best intro ever 🙌
Brilliant Film 👍👍
I did 90/100km weeks 25km tempo a marathon pace and a bit above feeling great .. and then on race day died at 32km ... maybe to little preparation weeks.. not sure.. all my long runs were on point..
It's mainly sleeping the night before that I struggle with?
This is also my problem. Happened again this weekend before Berlin halfmarathon that I didn't sleep at all.
Would be cool if Steven could make a video on that.
I like to accept the night before might not be great, and focus on 2 night out. If I'm racing sunday, get a long sleep on friday night, and if you sleep well on saturday then great, and if not, doesn't matter. Works for me mentally at least, dunno what physiology says abut it
Sleep is my biggest thing as well. My mind wont turn off
Hey Stephen, where have your weekly recaps gone?
I wonder why I feel failing when it’s come to tapering week
Maybe your race day expectations are too high.
Love this video......."it's not a Buddhist Monk thing" 😂😂😂
I think your channel could blow up real quick. I mean millions of views per video if you changed a few things. I'd be happy to chat about it if you'd like.
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