Mark and Louise talking to each other, smiling, laughing, and making weird faces, while Harry's trying to survive mentally and physically lmao. That was just a goosebumps moment for me. These guys are really built different. Of course, you smashed that PB, Harry!
Recently did an "easy run" with some of the elite runners from my uni ... needless to say they were talking to each other significantly more easily than I was with them. Elite runners are literally built different and its almost scary.
An epic tale of discovering your limits and then pushing beyond. Brilliant story telling Harry. A wonderfully honest account. I was very happy to see you looking fresh again in Guildford. You went for that run and then some!
Great story Harry. Me too, I overdid it last week 😱 . 2024/05/18- 26 deg C, Worlds Largest HM, Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon, Target Time -1:45. Trained hard for 12 weeks running over 350kms. Ran a 1:46:30 4 weeks back in training at 5 degC. Race day was hot , felt hard, but kept pushing through 5k, 10k, and 15k at 4:56 average pace. The next 40 mins was the strangest 40mins in my entire running journey of many years. No memory of what happened, I lost complete track of myself somewhere after 15k, My GPS shows I kept running on autopilot for 1.5k more and collapsed completely. Was a heat stroke, after 40 mins wakes up in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Body temp was >40 degC, low BP, low Blood sugar, high Lactate. Thank God, I was cared for in time. After many bottles of IV and Electrolytes, and an overnight stay at the hospital, I was stable. 40 other runners faced the same in the race. 23 hospitalised. So Just don't overdo it 🤣.
Wow! That's scary @Shinogeorge! I was there in starting-group 4 and were negotiating with myself on how to pace myself. I think I had a 1:38.00 in me but just after 2 km I felt like the heat was the issue, not the speed or the distance. I knew that 1:45.00 was the new, realistic goal today and just tried to go 4.59 min / km or in that range. Did so until km 15, were the head was starting to get to me. Finished the race at 1:45.46 and the following 30 minutes were gone in a blur. My watch measured high body temperature but not dangerously high. Stood below a cold shower for a while, drank lots of recovery drinks, had a banana and a bar. But definitely heat exhaustion, confusion and lowered level of consciousness from the effort and the heat. I'm glad that you got out all right! Take care!
@@paravastha great to hear your experience. Congrats on your 1:45. Pretty smart strategy to adapt to conditions. I was in group 6, 10 mins behind you, but its such a small world, we get to know our stories here on UA-cam 😀
Jeez man. Very scary! I too ran the Göteborgsvarvet half marathon and it was really hot that day. That was one tough HM for my maiden attempt. I'm glad you recovered from the event and are doing okay. I was in Group 22 and my starting time was 15:40. I managed to complete it in 2:26:41.
I’ve never seen such a mental fight so big that your body just shuts down. I’m glad you decided to make this video even if it hurts. This is not a failure at all, u will only get stronger from this
How many people can say about themselves that their willpower is stronger than their body? I feel like majority of people dont even know what it feels like when your body is telling you to stop but you continue pushing.
I signed up for the Bath Half last week as my first half marathon and now the UA-cam algorithm has fed me this and I’m feeling slightly more terrified 😅 Great video. Easy subscribe!
Thank you for showing us this, Harry. While probably quite a jarring, painful experience for you, it shows us all the dangers of pushing that little bit too hard, and that's really important. And Louise, Mark and those fantastic medics looked after you so well in what must have been quite a scary situation. On a brighter note, loved seeing the crew out in support. The shout of Andyyy Hipkiiiiiiiss at half way was epic!
My heart was in my mouth watching that last half a mile! My goodness Harry, what a tough watch. You looked so strong throughout though. I absolutely believe you could run that time again. ❤
That was both amazing and terrifying to watch harry fair play to mark and Louise as well as all the medical staff for looking after you and for sharing an experience that many runners wouldn’t have felt or seen before
Thank goodness for the people around you and for the medics afterwards. I suffered the same at GNR in 2018, unfortunately the medical tent didn't quite have the skills to help with conflicting advice and only water to administer and I found myself very unwell for a few hours until a lovely pedestrian gave me sugar and electrolytes and I almost immediately perked up. Great video, what a gripping watch. Well done Harry... Onwards and upwards. JOG ON 😊
My word, this wasn’t just watching a video, it was an emotional experience! Even making this video is a courageous thing. Thank you for sharing it with us, and glad that you have recovered well.
Such incredible effort. Love watching your channel-- you find a way to make distance runs really watchable and interesting. And as a very average fun runner it's informative and inspiring for me. Always great work!
You can’t half tell a story lad, had me gripped from start to finish, incredible effort. Amazed you managed to get across the finish line in that state, hope you’re doing good mate. Big ups to both your pacers too, absolute freaks of nature those 2 😅
As I watched this I actually started to tear up. I had this happen to me twice in different half marathons. Obviously from my side I never saw what it all looked like. Tremendous work! I don't necessarily recommend being taken from the finish line in a wheelchair and not being able to remember the finish. But I admire anyone that gives it truly everything they have to try and push themselves. You are a BAMF. You also just crushed my PB.
I live in Bath and as soon as you saw the title I thought - this man must be insane to try and set a PB here, the entire city is just a big hill in all directions - I have to watch this. Definitely not disappointed 👍- it is also amazing to me that for 99% of humans, 1:23:53 is an absolutely astonishing time (I did the Bath Half in my younger years in a 1:46:29 and I thought it was going to kill me, I could barely walk for 2 weeks after) yet the professional runners look like they've been for a nice relaxing 5K fun run around the park.
re: professional runners. Watching them run is a thing of beauty. It is like they arent even running even though they could be sub 5:30min/mile pace. Great to watch.
I do not know how Harry himself views this but to me it is so damn impressive that his willpower is stronger than his body. Very few people are like that. chills
So gripping, running with you, feeling your pain, empathy with every step…what analytic description..stimulating viewing, so hard to watch but it was compelling too. Your pain and crises produced a classic teaching video. …
Congrats Harry what an effort. The mental strength it takes to push that hard is majorly impressive. But for anyone watching this that gets inspired to push this hard its important to remember the years of training to get to this level that Harry put in. Having Louise and Mark there was what allowed Harry to push to this level, and they done an amazing job keeping him safe! They deserve massive respect for this. So i just wanted to say always try to push yourself when its safe to do so and remember you have a lifetime to improve. Keep moving, have fun and stay healthy!!!
You’ve got me in tears here mate. I was trying to put my finger on why. I think I felt how much you wanted it. You put everything out there. I used to be very fit and since having children (now 2 and 4) I have put myself and my body last. Now they are at an age where I feel I can start setting some goals of my own, it hit home. My goals are to beat previous PBs pre baby and seeing how bad you wanted it made me think of myself and how much I want this - to prove to my self! Been a long time subscriber (you were maybe 6k viewers) and I switched off over the last few years but hoping to be back in to the running to smash those goals. Take care mate
Great video harry. Glad you are okay! I also have beef with the hill at the end of the bath half. Did it as my first half in 2020 (just before le pandemic) and ended with 2:00:01! Very happy for my first half, but probablyyy could have shaved off 1 second without the hill!! I'm still chasing sub 2hrs!!
A very honest video, I went through something similar but didn’t reach the finish line. I let it haunt me for years but have since completed 10 half marathons. I hope you have recovered and your next race ends in far better circumstances. Major kudos to Louise and Mark!
Narration and how the story unfolds is absolutely incredible. Pushing yourself to the limit, that mental and physical tenacity is just amazing. Im new to your channel. You just got a new sub! +1
WOW, I'm so happy you made it, thank you for sharing this experience. It was amazing to see how the elite runners were just wonderful supporting you and all.
Thanks for sharing.. such an important video for all trying to push. You can rest easy knowing you gave it all on this occasion.! Well done matey.. keep the videos coming. (Maybe some parkruns :))
A brilliant video as always Harry. It goes to show even experienced runners can get into trouble if you push too hard. Take care and know when you’ve reached your limit, no pub is worth medical attention.
Wonderful telling about your race.. love your polite way of addressing other people, you seem very humble and respectful.. lovely content and what a god damn way to go, huge respect.. Cheers from Copenhagen, Denmark.
It was hard to watch but a great video all the same. I ran last year and got a pb too (1:38) and I definitely remember that hill at the end being so brutal. Virtually running on full power for the entire half marathon and then it hits you so close to the finish! Now aptly named “Harry’s Hill”! A galant effort, great pb and amazing support from your running buddies. Good to see you back up and running! 🧡
I really love this channel, it is has the right amount of humour (minus this video for obvious reasons) inspiration and detailed information. This channel is going to fly, take care Harry and come back even stronger 👍
Harry Inspirational. You pushed every fibre in your body to achieve this amazing goal. I was feeling the pain, determination and delirium of those finish line steps. Please look after yourself and when your properly rested and restored Jog On!
I have seen people do that in the training military and it is never nice to see, good that there was great support there to help you. Amazing how hard you had pushed the hills make such a difference. Well told and well done.
Oh my word, we're glad you're OK! It must have been very worrying for everyone seeing you in that state. I had similar at the end of the Halstead Marathon a couple of weeks ago. Shortly after crossing the finish line I collapsed with heat exhaustion and after St John's Ambulance Care was taken to Colchester General. Fortunately no serious damage. Like yourself, I'm an experienced runner who has never experienced anything like it before. Take care and best wishes for the next one!
you can see just feel the pain in his eyes through the screen.....I've gone to dark places when running, but that's a different level. Fantastic effort.
Love your videos mate, glad your ok, my anxiety was through the roof watching that very gripping and a bit scary , but its good to see what can happen if we overdo it.
This video was just what I needed. I ran my first ever half in Chester a couple of weeks ago. I got to 20km saw a big hill and quit, and I literally never quit. I've been beating myself up about it since, and feeling like I could have carried on but didnt have the willpower. This has made me feel like my body was telling me something. It was a really hot day, and I was really sore for like 5 days afterwards when I rarely get sore.
What an amazing video, extremely powerful, a huge story told beautifully. I did bath half as my first half in 2023 and that last hill is a complete b....it starts alot earlier than you expect. I was there watching this year gutted I didn't see you. Happy to see you are well now. That's a scary story.
Good on you sir, you pushed yourself to the utter max that is a testament to your fortitude to me this is just as inspiring if not more inspiring than if I had watched you breeze across the finish line achieving a PB. That last stretch was a gut check and you crushed it. I’m looking forward to more videos!
What a great video. Thank you Harry for continued inspirational content. It’s amazing to see how far the mind can over come what the body is feeding back until it just says nopey nope nope, let’s lay down for a bit.
That is the most gripping and scary jog on video I have watched. A real emotional rollercoaster! We are all glad you're ok and looking forward to you smashing that pb! Oh and can we see Louise running with cups of water more regularly 😂🧡
Harry, you should be so proud of yourself. Not many runners will take themselves to that place, but having done so will make you so much stronger. It was an emotional watch - thank you for the inspiration.
I'm sorry it didn't go as you had hoped for (and indeed as I think your followers expected), but I'm very sure you'll come back and smash it. You are on a completely different level to me, but this goes to show that any of us can push ourselves just too far, even well-trained elite level runners. Great respect for this open and honest account, and for the fabulous runners supporting you.
Thanks for sharing, Harry. I’ve collapsed at two separate races (London Marathon and Derby Half) from heat exhaustion, so know from experience how scary it is. That message at the end rings true - racing can be about pushing to your limits, but there’s a fine line to tread. Puts things into perspective, too. I wasn’t doing UA-cam when I collapsed - not sure how I would feel about seeing me in a terrible state, to be honest! Take care 👍🏼
Great video on what can happen when we push our self beyond our threshold! I collapsed with heat exhaustion after a long run many years ago. I thought I was going to die. It was scary! I am much more careful now! I am glad you are okay!
You did a great job telling this frightening and brave story. Video is incredible, you gave it your all and didn't dial back. The things you do for your audience! Take care and it seems your recovery has gone well
Knowing the ending I was apprehensive watching this and yes it really did make me feel horrible as the video went on. You did amazingly Harry wth your support to achieve what you did and learned more about your mind and body along the way. So pleased to see you recovered and back to running for all of your family, friends and supporters. Looking forward now to the Severn Bridge parkrun meetup.
Thank you for making that video, I prepare a marathon and this is so down to earth compared to any other content... Great job tho, you pushed your body to its limits.
Had a very similar experience at the GNR in 2022, last thing I remember was 800m to go and apparently I made it another 500m before waking up in the medical tent. Was on for a PB of about 1:23 that day as well. Ended up with 3 months off running and taking a long time to get back up to the same speed and being comfortable (and others being comfortable) with going all out. Back to a HM this year and a 1:22 PB in biblical rain and a 5k PB the other night of 16:52!
This happened to me at Indian Queens half where I passed out 800m from the finish and woke up in an ambulance., completely confused and unaware how I got there The scary thing is that I didn’t see it coming. Watching it happen to you was very interesting (and scary) to see how it progressed to the point where the lights were out but your body fought on. Very heroic effort and well done for crossing the line in an incredible time. Stay safe.
Wow! Amazing video, I am so glad you were ok!! Louise + Mark are legends, likely scarier for them whilst you snoozed your temperature back down! Maybe choose a nice frosty, windy and rainy half for your next attempt 😁 🧡
Unbelievable Harry, what a video this was. Glad to see you've recovered from the run safe and sound. I'd be really interested to have a podcast episode with Louise and Mark to get their viewpoint and if they thought it was headed that way.
Wow, wow, wow Harry, that was so difficult to watch after meeting you and getting to know you. So glad you’re ok and thank you for sharing your experience…. and of course an awesome video, can see why you called it a labour of love. Look after yourself 👍🏼
I'm really glad for this video. I did a half recently and had a similar (Albeit much less extreme) ending to you. I got a PB (Not by much though) and my ending was the worst i've ever had. It's put a lot into perspective of what i did and didn't do right and what I'd do differently but also made me aware of the other factors such as heat!
Not only is this such a professional cinematic masterpiece, you tell an incredible story of determination but also the cost that it can sometimes have. So many videos out there show the glory and the high of getting those goals but sharing something so emotional and, quite frankly, scary too is brilliant to do. Although saying that, still a PB! Hopefully see you at the Elstead Marathon again soon pal.
I’m doing the Swansea half in 10 days. It’ll be warmer than any I’ve done before. This has been an education. Well done Harry - I’m nothing like as fast or as fit, but I’ll be drinking loads and soaking myself in water for the run. Be safe out there.
What a great story ty for sharing your journey at the bath half. Really puts it in perspective its a no joke race running my first one in 6 days. You sir have earned a sub and not going to lie I was yelling at the screen you got this!
Holy hell. That's an experience! I subscribe to your channel because of your incredibly charismatic presentation style, and the inclusivity of all your content. I'm not a runner though, rather a reasonably serious cyclist. With cycling, it's hard to overstate how important the wind speed is for cooling, and even so (living here in SE Sweden, which sees hotter summers than the UK) I find that on longer rides in summer that I have to regularly jump into lakes to drop my core temperature. I did 164km on gravel yesterday, and swam twice. It was 27c and quite humid too, due to a thunderstorm that chased us for the last hour. How do runners manage heat build-up? Is it just a case of building tolerance with heat exposure? It's tough in the UK with the humidity, which is often the most difficult aspect of summer weather. Either way, thank you for sharing this experience and massive kudos for the effort. Hats off to your support crew and I'm glad that there were no lasting effects.
Only just brought myself to watch this as I knew it would be grit-your-teeth nerve wracking, and it really was. Fantastic video, fantastic effort - and a good reminder to try to figure out where that red line lies and to stay on the right side of it. Fabulous to see Toby, Georgia and Andy out in force to support. I’ve learnt a lot from your other videos where things go well but this one was startling; a warning of how this thing we all love can, very suddenly, turn into something dangerous. Can’t wait to watch the video when you eventually take on that unfinished business Harry.
It's a very scary situation that happened to you but I can't help but feel inspired by it. I just ran my first 5k yesterday and plan to run the half in 5 months and a full marathon in 1 year. I might be crazy but I dream of being in that situation where I mentally push myself to my body's limit and know I left everything I had. I got demons to battle 💯
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate the honesty and you have a new subscriber now :) A minor version of this happened to me during my first ever half marathon. I felt well prepared going in to it. It was in a different part of the country (southern US - I’m from up North) and the race started off great with cool weather, a lot of excitement, and I either met or exceeded my pace expectations through the first 10 miles. However, that’s when the sun and heat which kept getting hotter all morning clearly started to have an impact. It started with calf pain and I felt my feet dragging. I slowed my pace down and I even walked a little (there were some hills at the end) and was basically just doing whatever I could to get through last 3.1 miles. I was able to jog over the finish line to finish and did ok with my expected race time but I definitely was not feeling well - which was weird for me because in training, even if I was tired after a run I still felt great to have finished. I never felt “ill”. I felt ill after this race and I tripped over a speed bump in the road and both my calves shot up behind my knees and I went down. I couldn’t straighten my calves and then my hamstrings and quads cramped up too. I was clearly dehydrated and I think suffering from heat stress. Luckily so many people (including family who ran with me but also strangers I didn’t know) were kind enough to help me and care for me. I got to a tent with chiropractors who helped work on the cramps and eventually needed an IV. I felt amazing after the IV started. Long story short - heat stress and heat stroke are really scary and not something to take lightly. I got a camelback for future runs and I know to be careful now. I’m all for pushing ourselves and working hard and feeling the success in that struggle but I strongly encourage everyone to do so smartly - it isn’t worth the risk of serious injury or harm. Plan ahead and recognize when the wheels are falling off. Looking back, I think I knew around mile 8 that I was getting severely dehydrated and I wasn’t replacing lost fluids at that point like I should have been. Be honest with yourselves and adjust as needed early - not late.
Well done Harry. I had a similar experience in my first 21km race (Great North Run in 1991), although I collapsed before the finish. I took 6-7 years off then completed over 100 half marathons. Every half is a learning experience. Run safe orange fellow.
My word Harry that was intense! A gripping video! I was literally trying to run with you while sitting on the edge of my seat! Glad you are feeling better now! Jog On my friend!!👍🇨🇦
You're a legend Harry. This was just SUCH a good video. Tell that "It's really warm" thing to the race organisers here in Australia. They could easily do the races in June/July/August (Winter), or even early spring (September) - but no, races in November... Starts at 10:00am when it's getting to 28 or 29 degrees... like... WHY... Your description of what it feels like to draw on reserves that aren't there was so accurate. Stay strong man, love from down under.
great physical and mental strength, glad people were with you and you were able to get some attention nice and quick, I do a lot of trail running on my own here in Australia and this makes opens my eyes about the hydration and heat risks, when you are alone. my biggest worry has always been getting bitten by a snake on the trails. (I have come close a couple times)
Bloody hell Harry, I was watching that last mile willing you on. I’m glad you are okay but you pushed yourself as best you could and did amazing! There are always more races and what you have learnt from this one will stand you in great stead for future half’s.
Tears here watching this mate. Well done on an incredible run regardless. I've been trying to return to running (post injury) and your videos have always helped and inspired my attempts. I'm back to getting around 30k a week in and growing from there. The jog on top is back on ✊️
Superb Harry - hope alls well now. I had the same experience on a ultra run in the lakes last year that resulted in me been thrown in a stream to bring my temp’ down and recovery by Mountain Rescue, really scary day. You’ll be back
Harry not mentioning the fact that this was still a PB. Tank
My sentiments exactly, but I believe in his mind. Being carried the last few metres doesn’t make it truly count, for him
Because thats no PB in his eyes😢
Mark and Louise talking to each other, smiling, laughing, and making weird faces, while Harry's trying to survive mentally and physically lmao.
That was just a goosebumps moment for me. These guys are really built different. Of course, you smashed that PB, Harry!
What a great comment
Recently did an "easy run" with some of the elite runners from my uni ... needless to say they were talking to each other significantly more easily than I was with them. Elite runners are literally built different and its almost scary.
Take care of yourself Harry, the world needs Jog On 🧡
Damn. This was epic but also very scary. At the end of the day, as amateur runners, your health comes first. Glad you’re ok
This is legit the best running video I've ever watched
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An epic tale of discovering your limits and then pushing beyond. Brilliant story telling Harry. A wonderfully honest account. I was very happy to see you looking fresh again in Guildford. You went for that run and then some!
Tim, wonderful comment. Thank you for being one of the 5 channel members too - it's greatly appreciate to support making these videos. H
Massive well done..
Have you thought about joining Helen Ryvar when she completes her 1000th half marathon next month?
Great story Harry. Me too, I overdid it last week 😱 . 2024/05/18- 26 deg C, Worlds Largest HM, Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon, Target Time -1:45. Trained hard for 12 weeks running over 350kms. Ran a 1:46:30 4 weeks back in training at 5 degC. Race day was hot , felt hard, but kept pushing through 5k, 10k, and 15k at 4:56 average pace. The next 40 mins was the strangest 40mins in my entire running journey of many years. No memory of what happened, I lost complete track of myself somewhere after 15k, My GPS shows I kept running on autopilot for 1.5k more and collapsed completely. Was a heat stroke, after 40 mins wakes up in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Body temp was >40 degC, low BP, low Blood sugar, high Lactate. Thank God, I was cared for in time. After many bottles of IV and Electrolytes, and an overnight stay at the hospital, I was stable. 40 other runners faced the same in the race. 23 hospitalised. So Just don't overdo it 🤣.
Damn that’s scary
Wow! That's scary @Shinogeorge! I was there in starting-group 4 and were negotiating with myself on how to pace myself. I think I had a 1:38.00 in me but just after 2 km I felt like the heat was the issue, not the speed or the distance. I knew that 1:45.00 was the new, realistic goal today and just tried to go 4.59 min / km or in that range. Did so until km 15, were the head was starting to get to me.
Finished the race at 1:45.46 and the following 30 minutes were gone in a blur. My watch measured high body temperature but not dangerously high. Stood below a cold shower for a while, drank lots of recovery drinks, had a banana and a bar. But definitely heat exhaustion, confusion and lowered level of consciousness from the effort and the heat.
I'm glad that you got out all right! Take care!
@@paravastha great to hear your experience. Congrats on your 1:45. Pretty smart strategy to adapt to conditions. I was in group 6, 10 mins behind you, but its such a small world, we get to know our stories here on UA-cam 😀
@@sheelageorge12 If you track your efforts on Strava I can follow your next endeavour!
Jeez man. Very scary! I too ran the Göteborgsvarvet half marathon and it was really hot that day. That was one tough HM for my maiden attempt. I'm glad you recovered from the event and are doing okay. I was in Group 22 and my starting time was 15:40. I managed to complete it in 2:26:41.
I’ve never seen such a mental fight so big that your body just shuts down. I’m glad you decided to make this video even if it hurts. This is not a failure at all, u will only get stronger from this
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger ey?
How many people can say about themselves that their willpower is stronger than their body? I feel like majority of people dont even know what it feels like when your body is telling you to stop but you continue pushing.
The body is just stubborn not weak
I signed up for the Bath Half last week as my first half marathon and now the UA-cam algorithm has fed me this and I’m feeling slightly more terrified 😅
Great video. Easy subscribe!
Fear not, learn from this. Thank you for watching. Maybe see you there
Jeezo that’s a first , 46 year old me getting emotional watching a running video, glad you’re ok mate
Yeah me too. Odd. Maybe we guys do have emotional sides, who knew. 😂
Thank you for showing us this, Harry. While probably quite a jarring, painful experience for you, it shows us all the dangers of pushing that little bit too hard, and that's really important. And Louise, Mark and those fantastic medics looked after you so well in what must have been quite a scary situation. On a brighter note, loved seeing the crew out in support. The shout of Andyyy Hipkiiiiiiiss at half way was epic!
My heart was in my mouth watching that last half a mile! My goodness Harry, what a tough watch. You looked so strong throughout though. I absolutely believe you could run that time again. ❤
That was both amazing and terrifying to watch harry fair play to mark and Louise as well as all the medical staff for looking after you and for sharing an experience that many runners wouldn’t have felt or seen before
Thank goodness for the people around you and for the medics afterwards. I suffered the same at GNR in 2018, unfortunately the medical tent didn't quite have the skills to help with conflicting advice and only water to administer and I found myself very unwell for a few hours until a lovely pedestrian gave me sugar and electrolytes and I almost immediately perked up. Great video, what a gripping watch. Well done Harry... Onwards and upwards. JOG ON 😊
My word, this wasn’t just watching a video, it was an emotional experience!
Even making this video is a courageous thing. Thank you for sharing it with us, and glad that you have recovered well.
Totally agree with you, well done Harry.
Such incredible effort. Love watching your channel-- you find a way to make distance runs really watchable and interesting. And as a very average fun runner it's informative and inspiring for me. Always great work!
Wow, when my UA-cam viewing collides. My favourite car story telling UA-cam channel watches my favourite running story telling channel. 🤯
Not to take attention away from the heat exhaustion at all…he still got his PB 😮
You can’t half tell a story lad, had me gripped from start to finish, incredible effort. Amazed you managed to get across the finish line in that state, hope you’re doing good mate. Big ups to both your pacers too, absolute freaks of nature those 2 😅
As I watched this I actually started to tear up. I had this happen to me twice in different half marathons. Obviously from my side I never saw what it all looked like. Tremendous work! I don't necessarily recommend being taken from the finish line in a wheelchair and not being able to remember the finish. But I admire anyone that gives it truly everything they have to try and push themselves. You are a BAMF. You also just crushed my PB.
I live in Bath and as soon as you saw the title I thought - this man must be insane to try and set a PB here, the entire city is just a big hill in all directions - I have to watch this.
Definitely not disappointed 👍- it is also amazing to me that for 99% of humans, 1:23:53 is an absolutely astonishing time (I did the Bath Half in my younger years in a 1:46:29 and I thought it was going to kill me, I could barely walk for 2 weeks after) yet the professional runners look like they've been for a nice relaxing 5K fun run around the park.
re: professional runners. Watching them run is a thing of beauty. It is like they arent even running even though they could be sub 5:30min/mile pace. Great to watch.
I have never heard of Jog On in my life but I legit teared up watching this. What an effort. Congratulations and I'm glad you're okay.
That's what's called giving it your all. Serious respect. Also pretty funny narration
Cheers
This is my second rewatch. Absolutely incredible, terrifying and a wild ride.
Thanks for having the courage to share your PB story with us.
I do not know how Harry himself views this but to me it is so damn impressive that his willpower is stronger than his body. Very few people are like that. chills
So gripping, running with you, feeling your pain, empathy with every step…what analytic description..stimulating viewing, so hard to watch but it was compelling too. Your pain and crises produced a classic teaching video.
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Congrats Harry what an effort. The mental strength it takes to push that hard is majorly impressive. But for anyone watching this that gets inspired to push this hard its important to remember the years of training to get to this level that Harry put in. Having Louise and Mark there was what allowed Harry to push to this level, and they done an amazing job keeping him safe! They deserve massive respect for this. So i just wanted to say always try to push yourself when its safe to do so and remember you have a lifetime to improve. Keep moving, have fun and stay healthy!!!
You’ve got me in tears here mate. I was trying to put my finger on why. I think I felt how much you wanted it. You put everything out there. I used to be very fit and since having children (now 2 and 4) I have put myself and my body last. Now they are at an age where I feel I can start setting some goals of my own, it hit home. My goals are to beat previous PBs pre baby and seeing how bad you wanted it made me think of myself and how much I want this - to prove to my self! Been a long time subscriber (you were maybe 6k viewers) and I switched off over the last few years but hoping to be back in to the running to smash those goals. Take care mate
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Great video harry. Glad you are okay! I also have beef with the hill at the end of the bath half. Did it as my first half in 2020 (just before le pandemic) and ended with 2:00:01! Very happy for my first half, but probablyyy could have shaved off 1 second without the hill!! I'm still chasing sub 2hrs!!
Fantastic video Harry. I also ran a half marathon this weekend and set a PB of 1:47 which I didn’t expect. Wish you a speedy recovery!
A very honest video, I went through something similar but didn’t reach the finish line. I let it haunt me for years but have since completed 10 half marathons. I hope you have recovered and your next race ends in far better circumstances. Major kudos to Louise and Mark!
Narration and how the story unfolds is absolutely incredible. Pushing yourself to the limit, that mental and physical tenacity is just amazing. Im new to your channel. You just got a new sub! +1
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WOW, I'm so happy you made it, thank you for sharing this experience. It was amazing to see how the elite runners were just wonderful supporting you and all.
Wow, that was so emotional!! Really, really well done. You gave it everything! ❤
Thanks for sharing.. such an important video for all trying to push. You can rest easy knowing you gave it all on this occasion.! Well done matey.. keep the videos coming. (Maybe some parkruns :))
A brilliant video as always Harry. It goes to show even experienced runners can get into trouble if you push too hard. Take care and know when you’ve reached your limit, no pub is worth medical attention.
Wonderful telling about your race.. love your polite way of addressing other people, you seem very humble and respectful.. lovely content and what a god damn way to go, huge respect..
Cheers from Copenhagen, Denmark.
It was hard to watch but a great video all the same. I ran last year and got a pb too (1:38) and I definitely remember that hill at the end being so brutal. Virtually running on full power for the entire half marathon and then it hits you so close to the finish! Now aptly named “Harry’s Hill”! A galant effort, great pb and amazing support from your running buddies. Good to see you back up and running! 🧡
Thank you for sharing, I'm running my first half next week at 44, you had showed a part that no other runners video showed, greatly appreciated
I really love this channel, it is has the right amount of humour (minus this video for obvious reasons) inspiration and detailed information. This channel is going to fly, take care Harry and come back even stronger 👍
Harry Inspirational. You pushed every fibre in your body to achieve this amazing goal. I was feeling the pain, determination and delirium of those finish line steps. Please look after yourself and when your properly rested and restored Jog On!
I have seen people do that in the training military and it is never nice to see, good that there was great support there to help you. Amazing how hard you had pushed the hills make such a difference. Well told and well done.
That's such an inspiring story! Credit to you mate you that is the definition of leaving it all out there!
Oh my word, we're glad you're OK! It must have been very worrying for everyone seeing you in that state. I had similar at the end of the Halstead Marathon a couple of weeks ago. Shortly after crossing the finish line I collapsed with heat exhaustion and after St John's Ambulance Care was taken to Colchester General. Fortunately no serious damage. Like yourself, I'm an experienced runner who has never experienced anything like it before. Take care and best wishes for the next one!
You did a gret job brother! Kinda got motivated because of your experience. I will be having my 2nd 21k this year on July 7th. Keep on running! 💪
you can see just feel the pain in his eyes through the screen.....I've gone to dark places when running, but that's a different level. Fantastic effort.
Love your videos mate, glad your ok, my anxiety was through the roof watching that very gripping and a bit scary , but its good to see what can happen if we overdo it.
This video was just what I needed.
I ran my first ever half in Chester a couple of weeks ago. I got to 20km saw a big hill and quit, and I literally never quit. I've been beating myself up about it since, and feeling like I could have carried on but didnt have the willpower.
This has made me feel like my body was telling me something. It was a really hot day, and I was really sore for like 5 days afterwards when I rarely get sore.
Absolutely valiant effort Harry! This was so well told and definitely so motivation to get back to it once i am out of hospital
What an amazing video, extremely powerful, a huge story told beautifully. I did bath half as my first half in 2023 and that last hill is a complete b....it starts alot earlier than you expect. I was there watching this year gutted I didn't see you. Happy to see you are well now. That's a scary story.
Good on you sir, you pushed yourself to the utter max that is a testament to your fortitude to me this is just as inspiring if not more inspiring than if I had watched you breeze across the finish line achieving a PB. That last stretch was a gut check and you crushed it. I’m looking forward to more videos!
I’m so proud of that effort mate incredible! That is real pushing to the limits you should be very proud of that you gave it your all!
What a great video. Thank you Harry for continued inspirational content. It’s amazing to see how far the mind can over come what the body is feeding back until it just says nopey nope nope, let’s lay down for a bit.
That is the most gripping and scary jog on video I have watched. A real emotional rollercoaster! We are all glad you're ok and looking forward to you smashing that pb!
Oh and can we see Louise running with cups of water more regularly 😂🧡
Harry, you should be so proud of yourself. Not many runners will take themselves to that place, but having done so will make you so much stronger. It was an emotional watch - thank you for the inspiration.
I'm sorry it didn't go as you had hoped for (and indeed as I think your followers expected), but I'm very sure you'll come back and smash it. You are on a completely different level to me, but this goes to show that any of us can push ourselves just too far, even well-trained elite level runners. Great respect for this open and honest account, and for the fabulous runners supporting you.
Thanks for sharing, Harry. I’ve collapsed at two separate races (London Marathon and Derby Half) from heat exhaustion, so know from experience how scary it is. That message at the end rings true - racing can be about pushing to your limits, but there’s a fine line to tread. Puts things into perspective, too. I wasn’t doing UA-cam when I collapsed - not sure how I would feel about seeing me in a terrible state, to be honest! Take care 👍🏼
Great video on what can happen when we push our self beyond our threshold! I collapsed with heat exhaustion after a long run many years ago. I thought I was going to die. It was scary! I am much more careful now! I am glad you are okay!
I had tears watching you give your all and push through to the very end. It was incredibly emotional to see your determination and effort.
You did a great job telling this frightening and brave story. Video is incredible, you gave it your all and didn't dial back. The things you do for your audience! Take care and it seems your recovery has gone well
Knowing the ending I was apprehensive watching this and yes it really did make me feel horrible as the video went on. You did amazingly Harry wth your support to achieve what you did and learned more about your mind and body along the way. So pleased to see you recovered and back to running for all of your family, friends and supporters. Looking forward now to the Severn Bridge parkrun meetup.
Solid story telling. It amazes me how easy elite runners make it look. Well done, looking forward to the next attempt
Thank you for making that video, I prepare a marathon and this is so down to earth compared to any other content...
Great job tho, you pushed your body to its limits.
Had a very similar experience at the GNR in 2022, last thing I remember was 800m to go and apparently I made it another 500m before waking up in the medical tent. Was on for a PB of about 1:23 that day as well.
Ended up with 3 months off running and taking a long time to get back up to the same speed and being comfortable (and others being comfortable) with going all out.
Back to a HM this year and a 1:22 PB in biblical rain and a 5k PB the other night of 16:52!
Thank you for sharing
Hands on my head watching the final stages. Just shows what can happen. Much love mate.
An absolutely amazing video Harry. Really puts into perspective what pushing to the limits can do to our bodies. Glad that you recovered!
This happened to me at Indian Queens half where I passed out 800m from the finish and woke up in an ambulance., completely confused and unaware how I got there The scary thing is that I didn’t see it coming. Watching it happen to you was very interesting (and scary) to see how it progressed to the point where the lights were out but your body fought on. Very heroic effort and well done for crossing the line in an incredible time. Stay safe.
Fantastic stuff this gave me Free Solo vibes, never thought watching someone run would have my heart pounding
Well done on an incredible run, Harry! You went somewhere and found something deep within yourself. Glad you're okay. Look forward to your next 21km.
Wow! Amazing video, I am so glad you were ok!! Louise + Mark are legends, likely scarier for them whilst you snoozed your temperature back down! Maybe choose a nice frosty, windy and rainy half for your next attempt 😁 🧡
Unbelievable Harry, what a video this was. Glad to see you've recovered from the run safe and sound. I'd be really interested to have a podcast episode with Louise and Mark to get their viewpoint and if they thought it was headed that way.
One of a few videos that gave me the feeling of living in the moment. What a fight. Congrats on this battle with a new PB!
Wow, wow, wow Harry, that was so difficult to watch after meeting you and getting to know you. So glad you’re ok and thank you for sharing your experience…. and of course an awesome video, can see why you called it a labour of love. Look after yourself 👍🏼
Massively inspiring me to get back into running,keep it up!
I'm really glad for this video. I did a half recently and had a similar (Albeit much less extreme) ending to you. I got a PB (Not by much though) and my ending was the worst i've ever had. It's put a lot into perspective of what i did and didn't do right and what I'd do differently but also made me aware of the other factors such as heat!
Not only is this such a professional cinematic masterpiece, you tell an incredible story of determination but also the cost that it can sometimes have. So many videos out there show the glory and the high of getting those goals but sharing something so emotional and, quite frankly, scary too is brilliant to do. Although saying that, still a PB! Hopefully see you at the Elstead Marathon again soon pal.
Found this quite an emotional watch. Happy to have discovered your channel
I’m doing the Swansea half in 10 days. It’ll be warmer than any I’ve done before. This has been an education. Well done Harry - I’m nothing like as fast or as fit, but I’ll be drinking loads and soaking myself in water for the run. Be safe out there.
Wow scary experience. Great to see you are okay and fully recovered. Timely reminder as we have the Forest Five this weekend. Bound to be a hot one.
Hoping it went well
That was so many things in one video. Inspiring. Gripping. Motivational. Cinematic. Incredible.
What a great story ty for sharing your journey at the bath half. Really puts it in perspective its a no joke race running my first one in 6 days. You sir have earned a sub and not going to lie I was yelling at the screen you got this!
Outstanding effort. Staying in the hurt locker for that long requires a lot more than just the physical aspect. Amazing to watch mate.
Holy hell. That's an experience!
I subscribe to your channel because of your incredibly charismatic presentation style, and the inclusivity of all your content. I'm not a runner though, rather a reasonably serious cyclist.
With cycling, it's hard to overstate how important the wind speed is for cooling, and even so (living here in SE Sweden, which sees hotter summers than the UK) I find that on longer rides in summer that I have to regularly jump into lakes to drop my core temperature. I did 164km on gravel yesterday, and swam twice. It was 27c and quite humid too, due to a thunderstorm that chased us for the last hour.
How do runners manage heat build-up? Is it just a case of building tolerance with heat exposure? It's tough in the UK with the humidity, which is often the most difficult aspect of summer weather.
Either way, thank you for sharing this experience and massive kudos for the effort. Hats off to your support crew and I'm glad that there were no lasting effects.
Only just brought myself to watch this as I knew it would be grit-your-teeth nerve wracking, and it really was. Fantastic video, fantastic effort - and a good reminder to try to figure out where that red line lies and to stay on the right side of it. Fabulous to see Toby, Georgia and Andy out in force to support. I’ve learnt a lot from your other videos where things go well but this one was startling; a warning of how this thing we all love can, very suddenly, turn into something dangerous. Can’t wait to watch the video when you eventually take on that unfinished business Harry.
Great north run will be a good shout ends on the coast so sea breeze and lovely view on the last mile.
It's a very scary situation that happened to you but I can't help but feel inspired by it. I just ran my first 5k yesterday and plan to run the half in 5 months and a full marathon in 1 year. I might be crazy but I dream of being in that situation where I mentally push myself to my body's limit and know I left everything I had. I got demons to battle 💯
Fantastic effort. The very definition of giving it all you've got.
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate the honesty and you have a new subscriber now :) A minor version of this happened to me during my first ever half marathon. I felt well prepared going in to it. It was in a different part of the country (southern US - I’m from up North) and the race started off great with cool weather, a lot of excitement, and I either met or exceeded my pace expectations through the first 10 miles. However, that’s when the sun and heat which kept getting hotter all morning clearly started to have an impact. It started with calf pain and I felt my feet dragging. I slowed my pace down and I even walked a little (there were some hills at the end) and was basically just doing whatever I could to get through last 3.1 miles. I was able to jog over the finish line to finish and did ok with my expected race time but I definitely was not feeling well - which was weird for me because in training, even if I was tired after a run I still felt great to have finished. I never felt “ill”. I felt ill after this race and I tripped over a speed bump in the road and both my calves shot up behind my knees and I went down. I couldn’t straighten my calves and then my hamstrings and quads cramped up too. I was clearly dehydrated and I think suffering from heat stress. Luckily so many people (including family who ran with me but also strangers I didn’t know) were kind enough to help me and care for me. I got to a tent with chiropractors who helped work on the cramps and eventually needed an IV. I felt amazing after the IV started. Long story short - heat stress and heat stroke are really scary and not something to take lightly. I got a camelback for future runs and I know to be careful now. I’m all for pushing ourselves and working hard and feeling the success in that struggle but I strongly encourage everyone to do so smartly - it isn’t worth the risk of serious injury or harm. Plan ahead and recognize when the wheels are falling off. Looking back, I think I knew around mile 8 that I was getting severely dehydrated and I wasn’t replacing lost fluids at that point like I should have been. Be honest with yourselves and adjust as needed early - not late.
Amazing video, Congratulations on getting that PB and you know that this is going to make you stronger and stronger!
Well done Harry. I had a similar experience in my first 21km race (Great North Run in 1991), although I collapsed before the finish. I took 6-7 years off then completed over 100 half marathons. Every half is a learning experience. Run safe orange fellow.
Wow! That was a hard watch. So pleased your ok Harry. Hopefully see you at the Great South Run.
What a fantastic video ! Louise and Mark were fantastic !
That was so hard to watch! I’m glad you’re doing better & I know more PB’s will fall in the future for you. Get well soon!
Haven't commented in a while but wow, blimey. Glad you're still with us Harry. You were the reason I tried couch to 5 k for the first time ever
Cheering for you to worried about you to tears of joy for you. So many emotions watching you crush such an amazing time.
My word Harry that was intense!
A gripping video!
I was literally trying to run with you while sitting on the edge of my seat!
Glad you are feeling better now!
Jog On my friend!!👍🇨🇦
You're a legend Harry. This was just SUCH a good video.
Tell that "It's really warm" thing to the race organisers here in Australia. They could easily do the races in June/July/August (Winter), or even early spring (September) - but no, races in November... Starts at 10:00am when it's getting to 28 or 29 degrees... like... WHY...
Your description of what it feels like to draw on reserves that aren't there was so accurate. Stay strong man, love from down under.
great physical and mental strength, glad people were with you and you were able to get some attention nice and quick, I do a lot of trail running on my own here in Australia and this makes opens my eyes about the hydration and heat risks, when you are alone. my biggest worry has always been getting bitten by a snake on the trails. (I have come close a couple times)
Bloody hell Harry, I was watching that last mile willing you on. I’m glad you are okay but you pushed yourself as best you could and did amazing! There are always more races and what you have learnt from this one will stand you in great stead for future half’s.
Tears here watching this mate. Well done on an incredible run regardless. I've been trying to return to running (post injury) and your videos have always helped and inspired my attempts. I'm back to getting around 30k a week in and growing from there. The jog on top is back on ✊️
Superb Harry - hope alls well now. I had the same experience on a ultra run in the lakes last year that resulted in me been thrown in a stream to bring my temp’ down and recovery by Mountain Rescue, really scary day. You’ll be back