In 8 weeks from now I will run my first marathon at the age 59. I have been running for 3 years now and doing around 60 to 75km a week. The long runs are becoming a bigger part of the total distance and I love that. Last week I did a 29km (all easy) long run and this week I will put in some tempo blocks into my long run. Love the way you talk about taking on the long runs, by not making it easier by using plated shoes or running the flattest course you can find (although its hard to find a hilly course here in the Netherlands). Keep up the good work!
Hiya Stephen, been watching you for a while now and you always offer some great insight 👌 This year I’m going for a sub 70 min Half Marathon and a sub 15 5k. Two goals that have alluded me for a while now. About 2 years ago I was so close to both but picked up what proved to be a serious injury and I was out of it for a year and a half. Over the last year I’ve been working so hard to get back to a place where I feel fit and strong and I believe I’ve made it. It’s taken lots of courage and resilience and there were many times I debated quitting, but that was the easy option. I’m back and ready to get PB’s again. Keep it up mate! All the best.
My goal for 2025 is to go all in, no excuses. Lose weight and hit a huge PB at Ironman Wales this year. Already seeing big progress from just working more and worrying less! Thanks for the videos, watch them all and didn’t realise I wasn’t subscribed.
Doing london this year and will be guiding my friend who is visual impaired and to get him round safely, this is the first time for me guiding someone at marathon distance. Then who knows what I will be running next lol. Great videos scully.
Ran a 3:10 for my second marathon, planning to run under 2:55 in April to BQ. Biggest difference between this training block and my last block is the amount of consistency and adherence to my training plan. I am a travel healthcare worker so I'd make excuses about completing my runs (especially long runs) but I've begun working with a coach to build a solid base before my marathon build, in which I have consistently ran/cross trained 6x a week for 11weeks so far. I've only recently found your channel and I appreciate all the information you provide! The longer format videos have been perfect to listen to during warmup/cooldown stretches. Best of luck! Hoping to order a pair of the tights as my race day kit.
I finally got my GFA for London marathon after trying for 7 yrs. On my last marathon I realised at 18 miles that hadn't done enough long runs at goal marathon pace for long enough deep enough into the long run. This block I'll aim to finish at least 3 long rums doing MP for the last 8 miles of a 20 mile run.
Been subscribed since last summer and have loved your videos. You're honest and show what ACTUALLY is important unlike all the runfluencers on instagram 👌 My biggest goals this year are a sub-20 5k (aiming for it by April), 3:10 marathon in September, and a sub-40 10k by the end of the year. Marathon is my priority though as that's what I'm working on long term. To achieve this, I'm adapting and practicing my fueling strategy and will be building my mileage up a lot in the few months before the official block (levelling out for a few weeks to recover before the mileage starts building again)
I am attempting a sub 3 hour marathon and I will start doing 2 long runs per week. I got to build up the mileage. Wish you all the best Stephen and stay strong in your daily life and training as well. ❤
Love the videos and inspiration!! Running my first marathon in April at London for cure Leukaemia in memory of my little sister who passed away in 2019 from Leukaemia!! Going to raise at least £2500! As for the running, working for Sub 4 hours for my first go!! Am slowly ramping up my weekly milage to 75km currently with a 17 mile long run. This week it includes 4x5km. I find progression runs are super helpful for longer runs! Have fallen in love with running for the mental aspects and it is something that I can do on my own... Have only played teams sports in my life. Also work from home so getting out is a big part of my day! After London, I would like to PB the 5km, 10km and half marathon too before the end of the year 😀 Again I love the channel and thank you for so much information!!
Thought I'd never run again after neck injury but been slowly working way back and watching you for couple of years which is really helping with that journey. Thanks for the vids!
Main goal this year is a sub 90 minute half. Ran a few races in 2022 around 93 minutes, and would love a sub 7/mi pace for a half. I am using your base and half training plans for my target race in November. I love your channel and your videos have transformed my mindset and training to get me to the next level. I appreciate all you do!
Great videos, thank you for all your knowledge & openness. Key goals, sub 17 5k, sub 2:40 Mara. Key changes- a) big speed block 12 to 15weeks, b) using a coach, c) attacking my interval sessions like a race but 9 out 10 effort, d) treating interval recoveries seriously and maximising them (teach bossy to recovery quickly)
Achieved 3:24 in Dublin last year and have started a proper 16 week training with your help scully, aiming for sub 3:00 in barca in March. Love these styles of Long run
Huge leap from 3:24 to 3 hrs. Best of luck with it🤞 Did Dublin 2023 in 3:19 but missed doing a marathon last year due to illness. Doing Edinburgh in May and hoping to do 3:15
Another cracking video! I’m in week 3 of a sub 3 attempt for Manchester. Previously ran 3:02 and I think the lack of mileage was a problem. Big weeks were late 40s, in this plan I hit 48 miles in week one and I’m adding in some S&C aswell. I must go for a run in the titanic quarter next time I’m in Belfast!
Brilliant advice, thank you 🙏🏾 😊 At 56, I still believe I can reach my goal of a sub 3hr marathon with this right focus and less excuses 🙌🏽. Thanks for the inspiration 👊🏾
My running goal for this year is to make a half marathon with 4:00 m/k (1:24:24), along with stay healthy, fit and mentally ok. There are some clasic barriers in a runners life, this is currently mine. Thanks for sharing all this knowledge Stephen, keep it up and all the best to you!
Hey Scully! I'm a 3-time, 3:56 Marathon Runner and I'm looking to run sub 3:30 come late April. This marathon training block I've committed to overall record base mileage and training block mileage. I've incorporated mile repeats and 'marathon race pace' runs in my weekly schedule, and I'm just looking for ways to get the absolute most out of my Long Runs without doing too much or too little - so I AUTO clicked this video. Best of luck on your training, Cheers!
going out to Eugene and Grandma’s marathons here in the USA this year to go sub-3 for the first time and get a buffer to BQ before I turn 40. the big change this year for me is increasing my mileage and frequency of running. already seeing benefits!!
Goal is to break sub-3 in the marathon (London) and sub-17 in the 5k. Going to do more z1 & z2 miles, understand my HR more and of course watching your fantastic videos about how to improve!
My goal is my first marathon in 7 years after some long injuries. Gonna prioritise injury prevention through strength training & yoga. Love the videos!
I'm 56YO, started running 3 yrs ago, completed 4 marathons in the past 2 years with a 4:10 PR. My goal this year is to get that elusive sub-4 finish! Thank you for your videos!
Hi Stephen, I started running in June 2024 and entered my first 10k race in November, it’s been an amazing journey so far! I’m now training for the Hong Kong Half Marathon in 2025, with a big goal of running my first full marathon in 2026. This year, I’m hoping to enter as many local races in Hong Kong as I can and maybe even take on the Bangkok Marathon in December. I run about 5 times a week and have been following tips from your videos, which have been a huge help. thank you! Looking forward to seeing what I can achieve this year. Best wishes!
First of all: when you mentioned your dog in the video, I thought "We need to see his dog more! His dog should be at the end of every video." At 17:05, I got my wish. So thanks for that. (I had a golden retriever up until last summer and I loved him so much.) My goal for 2025 is train for and run the NYC Marathon in 3:40, or at least faster than 3:45. I know this might seem ridiculously easy to a lot of people. I'm a 50 y.o. lady who ran my first marathon at 44 (in 4:00:xx) and ran my fastest marathon at 49 in 3:47:xx. Maybe not a huge improvement, maybe not super fast. For me, I'd be thrilled with anything faster than that this November. For a middle-aged amateur, my mileage is decent (2200+ miles last year) but could be higher. Strength training is okay but could be more regular. Core could be better. I'd like to work on all of these things this year. AND MORE DOG, PLEASE.
Cheers brother, got a marathon in my hometown in 13 weeks. Would love to rep the tights all the way over in Australia. Hoping for a sub 3 result. Keep up the good work!
I’m going to run my first ever marathon this year in Southampton after not even making it to the start line last year because I knew I wasn’t ready after many failed training runs that I cut short because I was angry I couldn’t hit my paces. The change I’ve made is The training leading up to this one instead of quitting a session because it wasn’t going well I just ran easier but got it done and surprise surprise I’m still getting better so that mythical consistency is going to get me to the start line! Aiming for a sub 4hour. Love your videos mate.
Serendipitous, am about to hit a 10 mile long run as I comment. Saw the raffle; my 2025 goal is to run 1200 + miles. Last year was my first year running seriously and got to 855 miles by years end... because I was trying to find my rhythm - and had a couple bad months. Goal besides the 1200 + mile total for the year is a sub 6:30 per mile 5k or even something like a 5:50 per mile for the 5k. Plan to make my long runs longer as well.
Chasing sub 70 in the half marathon, most important things for me are building a strong strength routine and sleep schedule especially transitioning from a youth athlete to open to eventually build the strength for the marathon, half marathon time is my main dream for the year
Hey Stephen, thanks for the amazing videos, you always inspire me to be a better runner! Hoping to break 3:00:00 in the marathon this year (in Milan) by trying to be more disciplined with my long runs. Keep it up!
Goals!!! Your content has been so important to me over my running journey. I started with your half marathon plan last year. Saw such great improvements on my HM times throughout the year, and a couple training blocks using it. I purchased your sub 3 hour full marathon plan a few weeks ago, and go for my first full marathon in October 2025!(part of the Towpath Trilogy race series in Cleveland) My goal is to run my first marathon in sub 3 hours! My changes will include running more miles at race pace/effort. I highly recommend your plans to those looking. Thank you!
goals: sub 15:00 for 5k, 70 minute half marathon, be able to sustain 80 miles per week for several weeks without feeling like I need a break how: make sure each week feels "repeatable" by the end: I shouldn't feel like I need a down week or else I trained too hard. Only train as hard as I need to get the desired stimulus. Recover just as aggressively as I train. Sleeeeeep
Thank you for your videos, Stephen! They are a huge source of knowledge and inspiration. My goal for this year is to run my first marathon in May, and as part of the change, I have already started doing ~20 km long runs. I love the "Just Another Sunday" concept, by the way! ❤
Love the super shoe idea Stephen. The way I do it is if I'm going to payout £250 then I'll race in them up to 150 miles, then use them for session post that. Less pop and still good enough for this. Great content as always and good luck for the season ahead!
Training for my first marathon on 4th May in Belfast. Working towards sub 3:30. I do most of my runs around Belfast harbour and take great inspiration seeing you out there too! Good luck with your next race💪💪
Hi there all the way from sunny South Africa. Finally built up the courage to enter and train for the Comrades Marathon (86kms), taking place 8 June 2025. Key elements taken into 2025 is watch my weight/efficient weight loss (binge eat often), which will help with shin splints and plantar fasciitis . This will ensure better recovery, become more consistent, log longer runs, then allowing for more progression. I'm an average runner, but it's the journey leading to Comrades and being able to accomplish the distance the race has in store
Hi, I’m glad to see your dog; he’s grown quite a bit since the last video I saw🐶! You picked a great name for him! In 2025, I hope to stay injury-free and disciplined. I also aim to quit drinking alcohol entirely🤕. My first goal is to finish the Cluj Marathon on April 6th with a better time than I had last time, which means under 2 hours and 57 minutes. I’m currently in the third week of the training plan I got from you, and I’m trying to stick to it as best as I can. I’m not a big fan of training in "super shoes" either, so I’ve decided to do both my interval sessions and long runs in regular running shoes. As for gels and hydration during training, I still need to work on that. Usually, I don’t consume anything during training because I see it as part of the preparation for ultramarathons (you never know when I’ll get the urge to sign up for another mountain ultra🫠). However, starting with the long run in week 3, I’ll make hydration and fueling a priority. Great video!🐕Thanks!
Hoping for a Marathon PB at Rome marathon in March here, my 26.2 clothing order should arrive tomorrow and those shorts would be brilliant! Going to be representing the merch in Rome 😂💪🏻 Keep up the great content mate
I had a meniscus operation last year and, at 66 yo soon, my goal it to build back up to a sub 3:50 marathon in October. I am tweaking my training to include less running day, but more strength training, particularly my core and quads. This has been going well so far, but there's still a long way to go. Thanks for the video.
My goal for this year is a first marathon with a goal time around 4h. Achieving it: Been building a base aerobic fitness now since last spring. Having a training plan, not having any excuses stop me doing long runs. Told my wife that I have this goal that is important for me and there will be no plans that will go over my training. For example we went to her parents for weekend so I said ''Okay but I will be 2h late as I will run there'' it is about 18km distance. (might sound selfish but she is supporting me 100%) Also checking my diet, sleep, and testing of nutrition and water intake during my long runs at the moment. ALSO learnt the hard way that I can also be too eager to train so I need to hold myself back to not injure myself.
Goals for the year: Currently 57:21 10K Short term goal is set at 55:00 10K but I hope to finish the year closer to 50:00 10K. Struggled with adding mileage to my weekly routine last year so I incorporated strength training this year. Looking to stay consistent here. Thanks for all that you do!
Training for a 1/2 marathon in May followed by my first marathon in October. Goal is sub-8 min/mile pace, and to look good while doing it! I like your insights and it helps with motivation. I haven't run a 1/2 marathon in 20 years.
This year my main race is the gold coast marathon in July and it will be my first marathon. The things I'll change will be to implement a formal weekly strength routine and be more mindful of not pushing hard on my recovery/easy days. Love the content mate keep it coming!
Goals for this year: Break 19:00 in the 5k How I will get there: following a specific training plan to achieve this goal. First time I’m seriously training again since university and enjoying getting back into running again. Videos like this definitely help to enjoy running again. Thanks!
Am just starting the training block for my third marathon so this was a good refresher. It was very nice to see both Belfast and the dog in your video!
I always appreciate your videos, Stephen! Your marathon advice is especially useful at the moment as I’m in the middle of a training block for LAM. My goal for 2025 is to hit 2000 miles for this year. The change I’m making is to be more consistent. I’m aiming for 6 days of running per week even in off-season.
love the non negotiables, battling a lower back injury but shooting for a sub 4 this year, all the best! the shoes is definitely something i will put in practice, make it hard to make it easy, love it!
Hi Stephen, my goals for this year as a 55 year old is to run two marathons with my chief aim to get under 3:10 this year or better yet 3:05. One in May and one in October. The things I have planned on changing this year is to run faster long runs up into the higher end of zone 2 & bottom of zone 3. I used to do all of my LSD in Zone 2 only. The other thing I'm doing this year is using your advice on training in a more structured way during long runs with similar examples in your video. Again, I have always just ran in zone 2. Old thinking I guess! Anyways, the training is going great so far and I feel stronger for it! Thanks for sharing all of your pro tips on your awesome channel. Peter from Toronto, Canada.
Big goals for this year…at 58 years old, run a sub 4:50 road mile and sub 2:20 800 on the track, then for fall, a sub 2:50 marathon. And stay healthy through the process!
I just ran 22 miles for my 22nd birthday which was the longest I had ever done by about 6 miles! I’m in the buildup for my first marathon this March after I got back into running last year and did two half marathons. I’m hoping this year to be more consistent about running more days per week, because I too often find myself skipping days and making up the mileage later in the week, when it would be easier to distribute the mileage across more days. The big goal for 2025 is to run more than 100 miles each month, which is definitely an attainable number for me but will require more consistency than I had last year. Love the channel! I do a stretching routine I found here at least 3x per week because I’m so nervous about injuries!
Running goals for 2025: Marathon 2:34 > sub 2:30, stretch goal sub 2:27(to become the fastest man with no colon) 5k 15:5x > sub 15:20 How: - Up cadence: Currently racing around 160 training often 158, running with a metronome with the goal of getting nearer to 170. - Drop weight: BMI 23, for a runner I'm heavy, trying to drop bf by cutting empty calories out of diet. - More easy miles: I make most progress above 40mpw, but also get injured more often, so need to make easy runs easy. Goal races: - Focus marathon till London in April - Work on shorter distances and speed till October - Refocus to Valencia marathon in December
I agree with the super shoes and I’m going to try and not rely on them in my current London block. But I do think you need to use them a certain amount in training so you are used to them come race day. Other things I want to change in this block; zero alcohol, better diet, better sleep, running to feel, and prioritising good sessions over just getting miles in for the sake of it. Keep up the great work Scully 👍🏻
My goals or this year is to run a 73 minute half marathon and a sub 2:40 marathon. I hope to do this by being more brave in racing and set myself a better foundation during training by upping my mileage and sticking in more when it gets really tough. I know it’s much easier said than done but I intend to give it my all thank you.
3:30 marathon in April. I'm 9 weeks into a 20 week plan and this time I am actually doing the strength work, stretching and foam rolling. Train like the person you want to be, not the person you are 💪
My goal for 2025 is to run a sub-2h45’, and I’ll give it a try at the end of April. In my preparation, I’m including very short hill sprints that I wasn’t doing before, and I’m aiming to stay consistent with my gym sessions (at least 2 per week). Your channel is amazing, and the content is always very interesting. In 2025, I find it even more organized into chapters and easier to follow! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Scullion for all your advice. I’m running my second official marathon in LA on March 16th…my pace times have dropped consistently by a minute due to your advice and input on the running and leg exercises(I do both almost daily). My goal is to run 3:15 in 2025 but I’m not putting to my pressure on myself just looking to keep my heart rate steady and be able to push when I need to. Those shorts look great by the way! Would love to win a pair! Cheers! -Trevor
Trying to crack the 2:50 barrier at Boston in April. Running with a group of faster runners with a coach. Watching more of your videos for mental strength exercises!
Top Man, love the Videos 👍🏻 2025 Birmingham Half May, then onto a block for Chester Marathon in October to get back to London. Royal Marines Vet, and mental struggles hold me back, target for 2025 to work on this and mentality so I can reach what I think is my potential. Keep up the good work..!
Those tights look very nice! Goals for this year: Gain indoor racing experience, hopefully get under 8:50 in the indoor 3k, and around 15:15 in the indoor 5k. Break 9:20 in the 3k steeplechase outdoors, break 15 in the 5k outdoors And for fall of 2025, I want to break 25 mins for 8k cross country In order to do this, I plan to just keep consistent with higher volume than what I've done. I think I also need to just race more and get used to the discomfort that comes with the end of a race.
Great as always Stephen 🤝 My goal for 2025 is to get under 2.50 in the marathon and sub 16.30 in the 5k. I'll be aiming to get a long run in EVERY week. In the past I have not been consistent with this and think this definitely held me back!
Love you videos, Stephen! My immediate goal for 2025 is to go sub 3:15 at Boston in April. In this training block I'm adding some strength training and doing my easy miles easier than I have in previous blocks to prevent injury.
Coming back to running having started a bit last year but stopped due to a broken foot. Recovered now and progressing better than last year already! Goals: 25 min 5k (from 30m) 1h (or sub) 10k and to gradually build up my mileage every couple weeks. I'm hoping these are achievable! Don't want to set anything ridiculous til I have a better feel for my ability. All the best to everyone with their goals this year!
On these days, right at the beginning of the year...I've been thinking a lot about my goals for this year. As a triathlete I have goals not only for running but for swimming and biking, and running wise I'd say I'm going to break 35 min in the 10k. In order to achieve this I will try to be more time efficient with my life in order to make more room for training. Big thanks to you Scully for all the great content!!
Hi Stephen. Spring marathon for me in 2025, first time running London and can’t wait. My goals are to be inside last years Manchester time of 3:09. I’ve been working really hard at decent recovery - sleep and nutrition! See you out there sometime
Discovered your channel somewhere Steve, and have found it a cracking place to learn and get inspired in your sport, even at the grand old age of 41.. leads me nicely to goals for 25. Wanted to run a 26.2 spring25 but I’m not confident about prep for a local event, so may wait to book an autumn 26.2 in Europe somewhere. But my very bottom line is to move constantly through 2025.
Love the content!! I always find your videos so insightful and it’s great to know what an elite runner is doing. In 2025 I’d like to run a sub 18 5km and an 85min half marathon. To achieve this I’m looking to steadily up my weekly distance from my current standard of around 50km
I've run about 10 marathons but have really struggled in the past few years to get decent training done. Life has just got in the way, I finished my degree and then got started in my career, and have been lucky enough to have started a great relationship. But another barrier has been my own rigid ideas about how training has to be. Thinking I need to do at least 45 mins Zone 2 any time I go out for an easier run, for example. Or thinking that I cant't run at all until my watch and headphones are charged. So my 2025 goal is to stop putting unnecessary barriers in my own way, and to just run no matter what. To realise that a 25 minute run with no Garmin is still a hell of a lot better than no run at all. Basically, not to let 'perfect' be the enemy of 'good'. Thanks for everything Scully!
Wise words as ever Stephen - thank you. As for 2025 goal, sub-3 for the first time before the half century hits in a few years 😂. Changes are more mileage (up to 70 miles at peak) which is about as much as life lets me, with 4.30am runs much of the week. Also to have long runs to involve progressively more work as it goes on - exactly why I clicked! Nothing new on race day is a must… too many variables going on so reducing what we can sounds reasonable 👊🏻
I am a runner from the Netherlands who also does some Cycling and Swimming. My goals for this year are: -Running the Amstelveen Marathon in 2:45 wich is in less than 2 months time. -Getting PR's for all other running distances. (Just ran a 33:53 min 10k last week so already a good start.) -Completing an Ironman faster than a budy of mine who is a really strong cyclist. -Staying consistent/not getting injured. How i will achieve these goals: -Take rest days/ do cross training when i feel my body needs it. -Focus mostly on volume at easy and moderate intensity. -After my marathon i will be running a bit less and do a bit more Cycling and Swimming to prepare for the Ironman.
Sub 2:50 marathon is my goal for a June race. Previous PR of 3:02 last summer. This prep has me focusing on more volume, run specific strength training and executing a better long run strategy!
Fairly beginner level over here just ran my second marathon at 4:35 but looking to go sub 4 on the next one. I got into Sydney so hopefully that’s the one! Love the content!
I've signed up to my first marathon in April after a few years of consistent running and some shorter events. My goal is a sub 3:30, so If I manage to get that I will have achieved 2 goals for the year :) I have really leaned into tougher sessions like you mentioned, with the mindset that the more discomfort I endure now, the better off I will be on race day.
Running for mental health essentially but want to improve speed as a 67 yo. Things to improve are consistency first and foremost added to that is to be disciplined in my approach to health in general. Love the videos for your hints, tips and raw honesty. Good luck to you for 2025. 👍👍💪💪👏👏
Goal is running a new Marathon pb. I’m trying to shift long runs from easy run 130bpm. Actually I also use super shoes for long run right now. I want the long run to be as close to the marathon feeling as possible. Not just mentally but also physically. I’m 45 years old and my main issue is getting the body ready for stress. I think there is a big difference between fatigue from running a long slow run and running a faster long run. One is mentally challenging the other is hard on the body. But what do I know 😂 Pb just under 3h Had plenty of mistakes. Took an empty bottle with me, because I struggle with drinking from cups. Lost the bottle in the first 400 meters. So that was that plan. Thanks for all the content. You can’t imagine how much it helped me in the last couple of months ❤
My story is probably different from most of your subscribers. I'm 69 YO, ran when I was younger, got injured and transitioned to endurance cycling, which I did relatively consistently for the last several decades. Finally decided last year, I wanted to run again. My initial goals were 1.) to run injury free; 2.) Improve my odds of living longer & 3.) see how good I could be. What I did differently was that I didn't "raw-dog" it..... I decided to get a real coach. Found a coach and started running June 1, 2024. As part of this I committed to Strength training & "Running from where I was", so we run a 5K TT every 4 weeks or so and set my threshold pace based on the results. All program paces are a % of that threshold pace. Trust the process, run consistently, and let the results be results. So far, I've improved my 5K time from the High 31 minutes to the low 26 minutes, which as a 69 YO with 7 months of training, I feel good about. Next goal is an April Half-Marathon under 2 hours. I just started week 1 of a 12 week build after a 7 week base build aimed at this goal. Second Goal is another Half-Marathon in October improving my time by 5 minutes. Great videos Stephen, I appreciate your transparency as you share your experience.
Goal is sub 2:50 in London! 42 now so adapting my training as I can’t cope with same milage as before. Using your £19.99 marathon plan and enjoying the day rest to focus on gym and XT. Another banger 💪
Plan is to work on the half and 10k speed - goal 1/2 race is in May. Will take a look at at full later in the year! Plan is to add cross training easy on the bike allowing me to push for more volume in tempo/interval sessions! Using your half plan for a 1.25 half hopefully! Top man scully keep banging out the elite content 🐐🏃♂️
Wore my 26.2 vest and marathon tights last week fab quality got plenty of gels in and the quality of the shorts for the price are just insane I am now officially a 26.2 just another Sunday addict great products Stephen seriously good 👍
Looking for a 3hr 30 min marathon in a few months. Just ran my first 20 minute 5k today! Was surprised how easy it ended up being. I've upped my miles per week from 30 miles per week to 40. I feel like I'm making pretty good progress. Ran a few 13 mile long runs already and looking for more. I've still got time to build up more miles. Having a blast doing it!
I agree with super shows ‘non negotiable’ comment with one caveat - they do enable a quicker recovery. If you’re fatigued in a big block - it’s better to get the long run done and recover enough for the next session than to not be able to complete it. However - in general I agree. Find that pain cave and embrace it - I’m quicker into the pain cave without super shoes!
Goals for this year:
00:20:XX 5k
Sub 17min 5k, sub 35min 10k. Consistency with strength work to remain fit! Love the Channel
In 8 weeks from now I will run my first marathon at the age 59. I have been running for 3 years now and doing around 60 to 75km a week. The long runs are becoming a bigger part of the total distance and I love that. Last week I did a 29km (all easy) long run and this week I will put in some tempo blocks into my long run. Love the way you talk about taking on the long runs, by not making it easier by using plated shoes or running the flattest course you can find (although its hard to find a hilly course here in the Netherlands). Keep up the good work!
Hiya Stephen, been watching you for a while now and you always offer some great insight 👌 This year I’m going for a sub 70 min Half Marathon and a sub 15 5k. Two goals that have alluded me for a while now. About 2 years ago I was so close to both but picked up what proved to be a serious injury and I was out of it for a year and a half. Over the last year I’ve been working so hard to get back to a place where I feel fit and strong and I believe I’ve made it. It’s taken lots of courage and resilience and there were many times I debated quitting, but that was the easy option. I’m back and ready to get PB’s again. Keep it up mate! All the best.
My goal for 2025 is to go all in, no excuses. Lose weight and hit a huge PB at Ironman Wales this year. Already seeing big progress from just working more and worrying less!
Thanks for the videos, watch them all and didn’t realise I wasn’t subscribed.
Doing london this year and will be guiding my friend who is visual impaired and to get him round safely, this is the first time for me guiding someone at marathon distance. Then who knows what I will be running next lol. Great videos scully.
Run a sub 2-hr half marathon. Never been a strong runner, but building consistency volume and seeing huge gains. Looking to keep the momentum going.
Ran a 3:10 for my second marathon, planning to run under 2:55 in April to BQ. Biggest difference between this training block and my last block is the amount of consistency and adherence to my training plan. I am a travel healthcare worker so I'd make excuses about completing my runs (especially long runs) but I've begun working with a coach to build a solid base before my marathon build, in which I have consistently ran/cross trained 6x a week for 11weeks so far.
I've only recently found your channel and I appreciate all the information you provide! The longer format videos have been perfect to listen to during warmup/cooldown stretches. Best of luck! Hoping to order a pair of the tights as my race day kit.
You and I are in the same boat, mate. Good luck to you.
I finally got my GFA for London marathon after trying for 7 yrs. On my last marathon I realised at 18 miles that hadn't done enough long runs at goal marathon pace for long enough deep enough into the long run. This block I'll aim to finish at least 3 long rums doing MP for the last 8 miles of a 20 mile run.
Shooting for a 2:39 marathon in in June, but even more focused on putting together a consistent training plan to see long term progress.
Been subscribed since last summer and have loved your videos. You're honest and show what ACTUALLY is important unlike all the runfluencers on instagram 👌
My biggest goals this year are a sub-20 5k (aiming for it by April), 3:10 marathon in September, and a sub-40 10k by the end of the year. Marathon is my priority though as that's what I'm working on long term.
To achieve this, I'm adapting and practicing my fueling strategy and will be building my mileage up a lot in the few months before the official block (levelling out for a few weeks to recover before the mileage starts building again)
I am attempting a sub 3 hour marathon and I will start doing 2 long runs per week. I got to build up the mileage. Wish you all the best Stephen and stay strong in your daily life and training as well. ❤
Love the videos and inspiration!! Running my first marathon in April at London for cure Leukaemia in memory of my little sister who passed away in 2019 from Leukaemia!! Going to raise at least £2500! As for the running, working for Sub 4 hours for my first go!! Am slowly ramping up my weekly milage to 75km currently with a 17 mile long run. This week it includes 4x5km. I find progression runs are super helpful for longer runs! Have fallen in love with running for the mental aspects and it is something that I can do on my own... Have only played teams sports in my life. Also work from home so getting out is a big part of my day! After London, I would like to PB the 5km, 10km and half marathon too before the end of the year 😀 Again I love the channel and thank you for so much information!!
Thought I'd never run again after neck injury but been slowly working way back and watching you for couple of years which is really helping with that journey. Thanks for the vids!
Main goal this year is a sub 90 minute half. Ran a few races in 2022 around 93 minutes, and would love a sub 7/mi pace for a half. I am using your base and half training plans for my target race in November. I love your channel and your videos have transformed my mindset and training to get me to the next level. I appreciate all you do!
Great videos, thank you for all your knowledge & openness.
Key goals, sub 17 5k, sub 2:40 Mara.
Key changes- a) big speed block 12 to 15weeks, b) using a coach, c) attacking my interval sessions like a race but 9 out 10 effort, d) treating interval recoveries seriously and maximising them (teach bossy to recovery quickly)
Achieved 3:24 in Dublin last year and have started a proper 16 week training with your help scully, aiming for sub 3:00 in barca in March. Love these styles of Long run
Huge leap from 3:24 to 3 hrs. Best of luck with it🤞 Did Dublin 2023 in 3:19 but missed doing a marathon last year due to illness. Doing Edinburgh in May and hoping to do 3:15
Another cracking video! I’m in week 3 of a sub 3 attempt for Manchester. Previously ran 3:02 and I think the lack of mileage was a problem. Big weeks were late 40s, in this plan I hit 48 miles in week one and I’m adding in some S&C aswell. I must go for a run in the titanic quarter next time I’m in Belfast!
Brilliant advice, thank you 🙏🏾 😊
At 56, I still believe I can reach my goal of a sub 3hr marathon with this right focus and less excuses 🙌🏽. Thanks for the inspiration 👊🏾
My running goal for this year is to make a half marathon with 4:00 m/k (1:24:24), along with stay healthy, fit and mentally ok. There are some clasic barriers in a runners life, this is currently mine. Thanks for sharing all this knowledge Stephen, keep it up and all the best to you!
Hey Scully!
I'm a 3-time, 3:56 Marathon Runner and I'm looking to run sub 3:30 come late April.
This marathon training block I've committed to overall record base mileage and training block mileage. I've incorporated mile repeats and 'marathon race pace' runs in my weekly schedule, and I'm just looking for ways to get the absolute most out of my Long Runs without doing too much or too little - so I AUTO clicked this video.
Best of luck on your training,
Cheers!
Scully lad 👌 keep pushing Big Man
Goal is to break 90 mins for the HM this year. Focus on consistency this year and listening to my body 💪🏼
going out to Eugene and Grandma’s marathons here in the USA this year to go sub-3 for the first time and get a buffer to BQ before I turn 40. the big change this year for me is increasing my mileage and frequency of running. already seeing benefits!!
Goal is to break sub-3 in the marathon (London) and sub-17 in the 5k.
Going to do more z1 & z2 miles, understand my HR more and of course watching your fantastic videos about how to improve!
My goal is my first marathon in 7 years after some long injuries. Gonna prioritise injury prevention through strength training & yoga. Love the videos!
I'm 56YO, started running 3 yrs ago, completed 4 marathons in the past 2 years with a 4:10 PR. My goal this year is to get that elusive sub-4 finish! Thank you for your videos!
Winning my age group in a HM this year and running every day in 2025! Cheers from Thailand and thanks a lot for all the great content! 🙏
Hi Stephen,
I started running in June 2024 and entered my first 10k race in November, it’s been an amazing journey so far! I’m now training for the Hong Kong Half Marathon in 2025, with a big goal of running my first full marathon in 2026.
This year, I’m hoping to enter as many local races in Hong Kong as I can and maybe even take on the Bangkok Marathon in December. I run about 5 times a week and have been following tips from your videos, which have been a huge help. thank you!
Looking forward to seeing what I can achieve this year.
Best wishes!
First of all: when you mentioned your dog in the video, I thought "We need to see his dog more! His dog should be at the end of every video." At 17:05, I got my wish. So thanks for that. (I had a golden retriever up until last summer and I loved him so much.)
My goal for 2025 is train for and run the NYC Marathon in 3:40, or at least faster than 3:45. I know this might seem ridiculously easy to a lot of people. I'm a 50 y.o. lady who ran my first marathon at 44 (in 4:00:xx) and ran my fastest marathon at 49 in 3:47:xx. Maybe not a huge improvement, maybe not super fast. For me, I'd be thrilled with anything faster than that this November.
For a middle-aged amateur, my mileage is decent (2200+ miles last year) but could be higher. Strength training is okay but could be more regular. Core could be better. I'd like to work on all of these things this year.
AND MORE DOG, PLEASE.
Cheers brother, got a marathon in my hometown in 13 weeks. Would love to rep the tights all the way over in Australia. Hoping for a sub 3 result. Keep up the good work!
I’m going to run my first ever marathon this year in Southampton after not even making it to the start line last year because I knew I wasn’t ready after many failed training runs that I cut short because I was angry I couldn’t hit my paces. The change I’ve made is The training leading up to this one instead of quitting a session because it wasn’t going well I just ran easier but got it done and surprise surprise I’m still getting better so that mythical consistency is going to get me to the start line! Aiming for a sub 4hour. Love your videos mate.
Run a sub 2:40 marathon in May. Being especially consistent with gym. Love the content!
Serendipitous, am about to hit a 10 mile long run as I comment.
Saw the raffle; my 2025 goal is to run 1200 + miles. Last year was my first year running seriously and got to 855 miles by years end... because I was trying to find my rhythm - and had a couple bad months.
Goal besides the 1200 + mile total for the year is a sub 6:30 per mile 5k or even something like a 5:50 per mile for the 5k. Plan to make my long runs longer as well.
Good plan, most people are focused on a race result, you've gone first for distance and the results should follow!
Chasing sub 70 in the half marathon, most important things for me are building a strong strength routine and sleep schedule especially transitioning from a youth athlete to open to eventually build the strength for the marathon, half marathon time is my main dream for the year
Hey Stephen, thanks for the amazing videos, you always inspire me to be a better runner!
Hoping to break 3:00:00 in the marathon this year (in Milan) by trying to be more disciplined with my long runs.
Keep it up!
Goals!!! Your content has been so important to me over my running journey. I started with your half marathon plan last year. Saw such great improvements on my HM times throughout the year, and a couple training blocks using it. I purchased your sub 3 hour full marathon plan a few weeks ago, and go for my first full marathon in October 2025!(part of the Towpath Trilogy race series in Cleveland) My goal is to run my first marathon in sub 3 hours! My changes will include running more miles at race pace/effort. I highly recommend your plans to those looking. Thank you!
goals: sub 15:00 for 5k, 70 minute half marathon, be able to sustain 80 miles per week for several weeks without feeling like I need a break
how: make sure each week feels "repeatable" by the end: I shouldn't feel like I need a down week or else I trained too hard. Only train as hard as I need to get the desired stimulus. Recover just as aggressively as I train. Sleeeeeep
Thank you for your videos, Stephen! They are a huge source of knowledge and inspiration. My goal for this year is to run my first marathon in May, and as part of the change, I have already started doing ~20 km long runs. I love the "Just Another Sunday" concept, by the way! ❤
You’re inspiring me to get over my injuries and get back to running. Still a few weeks/months of strengthening first though 💪
Love the super shoe idea Stephen. The way I do it is if I'm going to payout £250 then I'll race in them up to 150 miles, then use them for session post that. Less pop and still good enough for this. Great content as always and good luck for the season ahead!
Training for my first marathon on 4th May in Belfast. Working towards sub 3:30. I do most of my runs around Belfast harbour and take great inspiration seeing you out there too! Good luck with your next race💪💪
Sub 4 hrs marathon by following and staying with the plan. Honest with myself & my commitment .. Thanks
Hi there all the way from sunny South Africa. Finally built up the courage to enter and train for the Comrades Marathon (86kms), taking place 8 June 2025. Key elements taken into 2025 is watch my weight/efficient weight loss (binge eat often), which will help with shin splints and plantar fasciitis . This will ensure better recovery, become more consistent, log longer runs, then allowing for more progression. I'm an average runner, but it's the journey leading to Comrades and being able to accomplish the distance the race has in store
Hi, I’m glad to see your dog; he’s grown quite a bit since the last video I saw🐶! You picked a great name for him!
In 2025, I hope to stay injury-free and disciplined. I also aim to quit drinking alcohol entirely🤕. My first goal is to finish the Cluj Marathon on April 6th with a better time than I had last time, which means under 2 hours and 57 minutes. I’m currently in the third week of the training plan I got from you, and I’m trying to stick to it as best as I can.
I’m not a big fan of training in "super shoes" either, so I’ve decided to do both my interval sessions and long runs in regular running shoes. As for gels and hydration during training, I still need to work on that. Usually, I don’t consume anything during training because I see it as part of the preparation for ultramarathons (you never know when I’ll get the urge to sign up for another mountain ultra🫠).
However, starting with the long run in week 3, I’ll make hydration and fueling a priority.
Great video!🐕Thanks!
Enjoying the achievements and riding the lows and winter chills 🥶 thanks so much Stephen good to touch base with your channel.
Hoping for a Marathon PB at Rome marathon in March here, my 26.2 clothing order should arrive tomorrow and those shorts would be brilliant! Going to be representing the merch in Rome 😂💪🏻 Keep up the great content mate
I had a meniscus operation last year and, at 66 yo soon, my goal it to build back up to a sub 3:50 marathon in October. I am tweaking my training to include less running day, but more strength training, particularly my core and quads. This has been going well so far, but there's still a long way to go. Thanks for the video.
My goal for this year is a first marathon with a goal time around 4h.
Achieving it: Been building a base aerobic fitness now since last spring. Having a training plan, not having any excuses stop me doing long runs. Told my wife that I have this goal that is important for me and there will be no plans that will go over my training. For example we went to her parents for weekend so I said ''Okay but I will be 2h late as I will run there'' it is about 18km distance. (might sound selfish but she is supporting me 100%)
Also checking my diet, sleep, and testing of nutrition and water intake during my long runs at the moment. ALSO learnt the hard way that I can also be too eager to train so I need to hold myself back to not injure myself.
Goals for the year:
Currently 57:21 10K
Short term goal is set at 55:00 10K but I hope to finish the year closer to 50:00 10K.
Struggled with adding mileage to my weekly routine last year so I incorporated strength training this year. Looking to stay consistent here.
Thanks for all that you do!
Training for a 1/2 marathon in May followed by my first marathon in October. Goal is sub-8 min/mile pace, and to look good while doing it! I like your insights and it helps with motivation. I haven't run a 1/2 marathon in 20 years.
This year my main race is the gold coast marathon in July and it will be my first marathon. The things I'll change will be to implement a formal weekly strength routine and be more mindful of not pushing hard on my recovery/easy days.
Love the content mate keep it coming!
Goals for this year:
Break 19:00 in the 5k
How I will get there: following a specific training plan to achieve this goal.
First time I’m seriously training again since university and enjoying getting back into running again. Videos like this definitely help to enjoy running again. Thanks!
Am just starting the training block for my third marathon so this was a good refresher. It was very nice to see both Belfast and the dog in your video!
I always appreciate your videos, Stephen! Your marathon advice is especially useful at the moment as I’m in the middle of a training block for LAM. My goal for 2025 is to hit 2000 miles for this year. The change I’m making is to be more consistent. I’m aiming for 6 days of running per week even in off-season.
love the non negotiables, battling a lower back injury but shooting for a sub 4 this year, all the best! the shoes is definitely something i will put in practice, make it hard to make it easy, love it!
My 2025 goal is to break 2:40 at the Chicago Marathon. Gotta focus on long run more than I have before. These videos help so much!
Hi Stephen, my goals for this year as a 55 year old is to run two marathons with my chief aim to get under 3:10 this year or better yet 3:05. One in May and one in October. The things I have planned on changing this year is to run faster long runs up into the higher end of zone 2 & bottom of zone 3. I used to do all of my LSD in Zone 2 only. The other thing I'm doing this year is using your advice on training in a more structured way during long runs with similar examples in your video. Again, I have always just ran in zone 2. Old thinking I guess! Anyways, the training is going great so far and I feel stronger for it! Thanks for sharing all of your pro tips on your awesome channel. Peter from Toronto, Canada.
Captain Scully hitting with the premium advice as always 👌🏻
17:30 5K (19:22)
Sub 40 10K (41:29)
3:30 Marathon (N/a)
slowly up the mileage, progress the sessions, keep up with strength training
Big goals for this year…at 58 years old, run a sub 4:50 road mile and sub 2:20 800 on the track, then for fall, a sub 2:50 marathon. And stay healthy through the process!
That’s a serious time for a mile at your age😮
I just ran 22 miles for my 22nd birthday which was the longest I had ever done by about 6 miles! I’m in the buildup for my first marathon this March after I got back into running last year and did two half marathons. I’m hoping this year to be more consistent about running more days per week, because I too often find myself skipping days and making up the mileage later in the week, when it would be easier to distribute the mileage across more days. The big goal for 2025 is to run more than 100 miles each month, which is definitely an attainable number for me but will require more consistency than I had last year. Love the channel! I do a stretching routine I found here at least 3x per week because I’m so nervous about injuries!
Running goals for 2025:
Marathon 2:34 > sub 2:30, stretch goal sub 2:27(to become the fastest man with no colon)
5k 15:5x > sub 15:20
How:
- Up cadence: Currently racing around 160 training often 158, running with a metronome with the goal of getting nearer to 170.
- Drop weight: BMI 23, for a runner I'm heavy, trying to drop bf by cutting empty calories out of diet.
- More easy miles: I make most progress above 40mpw, but also get injured more often, so need to make easy runs easy.
Goal races:
- Focus marathon till London in April
- Work on shorter distances and speed till October
- Refocus to Valencia marathon in December
I agree with the super shoes and I’m going to try and not rely on them in my current London block. But I do think you need to use them a certain amount in training so you are used to them come race day.
Other things I want to change in this block; zero alcohol, better diet, better sleep, running to feel, and prioritising good sessions over just getting miles in for the sake of it.
Keep up the great work Scully 👍🏻
My goals or this year is to run a 73 minute half marathon and a sub 2:40 marathon. I hope to do this by being more brave in racing and set myself a better foundation during training by upping my mileage and sticking in more when it gets really tough. I know it’s much easier said than done but I intend to give it my all thank you.
3:30 marathon in April. I'm 9 weeks into a 20 week plan and this time I am actually doing the strength work, stretching and foam rolling. Train like the person you want to be, not the person you are 💪
My goal for 2025 is to run a sub-2h45’, and I’ll give it a try at the end of April.
In my preparation, I’m including very short hill sprints that I wasn’t doing before, and I’m aiming to stay consistent with my gym sessions (at least 2 per week).
Your channel is amazing, and the content is always very interesting. In 2025, I find it even more organized into chapters and easier to follow!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Scullion for all your advice. I’m running my second official marathon in LA on March 16th…my pace times have dropped consistently by a minute due to your advice and input on the running and leg exercises(I do both almost daily). My goal is to run 3:15 in 2025 but I’m not putting to my pressure on myself just looking to keep my heart rate steady and be able to push when I need to. Those shorts look great by the way! Would love to win a pair! Cheers! -Trevor
Trying to crack the 2:50 barrier at Boston in April.
Running with a group of faster runners with a coach.
Watching more of your videos for mental strength exercises!
Top Man, love the Videos 👍🏻
2025 Birmingham Half May, then onto a block for Chester Marathon in October to get back to London.
Royal Marines Vet, and mental struggles hold me back, target for 2025 to work on this and mentality so I can reach what I think is my potential.
Keep up the good work..!
Those tights look very nice!
Goals for this year:
Gain indoor racing experience, hopefully get under 8:50 in the indoor 3k, and around 15:15 in the indoor 5k.
Break 9:20 in the 3k steeplechase outdoors, break 15 in the 5k outdoors
And for fall of 2025, I want to break 25 mins for 8k cross country
In order to do this, I plan to just keep consistent with higher volume than what I've done. I think I also need to just race more and get used to the discomfort that comes with the end of a race.
Great as always Stephen 🤝 My goal for 2025 is to get under 2.50 in the marathon and sub 16.30 in the 5k. I'll be aiming to get a long run in EVERY week. In the past I have not been consistent with this and think this definitely held me back!
Love you videos, Stephen! My immediate goal for 2025 is to go sub 3:15 at Boston in April. In this training block I'm adding some strength training and doing my easy miles easier than I have in previous blocks to prevent injury.
3:30 marathon is all I’m chasing right now 😎 your videos are helping me stay focused
Coming back to running having started a bit last year but stopped due to a broken foot.
Recovered now and progressing better than last year already!
Goals: 25 min 5k (from 30m)
1h (or sub) 10k and to gradually build up my mileage every couple weeks.
I'm hoping these are achievable! Don't want to set anything ridiculous til I have a better feel for my ability.
All the best to everyone with their goals this year!
On these days, right at the beginning of the year...I've been thinking a lot about my goals for this year. As a triathlete I have goals not only for running but for swimming and biking, and running wise I'd say I'm going to break 35 min in the 10k.
In order to achieve this I will try to be more time efficient with my life in order to make more room for training.
Big thanks to you Scully for all the great content!!
Beard coming on nicely mate. Another great video. I appreciate the great audio!
Hi Stephen.
Spring marathon for me in 2025, first time running London and can’t wait.
My goals are to be inside last years Manchester time of 3:09. I’ve been working really hard at decent recovery - sleep and nutrition!
See you out there sometime
Discovered your channel somewhere Steve, and have found it a cracking place to learn and get inspired in your sport, even at the grand old age of 41.. leads me nicely to goals for 25. Wanted to run a 26.2 spring25 but I’m not confident about prep for a local event, so may wait to book an autumn 26.2 in Europe somewhere. But my very bottom line is to move constantly through 2025.
Love the content!! I always find your videos so insightful and it’s great to know what an elite runner is doing.
In 2025 I’d like to run a sub 18 5km and an 85min half marathon. To achieve this I’m looking to steadily up my weekly distance from my current standard of around 50km
Goals: Sub 3:30@Brighton in April(current pb 3:38@York)
Tweaks:Undulating mile reps vs flat mile reps because I struggle on going down hill in races.
3:15 marathon is the goal for the year and I’m starting to add some race pace to my long runs so this video came at a great time!
I've run about 10 marathons but have really struggled in the past few years to get decent training done. Life has just got in the way, I finished my degree and then got started in my career, and have been lucky enough to have started a great relationship. But another barrier has been my own rigid ideas about how training has to be. Thinking I need to do at least 45 mins Zone 2 any time I go out for an easier run, for example. Or thinking that I cant't run at all until my watch and headphones are charged. So my 2025 goal is to stop putting unnecessary barriers in my own way, and to just run no matter what. To realise that a 25 minute run with no Garmin is still a hell of a lot better than no run at all. Basically, not to let 'perfect' be the enemy of 'good'. Thanks for everything Scully!
Wise words as ever Stephen - thank you. As for 2025 goal, sub-3 for the first time before the half century hits in a few years 😂. Changes are more mileage (up to 70 miles at peak) which is about as much as life lets me, with 4.30am runs much of the week. Also to have long runs to involve progressively more work as it goes on - exactly why I clicked! Nothing new on race day is a must… too many variables going on so reducing what we can sounds reasonable 👊🏻
I am a runner from the Netherlands who also does some Cycling and Swimming.
My goals for this year are:
-Running the Amstelveen Marathon in 2:45 wich is in less than 2 months time.
-Getting PR's for all other running distances. (Just ran a 33:53 min 10k last week so already a good start.)
-Completing an Ironman faster than a budy of mine who is a really strong cyclist.
-Staying consistent/not getting injured.
How i will achieve these goals:
-Take rest days/ do cross training when i feel my body needs it.
-Focus mostly on volume at easy and moderate intensity.
-After my marathon i will be running a bit less and do a bit more Cycling and Swimming to prepare for the Ironman.
Sub 2:50 marathon is my goal for a June race. Previous PR of 3:02 last summer. This prep has me focusing on more volume, run specific strength training and executing a better long run strategy!
Fairly beginner level over here just ran my second marathon at 4:35 but looking to go sub 4 on the next one. I got into Sydney so hopefully that’s the one!
Love the content!
I've signed up to my first marathon in April after a few years of consistent running and some shorter events. My goal is a sub 3:30, so If I manage to get that I will have achieved 2 goals for the year :)
I have really leaned into tougher sessions like you mentioned, with the mindset that the more discomfort I endure now, the better off I will be on race day.
2025 goal, finish chicago marathon under 4 hours!! Love your channel, I've learned so much over the last 2 years!!
Running for mental health essentially but want to improve speed as a 67 yo. Things to improve are consistency first and foremost added to that is to be disciplined in my approach to health in general. Love the videos for your hints, tips and raw honesty. Good luck to you for 2025. 👍👍💪💪👏👏
Goal is running a new Marathon pb. I’m trying to shift long runs from easy run 130bpm. Actually I also use super shoes for long run right now. I want the long run to be as close to the marathon
feeling as possible. Not just mentally but also physically. I’m 45 years old and my main issue is getting the body ready for stress. I think there is a big difference between fatigue from running a long slow run and running a faster long run. One is mentally challenging the other is hard on the body. But what do I know 😂 Pb just under 3h
Had plenty of mistakes. Took an empty bottle with me, because I struggle with drinking from cups. Lost the bottle in the first 400 meters. So that was that plan.
Thanks for all the content. You can’t imagine how much it helped me in the last couple of months ❤
My story is probably different from most of your subscribers. I'm 69 YO, ran when I was younger, got injured and transitioned to endurance cycling, which I did relatively consistently for the last several decades. Finally decided last year, I wanted to run again.
My initial goals were 1.) to run injury free; 2.) Improve my odds of living longer & 3.) see how good I could be.
What I did differently was that I didn't "raw-dog" it..... I decided to get a real coach. Found a coach and started running June 1, 2024. As part of this I committed to Strength training & "Running from where I was", so we run a 5K TT every 4 weeks or so and set my threshold pace based on the results. All program paces are a % of that threshold pace. Trust the process, run consistently, and let the results be results.
So far, I've improved my 5K time from the High 31 minutes to the low 26 minutes, which as a 69 YO with 7 months of training, I feel good about.
Next goal is an April Half-Marathon under 2 hours. I just started week 1 of a 12 week build after a 7 week base build aimed at this goal. Second Goal is another Half-Marathon in October improving my time by 5 minutes.
Great videos Stephen, I appreciate your transparency as you share your experience.
Planning to execute long runs on routes with a tougher profile than target race courses!
Goal is sub 2:50 in London! 42 now so adapting my training as I can’t cope with same milage as before. Using your £19.99 marathon plan and enjoying the day rest to focus on gym and XT. Another banger 💪
Plan is to work on the half and 10k speed - goal 1/2 race is in May. Will take a look at at full later in the year! Plan is to add cross training easy on the bike allowing me to push for more volume
in tempo/interval sessions! Using your half plan for a 1.25 half hopefully!
Top man scully keep banging out the elite content 🐐🏃♂️
Wore my 26.2 vest and marathon tights last week fab quality got plenty of gels in and the quality of the shorts for the price are just insane I am now officially a 26.2 just another Sunday addict great products Stephen seriously good 👍
Looking for a 3hr 30 min marathon in a few months. Just ran my first 20 minute 5k today! Was surprised how easy it ended up being. I've upped my miles per week from 30 miles per week to 40. I feel like I'm making pretty good progress. Ran a few 13 mile long runs already and looking for more. I've still got time to build up more miles. Having a blast doing it!
Changes I'm making are no super shoes outside of sessions & focusing on more hill work to maintain better strength in the legs
I was watching this while doing some warm-ups, getting ready for my almost long run for the week. :)
I agree with super shows ‘non negotiable’ comment with one caveat - they do enable a quicker recovery. If you’re fatigued in a big block - it’s better to get the long run done and recover enough for the next session than to not be able to complete it. However - in general I agree. Find that pain cave and embrace it - I’m quicker into the pain cave without super shoes!