1:33 is a solid time Loyd! I think if you’d been out to flush the legs out for a couple of runs that week, you’d have found it easier - but as you said, it’s what you think is right at the time so it’s difficult to do anything else! Tick it off next time, you’ve got it!
LOL.. The story telling made me to believe as if you are suffering and bound to just finish ~2hrs mark, and yet you pulled a 1:33:xx . Thats plenty fast.👊
Well done Loyd, don’t be so hard on yourself that’s an amazing time, next time try taking your Xodus Ultras, they’re great for road as well as trail!! 😊
Brilliant video! Had a similar experience in my third Boston Marathon in ‘21. Had set personal bests in the 100 K and 100 miles on Rocky Mountain trails, but couldn’t bring myself to do the road long runs, speed sessions etc. Started Boston with great enthusiasm but lacked that smooth quick turnover after less than 10 K! Disappointing finish that year - in fact, my slowest marathon ever, 3:43 after qualifying with a 3:07. At age 59, I use roads as a tool to improve my trail ultra racing, not vice-versa. Seems to be working for me but I do miss those blistering days on asphalt!
Well done, Loyd! I know how it feels when things don’t go to plan, especially when you’re thinking about a possible injury happening, etc. But you did absolutely amazing, considering you ran with a GoPro and didn’t get even some easy runs in leading up to AND that it had been years since your last road race! I’m impressed, man. Can’t wait to hear what’s next for this season!
I’ve been coming to Hayle virtually every year for the past 20 years or so. Great running along the Towans and along the memorial drive, or whatever it’s called. Is there a local running club that I could tag along with when we’re next down, great VLOG by the way.
Thank you for this video. You still ran an excellent time! It is always helpful to pause and reflect after each race. I think you will do much better in your next road race.
I recon legs turning to concrete was too late on fueling probably cos of that hill, I take every 30 mins, if weather bad I go 25 mins, also warm up better, keep calm before hand, zone i& mindset s important.
Well done Loyd, reckon you did well to get around in one piece! Do agree re. Roads being tough but also think the trails can be pretty good training for the road, East African’s seem to do a lot of their training on dirt roads and it seems to work for them.
I'd love to run the Pikes Peak marathon Matt, it's on my bucket list! I'll definitely run it one day 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙏
Well done Loyd. I did Reading in 1.38 when I was 54 and now I'm 58, I'd be lucky for a 1.45 I reckon! TBH, neither of those hills in that half are a big deal but that long, never ending flat main road to the stadium? Yeah that bastard can get in the bin! 😂
Still a brilliant time 👍 You are so right about how hard road racing is compared to trail racing, even ultras. Friends give me lots of kudos for my ultra running but I find the road much tougher. But I still throw in some road racing, the intensity is hard but it keeps pulling me back too! As well as some speed being a necessary component in training anyway.
I just ran a 1/2M after taking a week completely off for my strained lower back. It really is a crap shoot how the body will respond. I didn't have quite as much finish as I expected but still managed a decent time on a tough course. There's something I really enjoy about dialing it up to LT or just under and holding it there.
We've spoken briefly over IG but I'll say it again here. You really did great there Loyd! Well done, still a great pace and you managed to overcome the little voice urging you to take it easy! Niceee
Really great time - you dig deep Just wondering, do you lift weights at all? Might help if you stuck some heavy weights into your routine couple of times a week.
It's amazing time. I will be running my second half and I will be doing it if everything goes as predicted in 2h 20mins 🤣🤣🤣 thinking next year to do my first half trail but I am not sure how to train and if you should walk some parts.... If you can do a video for the newbies on this, it will be great
Even if you didn’t do the 1:30, you were after it Still sounds like an amazing achievement. I don’t think I trained enough for the KvK and also realised on third Beacon attempt, I definitely should have eaten and drank more and almost cried. Still absolutely loved it though and proper looking forward to running there again :)
For some reason,we have very similar foot shapes or shoe preferences. I was wondering if you have tried the new Nike Terra Kiger 9 yet. I bought the shoe last week and really love it. Not quite as much cushion as the Xodus Ultra, but man I love that shoe. It also seemed to improve a lot on wet surfaces.
Probably not Josh, I was really disappointed with the last pair of Terra Kigers I ran in and I'm actually really enjoying the Wildhorse 8 👍 Glad that you are enjoying your shoes and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
Really interesting to get the extra feedback, I have my first road race in 7 years coming up in October (Chester marathon), would you recommend a race 5 weeks before to remind myself what road running is like? Really respect your opinion and take on board your comment about upping the road miles in the lead up to the race (80% of training is on trail atm)
I would definitely try and squeeze in a shorter road race before Chester if you can Richard 👍 I think it would really help when it comes to your marathon. Hope this helps and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Genuine curiosity: How come you didn't hop on the turbo/gym bike in the two weeks? I can see why you maybe didn't want to MTB as that can take a toll, isn't always as structured and there's an inherent injury risk. I would have thought that getting some quality work in, albeit without the pounding, would have been an option. Or did you try that and it was hurting too? All considered, I would vote you should be happy with that time though! I think it's mighty good.
Firstly I don't own a road bike or a turbo anymore, I also don't go to any gyms. I did try the mountain bike but it didn't feel great at the time so I just rested and stretched. Hope this answers your curiosity, thanks for watching 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure cheers for the reply Lloyd (or only one L?) It does answer my question. I guess a follow up then would be, same situation again, would you consider going to a gym for the bike just to keep things up?
British really are really confusing, aren't they. Talking about miles all the time when running (which in itself is already confusing) and then put up a sign "800 meters to go" 😂 Great run still 👍
Hey Lloyd, 1:33 is still a great time mate. Even more so when you consider you run mainly trails. Don't be so hard on yourself - you did great!
I’d kill for a pace like that 😂 your commentary is entertaining and your facial expressions capture the agony
1:33 is a solid time Loyd! I think if you’d been out to flush the legs out for a couple of runs that week, you’d have found it easier - but as you said, it’s what you think is right at the time so it’s difficult to do anything else!
Tick it off next time, you’ve got it!
Nothing to be ashamed of in a 1:35. Taking Reading on in '25 for the first time in 11 years. Great video!
I wasn’t ashamed, more disappointed 👍
Best of luck with your half marathon 🙂
@@Run4Adventure thanks mate!
LOL..
The story telling made me to believe as if you are suffering and bound to just finish ~2hrs mark, and yet you pulled a 1:33:xx .
Thats plenty fast.👊
2-3 long runs on tarmac and you'll be ready. The foundation is there, it's just that your legs aren't used to all the road pounding. Great job!
Well done Loyd, don’t be so hard on yourself that’s an amazing time, next time try taking your Xodus Ultras, they’re great for road as well as trail!! 😊
No wonder it was tough having not run for two weeks! I finished 23rd and the course was hillier than I was expecting.
Wow, impressive running James! You must have run a super speedy time to finish 23rd, great job 🏃♂️💪
Thanks for watching 🙏
Well done for completing it. When I first ran reading the hill almost killed me
Cheers Michalis 👍
I suppose hills are relative to what you're use to running because I didn't really notice "the hill" 😊
Thanks for watching 🙏
I just did an off-road half that was on forestry roads so might as well have been on the road and before halfway I was ready to walk…
A “watered down level of suffering” - What a description!
Brilliant video! Had a similar experience in my third Boston Marathon in ‘21. Had set personal bests in the 100 K and 100 miles on Rocky Mountain trails, but couldn’t bring myself to do the road long runs, speed sessions etc. Started Boston with great enthusiasm but lacked that smooth quick turnover after less than 10 K! Disappointing finish that year - in fact, my slowest marathon ever, 3:43 after qualifying with a 3:07. At age 59, I use roads as a tool to improve my trail ultra racing, not vice-versa. Seems to be working for me but I do miss those blistering days on asphalt!
You are a legend mate, looking forwards to more race recaps
Thanks Kevin 🙏😊
A very honest review. Can’t believe you didn’t put it down to the last minute top change .
Well done, Loyd! I know how it feels when things don’t go to plan, especially when you’re thinking about a possible injury happening, etc. But you did absolutely amazing, considering you ran with a GoPro and didn’t get even some easy runs in leading up to AND that it had been years since your last road race! I’m impressed, man. Can’t wait to hear what’s next for this season!
I admire your honesty, Loyd.
Fantastic recap … ur a speedster !!!!! 🐇🐇 nice to c u mix in road races !!! 👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you Lloyd and crew!!!!
Great video buddy! Berkshire hills have nothing on Cornish hills 😂
I’ve been coming to Hayle virtually every year for the past 20 years or so. Great running along the Towans and along the memorial drive, or whatever it’s called. Is there a local running club that I could tag along with when we’re next down, great VLOG by the way.
Thank you for this video. You still ran an excellent time! It is always helpful to pause and reflect after each race. I think you will do much better in your next road race.
I recon legs turning to concrete was too late on fueling probably cos of that hill, I take every 30 mins, if weather bad I go 25 mins, also warm up better, keep calm before hand, zone i& mindset s important.
Well done Loyd, reckon you did well to get around in one piece! Do agree re. Roads being tough but also think the trails can be pretty good training for the road, East African’s seem to do a lot of their training on dirt roads and it seems to work for them.
Come do the Pikes Peak Marathon this fall!! Not on the roads but I'd LOVE to see you in Colorado!
I'd love to run the Pikes Peak marathon Matt, it's on my bucket list! I'll definitely run it one day 👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙏
@@Run4Adventure of course brother, keep up the great work!
Well done Loyd. I did Reading in 1.38 when I was 54 and now I'm 58, I'd be lucky for a 1.45 I reckon! TBH, neither of those hills in that half are a big deal but that long, never ending flat main road to the stadium? Yeah that bastard can get in the bin! 😂
Great commentary. Keeping it real and honest but seeing the positives and the longterm view. Thank you for creating and sharing the vids
Thanks for your kind words Danny, they're really appreciated 🙏
So glad you enjoyed the video and you're enjoying the channel, thanks for watching 🙏😊
Still a brilliant time 👍 You are so right about how hard road racing is compared to trail racing, even ultras. Friends give me lots of kudos for my ultra running but I find the road much tougher. But I still throw in some road racing, the intensity is hard but it keeps pulling me back too! As well as some speed being a necessary component in training anyway.
I just ran a 1/2M after taking a week completely off for my strained lower back. It really is a crap shoot how the body will respond. I didn't have quite as much finish as I expected but still managed a decent time on a tough course. There's something I really enjoy about dialing it up to LT or just under and holding it there.
We've spoken briefly over IG but I'll say it again here. You really did great there Loyd! Well done, still a great pace and you managed to overcome the little voice urging you to take it easy! Niceee
Interesting insight Loyd, good to meet you and chat briefly at the KvK 👍
Nice to meet you too Paul, hope your legs have recovered 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
Really great time - you dig deep
Just wondering, do you lift weights at all? Might help if you stuck some heavy weights into your routine couple of times a week.
It's amazing time. I will be running my second half and I will be doing it if everything goes as predicted in 2h 20mins 🤣🤣🤣 thinking next year to do my first half trail but I am not sure how to train and if you should walk some parts.... If you can do a video for the newbies on this, it will be great
Even if you didn’t do the 1:30, you were after it Still sounds like an amazing achievement.
I don’t think I trained enough for the KvK and also realised on third Beacon attempt, I definitely should have eaten and drank more and almost cried.
Still absolutely loved it though and proper looking forward to running there again :)
The race was made extra awesome cos of the amazing atmosphere all you guys brought :)
For some reason,we have very similar foot shapes or shoe preferences. I was wondering if you have tried the new Nike Terra Kiger 9 yet. I bought the shoe last week and really love it. Not quite as much cushion as the Xodus Ultra, but man I love that shoe. It also seemed to improve a lot on wet surfaces.
Probably not Josh, I was really disappointed with the last pair of Terra Kigers I ran in and I'm actually really enjoying the Wildhorse 8 👍
Glad that you are enjoying your shoes and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
I have to ask... What's a mayo pump? 😊
Are you doing the Serpent trial run this year? Im doing the 50k after having to refer last year due to injuries
I'm hoping to be there John 🤞
You'll love the event, it's awesome! Hopefully see you There and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Really interesting to get the extra feedback, I have my first road race in 7 years coming up in October (Chester marathon), would you recommend a race 5 weeks before to remind myself what road running is like? Really respect your opinion and take on board your comment about upping the road miles in the lead up to the race (80% of training is on trail atm)
I would definitely try and squeeze in a shorter road race before Chester if you can Richard 👍
I think it would really help when it comes to your marathon. Hope this helps and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure thanks, I have a local one so will book it up, look forward to hearing about your adventure abroad!
Genuine curiosity:
How come you didn't hop on the turbo/gym bike in the two weeks? I can see why you maybe didn't want to MTB as that can take a toll, isn't always as structured and there's an inherent injury risk.
I would have thought that getting some quality work in, albeit without the pounding, would have been an option. Or did you try that and it was hurting too?
All considered, I would vote you should be happy with that time though! I think it's mighty good.
Firstly I don't own a road bike or a turbo anymore, I also don't go to any gyms. I did try the mountain bike but it didn't feel great at the time so I just rested and stretched. Hope this answers your curiosity, thanks for watching 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure cheers for the reply Lloyd (or only one L?)
It does answer my question.
I guess a follow up then would be, same situation again, would you consider going to a gym for the bike just to keep things up?
@@scriptosaurusrex It's just one L in Loyd 👍 I'd definitely try and do something to turn the legs over 😊
How much does Kate cost per hour Loyd? Could do with my own Kate lol
I think we could all do with a Kate Paul. She's treated me for around 14 years now and she's brilliant! 👌
Thanks for watching 🙏
Don't worry, Loyd. You are a strong runner. Here is my like. A nice monday for everyone. ⛰️🏃🌞
British really are really confusing, aren't they. Talking about miles all the time when running (which in itself is already confusing) and then put up a sign "800 meters to go" 😂
Great run still 👍
I totally agree, it's so confusing Hikyamu 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏