Lucy, as ever, this video was sunshine and positivity. I love, love, LOVE the comments you made about goals and how judgemental we can be about them. In Feb 2023 I signed up for a marathon at the end of November. I’d never run that far (a half in 2007, but nothing much at all since), and I knew it was a hell of a goal. I started watching running content on UA-cam and found several runners to follow. All seemed very inclusive etc, so you’ll imagine my disappointment when one of them, when talking about a marathon, said, “Everyone knows that a marathon only starts at the 32km mark.” I suddenly felt really gutted, because as far as I was concerned, my marathon began with my very first nausea-inducing, DOMS-creating, life-choice-questioning 5 minute run. Early in my training I got injured, and ultimately wasn’t up to the full marathon for that year, but I’ve run two half marathons since, and done a wee triathlon, and my marathon is ongoing. My coach reminded me, after a particularly slow 5km one day, that I’m working just as hard as the guy who wins the race, only I’m having to do it for longer. That keeps me focused and aware of the incredibly personal journey that fitness is for each of us. And I cheer either out loud when I can, and silently when I can’t, for *everyone* I see out running. Sorry for the novel; I just love the positivity and inclusivity and awareness you bring to the fact that this isn’t easy for most of us, and to do it at all makes us all a bit bonkers, and worthy of our own respect! You have mine. Merry Christmas.😊
My 2024 has also been horrible! And the start of 2025 will be too. Discovering your channel a few months ago and watching every one of your videos has been a comfort though. So thank you! Hope 2025 is better for both of us. 🤞Best wishes for the new year 🎉
Hello Lucy, i have been catching up on your videos, i love how supportive Storm has been through this unless he sees you outside and has to play it cool incase any of his mates are around, happy new year to you! Looking forward toseeing what the year brings!
🎉have an amazing Christmas! I have loved another year of this journey with you running and motivating beside me on the other side of the world! I have adjusted runmas so that I can complete it. Due to sciatica, I can walk , not run, so am hiking the rest! You have kept me moving, in whatever capacity. Wishing you all the best for next year. Love hearing about both you and Matt! ❤
YAYYYYY!! Congratulations on another successful Runmas! Thanks for being a fantastic running buddy. I hope your 2025 is injury-free and your family is safe and healthy. Hang on to the memories of your grandma - they will start bringing more smiles than tears. Merry Christmas!
Well done Lucy! I am a newbie to running - in my 50th year I thought I would give couch to 5K a go and loved it. Love your positivity. Happy New Year to you x
Merry Christmas Lucy. It's been really motivating to watch your run-mass series and the jingle music has become a lovely festive earwig for the past few weeks 😂. Keep going with the content in 2025. You are so inspiring... from a 46 year old new runner 😊❤🎄
I was listening while I did a 30-minute walk-run and when you started you 10-minute run I looked down at my watch and it was at 20:00. So I decided to try to run the final 10 minutes without stopping and I did it!! I haven’t done that in months! Thanks Lucy and hope you are having a merry merry Christmas! 🎁
Amazing video as always, binged watched all of these, amazing work done by you, hope you had an awesome Christmas. Not done any running or much walking this weather hasn’t helped, just not motivated right now
I hope you had a great Christmas! I'm finally now catching your video - I just got back into town from visiting family out of state. I managed to get a couple of runs in while out of town (my brother has a really nice bike trail near his house, so I went and explored that).
So happy I found your corner of the internet. My 2024 has also been pretty awful. at the same time - so many good things have also happened, that I am happy for. Nevertheless really glad the year is almost over and I hope 2025 is a whole lot better for both of us. Watching runmas with you have been a nice treat for some real busy days - and I hope next year I may have the opportunity to maybe join in. Have a well deserved break and enjoy Christmas with your family, and your trip to Florida!
Congratulations Lucy! I have loved following along on your runmas journey. I hope you and your family enjoy Christmas. I'm so excited to hear that you are off to Florida in January. Doing one of the Run Disney events would be dream of mine (5k or 10K). Have you considered signing up for one?
Lucy, as ever, this video was sunshine and positivity. I love, love, LOVE the comments you made about goals and how judgemental we can be about them. In Feb 2023 I signed up for a marathon at the end of November. I’d never run that far (a half in 2007, but nothing much at all since), and I knew it was a hell of a goal. I started watching running content on UA-cam and found several runners to follow. All seemed very inclusive etc, so you’ll imagine my disappointment when one of them, when talking about a marathon, said, “Everyone knows that a marathon only starts at the 32km mark.” I suddenly felt really gutted, because as far as I was concerned, my marathon began with my very first nausea-inducing, DOMS-creating, life-choice-questioning 5 minute run. Early in my training I got injured, and ultimately wasn’t up to the full marathon for that year, but I’ve run two half marathons since, and done a wee triathlon, and my marathon is ongoing. My coach reminded me, after a particularly slow 5km one day, that I’m working just as hard as the guy who wins the race, only I’m having to do it for longer. That keeps me focused and aware of the incredibly personal journey that fitness is for each of us. And I cheer either out loud when I can, and silently when I can’t, for *everyone* I see out running. Sorry for the novel; I just love the positivity and inclusivity and awareness you bring to the fact that this isn’t easy for most of us, and to do it at all makes us all a bit bonkers, and worthy of our own respect! You have mine. Merry Christmas.😊
Merry 🎄 and a runny New Year to you and your family! 🥂🍾🏃♀️
☺️ you were and still are such a blessing for me and my running journey in 2024.
May 2025 be much kinder to you and just overall better ☺️
Merry Christmas! Here’s to a smashing new year! 🎉🎄❤️
My 2024 has also been horrible! And the start of 2025 will be too. Discovering your channel a few months ago and watching every one of your videos has been a comfort though. So thank you! Hope 2025 is better for both of us. 🤞Best wishes for the new year 🎉
Congratulations on finishing Runmas! 🎉 thank you for sharing and being encouraging this year. Have a happy new year! 🎆
Hello Lucy, i have been catching up on your videos, i love how supportive Storm has been through this unless he sees you outside and has to play it cool incase any of his mates are around, happy new year to you! Looking forward toseeing what the year brings!
🎉have an amazing Christmas! I have loved another year of this journey with you running and motivating beside me on the other side of the world!
I have adjusted runmas so that I can complete it. Due to sciatica, I can walk , not run, so am hiking the rest! You have kept me moving, in whatever capacity.
Wishing you all the best for next year. Love hearing about both you and Matt! ❤
Thanks for reminding me to be grateful for each and every run, and for motivating me to keep going. Happy Christmas!
YAYYYYY!! Congratulations on another successful Runmas! Thanks for being a fantastic running buddy. I hope your 2025 is injury-free and your family is safe and healthy. Hang on to the memories of your grandma - they will start bringing more smiles than tears. Merry Christmas!
Absolutely smashed Runmas Lucy! Merry Christmas and enjoy your time in Florida! 🏰🏖
Congratulations on completing your runmas! I am looking forward to seeing what your vlogs will be in 2025. Merry Christmas Lucy! Have fun in Florida!
Well done Lucy! I am a newbie to running - in my 50th year I thought I would give couch to 5K a go and loved it. Love your positivity. Happy New Year to you x
Woohoo congrats on completing Runmas! I really enjoyed the series. I'll miss the theme music :) Happy Christmas Lucy!
Congratulations on completing your challenge!! 🎉 have a great Christmas! 🎉
Happy Runmass and Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Lucy ❤ I've thoroughly enjoyed runmass with you!!
Merry Christmas Lucy. It's been really motivating to watch your run-mass series and the jingle music has become a lovely festive earwig for the past few weeks 😂. Keep going with the content in 2025. You are so inspiring... from a 46 year old new runner 😊❤🎄
Thanks for these videos Lucy. They help get me out the door! Runmas has been brilliant. Merry Christmas ❤
Thank you Lucy 😊❤ I loved watching Runmas! You did amazing
Great runmas! Enjoy your family time. Merry Christmas!
Wahooo great job on runmas!! Merry Christmas! ❤
Merry Christmas, Lucy! 🎄
Merry Christmas LucyShaw!
Merry Christmas!🎄
I was listening while I did a 30-minute walk-run and when you started you 10-minute run I looked down at my watch and it was at 20:00. So I decided to try to run the final 10 minutes without stopping and I did it!! I haven’t done that in months! Thanks Lucy and hope you are having a merry merry Christmas! 🎁
Merry Christmas Lucy! 🎄🎄🎄 I'm going to try my first run in over a month tomorrow morning!
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Merry Christmas!
Amazing video as always, binged watched all of these, amazing work done by you, hope you had an awesome Christmas.
Not done any running or much walking this weather hasn’t helped, just not motivated right now
Well done you loved watching merry Christmas to you and your family
Merry Christmas to you and your fam!🎄
I hope you had a great Christmas! I'm finally now catching your video - I just got back into town from visiting family out of state. I managed to get a couple of runs in while out of town (my brother has a really nice bike trail near his house, so I went and explored that).
So happy I found your corner of the internet. My 2024 has also been pretty awful. at the same time - so many good things have also happened, that I am happy for. Nevertheless really glad the year is almost over and I hope 2025 is a whole lot better for both of us. Watching runmas with you have been a nice treat for some real busy days - and I hope next year I may have the opportunity to maybe join in. Have a well deserved break and enjoy Christmas with your family, and your trip to Florida!
Congratulations Lucy! I have loved following along on your runmas journey. I hope you and your family enjoy Christmas. I'm so excited to hear that you are off to Florida in January. Doing one of the Run Disney events would be dream of mine (5k or 10K). Have you considered signing up for one?
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I will be doing a "midnight" walk/run on the 31st I sent what it is to your Instagram if you want to do it!