Double London Marathon 2023 | nohtaraM nodnoL + London Marathon in one day

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • To mix things up a bit this year, I ran the Backwards London Marathon and then the regular ‪@TCSLondonMarathon‬, back-to-back! It was a fantastic day out, and I really enjoyed the contrast between running on the empty streets which were then utterly packed just a few hours later. As always, massive thanks to the volunteers and organisers for putting together one of the greatest races in the world!

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  • @HarshalRuikar
    @HarshalRuikar Рік тому +3

    This is truly amazing! What a run, both marathons under 4 hours. Super impressive. Keep going, keep inspiring🎉

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! That’s definitely the plan 😃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

  • @richardbrown1573
    @richardbrown1573 Рік тому +1

    Love this - subscribed! Ran London Marathon this year and it was just awesome. Running twice on the same day though is just super impressive! Congrats on finishing both sub 4 too.

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому +1

      It’s a truly magical race, I couldn’t agree more. Glad you had a great day!

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 Рік тому +1

    Loneliness of the long distance runner. Congratulations from Inga DK.

  • @muyiwaadebiyi5100
    @muyiwaadebiyi5100 Рік тому +1

    Wow! My life warrior! Doing the London Marathon twice in one day is a next-level effort, I would love to have you on my podcast.

  • @lizgreen2936
    @lizgreen2936 Рік тому

    Amazing!!! Pure & simple....cant believe that!!.. Great video... 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️x

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому +1

      Thanks!! I’m glad you enjoyed it

  • @jkmhenry
    @jkmhenry 3 місяці тому

    Ran London in 2023 also, but glad I took the nice trains to the start 😂

  • @jsveron1
    @jsveron1 Рік тому

    wow. that is crazy :). congrats. very impressive!!

  • @petewarren66
    @petewarren66 Рік тому

    Top man...brilliant !

  • @MrBigz48
    @MrBigz48 Рік тому +1

    You’re a mad man. 😂 Great run though, very impressive

  • @yuanchang-rv6re
    @yuanchang-rv6re Рік тому

    You are a machine and then some! Watched the whole thing and tempted to do another half but on the road to more of an atmosphere. 😅 Well done!! Xx

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому +1

      Yes!!! The whole reason I make these videos is to encourage people to take on new challenges, so I’m *delighted* by this plan ❤. Let me know which race you pick - there are some great half marathons with really strong crowd support if that’s your thing 🎉

  • @marcwilding4804
    @marcwilding4804 11 місяців тому

    James, fair play - amazing! I’ve run London a couple of times but have also done event set up (putting up the big ‘Toblerone’ advertising hoardings on Tower Bridge, Cutty Sark and at the start. You’d often see people running it back to front coming into Red and Blue starts by about 8/9 am. The thought of then turning around and doing it again makes me a bit queasy! 😂😂
    Great vid. Are you doing ‘24?

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  11 місяців тому

      Hey, thanks so much for all your hard work making the course look so awesome - and for the friendly waves at the nutters doing it backwards 👋. I don't have a place next year unfortunately, so will need to figure out what my running goals are going to be. How about you?

  • @markg99
    @markg99 Рік тому

    You made it look easy, James! Well done 👍🏻🏃‍♂️🙂 Out of interest, what shoes did you use? I still don't own a pair of road shoes so I'm gathering options. Keep up the great work buddy 👍🏻🏃‍♂️

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Mark! I wore Hoka Clifton 8 which I’ve been pretty happy with for a while but I’m looking to mix it up - may try the Nike Invincible 3 next, although concerned they may not be wide enough

    • @markg99
      @markg99 Рік тому

      Nice one. Hoka trail shoes are great for me, so there's a good chance the road shoes will be too 👍🏻cheers.

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому +1

      Yep, done all my trail running in Speedgoats and love them 👍

  • @allheartrc
    @allheartrc Рік тому

    are you wearing your bib on the first half? this is epic shit!!!! i am now a subscriber! you rock!

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much! I wore my bib the whole time, pinned to my shorts as I planned to change my shirt half way.

    • @allheartrc
      @allheartrc Рік тому

      @Run James Run super smart and super cool. So many ppl mustve done double takes! Hahahaha.

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому +1

      A few people said words to the effect of “you’re a bit early aren’t you?” 😅

  • @gladfan1989
    @gladfan1989 Рік тому +2

    Ah yes. Nothing says celebrating after a marathon like a beer.

  • @jameshickey100
    @jameshickey100 Рік тому +1

    I am going to apply for London marathon for 2025

  • @GoneFishingVlog
    @GoneFishingVlog Рік тому

    That’s mad 😂😂 hats off to you sir. On strava ?

  • @jasonocallaghan4358
    @jasonocallaghan4358 Рік тому +1

    WOW! Fantastic effort. I only did it once, 1st time sub 4. Great Video

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому

      Awesome, congrats on going sub-4 - that's a big milestone!

  • @matthewgordon1512
    @matthewgordon1512 Рік тому +2

    Doing my first marathon tomorrow James and this has inspired me 😎 slick and your seeking very little attention which makes this so much better

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому

      I’m so glad to hear that - the whole reason I make these is to inspire others to try things! Good luck tomorrow - which marathon are you running?

    • @matthewgordon1512
      @matthewgordon1512 Рік тому

      Belfast buddy! Keep going James if mass amounts of people had have known about your challenge you'd have been all over the news 😎 I'll let you know my time tomorrow

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому

      Fingers crossed - hope you have a great day!

  • @adampito9799
    @adampito9799 Рік тому +1

    @adampito9799
    14:27 Said by a man who is already running a second marathon this day XDD

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому

      Fair point. The best thing about this sport is that no matter what level you’re at, there is always someone doing something you consider to be crazy!

  • @SwimBikeRunStu
    @SwimBikeRunStu Рік тому +1

    Thats bloody impressive. Congratulations. Much respect for this 👌

  • @alimonaghan5510
    @alimonaghan5510 Рік тому +1

    Hot stuff South Central Brooklyn! 😘

  • @surinderparkash1135
    @surinderparkash1135 Рік тому +1

    Awesome!!👏🏽👏🏽You have a talent for video editing too 😊

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому +1

      That’s very kind of you to say. I have fun making them, so I’m glad you enjoyed watching 😊

  • @neilcatley9474
    @neilcatley9474 7 місяців тому

    Hi!! I'm doing the same this year. Aiming for a slower first in about 5hrs with friends, then about 4:30 for the second. Any tips, lessons, things you'd do differently??

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  7 місяців тому

      Ah you'll have a great experience! There's a large group that does the backwards run in the middle of the night rather than the early morning, and I expect it would be really fun to do it with them, but I aimed to get to the start with just enough time to change and turn right around so that I didn't get too cold, stiff, etc. If I was going to do it again I might give myself time for a McDonalds breakfast in between! The main thing to think about is carrying food and drink for your first leg, and I brought my drop bag in my pack so that I could drop it off and lose the extra weight for the second half. It is really easy to get lost in Canary Wharf because your GPS will be useless, so pay attention in that section :) Let me know how it goes!

    • @neilcatley9474
      @neilcatley9474 7 місяців тому

      @@runjamesrun cheers! There's a group of Bad Boy Runners doing it and we're setting off at 2am. Some are just doing the backwards, so they can take kit etc to save carrying it forwards. Really looking forward to it! 👍

  • @Heinrichdouglas1
    @Heinrichdouglas1 Рік тому

    Add a park run and come and do Comrades in June

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому

      I'll be there! Ran it last year too: ua-cam.com/video/xUQepnklojk/v-deo.html

  • @goodmanthaba9248
    @goodmanthaba9248 Рік тому

    Hi James, that fantastic run....

  • @robinmitchell1109
    @robinmitchell1109 Рік тому

    Ooof! Amazing effort. 👏👏

  • @dfc3usaf
    @dfc3usaf Рік тому

    As you say over there, That was brilliant!! Awesome job!!

    • @runjamesrun
      @runjamesrun  Рік тому

      Many thanks! Was a fun day out for sure

  • @nweiser2
    @nweiser2 Рік тому

    This is very impressive. You are amazing!