How to train for a MARATHON (2021 Edition)
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- If you want to know how to train for a marathon (2021) edition then i'm sharing my 6 top tips to get you started on. And that's just the tip of the iceberg on this channel. There are training plans, session ideas, tutorials, tips, tricks and lots more. All free. All to help you on your journey.
Any questions then just ask. I'll always get back if I can
0:00 - Intro
3:17 - What this channel is all about
4:02 - Tip 1 Get to the start line
5:30 - Tip 2 There's more to running than running
6:52 - Tip 3 Don't ignore your body
8:27 - Tip 4 Consistency is key
11:07 - Tip 5 Get experimenting
12:19 - Tip 6 Get training NOT training for a race
13:43 - Conclusion
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After many half marathons, training to run marathon this fall as stepping stone to do a 50k or 50m for my 50th bday in 2023.
Awesome goal!!! Keep pushing on (but sensibly of course 😂) 😊
This channel is gonna blow up soon!! Keep it up!
Agre.
Ha ha thanks buddy. I bloody hope so as I’m getting aggravated!! Ha ha just joking it will happen when/if it happens. As long as I help 1 person I win and they win. 💥
I was both shocked and delighted to hear that you don't place so much importance on speed work for a first marathon. I will occasionally push myself to run faster but I don't enjoy it so running then becomes a chore...and I end up hurting. . I'm more proud of the fact that I ran 18 Miles than a fast 5k. I'm doing the London Marathon virtual run so training begins soon. Great video, first time I've come across this Channel, it's a definite subscribe.
Awesome! Thanks Lily. Yes specificity is the name of the game for me and although you could throw the odd high intensity run in to marathon training I’m a huge believer in just getting to the start line first and foremost!! And if you’re not planning to sprint a marathon then you could probably do without it 😂
I just rewatched this video. I've been doing local 5ks, and what I've discovered is there are a lot of folks in my age group, but the 60s and 70s, far fewer. So my goal is to still be running 🏃♀️ when I'm much older, so I can finally win my age group! Aka my current goal is to be a runner for life! 😃 Plus if I'm the only 70 year old out there, slowing down with age won't matter.
I don't have local park run, so I try to do 1 charity 5k per month, and get at least a little quicker year over year on the same course. Thank you for sharing your insights, inspiration and motivation.
Like always, great video! thanks so much!
Great point and always love your energy/editing in these videos! Love it!!!
Thanks Chad. That’s kind of you to say. I’m never sure if the energy comes across!! Sometimes I watch the vids back and think I need even more 🤦🏻♂️😂
Thank you for the tips. I'm only training for a Half Marathon this year but your advice on starting training early is very helpful. I have seven months until the race and kept wondering if it's too soon to start. I'm a regular 10K runner, so not a complete newbie runner 😊
Really good advice here thanks. I was training for the Dublin Marathon this year, my first. After watching this video I’m a runner who is running the Dublin Marathon. Great piece of advice.
Love! Love this video so much especially as I am training for London 2022 in October. This is the secound time I have watched this video and I love the fact that I am now ticking all the boxes this time. Thank you for such good advice especially for very amateur runners like myself. This will be my first ever marathon and you have been very reassuring.
I’ve working from couch to a 5k post having my second baby and I have enjoyed watching. The tips are great and the videos have provided so much motivation and just general entertainment. Thank you for posting, love the channel.
Killing it mate. Thanks for all the great content.
Sweet! Thanks buddy 😊
Omg I stumbled across u guys a few weeks ago ...... I absolutely love you both ..... and Winnie 💞 I can’t tell u how much I enjoy ur uploads - and it’s all for free ..... u guys are the best ......I can’t say Thankyou enough - pls pls keep up the amazing work ur going 🙌🙌
I’m so impressed that you offer all this amazing and helpful information FOR FREE! (Not everyone does!). I’m currently aiming for a sub 2 hour half marathon. Can’t get under 2.04 so far. Hopefully Melbourne Marathon will go ahead this year.
Thanks Mandy. And how exciting to run in Melbourne!! I love that city. Good luck on your journey 😊
Great vid and channel!
Thanks buddy. That’s so kind of you to say 😊
Brilliant, Ben. You deserve way more views. Thank you for the advice!
Ah thanks! They’ll come one day... maybe 😂
Congrats on the 14k subs, well deserved👍
Thanks so much 😊
Really love your attitude, starting my marathon training now - greetings from the west of Ireland:)
Thanks so much. It’s all about mindset, right. We’re in it for the long term. Any other mindset and I’d blow up with no races about 😂
New to this channel. Love it.
Thanks buddy. That’s really appreciated 😊
This guy has my respect. Greentings from brazil
As always, a pleasure to hear your suggestions. I'm starting tomorrow to prep for my first half marathon, your suggestions about considering running no more than 4 made me think. Keep it up Ben
Thanks very much. Yes, I’d say 4 is the sweet spot and where Mary is aiming. I’m on 3 but that’s because I also have to do lots of bike!! 🤦🏻♂️😂
Thank you for all your information!!! So glad I found your channel.
Training for my first marathon….Disney World 2023. Then a half marathon in February. Then a 25k in May….plus, to maybe inspire someone, I am over 50! ❤️🏃🏼♀️
New runner here! I really appreciate your work Ben! Solid advice, motivation and inspiration. Great work, keep it up!!!
Thanks Marianna, that’s awesome to read. I how you get stuck in to this crazy world and enjoy every minute of it 😊
New to your channel and looking forward to seeing more.
Good man! Thanks for the comment and welcome to the madness!! 😂
Hi guys, I just wanted to say that you are AMAZING!! You keep me motivated and constantly inspired. Thank you for creating these fabulous videos and uploading brilliant content on your Instagram page as well :) keep running and spreading joy
Wowsers! Thanks Iona that’s so nice of you to take the time to write such nice things. I’m really glad we’ve been able to help in some small way and thank you to you too for being part of the community and inspiring us to make more content to help 😊👍🏻
Goddamit I was about to fall asleep and you pumped me up! This year I set two goals, one half marathon and one full marathon but for sure journey won't stop there... I have a confession to make. I like pain, I like to try and push to the limits and I want to reach a point where I feel like I can't run anymore but train more and more to surpass this feeling on my next run. Of course I know how important is to not overdo it but thankfully I have you to remind me of that when I feel tempted! Ultimately I want to try and run ultra marathons but I know it will take me sometime to reach this level. Keep up the great work guys! As always top quality content!
Ha ha the key is managing the ego as I know you know! It’s tough but so rewarding in the long run. Keep at it buddy 😊
Currently training for a half Marathon in June. It’s just the next one close to home so excited for it! Part of my journey:)
Nailed it, Cameron!! Part of your journey. Awesome 🤟🏼
This is my FAVORITE running channel. So encouraging and helpful. I will do my second Half Marathon in May (aiming for 1:30), then on to marathon training where I'll run a solo effort in September - my race day won't depend on what covid allows! Aiming for 3:30 which hopefully doesn't overcook it for my first attempt!!
Thanks so much Mike! That really means a lot. Very kind of you to say. Good luck with your half and full. That’s an exciting season ahead already!! 😊👍🏻
Training for a marathon with your ultimate plan, im 5 weeks in and its been amazing!
Ah that’s awesome to hear. I’m glad it’s working for you. Thanks for letting me know and please keep me up to date. If you have any questions just give me a shout 😊
I I’m from London moved to America when young. I was a high school and college distance runner. I’m sixty now and getting into triathlon training but being a homicide detective makes time hard to find. I just want to say thanks you and Mary are great and I love the love and respect you show her in all your adventures
Thanks Bill. That’s really kind of you to say. I really appreciate the comment 😊 homicide detective sounds both amazing and scary at the same time. My brother in law is a detective... but not in homicide!
I actually found your video on the 'ultimate marathon plan' and am currently using that to train for my first ever half marathon (haven't picked one because I'm not sure where we'll be living yet) and if the circumstances are right will continue to a marathon! I have my (cancelled) 5K race on 2/21 that I will run on that day anyway for time. Your tip 6 is the one that really spoke to me. In the past I've always picked a race, followed a training plan, then fell off because I didn't have anything to train for after because it was just about getting to the race. I am ready to make this a habit whether there is a race or not!
That’s exactly the right attitude, Lisa! Awesome work. You’re a runner who sometimes runs races 😉😊 thanks for the kind words 👍🏻
My first run was on 8/11/22. Not a race. Just a run. Why? Because a few of my crazy friends convinced me to do a burro race. A unique Colorado sport where one runs about on a mountain while tethered to a donkey. Yes. And the race was in 4 weeks. 7.3 miles at 10,000 feet with a 1000 feet elevation gain. I came in dead last. But kept running! Today I completed my first 5k trail race. Onwards! I want to keep going, but I don’t want to sign up for another race too soon, because my goal isn’t really to have as fast a time as possible or anything. I am just amazed that I can run! I hope I can go for a run in the mountains and enjoy it. That’s my goal.
Was planning on doing a marathon this year but still slowly recovering from shin splints so I’m going to concentrate on a half marathon pb! Your videos inspire me to run just need to control myself and stick to 3 times a week for now!!
Ha ha thanks Rhys. That’s the key. Do it gradually and you’ll avoid most major injury pitfalls 😊💪🏻
Usually a triathlete, but because of schedule chaos, am training for a BQ at the end of May. PB is 3:36. Need a 3:25 (officially), but a 3:23 would be better. I run 2 days on, 1 day off. I do 1 long run, either two threshold runs or one and an up a mountain down a mountain run, and either 1 or 2 easy runs depending on the week. Still bike and swim each 3-4 times a week.
Sweet baby Jesus that’s a lot of training Mike!! But as you say, you’re an idiot (triathlete) like me 😂 what do your tempo runs consist of? Interval tempos or steady state?
@@ThisMessyHappy Got a lot of variety with intervals. Lots of 2 miles ~15 secs over/unders marathon pace. 2-3 mile intervals 30 secs under goal pace. Good chunk are 40/10s 30/20s. All sorts of fun. No track intervals. Strides though at end of easy and long runs. Increasing amount of race pace in long run. And lastly, because I’ve been injury prone, not going over 18 miles on long runs. But when wanting a looong run, I’ll be getting on the trainer for an hour beforehand.
I have that NB jacket. It’s good!
Next on my schedule: NYC virtual half marathon in March and then (hopefully) the Tokyo marathon in October and NYC marathon in November. It’s been difficult to train outdoors in the winter, I miss the gym! Thank you for all your advice!
Awesome! Mary has the virtual NYC marathon too. And we have the NYC marathon but we’re hoping it’s in 2022 as we can’t do it this year. Keep going, sounds like a great schedule!!
Your chanel your information your suggestions my running go bether and bether .. it's take me to amazing journey..call ..RUN..!!!thank you.
Thanks to you too, Rob. For being part of the community 😊👍🏻
Good video mate and well done on the 14k subscribers👏
Thanks buddy. It’s been a good start to the year but gotta keep the content coming. Are you finding it so much harder to come with ideas now there’s no racing?! Driving me nuts!!
@@ThisMessyHappy keep at it, yeah your right have to keep the content coming. Yeah I am starting to struggle to its quite hard with no races.
A marathon is my ultimate goal before 40. (3years away) but starting back out at half mile run walk! I think I would like to try a triathlon after that
Sounds good Michelle 👍🏻 the marathon is such an amazing distance and a huge life goal. Good luck with your journey and the training!
Perfect timing! I ran my first ever half marathon yesterday and hoping to train for a 2022 marathon... maybe manchester. It's a long way off but after watching this i'll just keep consistently running. Love your tips thank you!
That sounds like a perfect plan. Attach yourself to the love of the process and you’ll fly come 2022. Thanks so much 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy wonderful words! Thank you! ❤
I had a torn meniscus and subsequent surgery to repair it last year. I’m back to doing gym workouts 5-6 days a week with some running thrown in. My plan is to start training for a half marathon once the weather gets nicer (I hate running in the snow and cold!) If that goes well, on to the marathon. Thanks for all of your great content.
Sounds like a great plan and it sounds like you’re being very sensible about it (rightly so!). Keep being consistent 👍🏻😊
Great video :-)
Thanks buddy 😊
Great video, love the the bit about identifying as a runner so you don't suffer from post race blues. Have lots races this year rolled over from 2020. Unfortunately 3 have been cancelled already.
Sorry to hear that, Peter. I’m in the same boat and have actually lost thousands because of it but.... we’re here and we’re not going anywhere, right? Races will come back and when they do, we’ll be there!
Really love your videos and attitude. Wish I had a PE teacher like you 😅
Ha ha thanks 😊
First week into training for the Gold Coast Marathon in Australia on the 4th of July! I’m using your Marathon plan and I hoping to finish under 4hrs. I’ve only ran a half before @ 1hr 47mins. Keep up the great work and thanks for all the advice.
Thanks so much. I’m jealous you’re running the Gold Coast marathon. Sounds awesome! Where does it start and finish? Love the Gold Coast 😍
Starts at Southport then heads south to Burleigh Heads then back.
I'm thinking of changing my training plan up now after what you've said. I'm running an ultra in June (hopefully!) and I only started running in May last year seriously. When I trained for my half marathon building distance and doing speedwork killed me. Over the winter I did only base training and I've made so much more progress staying in those easy HR zones. I'm in recovery week now but thinking for my next block staying in just those easy steady zones
That sounds like the perfect plan for an ultra. Unless you’re planning on sprinting it I’d bin the speedwork and get some easy miles in the legs. Nice and gradual 😊👍🏻
Hi🙋 l am from Israel and I just want to say thank you for this channel🙏😊 i never been a runner only at the age of 37 i started running (I am now 39)i run almost every day 5 k easy peace (30 minutes) hope to run my first half marathon (the dead sea) this year
Ahh thanks so much 😊 I hope we can help in some small way. Good luck with your half marathon too 😊
idk why you had to tell us where youre from, but since you did, be careful. dont want to be mistaken as a palestinian and get shot or have your house stolen
Brilliant one this was maybe your best one yet? Almost two weeks off running now done some s&c this week and my knee feels so much better it don't pop and click now. 👍 so I'm thinking at least 3 more weeks off. My plan for the year was to run the great north run and some other halfs before that race if goes ahead then also try run a marathon October time so was planning the year to train for that before my knee had other ideas. That bloody Brady did it again but the Bucs def was something else mahomes played well but had no chance all night.
Wow thanks James! That’s kind of you to say. I wasn’t sure but I’m hoping it helped. Glad you’re on the comeback trail so let’s keep our fingers crossed for this season, buddy 😊👍🏻
I just signed up for a Marathon that's the same day. Looking forward to training with you through our vlogs.
Awesome! Good luck on your journey too 😊👍🏻
Thanks Ben. Currently training for York marathon in October. Aiming for sub3, just before my 50th birthday. Cheers
Great aim, Mark! Consistency will get you there. Even if you take it easy between now and October that will get you on the start line and ready to roll!! 💪🏻
Currently training for a sub 20min 5K. Brought my PR down from 22:02 to 20:57 a few weeks ago but made some mistakes with my training/eagerness for pints at Christmas. In the middle of a more structured plan now thanks in part to your videos and will have another crack at it in March.
Nice one Conor! You’re so close. And yes, like you say it’s all about the consistency. Nothing magical. Just good old fashioned grind. Good luck 👍🏻😊
Yep, a fan of the fortnight/every other day schedule. Seems to work and make sense certainly for injury-prone runners (hi!). Just have to be sensible about the weekly mileage which is where I always fall over - not literally.
That’s exactly it, Carl. If you’re like me (held together by wishes) then you have to take it easy and sensibly to get to where you want to go. Sounds like you’re doing just that 👍🏻😊
Trails des Fantomes, Belgium in August. 42km with 2km+ elevation. did my first (road) half marathon some weeks ago, now it's time to up the mileage and hit the trails more often.
It's still a long way to go but I overtrained for the half and already 4 weeks out atm so taking it slowly this time. 10% rule..
Sounds amazing!! And a great challenge. But yes, you’ve nailed it there; 10% rule 🤟🏼
I am also going to be training to become a runner again with London Mara as a significant part of my journey, it's my kick start. I did Bolton IM in 2017 and a couple of trail marathons during my uni days and have fallen of the fitness wagon. I get back on and fall off again with no goals. You are absolutely right about not focusing on LM as just a goal, this is where I have gone wrong in the past, cross the finish line and thats it, goal complete, now what?? I hope this will get me back to being interested in running again. Thanks Ben
Awesome Matt. Sounds like you’ve made the realisation yourself. It’s a small but important distinction isn’t it! You’re a runner who sometimes runs races rather than someone training for a race. Big mental shift that is! Now go get some 💪🏻😊
Such beautiful English you are speaking! Love it! ..and your style! I'm training for my very first 5 days stage run..(distances vary from 16 km to marathon per day..).
Ha ha that is the first time I’ve been told my English is beautiful but I’ll take it! Thank you 😊 where is the race you’re doing? That sounds awesome/huge!
@@ThisMessyHappy Race is called RunIceland, you can have a wild guess where it might be. :). There are plenty out there, this was the one where the daily distances are not super crazy. Challenge is how to run consecutively rather long distances. Never done that on foot..
My training goal is to become a more consistent healthier runner. I have been running for about 3-4 years, but only made a serious commitment to it last year. I have been playing around with MAF training for the last 4 months and just trying to figure out what works best for me. I have a Marathon goal in the Fall (if it happens) and would love to run sub 3:45 (previous time is 4:40 with scattered training about 3 years ago).
That’s honestly such a perfect goal. Nothing extrinsic like a race or anything but just to be a more consistent runner. That’s pretty much my goal too. To train consistently. Nothing mind blowing. Just turn up, week in week out. Really like that. With that mindset you’ll smash your races when they do come around 😊👍🏻
April HM Waterfront NZ then onto Wellington NZ Marathon June. Love your tips and recently hurt my back running hill repeats. I think it was the gentle too relaxed jog down hill so I'm sticking with Jack Danials Marathon pace a few weeks and build to HM pace goal a few weeks (4:15/km) then to Interval a few weeks before dropping back to my goal pace prior to race. 3:45/km just not happening this round so I get some consistency back. Thanks for the great tips and channel.
Thanks Alan. I love NZ soooo much. Would love to do a few races there one day. Sounds like you’ve got a good plan going. It’s all about the consistency 💪🏻😊
Hi Ben, great vid as always. So this year I’m aiming to run a sub 90 half. Current PB is 96 mins so a big challenge. I have a bad history of Achilles and calf issues so I now run 80-90% of my sessions in zone 2 so nice and easy with 1 session a week tempo. Since adopting this plan I have remained injury free for over a year now. I struggle to commit to S&C sessions but I know I need to! Note to self...!
Nailed it, Steve! Good luck. A mate of mine trains with a guy who runs a 2:25 marathon and does zero training above zone 2!! So it can definitely work 😊👍🏻
Thanks Ben, that’s reassuring. Essentially I’d rather keep running week on week at a slower pace than be stuck in that vicious cycle of running just for a few weeks then injured, rest for several weeks, start running, injured again.....and so on 👍
I was training for the Comrades Marathon which is 90km in South Africa.Was meant to be in June this year but was cancelled today due to our 3 wave of Covid coming in June.So will follow your marathon plan from here onwards.Cheers.
Nice one Tony! Yes Comrades is definitely on my bucket list. The OG of ultra’s 💪🏻
The London Marathon is a bucket list race for me definitely! My first marathon was pretty horrendous it was 100* F and brutal sunshine took ages. Great news - I'll set a personal record next one (which may be in my ironman lol). These tips are great I hope everyone really takes these to heart.
Ha ha thanks. Yes that doesn’t sound pleasant for a marathon, which one was it? And where are you thinking for the Ironman?
@@ThisMessyHappy It was a small one in Long Beach. So southern California with a random October heat wave.
For Ironman I've got a plan A & plan B depending on COVID & travel. Plan A - Copenhagen, Plan B - Arizona (in November)
So we shall see!
This Video was my first watch on this channel, loved it thank you Ben! I’m training for an Ultra in May. I’ve done a couple of Marathons, Tri’s and Ironman Races but am focusing on Running in 2021 because it’s what I enjoy most, a sabbatical if you will 😄. Any Tips on Ultras and possibly repeating the process a few times in one calendar year would be awesome! Diolch 👍🏻
Thanks Chris! That’s very kind of you. Sounds like you have had a lot of good experiences! Awesome stuff. I can’t say I’m an expert on ultra training but speaking to my mates who are ultra runners it’s more about volume and good s&c rather than distance. They don’t run big single distances. But they run a lot. If that makes sense?
This Messy Happy That makes perfect sense Thank you! Hopefully I’m doing the right things 👍🏻
Was training for the North Lincolnshire Half in May but it’s now been changed to a virtual race so I’ll be training as normal and do it as a time trial on the same day it was meant to be , hopefully I can smash a PB , at least I can get to choose my own route 😀
Totally! It’s all about the silver linings. Choose a flat fast course 😂 you’ll smash it 💪🏻
Last race was Feb 2020, all the rest postponed (not cancelled). First race Feb 21 postponed 😟. Next race April, 🤞. If not 100km in July and 100 mile in August. Great content.
Thanks Ian! And let’s keep our fingers crossed for races this year!!!
Edinburgh Half Marathon in May 🙌 Its my first race 😀 Still new on my running journey 🏃♀️
Woop woop 🙌🏼 and this is just the start 😊
As a trainee pe teacher, I’d love a video on that subject!
I can sum it up in a sentence, Alex... GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAN 😂 ha ha no seriously it’s an awesome job. You get to be a kid for life and play sports as your job. I love it. Where are you based?
My next running adventure takes me to my first ultra... 51 k with 3100 m ascent in the alps this July, I am excited!
Yikes!! Loving that ambition. What race is it?
@@ThisMessyHappy The Eiger Ultra Trail, I signed up for it when I was down with Corona and had plenty of time🤗. Lucky enough I am fully recovered and have started training. Love your channel and the podcast!
10k yesterday i didn't stop i was so pleased i have Asma so its hard but i did it have the solihull 10k this sun i don,t want to stop any trips
As you may remember I had several trail runs to do culminating in the marathon covid in jan stopped training and my resting HR is not yet back down to normal and the one run I tried HR rocketed so on the turbo trainer keeping HR below 70% and monitoring along with HRV4T now just the marathon this year assuming I get back to running and the trails next year
Yep I remember, we were chatting over email as well weren’t we. Gutted to hear about your set back but also know that it is just that; a set back. It hasn’t knocked you out of the game and that’s the key!! Keep working buddy. You’ll get back to where you want to be 💪🏻😊
Sub 6 hour 70.3 that’s a 57 minute PB from my first hack. A couple good swim set ideas would be most useful I got lots of time to make up in the water haha😂
Great video again! Currently working on getting towards a Sub-18 5km (my PB is just under 20 mins, but I'm feeling miles fitter than when I did that). The back end of this year I'm going for my sub 1:30 Half (1:44:27 PB but I'm now able to run 7:30/miles for 10 miles steady). Since I've recovered from having *the virus* the back end of last year I'm just building nice and sensibly. Back up to 35 miles for the last 3 weeks (3 weeks after I recovered) and building to 40 this week and I'll stick there for a while. I'm spending time trying to make sure i run my long run + at least one other in low HR zones.
Thanks Nathan. Sounds like a great goal. With consistency you’ll nail it buddy 💪🏻😊
@@ThisMessyHappy thank you, love your energy and willingness to help everyone in your videos. It keeps me coming back and wanting to learn more!
So...... me again !! in answer to ur Q sir ! ..... I’m training for Brighton In September ..... it will be my 4th marathon, my 1st was Brighton 2019 and I am try for a PB this September ..... (2.5 yrs after the 1st) ... in 2019 I finished in 4.4.46 and I am now training for that elusive sub4 .....knocking off that 4 mins odd is gonna be hard going as I really did go all out in 2019 .... Yh Yh I know I really do kinda regret that now as I have put myself under a huge amount of pressure to beat it !! I really wish that I had of just been content to finish it rather than aim for a sub4 on my 1st attempt .... hay ho hindsight’s a wonderful thing ..... Im really looking forward to following ur journeys and gaining valuable insight from you guys over the coming months ..... if u can offer any advise on cracking that sub4 I’m all ears !! :)
excellent videos and channel. would i suggest a video tutioral regarding tips about warming up and dynamic streches before a run please, or else if i cant find the video, can you send me the link. thanks again
Hi Christian, thanks so much. Yes if you look in the tutorial playlist there is a video about run drills to do before you run. I advise people to do them before their workouts 😊👍🏻
Gold Coast half marathon (Australia!)
Jealous!!
I'm amazed double way:
- how generous you are,
- how flat your area is. 😁
Greetings from Scotland. Seb.
Thanks Seb. Very kind. Sadly that flat big is about the only flat bug and it’s only a 2k loop so you go a bit mental if you run it often 😂
Love your channal. Im from South Africa. My running journey is to take part in our comrades ultra marathon in 2024 (90km). Im in the proses of training for my first full marathon on 6 November 2022. Done 6 halfs and a few bit and pices here and there this year so for. Im a 51 year old woman who loves to run. Done it for 5 years but in the last year and a half taken it up very seriousley. Any advice I would appreciate.
im an ultra trail runner, but i dont run races so i never understood amateur runners "training" for marathons. i guess if you need motivation and structure or if 26.2 is a difficult task to achieve it makes sense. i run because i love to run and challenge myself. with that mindset, 26.2 came naturally after easily after shorter runs became more routine. now i run 45 miles/week in 3 or 4 days. you said there was more to running than running, and you werent wrong. but really there isnt more to running. go run
Awesome video Ben, thank you. I’m running my first marathon in London this October, I can’t wait. With your ‘rest week’ every 3 weeks, what does that constitute exactly? No sessions and just easy miles?
Hi Frazer, thanks buddy. Yes my recovery weeks are essentially 50% less volume of running/cycling, no intensity but carry on with the same amount of strength and conditioning. But you’ve given me a great idea for a video. What to do in your recovery weeks!! 😊👍🏻
I'd like to try to do a Half Ironman this fall because it scares the daylights out of me and I'd like to prove to myself I can do it!
That’s exactly the right attitude!!! 😉😊
im pretty new to running, started last march at the age of 55 ( midlife crisis lol why didn't i just buy a motorbike), loving watching the videos , find them very informative, entertaining and very inspirational. Ive just registered for the Manchester marathon in October. Quick question i heard your wife say no need to do more than half marathon distance at the moment, should i keep to that distance for my weekly long run, ps my half marathon time is 1hr 42 mins. one other question , why do i find my slow recovery runs sooooooo difficult?. keep up the good work. Thanks Neil.
Hi Neil, you did the right thing running instead of motorbike!! My dad bought a motorbike at 50 and swapped it for hearing aids at 60 😂 so running is definitely the better option!!
Yes at the stage we’re at with a good number of years running behind us a half marathon seemed the sensible option to keep us in a holding pattern but if you’re newer to running it wouldn’t be a bad thing to maybe even do less. The aim is really to keep yourself challenged but not too much that it’s going to injure you. It’s even pushing Mary and I!
Oh and the slow runs feel so hard because you haven’t engaged smug mode yet! I enjoy them because I know it’s the right thing and so many people don’t do the right thing. Smug mode for the win!!
So, I have a place in the 2021 Brighton Marathon moved over twice from 2020. The first block of training we got up to 20 miles and then lockdown hit so after the initial disappointment I went back to my 3 or 4 runs a week and then waited for the 2nd training block. That time we got up to 16 miles and have since carried on keeping up our long runs to a minimum of 10 miles and pushing up to a half once a month when work/kids/time permits. We’re hoping this will give us a good base for starting the next block in the summer. Does this sound ok? Total novice at all this. I’ve only been running for 3 and a bit years and this will be my 1st Marathon. My goal is to come out of it accomplished and in good enough shape to tackle the Great South Run in October.
Your videos are super helpful and I love yours and Mary’s positivity. Something we all need this winter 😊
Thanks Clare. Yes that sounds like a good idea. You’re pushing yourself but not too much that you’ll get injured and it will give you a great spring board for pushing on when you need to. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that we actually get some racing in this year!! 🤞🏼
Hey Friend!Love the videos.I started a challenge to run 2 miles every day for 67 days.And i have to say i fall in love with running.I was thinking to run a marathon for my 40th Birthday!!!Do you think this challenge is a good idea to do?I've been doing it for 29 days now ......Thank You!!
Great video. I started running again in August after a fair while out, trained harder than ever and ran my first ever marathon distance in December. Currently on a break due to surgery, so no running for at least 3 weeks. Do you have any videos on coming back from surgery / injuries, and how to build back up? I was running around 70km a week, 4-6 days with a long run on a Sunday. Want to get back up to speed as quickly as I can but also don't want to risk injury. Any tips on how to structure my recovery plan?
Hey buddy and thank you. There may be a few videos on there from 2019 about restarting training after injury but my tip is don’t rush it. If you want to exercise for life then there’s no rush on anything. Start again from scratch, there’s no harm to that method and I’ve done it on numerous occasions even though I know I could have run further. It’s all about being the boss of our ego. Ego isn’t a bad thing but you want to control it rather than it control you. That’s how I look at it. I’m the boss and you do what I say (that’s me talking to my ego btw 😂)
@@ThisMessyHappy Thanks for taking the time to reply. 👍
Yeah, I can see that about keeping ego in check, and comforting to hear that someone such as yourself has gone back to the start following injury etc. I'll take it steady and be more aware of feedback from my body on whether I'm pushing too hard. Will put a progressive training plan together and try and stick to it to stop myself from overreaching. Thanks!
brilliant tips - I am training for a half marathon at the end of March.
I struggle to keep my easy runs slow - what is your biggest tip ? HR or constant watch checking ?
Not keen on speed work - so am going to do hill repeats each week - do you agree ? Thanks
Hi Claire, thanks for the kind words. Good luck with your half marathon! It’s not easy in the early days to get your head around running slow and the benefits of. You almost have to see the results to know it’s working! But I think it’s all based on trust. Trust the process and the experts advice (not me, I mean the big dogs!!)
Hill runs are hard hard hard on the legs so maybe do them every couple of weeks? Every week is a lot! Hope that helps 😊
Are the nimbus shoes water proof ?
I love your identifying as a runner idea. I didn't do any sports/exercise until I was 28 so I still didn't call myself a runner even though I run 5k a day since October 2021. I just love running. Now I know, I'm a runner! Thanks man! I'm training for a triathalon this summer. 🏃♀️
You’re definitely a runner! Welcome to the crazy life 😂
Me and the Wife did London and Bournemouth marathons in 2018 and Brighton in 2019 and we loved them, But I hit the wall at 20 miles at Brighton but not at London & Bournemouth. Any tips on when I should start with the gels and drinks
Hi Paul, that’s some good work right there 👍🏻 my tip is play around in training and see what feels good. I tend to take a gel every 30 mins from the start and drink water when it’s available at aid stations (I don’t take it with me because I make sure I’m fully hydrated before I start). That has worked really well for me in the past with no tailing off of pace or hitting the wall but like I say, it was a bit of trial and error in training 👍🏻😊
@@ThisMessyHappy Thanks for the tips I am sure to use them as we are doing the Chester Marathon this year which is on the same day as London, And as you said in your Video it will not hurt to start Marathon Training now as we have 33 weeks to go as we will have time to add some speed and intervals training.
Hi Ben! if I may pick your brains? .. I've taken a week off from training due to a persistent hip pain (Believe it is my Glute Medius). Yoga and stretching have lessened the pain and so will be jumping back into it! How would you advise I taper back into training? With mu start date for Royal Marines training at the end of the month I am nervous over losing endurance and speed! :( Previously worked up towards and completed a half marathon before injury struck! As always great video and also love the podcast! :)
Sorry to hear you’re getting some aches and pains. That sucks. My advice would be start and totally easy and low mileage and stop
Completely if you feel any pain. Every week you don’t get pain build the mileage by 10% but if you get any pain then you have to address it otherwise marine training is going to be pretty uncomfortable... more uncomfortable than it already is!! The long game is the way to play this 💪🏻😊
@@ThisMessyHappy Thanks for the advice mate, did a nice easy 5 miles yesterday pain free so onwards and upwards! I shall refer to you as 'The Sage' moving forwards ;)
Currently training for mt first ultra in may .i have london marathon in oct.i did last marathon in 4hr 24 i would like to go under 4 hours
Great stuff. Which ultra are you doing? Great goals to have 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy hi yeah.g gap 50k in reading ,hurtwood 50k
I’ve got the Dorney Lake marathon on the 3rd April. Scared that it might be windy but then I’ve just watched Mary’s virtual NYC 😳😳 Do I still go for it if it’s windy? Do I bail?
Go for it!! Running is running and a bad day will make you appreciate the good ones even more 🤟🏼😊
You are so lucky to have a partner in life who could run with you. My wife dont do it with me coz unfortunately she doesnt like the pain.
Training for my first marathon (virtual) 22 week plan.. im on week 19. And I'm not sure how but my left groin /hip area feels off...no pain...just like I'm wobbly on it and not strong. I've been taking Epsom salt baths. And stretching my hips and legs and thighs. What else can I try...will the KT tape help?
Do you foam roll? Or do s&c? Technique work? If you don’t do one or more of those I’d start there 😊👍🏻
I’ve just found out I’ve got a charity place in the London Marathon this year! I did Couch to 5K and finished at the start of January, I’m getting sub 30 at around 28 mins now! What do you suggest as a training plan for me? Been watching your videos for a while and your doing amazing!
Well, firstly congrats that’s awesome!! Secondly, I’d focus on building consistency at low levels/distances for a few weeks and then start the training plan (maybe my marathon one) 25 weeks out. People say 16 weeks but why not take longer? To me 16 weeks is the absolute minimum not the gold standard. Also, thanks for the kind words 😊
I’m going to start week 10 of your plan tomorrow and then that’ll take me all the way through to the London Marathon week! Excited to see how it goes!!!
Hello, I enjoy the videos a lot, and I thank you for this information that I benefited from. I participated in the 5 kilo program. I want to know what after I achieve the 5 kilometer run. Is there a specific program to maintain fitness. The message is via Google Translate
Hi, yes you could either do the ultimate training plan (which has a maintenance phase in it) or there is a specific plan to maintain distance. They are all in the training plans playlist. Thanks for the message 😊👍🏻
Training for a 2:30 half marathon distance.
Boom 💥
Trading for a sub 20 5K and also the London Marathon
Good luck! Hope it goes well 👍🏻
Training and free, smash that subscribed button...and of course like as well...looking forward to your content, 63km trail ultra coming up.
Awesome! Thanks Michael. Glad you’re on board and welcome to the madness. Where is the ultra?
@@ThisMessyHappy Capadocia, Turkey looks very interesting sponsored by Salomon, was watching Harry runs video a year ago when he did this race...
Madoc marathon
I thought your favourite distance was 10k 😉
Ha ha in terms of it being over a lot quicker I do like that bit 😂
NO! We are NOT equal. I do NOT bite my fingernails like a nervous child -- I am a grown-up. No respect.
You are actually right, Cathy. We are not equal… thank you for making me realise.
@@ThisMessyHappy Don't be condescending -- surely you know it is childish to bite your fingernails at your age.
Ok, I’ll do you this deal. I won’t be condescending any more. But I’d like to ask you a genuine question. Are you able to tell me why you, I’m assuming a grown woman, would come to a channel based around positivity and write negative criticism of someone you don’t know. As in, what motivated you to think it’s ok to come and write something unkind about someone else? I’m genuinely interested in the why behind your actions. Thanks in advance (if you choose to answer) 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy I watched your video because I am training for the New York City Marathon and am watching inspiring videos as I train. I had NO intention of looking for a child-man who bites his fingernails -- that was purely UN-intentional that I found that jarring sight. You did it, and then showed it in the video - so I assume you are proud of your childish "nervous habit." LOL.
@@cathynewyork7918 ahhh so your answer is more unkindness. Ok. I’ll leave it there. I wish a you happy life and good luck at the NYC marathon.
Wow -- do you bite your fingernails???? At 6:59 to 7:00 in this video, you show your hands -- how immature, to bite your fingernails !!!! NO respect.
Funny that. I have no respect for people who intentionally put negativity out in to the world. Looks like we’re equal 😉
@@ThisMessyHappy NO! We are NOT equal. I do NOT bite my fingernails like a nervous child -- I am a grown-up. No respect.