Running The Worcester and Birmingham Canal /// A Soggy Ultra Marathon

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  • @AprilStevenson-u9n
    @AprilStevenson-u9n Рік тому +5

    Andy what a fantastic video. Absolutely loved watching it. ❤ Mack needs to take care crossing the roads. April. (Mack's mum.)

    • @Mack.Tracks
      @Mack.Tracks Рік тому +1

      ... Haha x

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому +2

      Thanks April - that road looked worse than it was, and also Mack was definitely the fatherly sensible one of the group!x

  • @Mark-bf2ro
    @Mark-bf2ro Рік тому +3

    🙌 Phil Babb reference - one for the older viewers there!

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Hahaha I'm glad you got it. That still makes me whince!!

  • @NeilHannam
    @NeilHannam Рік тому +1

    My favourite channel discovery of 2023.
    The style, the narrative, the pure joy that comes through in every episode. Thanks for putting so much into these Andy, helps keep a less self motivated runner keep getting his shoes on and pushing himself to up the distance.
    Really enjoyed this episode. I think canal paths are perhaps my favourite place to run.

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much Neil! Great to hear that they help with motivation. Thanks for the kind words ❤️

  • @conradburdekin722
    @conradburdekin722 Рік тому +4

    Honestly Andy I’m just beaming my way through this. Running with friends adds so much. I’ve just done a half today with my brother, mate, and his brother. The camaraderie was so good. Did an ultra with a friend in November. So much fun. And running a canal marathon with two friends next month both of whom I first met on an ultra last year. Running is brilliant. But this video - just epic

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Your run sounds great mate - makes it all go so much faster doesn't it! Cheers mate 👍🏻

  • @SherryOram72
    @SherryOram72 Рік тому +5

    I really enjoyed this video. What an adventure!!! Such a great friend vibe!! We need more of these types of videos ☺️🇨🇦

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Sherry! It really felt like a mission, so glad that we completed it!

  • @eshov
    @eshov Рік тому +1

    "This is where the posers of Bromsgrove come". Too true! Great video. Spotted a lot of familiar local landmarks.
    0.62 miles in a kilometre.

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому +1

      You know its true... If I had a nice car/a lot of disposable income, I'd be up there all the time 🤣

  • @Mack.Tracks
    @Mack.Tracks Рік тому +4

    Thanks for the great company, Andy and Sam!
    Andy, wonderfully presented as always. Thank you for making this!
    Here’s to the Worcester-Brum Out and Back 100K in 2025! 🙈

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому +1

      Could you imagine doing 100k in that mud 😭 I think in decent conditions going to Brum first, would be a decent day out!

    • @Mack.Tracks
      @Mack.Tracks Рік тому +1

      @@itsonandyMay 2025. After we’ve recovered from any potential marathons and before the hotter days start hitting! Should be drier…

  • @lhowles3
    @lhowles3 Рік тому

    Great effort chaps! Enjoyed that one :) Sam coolly chomping while Andy and Mack struggled past the tree was class 👍

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      🤣🤣🤣 It was a closer shave than the video would have you believe, that slippy mud was nearly a one way ticket to splashville!

  • @jillschofield7161
    @jillschofield7161 Рік тому +1

    Watching videos like this makes me wish I had running friends 😀 looked hard work but so much fun👍

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Thank you Jill, it was a really good day out! The majority of my running friends I've met, have been met at parkrun! If you'd like to run with like minded people, maybe a running club would suit you!

  • @carrieannbeckerfishman4292
    @carrieannbeckerfishman4292 Рік тому

    I can practically taste your friendship, your vibes are so strong 😂😂😂 fun fun fun to watch! More of that please! 🎉

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Thank you! Hopefully more adventures to follow!

  • @garymanders1273
    @garymanders1273 Рік тому +1

    Nice to see a lot of my regular running routes on Camera...no wonder you were jogging around Arrow Valley on Saturday. Well done

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Cheers Gary - yes them quads were in a bad state on Saturday!

  • @racheld1844
    @racheld1844 Рік тому +1

    Great watch! Well done on probably the worst conditions to get that route done. Nice to put a face to Mack as well 😁

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Rach! Mack said he'd been tapping you up for course info, I didn't realise you'd done it before! So pleased we managed to actually finish!!!

  • @Ammerstol
    @Ammerstol Рік тому +1

    Looks like you guys had a brilliant race. Nothing better then being out there with your mates :)

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      It was a good craic, good to be out with the lads!

  • @kieronturner2667
    @kieronturner2667 Рік тому +1

    Well done fellas 💪 what a great day out. That's what it's all about 😁

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому +1

      Nice one mate, was awesome to run a long way in company 👊🏻

  • @Richard-lx5xi
    @Richard-lx5xi Рік тому

    What a road to follow 🤣 that makes it more fun with friends 😎 especially follow a different path because of a tree 🤣 thanks for the laugh 👌🫡

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  11 місяців тому

      Nice one Richard, it was a great route 😎

  • @deansummerton2577
    @deansummerton2577 Рік тому

    Superb vlog again Andy. Really enjoyed watching your friends run with you. Such likeable guys 👏👏👏

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Cheers Dean! It was a great way to take the worry away from doing a long run!

  • @ricd2821
    @ricd2821 Рік тому

    Loved the video, cracking up at the 'incident detected' bit! Great adventure

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому +1

      I was laughing for a good hour after that 🤣 Cheers mate 👍🏻

  • @Gez-C
    @Gez-C Рік тому

    Amazing running fellas! Looks a lovely route along the canal, well minus having to get past the fallen tree 😂

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  11 місяців тому

      Cheers Gez, it's a cracking route and that tree made the day even more fun!

  • @BeeHappy-xj5ze
    @BeeHappy-xj5ze 7 місяців тому

    Hi Andy brilliant video. You may like the Malvern Midsummer Marathon held in June. Rachel D ran it (smashed it lol) & made a great video. Huge congrats on Newport 🥂

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  7 місяців тому

      Unfortunately I can't do it - I'm very interested to do it one day, my mate Mack is doing it. Hopefully it won't clash next year!

  • @elenaoutdoors
    @elenaoutdoors Рік тому

    Fantastic video, really enjoyed this! Nothing like running a long way with friends :)

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Thanks, we had an awesome time 😎💪🏻❤️

  • @tworunningbrooms
    @tworunningbrooms Рік тому

    Epic adventure. A day you'll all remember. A good range of marathon entries there. All that way and denied crossing the final lock!

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  11 місяців тому +1

      Gutted to miss out by a few yards. Who knows maybe a rematch is due one day soon.

  • @davidhurst100
    @davidhurst100 Місяць тому

    I had a thought this morning, 'I fancy running B'ham to Worcester along the canal, I wonder if anyone has posted a video on this?' So, THANKYOU for your video, it looks awesome. I think I'll wait until the river is lower and get to lock no. 1. I'll let you know how I get on...

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Місяць тому

      Nice one mate - it's nice coming from brum as it's all downhill (mostly)! Great route and a good feeling of achievement!

  • @jamessleat8651
    @jamessleat8651 Рік тому

    Great video and running Andy and pals, that Maccy D must have tasted so good!!

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  11 місяців тому +1

      Mate it tasted like pure heaven.❤️

  • @Mrjay684
    @Mrjay684 Рік тому

    Cracking days running, more an adventure than a run, i need to complete the route both running and on the paddleboard, have done sections, so not far off. Great start to the year guys.

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Thank you bud, maybe wait for a drier day on the paths as at times it was pretty miserable. Good craic though and a great sense of achievement at the end!

  • @Hybridadventures87
    @Hybridadventures87 Рік тому

    Excellent mate!!

  • @mijzzzz
    @mijzzzz Рік тому

    Brilliant !

  • @sheldon59
    @sheldon59 Рік тому

    Hilarious, well done guys!

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Haha thank you! It was a good day ❤️

  • @HardyBaldwin
    @HardyBaldwin Рік тому

    I'm thinking of running to Bromsgrove on this canal as my longest run ever, hopefully the conditions will be better when I do that 😅

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  11 місяців тому +1

      All the best with it!!! It's a cracker of a run 😎

  • @ShaneClarke95
    @ShaneClarke95 Рік тому

    Im on my first week on training for Manchester too hope to see Mac there.
    Im aiming for anywhere close to 3hrs 🙂

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Nice one Shane - If you see Mack going at your pace then tell him he's gone off a bit too fast 🤣

  • @dorothygraham6183
    @dorothygraham6183 Рік тому

    What a great day out. Well done.

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Thanks Dorothy - it was a lot of fun ❤️

  • @kallahharpreet2314
    @kallahharpreet2314 Рік тому

    Great watch! Loved the dedication to the content.
    Would like to find some Running Buddies in London to try and do the same!!

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  11 місяців тому

      Thanks so much - I can imagine a canal run through LDN would be fun!

  • @neilmurray549
    @neilmurray549 Рік тому

    👌

  • @avinashbhogun
    @avinashbhogun Рік тому

    Happy New Year 🥳

  • @andy-townsend
    @andy-townsend Рік тому

    Great video again! Mind if i ask if/where you refuelled/filled water along the way? I live in Malvern and have had this on my list for some time now 😊

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      We only filled up a bottle at one pub en route, at the Eagle and sun. In seaosn I think a lot of the outdoor taps are working but that day nothing was. It wasn't warm so luckily didn't get through too much water! It's a great route, just maybe choose a drier day 🤣

    • @andy-townsend
      @andy-townsend Рік тому

      @@itsonandy brill thanks. I think I know the pub. Last time I did from droitwich back and blew through 1.5l of water in no time but then again it was closer to 30c! Maybe a colder weather attempt is a better idea, may just wait for someone to clear the fallen trees 😄

  • @middleagedrunningman
    @middleagedrunningman Рік тому

    Andy, Mack and Sam. Cheese Rolls and Bantz. Quality ingredients.
    “I don’t care if I shit myself now. No one will notice.”
    Think you might be going 40 years early on this one.

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  11 місяців тому

      Hahahahaha... Cheers mate. I literally cannot wait for your ultra. I think you'll have a blast 💪🏻

  • @Colin-b8k
    @Colin-b8k Рік тому

    Funny as f***. Thats what's it's all about 👍

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Nice one - we had a great time 👊🏻

  • @robmedcroft5328
    @robmedcroft5328 Рік тому

    I think Donato Esposito did this wakind on his channel a while back

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Yes he has - it was watched for for course info!

  • @grahamyoung7580
    @grahamyoung7580 Рік тому

    hilarious. always carry a chainsaw in your backpack.😁

    • @itsonandy
      @itsonandy  Рік тому

      Haha, next time I'm taking one for sure! (And also my crampons!)