Running My First Marathon At 40

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  • It’s time for Andy to take on his first marathon. Will he break 3 hours? Will he be able to finish? Can he get his gel timings right? Will his knee be ok? These are all the thoughts going round Andy’s head as he takes to the startline of Valencia marathon for his first ever 26.2 mile experience. Wish him luck!
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    What's in this video:
    00:00:00 - Preparation for the Valencia Marathon
    00:01:23 - Pre-Race Nerves
    00:02:46 - Crossing the Start Line
    00:04:32 - Learning from my Longest Run
    00:06:00 - Pushing the pace
    00:07:41 - Overcoming Pain and Building Confidence
    00:09:14 - The Pain of Running
    00:10:41 - Pushing Through The Pain
    00:12:12 - The Finish Line
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  • @MsRafanatic
    @MsRafanatic 6 місяців тому +384

    Well done, Andy! Just a ftiendly reminder that Sifan Hassan stopped twice to stretch and still won the London marathon. Stopping does not make your run any less special! ❤

    • @gm2407
      @gm2407 6 місяців тому +9

      Everyone gets cramp, it cant be helped sometimes the muscle gets cold or electrolytes are depleted, sometimes it recovers suboptimally from training or travel. Adapt and overcome, Andy has done something to be proud of and we are all happy for him.

    • @FaeRae-333
      @FaeRae-333 6 місяців тому +3

      I wanted to say the same! You did AMAZING, Andy! ❤

    • @kimhaig99
      @kimhaig99 6 місяців тому

      Massive well done Andy! What an achievement 🎉

    • @karenstyles7639
      @karenstyles7639 6 місяців тому

      Amazing job, especially given Andy’s background which was all about 1500 training, a marathon is a different beast so this first one is his learning curve, I’m sure that Olympian brain is ticking over to see how he could do it again! Awesome job buddy 👏👏💪🏻

    • @julie99nl
      @julie99nl 6 місяців тому +2

      There is even some suggestions (evidence may be the wrong word) that slowing down/walking/stopping allows you to regroup and run faster afterwards leading to a faster finish.

  • @tirvplumbing
    @tirvplumbing 6 місяців тому +341

    Freddie making a sub 3 marathon look like a park run warmup 🤯. Seriously well done Andy i did my first marathon this year too andbi took it a lot easier than you did. You should be very proud. 😊

    • @emmadean9146
      @emmadean9146 6 місяців тому +38

      I’d love to know Freddie’s marathon pb!

    • @BroLuap
      @BroLuap 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes! What’s Freddie’s PB??

    • @kjerstenkipp1154
      @kjerstenkipp1154 3 місяці тому +3

      No kidding. What is Freddie running on the regular that he is cold chilling for 2:53

  • @TheLooseForward
    @TheLooseForward 6 місяців тому +48

    Who would have thought an Olympian could be so relatable whilst running faster than I’ll ever run! Love it.

  • @seascape
    @seascape 6 місяців тому +69

    I’m a lot older than Andy, a lot heavier, a LOT slower, with an irregular heartbeat (afib), and I’m training for my first marathon in 12 weeks! Andy’s journey has helped me overcome many of my fears, raised some new ones, and inspired me to believe that I can complete one too. Thank you for taking us along from start to finish!

    • @meganhirschi6248
      @meganhirschi6248 6 місяців тому +2

      That’s a lot of challenges! You must be quite mentally tough!

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  6 місяців тому +1

      Good luck for your first marathon! Which one are you running?

    • @seascape
      @seascape 6 місяців тому

      ​@@meganhirschi6248 I'm planning to binge watch Andy's and Tom's first marathon videos the night before my first for motivation!

    • @seascape
      @seascape 6 місяців тому +6

      @@runningchannel Napa Valley Marathon on March 3, 2004! It runs by many great vineyards and wineries, with a net elevation loss. It's also a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, not that it matters for me.

    • @goodyeoman4534
      @goodyeoman4534 5 місяців тому +1

      I work with a lot of patients with AF, so I know what a challenge this is you've set yourself, mate. My respect to you for having a go. Just complete it and don't go for speed at all. Good luck!

  • @doubletee5250
    @doubletee5250 6 місяців тому +198

    Sub 3 hours is very impressive. Well done Andy, well done indeed.
    Congrats to Freddy, too. He looked like he could have turned round and run back.

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  6 місяців тому +45

      Thanks!! Freddie is a machine! 😂

  • @marclivingstone
    @marclivingstone 6 місяців тому +93

    Andy always impresses me with his willingness to show his vulnerability. He's an accomplished Olympic athlete but still has and is willing to show his struggles. Well done Andy, a great inspiration!

    • @scottyj5839
      @scottyj5839 Місяць тому +1

      100% such a down to earth bloke!

  • @bmurphy1112
    @bmurphy1112 6 місяців тому +30

    Congratulations Andy! Thank you for sharing every step of this with us. I am 37, a father of 2, and I just ran my first marathon yesterday. Your honest presentation and communication of your experience gave me so much inspiration to tackle my training and my race. Thank you for shining your light to all of us!

  • @rogerrichards8048
    @rogerrichards8048 6 місяців тому +2

    Well done Andy and special thanks to Freddie for recording it for us UA-cam viewers. You will never forget your first!

  • @garethjones8466
    @garethjones8466 6 місяців тому +58

    The fact that an olympic athlete found a marathon distance hard is reassuring. Andy's sure grit & determination is truly inspirational! 🙌🏻

  • @mayankthakur5137
    @mayankthakur5137 6 місяців тому +40

    Freddy is a beast. Casually running a sub 3 marathon while filming and running backwards at times.

  • @uncomfortablestretch
    @uncomfortablestretch 6 місяців тому +24

    🏃❤️ TRC videos and especially Andy’s runs 🏃have inspired me to take up running, and it’s given me a second wind on my weight loss journey 📉 (nearly 6 stone lost) so huge congratulations Andy and the Team.
    But mostly thank you because you’re helping people to find they’re inner runner ❤️🏃be stronger mentally and physically, and live longer 💪🏻

    • @michellewilliams5043
      @michellewilliams5043 6 місяців тому

      Great work Andy ❤️

    • @PatrickStar-km1dm
      @PatrickStar-km1dm 2 місяці тому

      If weight loss is your main goal I would recommend weight lifting and not running. It's proven by science to be much more effective for weight loss. Running is more for the soul

  • @remyvdk
    @remyvdk 6 місяців тому +13

    Well done Andy, sub 3 hours is a massive achievement for a marathon debut! I'm still working on sub 4 after missing that goal by a minute in Amsterdam this year, or perhaps that just gave me an excuse to sign up for another marathon next year... 😊

  • @Hanskazan102
    @Hanskazan102 6 місяців тому +41

    Can we all just share some love for the whole TRC team?? Seriously, the dedication these coworkers and friends have for each other is amazing. Love Freddy (can we have a more detailed video on his story??) who pushes everyone through at the end (Anna, Sarah, and now Andy) much love to you all ❤️

    • @stevenbromham1594
      @stevenbromham1594 6 місяців тому

      ❤❤❤ TRC and welcome to the finishers club Andy.

  • @monikaczng
    @monikaczng 6 місяців тому +53

    I love how you can hear Sarah's cheering here and there during the video 🥰 congratulations Andy, this has been such an amazing challenge for you to accomplish and for us to follow long ❣

  • @nidhivaidya6485
    @nidhivaidya6485 6 місяців тому +12

    Congrats Andy!! And I’m always so impressed at Freddie filming marathons at different speeds, congrats Freddie!

  • @WaarisMarleen
    @WaarisMarleen 6 місяців тому +14

    Awesome job Andy! You did fantastic! And what a superhuman is Freddy, to run and film on this fast pace also! Well done lads, it's so great to see the reality of a marathon, with all the feelings and struggles, rather than just a photo of a shiny medal.

  • @nick-shak
    @nick-shak 6 місяців тому +10

    Huge congrats Andy! I'm the bloke in the red and white vest saying hello on the start line 👋 - hello from Hyde Park Harriers in Leeds! I shared a lot of the pain you describe, but crossing that blue finish line was truly magical and made it all worth it. This was my third marathon and I managed my first sub-3 with a 2:56:41. Congrats again and see you on the next one?
    Nick from Leeds

  • @christinaclementson
    @christinaclementson 6 місяців тому +22

    That was so emotional! That really captured just how tough the marathon distance is. Freddie on the other hand made it look like a breeze 😂 Legends, both of you. Incredible achievement Andy. Have a rest now 😊

  • @jrnarvaezph
    @jrnarvaezph 6 місяців тому +8

    It's inspiring to see the dedication of a professional athlete to push through one step at a time. Congrats Andy sub 3 hours!!!

  • @l-schm
    @l-schm 6 місяців тому +3

    That's epic, Andy! You can be so, so proud for persevering!

  • @Mpatey
    @Mpatey 6 місяців тому +13

    Your first 5k was almost as fast as my fastest park run, so seriously impressive for your first time. It’s lovely to see the human side of you in the video and well done the Running channel family for getting you home.

  • @brent_f
    @brent_f 6 місяців тому +27

    Congratulations Andy. Sub 3 for first marathon is beyond amazing.👏👏👏 Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @ranliu4367
    @ranliu4367 6 місяців тому

    congratulations! thanks for taking us along!

  • @matthewrudd1283
    @matthewrudd1283 6 місяців тому +5

    I have my first marathon coming up in April. You're such a great inspiration, Andy. Thank you. Thank you to the whole TRC. x

  • @SamHerbert50
    @SamHerbert50 6 місяців тому +26

    Why do these videos always make me cry 😭 You guys are AMAZING!! Congratulations Andy and Freddie 🤩🤩

  • @Shaun742
    @Shaun742 6 місяців тому +13

    Congrats Andy! I'm 38 and I'll be running my first marathon in Brighton in April.

  • @katrinachandler7174
    @katrinachandler7174 6 місяців тому +6

    Wow! Emotional Andy!
    Felt like we were all in the pain cave with you.
    Massive congratulations again!! You did amazimg! Enjoy the well deserved rest!
    Well done to Freddie who made running a marathon a complete breeze. Would love to see a vlog on his running journey too.

  • @theLittleDanadians
    @theLittleDanadians 6 місяців тому

    Amazing job! Congrats on your first marathon ... you totally killed it!

  • @andymcgrath327
    @andymcgrath327 6 місяців тому +16

    😮‍💨well done - big up Freddie too for the running and filming, incredible work

  • @ChrisSh1984
    @ChrisSh1984 6 місяців тому +13

    Well done! I'm 39 and have only done 1/2 marathons and dream of one day completing a marathon.

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  6 місяців тому +2

      You'll get there! A half marathon is a great achievement!

    • @johnherold830
      @johnherold830 6 місяців тому +2

      mate, it really is achievable. I did my first this year at 54 in under 4 hours, having done three 1/2 marathons in my 30s. Watching this makes me want to do another...!

    • @ChrisSh1984
      @ChrisSh1984 6 місяців тому

      @@johnherold830 wow that's incredible! The fact that you want to do it again is even more incredible!

  • @PrincessTianaB
    @PrincessTianaB 6 місяців тому

    Loved following your progress towards your first marathon! Congrats! 🎉

  • @bbtrentham
    @bbtrentham 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for documenting

  • @seanmcdonagh6237
    @seanmcdonagh6237 6 місяців тому +8

    Well done Andy!
    Freddie is an unbelievable runner

  • @michaelchiller2494
    @michaelchiller2494 6 місяців тому +4

    Well done Andy. When you go alone you can go fast but when you go together you can go long. Never has this been more meaningful than this episode; this run and this show.

  • @jacobturner9665
    @jacobturner9665 6 місяців тому

    Amazing work!!!

  • @shaunvanrensburg766
    @shaunvanrensburg766 6 місяців тому

    This is so inspiring and uplifting! Well done!!

  • @richardgreenway8826
    @richardgreenway8826 6 місяців тому +6

    Well done Andy great effort. Cudos to Freddie as well, crusing along filming and encouraging.

  • @daniel11902
    @daniel11902 6 місяців тому +5

    Brilliant job, Andy! It's been great to follow your marathon journey. Not going to lie I was a mess watching this, always get emotional watching someone do something amazing, also an huge shout-out to Freddie for his calming support and motivation throughout the race. Well done to the running channel for another fantastic video. 👍🏃‍♂️

  • @bebop2599
    @bebop2599 6 місяців тому +1

    Loved that, this inspred me. Well done Andy, thanks for sharing this amazing endeavour

  • @awong1220
    @awong1220 6 місяців тому

    I can’t tell you how much I have been looking forward to this video. Congrats! Thank you for sharing your journey.

  • @karthikks
    @karthikks 6 місяців тому +8

    This is inspiring, Andy. Congratulations on a sub-3 Marathon, which in itself is a huge achievement! 👊

  • @tnan123
    @tnan123 6 місяців тому +3

    Congrats on getting the marathon done Andy! Very inspiring to see you take this on and you did amazing.

  • @quintusmetullus
    @quintusmetullus 6 місяців тому +1

    Well done Andy (and Freddie)! So much to be proud of!

  • @jasminejames8579
    @jasminejames8579 6 місяців тому +2

    Andy, that was a super emotional watch. Congratulations! I ran my first marathon in October and it brought all the emotions. Definitely the best but hardest thing I’ve ever done.

  • @keithgreen2102
    @keithgreen2102 6 місяців тому +6

    Brilliant job, Andy! It's been great to follow your marathon journey. And a big shout-out to Freddie for his calming support throughout.

  • @summerislandor
    @summerislandor 6 місяців тому +4

    Great run Andy! It is really heartening to see the emotions and understand that all runners go through the same at the end of the run. What a finish!

  • @grevparmenter5658
    @grevparmenter5658 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic achievement - it had been great to follow you on your journey to do what you thought you could never do

  • @taraorourke
    @taraorourke 6 місяців тому

    Love the video 👏!! Brings me right back!

  • @ianburke2490
    @ianburke2490 6 місяців тому +5

    Getting back into running after over 10 years, TRC has helped so much, Andy's marathon journey has been inspiring!
    Great work Andy and the whole team, not just on an incredible pace but for sharing this with others as you have, a Gavi well earned.

  • @timeonfeet
    @timeonfeet 6 місяців тому +5

    Big congrats Andy, what an achievement and thank you for the inspiration 👍

  • @gavinmenezes3045
    @gavinmenezes3045 6 місяців тому +1

    Well done Andy, your humility is truly inspiring.

  • @catherinestothard313
    @catherinestothard313 6 місяців тому

    Congratulations, Andy! Thank you for showing your full experience. Great video - so inspiring!

  • @sarab.2323
    @sarab.2323 6 місяців тому +3

    A sub 3 marathon is so impressive! Thanks for bringing us on your marathon journey - it's a huge inspiration! 😁

  • @daroodedoo
    @daroodedoo 6 місяців тому +6

    Congrats to you, and also Freddy for making it look like a light jog! I’ve only ever done one marathon, and that didn’t go as well as I’d hoped 😂 I really need to get back out there and do one!

  • @richardmorschel6266
    @richardmorschel6266 6 місяців тому

    So amazing to journey with you and see how well you did. Truly inspiring! Thank you!

  • @melms-lester7023
    @melms-lester7023 6 місяців тому

    Wasn’t expecting to feel so emotional. Well done. Inspiring

  • @StudentOfEleos
    @StudentOfEleos 6 місяців тому +3

    After watching the debrief I'm excited to watch this. Well done. I'm doing Marathon no.4 at 40 but my first non virtual marathon - London here I come :) will take some tips and inspiration with me

  • @cezzadenning91
    @cezzadenning91 6 місяців тому +5

    Congratulations Andy and well done Freddie!! Would love to know what his marathon PB is. What an amazing support he was.
    Great to see the reality of what a marathon can do to you. There are highs and lows but crossing that finish line is always special. Enjoy the recovery Andy, you’ve earned it 💪🏼

  • @augustengell8262
    @augustengell8262 6 місяців тому

    What a legend you are!!
    Really inspiring to watch your progress :)

  • @Bald_But_Ginger
    @Bald_But_Ginger 6 місяців тому

    Man! Great job!

  • @chanelcoppard
    @chanelcoppard 6 місяців тому +4

    Marathon club joined 🎉🎉 Insane pace even when you had to drop back slightly, you've still got another few weeks of milking that medal 🔥

  • @jimtherunner3501
    @jimtherunner3501 6 місяців тому +3

    Amazing stuff Andy! All of you at TRC are a big motivation for me. Currently coming back from long covid and a years-long drop in fitness. Following your journey really has given me hope.
    I got 3:09 in 2019 and I still have my sub 3 dream in there somewhere. Thank you for giving such inspiration :)

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for saying that Jim 😁 You'll get to that sub 3 hour! 😁

  • @nicolasadie8551
    @nicolasadie8551 6 місяців тому

    Amazing, well done!

  • @juancarlossalamanca3797
    @juancarlossalamanca3797 6 місяців тому

    Super inspiring, congrats on an amazing run!

  • @Rennschnecke-zw7zi
    @Rennschnecke-zw7zi 6 місяців тому +9

    This is simply amazing!!! Sub 3 hour marathon for your FIRST ever marathon - so impressive! And I can promise you, you will never forget this! There's only one first marathon and for me, this will always be a precious and special memory!

  • @alexeyre3621
    @alexeyre3621 6 місяців тому +5

    Incredible what Andy did, but how does Freddie sound so calm running that quickly and having completed that distance?

  • @MattiasStanell
    @MattiasStanell 6 місяців тому

    Awesome, well done!

  • @Landigan
    @Landigan 6 місяців тому

    Congratulations Andy. Really enjoyed seeing this after following your training updates on the pod and videos over the last few months. Well done!

  • @mikel9181
    @mikel9181 6 місяців тому +9

    Brilliant Andy, congratulations! So enjoy watching you and Rick and how the Running Channel goes from strength to strength. Best wishes, Mike Lupson

  • @cannuckchick7522
    @cannuckchick7522 6 місяців тому +6

    I am so very impressed with the quality of this video! The whole team did a fabulous job at filming Andy and Andy’s narration during his sub-three hour marathon is amazing! My Pb in the day was only 3:59:59 (no lie) and I spent the second half of that effort in survival mode. Well done, Andy and TRC team!!

  • @Lancealotnz
    @Lancealotnz 6 місяців тому

    Well done Andy. Thanks for taking us with you on this journey. Very inspiring!

  • @sekharachandra
    @sekharachandra 6 місяців тому +1

    Oh Andy! Fantastic! Congrats! Well done! Cheers to Freddy for being there by you when it mattered the most and pulling you, literally, to the finish! It was a perfect crescendo of BGM , glimpses of your preparation and your finish! Cheers to editing team as well for bringing out such a wonderful video! You and TRC have played a great role so far in shaping me well, an aspiring marathon runner! You have just given me and all the beginners out there, a great boost of confidence to keep trying and travel well on the path of self discovery! 👏👏👏

  • @user-sd5mi5re6j
    @user-sd5mi5re6j 6 місяців тому

    Awesome run and video

  • @antonybates
    @antonybates 6 місяців тому

    Great work!

  • @mattrushUK
    @mattrushUK 6 місяців тому

    Great effort, well done!

  • @Nelzie1996
    @Nelzie1996 5 місяців тому

    Flipping smashing!! Loved the overview of the race as well 👏🏻

  • @emmastollery1648
    @emmastollery1648 6 місяців тому

    So inspiring ….and so touching to see all your support! Such an achievement…..I’m dealing with a hamstring injury so watching you run is helping me look forward to getting out there again…thank you 🎉❤

  • @Limestream73
    @Limestream73 6 місяців тому

    Nicely done!

  • @markhill2173
    @markhill2173 6 місяців тому

    Great run!

  • @chriscampbell1309
    @chriscampbell1309 6 місяців тому

    Well done great video

  • @janettrigwell8851
    @janettrigwell8851 6 місяців тому

    Smashed it well done

  • @felishawood1904
    @felishawood1904 6 місяців тому

    Congrats, Andy! What an amazing achievement. So inspiring to see your commitment and follow through over the course of this build. So much to be proud of!

  • @joycemaas84
    @joycemaas84 6 місяців тому

    Well done! You did so great!

  • @adreynolds2977
    @adreynolds2977 6 місяців тому

    👏 awesome work, congrats

  • @JustKeepFlowingYes
    @JustKeepFlowingYes 6 місяців тому

    Congratulations Andy! I’ve been waiting for this video since I started following the channel which was since the beginning!

  • @jfreed91
    @jfreed91 6 місяців тому

    Congratulations, Andy!! This was such an inspriational and motivational video. TRC has quickly become one of my favorite running-related YT channels because of great content like this!

  • @KhatAraya
    @KhatAraya 6 місяців тому

    loved watchig you work towards your goal , well done

  • @stephenwoods1701
    @stephenwoods1701 6 місяців тому

    Great work guys :)

  • @bryanmccourt2784
    @bryanmccourt2784 6 місяців тому

    Well done - and great video

  • @Sundain
    @Sundain 6 місяців тому

    Congrats to a great run!🎉

  • @dalmastft
    @dalmastft 6 місяців тому

    It was so emotional to see him completing this journey. Such an inspiration. Well done!

  • @TheFomtribute
    @TheFomtribute 6 місяців тому +1

    Well done Andy! Thank you to all of TRC for these videos

  • @aveldi
    @aveldi 6 місяців тому

    Amazing! Thank you for letting us tag along 💪

  • @kkwb6
    @kkwb6 6 місяців тому

    🎉 congrats on a great race, way to push through!!

  • @fikathlon
    @fikathlon 6 місяців тому

    Great job!!

  • @stevenlewis9203
    @stevenlewis9203 6 місяців тому

    Great work 👏

  • @JoshBrister
    @JoshBrister 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic job!

  • @zoutnootje6995
    @zoutnootje6995 6 місяців тому

    Good job, that was very impressive!

  • @yeahnah1130
    @yeahnah1130 6 місяців тому

    Well done mate!

  • @MustafaZidan
    @MustafaZidan 6 місяців тому

    Congrats on finishing the marathon and your amazing time truly inspiring and I wish you and the running channel the best