The Running Channel hello and in response to your question yes I am training for a marathon but I put my recent 5k time into a age graded calculator I am 24 years old and my time of 24:21 seconds was 1% below local class but my half marathon times are slower then those for my age group. Should I focus on a marathon or get faster in a 5k?
People who put their whole life story in the starva heading for their run. “Cheeky 5k after work. Bit wet and windy, wore a coat and gloves. Ended up taking the coat off as I got a bit warmed up. No pb but felt good, will try again tomorrow”
The "early morning to avoid the crowds" runner - that's me! When I first started running in July 2020 I did it because I was too embarrassed to be seen running by people . Now I do it because it's the best way to get good times.
I'm 100% the "get up to avoid the crowds" person. I had a 32km run on Monday and the people were unavoidable. It reconfirmed my commitment to getting up extra early
I started running in March of 2020, and virtual races were a good motivator and a way to see progress so I did quite a few. I've also run in three live races, including my first half! I have to admit I'm the new runner who CONSTANTLY talks about my runs, gear, shoes, the science of running...on and on. I post my runs on Facebook and sometimes think I'm annoying people, but I was shocked to hear how many people have told me I inspire them! Thanks for your great videos, which have been a crucial support in my running journey. ❤🏃🏻♀️
Right there with you!!! Ran my first in person race (10 miler) in April and first in person half will be in September! But I've done them all virtually... doesn't seem to count though? (But I'm way faster in person 😀)
Clearly out of the loop, because I assumed "FKT" was just a polite way of saying "f-ck it". ... because I've definitely been a f-ck it runner this year.
I'm the opposite of "elapsed time runner", never pause my run. Your time doesn't pause during a race, why should it pause while you're training? If a 30 minute run takes 33 minutes, that's ok, it will be 30 minutes next time.
This is spot on. I'm a rekindled runner who did a load of virtual events, gets up to avoid the crowds or run-commutes to or from my home office via a local loop.
I'm happily "The Newbie". Have gone from 23 to 18 stone thanks to running (and careful lifestyle). Completed a cheeky 8k today. Thank you Running Channel for all your advice and motivation during 2020!!
Oh god never really thought about it - the idea is petrifying! Maybe a Running Channel "so you're thinking of your first ever race" reassuring video if you have one? Though could be a bit weird in 2021. TYVM for your comment - loving your work!
I'm the praise runner. I love giving runners a boost when it looks like they are struggling. It always feels nice to make someone smile and maybe struggle a little less.
I'm the rekindled runner! I started running in 2017 with C25K, got to 5K and then stopped after a while. I took up running again last year (C25K again) to lose my 'Rona weight gain. It totally worked! I'm fitter than I've ever been and I run 5K 3-4 times a week. My next goal is a sub-30 5K. My current PB is 34.24. . .
I keep learning and re-forgetting that I’m an “avoid people” runner now - I gave myself a late start on my long run last weekend to avoid the bitter wind a bit and there were SO MANY PEOPLE on my route! Many swear words were uttered as I had to stop my run and wait for people to walk by🤦🏻♀️
Guess I’m the newbie, old man, virtual runner.😃 I committed to just finishing and watching my running distance increase. That is, how far I could run without walking or stopping altogether. Great year!!!
I'm definitely the "early morning to avoid crowds runner". It is so nice to avoid mainly the cars in the morning. I laughed when you said 4am cause that is my wake up to run time. lol.
I firmly fall into the Newbie category. I subscribed to my new favourite running channel and devour all of your excellent videos. I have to stop myself boring everyone to death about my new passion. My partner knows all about every twist and turn of my latest run with rundowns of times and weather conditions....she listens...I think! Great video guys but I have to say Rick did look a little scary sneaking out of his house!!!
@@runningchannel I'm going to be training for my first ever half marathon! your videos have helped me understand more about avoiding injuries and start to LOVE running! Thanks team!
I’m DEFINITELY the newbie, as I’m lacing up to go for my last C25K run today! 😅😂 2020 sucked, but it got me running and I’ll be forever grateful for that!
I'm a 'working from home' runner and a rule-breaker runner, it's hard to choose between switch off runs or family walks! But I would also be a 'Life Story on Strava' runner as I often talk about bodily functions, food, clothes, people and animals alongside talking about uni life all on most runs in Strava. Thanks for this video, I love it!
"Usually runs at the gym", guilty as charged. Used to do about 6 miles/week there, but now I do ~40/week outside. I'm a real runner now. I also run crazy early, but only because I have time, not because I want to avoid crowds.
I’m a new runner in 2020... and proud to be loud and vocal about how much I enjoy it and how it has changed my life and could change some of my friends!
What is the FKT runner here in PA? Hey there's a mountain nobody's ever run up. What's it named? Nobody ever bother to name it? Ok. I get to make up a mountain name and run a new FKT path.
Started running the treadmill C25K October 2019, and had taken a break when the gyms closed, but finally it dawned on me to just move outside and run outdoors and now I won't look back. so I find myself generally in some of the scenarios LOL. Love the channel!
I started running properly in January 2020...I fall squarely into that and the working from home runner and I do pause the watch when waiting to cross roads if they're busy roads
Newbie... first few times I ran in my Kalenki, then I went to get some serious shoes after running 2 months ... I said: I just want some comfy trainers🤣. The shop guy just kept asking things that I did not have a clue. I plan to go next saturday again... and thank him for his advice and also impress him with my new knowledge after a few more months running and learning.
The Virtual runner/Newbie (Kind of) I used 2020 and working from home as an excuse to get in better shape and focused on running. Signed up for a bunch or virtual races as motivation and my two daughters even joined in a couple of the 5ks to earn their medals. Side note, just discovered your channel today... wish I had a lot of these tips back in March!
lol! I'm the early morning virtual 5k runner. It's too hot by the time the sun comes over the top of the mountain for me, also running in the dark keeps the flies and mosquitos at bay. Added bonus - I don't see anyone ;-) Love you guys.
Lol, I am definately your 2020 newbie. But at 66, I am a newbie again. Through the decades I have been a runner, but also a non-runner. I have to say I am enjoying it now more than I ever have.
I am a newbie, good old c25k. I am now training for the Brighton half in June. I can't stop going on about how amazing running is and I live in running gear...
Rekindled here!! Technically I rekindled just before the pandemic hit, but once I had all that time, I definitely upped my game. Loved this vid, thank you!!
I started doing the early runs after the clocks went forward last March. In midsummer I was out of the door before 5 in the morning regularly. I did my first early of the year last week and plan to do most runs early between now and October. Best time of day to run without question.
Back before gps watches ruled the world I always logged runs. I simply noted distance (estimated), time, and trainers used. Friends went to different levels in logging information. Some included weather conditions, wind direction...and one was so precise that he would write every single detail, including things like which way round a lamppost he went! The best runner I ever knew personally (over 50s international) never even used a watch. His philosophy was that his legs remembered what they’d done!
Avoid the crowds, got me there. We have a curfew in my state in Germany from 8 pm to 5 am, so naturally: I wake up 30 minutes before it ends, do my warm up and go for my run right when it ends.
Hahahahahah these are brilliant! Some I have not even heard of. Great records too! I have to admit I am the 'working-from-home-loop-back-to-home and make the 9am Zoom meeting; just in time. One thing from lockdown = learning new (local) routes :) - Stay safe folks!
Absolutely Avinash! I discovered trails from the bottom of my road that I never knew existed - so there were definitely some positives from last year! - Mary
I've been a 4:00 AM rise to run for a couple of years now, but it became even more necessary during lockdown earlier this year. I am definitely the virtual event runner. I signed up for a number of virtual events in 2020, mostly to support those organizations and the charities that THEY support, through this hard time. And I did wear my bib for one of them. (And I was not the only one. LOL)
I'm a rekindled WFH runner! Running provided so much fun and adventure for me throughout 2020 and I don't know how I ever got out of the habit in the first place! I'm all about the lunchtime runs now that there is no shower queue!
You missed the grumbly old codger who got into parkrun just before the lockdown and can't stop complaining about the price of the equipment. "It's supposed to be a cheap activity! Do you know what these shoes cost? Do you!?" As a prelude to complaining, at length, about the weather. Another good show, by the way. Well done!
I started running again in March 2020 I run at least 4 days a week. And love it. It’s my medicine. Am not fast but would like to get faster. I can run 9 miles now without stopping. My aim is to be able to do 13 miles but for it to be easy. 😊😍 great video, lovely to see all of you in it. 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing Marie and good luck with your half marathon training! Have you got an event booked or are you just going to try to run the distance on your own?
Definitely a rekindled runner here. I take off every icy snowy winter then start again in the spring. In March with lockdown, I became a UA-cam nut, kindled my interest in ultras... and went from a casual slow half marathon runner to a serious slow ultra runner. 2021 = slightly less slow ultra runner!
@@runningchannel I enjoyed the Hamsterwheel 12 hour event in November, so maybe that one again, but it's flat and I'd love to add some vert. I run in the Jay Peak VT Trail Festival every year in Sept, and it's ultra distances made the top 10 masochists list for trail ultras in the US. So maybe up my current registration to the 50k distance if possible? Really experience the full ultra misery... Lol
I'm possibly a subset of the "Early Morning to Avoid the Crowds" runner, that has also been planning in runs on days that are likely to not have many people out generally (Not too early Sundays, and Christmas Day), and finding new routes that avoid as many people as possible (hello weird footpath through some overgrown woods).
In terms of 2020 specifically, I was a "valley" runner. If you looked at my monthly mileage, it was consistent between January and March and then dropped considerably in April through June as I lost motivation given the state of everything and then it slowly rose again to the runner I used to be, making my 2020 monthly totals like a valley
I'm definitely in the get up early to beat the crowds camp. I'm a morning person, though, so I'm still getting up at the same time as I was two years ago, it's just that there's the added benefit of almost empty streets before dawn these days.
Hey Running Channel! A super cool runner I know set a pretty great time running the Jordan trial (North to south - I think it is 675 km). Jordanian terrain is awesome but extremely hilly. I love it, though!
I'm the "Thinks everybody wants to talk about running all the time" runner. And, after watching this video the "Would love to go for a run in the UK" runner.
I’ve used Endomondo for years on and off, but the app has retired. Would you ever consider talking/reviewing different types of running apps in a video? Great vid btw!
Thanks for watching Michael! We've actually already made a Best Running Apps video last year. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/J_lLdbvfGSo/v-deo.html
@@runningchannel The VHI virtual mini marathon (10 km) as I on participated in that as a walker before, but as it was virtual it was much more achievable to run it at home. Plus the family came out to cheer at the finish line 😆😆
Yeah I'm the noobie!!! And yep it's spot on !!! Every run i do feel so energized . I never ran on thread mills tho I just do fitness like 100 pushups squats and situps ect every day. No i also run. Feels great
Definitely a rekindled, early morning runner. 5:00 a.m. most days, earliest was 3:30 a.m. icy weather has made me an evening runner, but I do prefer mornings. Looking forward to running in daylight again.
Hey Anna...one of the Thai runniner has died due to heart failure 😢... The issue was he was running at zone 5 heart rate and for 21k his average heart rate was 179bpm which is too high... Can you much a video to ask runners not to push that hard when they have some health issues...
@@runningchannel that should be awesome...if you have any email id or something I can send the person's heart rate video of hand watch which can be useful...
I'm an avoid people runner, but at the other extreme. Rarely before 20:00 in the evening. With all pubs closed, even fridays and saturdays are no problem ;-)
Early morning. Not necessarily to beat the crowds though. My work it pretty flexible, so I try to start at 6AM so that I can finish early. This means waking up at 4AM most days.
We've all been guilty of all of these at one point or another. If I had to pinpoint myself, im the "Rekindled Runner". Summer 2019 is when we suffered a major blow to the family in the form of my FIL dying. I got back to running a couple weeks after his burial, but I just didn't feel the same. The something snapped and I was back to the old feelings
I'm a newbie! I'm loving my new hobby, so much that I've signed up for a half marathon (which I might regret ha ha) with my friend. There's also the fair weather runner! Who wont go out if its spitting incase they get wet or get mud on their trainers! Wont go out in the cold incase of frost bite, and even if its too hot incase they get sun stroke (inspired by my aforementioned friend).
See yourself in one of these? Or is your running buddy guilty of being one? Maybe we’ve missed one off? Tell us in the comments. ↓
The Running Channel hello and in response to your question yes I am training for a marathon but I put my recent 5k time into a age graded calculator I am 24 years old and my time of 24:21 seconds was 1% below local class but my half marathon times are slower then those for my age group. Should I focus on a marathon or get faster in a 5k?
You missed "The Triathlete" who compensates the lack of (pool) swimming opportunities with extra running.
People who are running around in the parking lot after the run is finished to hit a specific nice round number.
My friend and I just did that this morning to hit our 13k goal. The route we planned left us 400m short! Hahaha.
Haha, yes Michael we all know a few of those runners too!
Been there xD
yes ... home to the coffee stall in the park is annoyingly just under 5 km.
😂😂👌
People who put their whole life story in the starva heading for their run.
“Cheeky 5k after work. Bit wet and windy, wore a coat and gloves. Ended up taking the coat off as I got a bit warmed up. No pb but felt good, will try again tomorrow”
Haha - yes I know one or two of those 😂
100% guilty of this one 😂
Meeee
I’m occasionally guilty of this !
That’s me 😆
Early morning/avoid people runner: 100% me. All summer I was like "the sun is up, better get out there quick before people wake up!"
👏 we salute you morning runners!
A few times in the summer I woke up stupidly early so went out for a run. One time at 4.30 I met six anglers and a dog walker along the canal.
I'm in a sub-category of the Newbie Runner: Mid-Life Crisis Runner Motivated by Avoiding Certain Family Genetics
Ha! Teenage runner starting now to also avoid some family genetics.
The "early morning to avoid the crowds" runner - that's me! When I first started running in July 2020 I did it because I was too embarrassed to be seen running by people . Now I do it because it's the best way to get good times.
"Anyone who runs is a runner." Beautiful!!!!
I'm 100% the "get up to avoid the crowds" person. I had a 32km run on Monday and the people were unavoidable. It reconfirmed my commitment to getting up extra early
So many of us were that runner this year, Michael :-). I kept getting up earlier and earlier for my forest runs!
- Mary
I avoid people by going late. Sunset over sunrise any day! Lol
@@Kelly_Ben that's my go-to as well! Mornings are a veritable parade of runners.
I laughed at the grey hoodie of the gym runner, yes they all wear grey hoodies! 😂
I started running in March of 2020, and virtual races were a good motivator and a way to see progress so I did quite a few. I've also run in three live races, including my first half! I have to admit I'm the new runner who CONSTANTLY talks about my runs, gear, shoes, the science of running...on and on. I post my runs on Facebook and sometimes think I'm annoying people, but I was shocked to hear how many people have told me I inspire them! Thanks for your great videos, which have been a crucial support in my running journey. ❤🏃🏻♀️
Right there with you!!! Ran my first in person race (10 miler) in April and first in person half will be in September! But I've done them all virtually... doesn't seem to count though? (But I'm way faster in person 😀)
Another stereotype: Injured by overdoing it during lockdown, desperate to make the most of time outdoors. That's me!
Me also Claire... something to do with running virtually across the state of Tennessee 😂
- Mary
@@runningchannel My goodness! Well done, I hope you managed to finish 😁
Me too! Turns out running with no strength training is very very bad for me! Missing the gym...
🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️ same
Early morning to avoid crowds. 🙋🏾
Up by 4am. Love the Empty streets. The world is mine 🙌🏾
The my kids are driving me crazy at home needed some peace and quiet runner.
yep
Feeling attacked by the early morning to beat the crowds
Ooooh noo! So many of us did it Rebecca!
Rick is hilarious. Natural comedian .
Agreed Stacy! Which stereotype was your favourite?
@@runningchannel the rule breaker lol I am the early bird but I don’t go back to bed
Clearly out of the loop, because I assumed "FKT" was just a polite way of saying "f-ck it".
... because I've definitely been a f-ck it runner this year.
😂😂😂
There’s a growing trend of people who run while talking to their GoPro cameras...
🤔
thankfully, for our entertainment
I'm the opposite of "elapsed time runner", never pause my run. Your time doesn't pause during a race, why should it pause while you're training? If a 30 minute run takes 33 minutes, that's ok, it will be 30 minutes next time.
Dont forget the "Cozy runner". Usually middleaged women running slowly around the neighbourhood with their friend to get healthy!
This is spot on. I'm a rekindled runner who did a load of virtual events, gets up to avoid the crowds or run-commutes to or from my home office via a local loop.
Someone give Rick an oscar for the role of "rule breaker"
Haha Carolina, he's a star!
Lucky he didn't do a Roll Breaker! 😂
😂😂😂
I'm happily "The Newbie". Have gone from 23 to 18 stone thanks to running (and careful lifestyle). Completed a cheeky 8k today. Thank you Running Channel for all your advice and motivation during 2020!!
Fantastic Bobby! Seriously well done to you! Do you have any races planned for 2021?
Oh god never really thought about it - the idea is petrifying! Maybe a Running Channel "so you're thinking of your first ever race" reassuring video if you have one? Though could be a bit weird in 2021. TYVM for your comment - loving your work!
No matter the distance, every run is apparently "cheeky" 🤦♂️
😂 that’s me in work at the moment, think I’ll do a cheeky 5k in my lunch hour 😂
Two virtual races in 2020, and three "real" ones. So thankful to be able to run!
Excellent! Which virtual races did you do?
@@runningchannel I did Hadrian's Wall and Ring of Kerry, both part of the Conqueror Series.
Love this new format of you guys all out on your runs! It's very well done, almost like you are talking together!
Glad to hear it Alfie! Thanks for watching :-)
I'm the praise runner. I love giving runners a boost when it looks like they are struggling. It always feels nice to make someone smile and maybe struggle a little less.
I'm the rekindled runner! I started running in 2017 with C25K, got to 5K and then stopped after a while. I took up running again last year (C25K again) to lose my 'Rona weight gain. It totally worked! I'm fitter than I've ever been and I run 5K 3-4 times a week. My next goal is a sub-30 5K. My current PB is 34.24. . .
I keep learning and re-forgetting that I’m an “avoid people” runner now - I gave myself a late start on my long run last weekend to avoid the bitter wind a bit and there were SO MANY PEOPLE on my route! Many swear words were uttered as I had to stop my run and wait for people to walk by🤦🏻♀️
Oh no! So sorry to hear this Chloe! There are lots of advantages to being that early bird, definitely!
Guess I’m the newbie, old man, virtual runner.😃 I committed to just finishing and watching my running distance increase. That is, how far I could run without walking or stopping altogether. Great year!!!
So good to hear Karsten! No stopping you :-)
I’m the newbie. And yes I post everything & have all the gear since I am “the tech guy”
That's good, you're invested! Probably still running when the rest of us are "couching"!
I'm definitely the "early morning to avoid crowds runner". It is so nice to avoid mainly the cars in the morning. I laughed when you said 4am cause that is my wake up to run time. lol.
I firmly fall into the Newbie category. I subscribed to my new favourite running channel and devour all of your excellent videos. I have to stop myself boring everyone to death about my new passion. My partner knows all about every twist and turn of my latest run with rundowns of times and weather conditions....she listens...I think! Great video guys but I have to say Rick did look a little scary sneaking out of his house!!!
That's fantastic Gary! So glad you enjoyed the video :-)
2:00 my sister asked me why I was laughing so much 😂 but really, where do I put my water bottle? 😂
Haha! Glad you enjoyed it :-)
i did my first 5k in 2020. couch to 5k. now i can sub 24 for a 5km. I know i'm still slow but i'm glad i'm feeling happier and healthier than ever! :D
Well done Wilson! Sub-24 minute 5k is not slow! That's a fantastic time and you should be really proud! What would you like to aim for next?
@@runningchannel I'm going to be training for my first ever half marathon! your videos have helped me understand more about avoiding injuries and start to LOVE running! Thanks team!
Me too . I always feel good after a run . I am on the slow side too. My daughter is coaching me and she said don’t focus on the time for now .
Rick is my Oscar-nominee 😂 (assuming the award ceremony will be cancelled this year 😂🙈)
Rick is amazing! We should make him his own Oscar!
I’m DEFINITELY the newbie, as I’m lacing up to go for my last C25K run today! 😅😂 2020 sucked, but it got me running and I’ll be forever grateful for that!
Brilliant, Brooke! Welcome aboard!
OMG, the rule breaker - two run day, hilarious. His face going out the door, then the forward roll!!!
Yep, Rick is hilarious!
"Early morning avoid the crowds runner" 🙋🏻♂️ me, starts my runs at 3am.
Wow - 3am is true dedication!
I'm a 'working from home' runner and a rule-breaker runner, it's hard to choose between switch off runs or family walks! But I would also be a 'Life Story on Strava' runner as I often talk about bodily functions, food, clothes, people and animals alongside talking about uni life all on most runs in Strava. Thanks for this video, I love it!
"Usually runs at the gym", guilty as charged. Used to do about 6 miles/week there, but now I do ~40/week outside. I'm a real runner now. I also run crazy early, but only because I have time, not because I want to avoid crowds.
That's great Jeff and glad to hear you're enjoying running outside :-)
I’m a new runner in 2020... and proud to be loud and vocal about how much I enjoy it and how it has changed my life and could change some of my friends!
Well done Scott! What are your plans for 2021?
Yes
What is the FKT runner here in PA? Hey there's a mountain nobody's ever run up. What's it named? Nobody ever bother to name it? Ok. I get to make up a mountain name and run a new FKT path.
There's also the runner who tries to make funny pictures out of their Strava route tracker!
Very true, Aimee! I think we're going to do a follow up to this video, so we'll add that one :-)
I am a newbie this year. Love the videos guys! Appreciate all you do. So much info and entertainment to go along with it. Keep it up!
Started running the treadmill C25K October 2019, and had taken a break when the gyms closed, but finally it dawned on me to just move outside and run outdoors and now I won't look back. so I find myself generally in some of the scenarios LOL. Love the channel!
I started running properly in January 2020...I fall squarely into that and the working from home runner and I do pause the watch when waiting to cross roads if they're busy roads
I think pausing for traffic isn't being "sneaky" to make you look faster than what you are. Can't really help it if you have to stop.
That's great to hear you caught the running bug in 2020, Amy!
Newbie... first few times I ran in my Kalenki, then I went to get some serious shoes after running 2 months ... I said: I just want some comfy trainers🤣. The shop guy just kept asking things that I did not have a clue. I plan to go next saturday again... and thank him for his advice and also impress him with my new knowledge after a few more months running and learning.
rekindled runner here :P never going back again!
Awesome Calvin! That's great to hear :-)
Pause and Go....then post it on the group chat as one continual run 😂😂😂😂
How about the STRAVA segment hunter, look I found a new segment were am I ranked...Hahah smile everyone its all running!
Thanks for sharing that Michael! Definitely one we missed. Oh and plenty of new segments created by friends too!
The Virtual runner/Newbie (Kind of) I used 2020 and working from home as an excuse to get in better shape and focused on running. Signed up for a bunch or virtual races as motivation and my two daughters even joined in a couple of the 5ks to earn their medals.
Side note, just discovered your channel today... wish I had a lot of these tips back in March!
Awesome and welcome Charlie! So glad you found us :-). Keep watching - we've got some cool videos heading your way this year too!
lol! I'm the early morning virtual 5k runner. It's too hot by the time the sun comes over the top of the mountain for me, also running in the dark keeps the flies and mosquitos at bay. Added bonus - I don't see anyone ;-) Love you guys.
Lol, I am definately your 2020 newbie. But at 66, I am a newbie again. Through the decades I have been a runner, but also a non-runner. I have to say I am enjoying it now more than I ever have.
That's great to hear Jaime!
I am a newbie, good old c25k. I am now training for the Brighton half in June. I can't stop going on about how amazing running is and I live in running gear...
That's great to hear Anjela! All the best for your training! Let us know how the race goes :-)
Early morning runner-always, even before 2020.
Rekindled here!! Technically I rekindled just before the pandemic hit, but once I had all that time, I definitely upped my game. Loved this vid, thank you!!
Ah that's great to hear Jordan! Welcome back :-)
I started doing the early runs after the clocks went forward last March. In midsummer I was out of the door before 5 in the morning regularly. I did my first early of the year last week and plan to do most runs early between now and October. Best time of day to run without question.
Great job!
Back before gps watches ruled the world I always logged runs. I simply noted distance (estimated), time, and trainers used. Friends went to different levels in logging information. Some included weather conditions, wind direction...and one was so precise that he would write every single detail, including things like which way round a lamppost he went! The best runner I ever knew personally (over 50s international) never even used a watch. His philosophy was that his legs remembered what they’d done!
Avoid the crowds, got me there. We have a curfew in my state in Germany from 8 pm to 5 am, so naturally: I wake up 30 minutes before it ends, do my warm up and go for my run right when it ends.
Excellent idea Folkja!
Hahahahahah these are brilliant! Some I have not even heard of. Great records too! I have to admit I am the 'working-from-home-loop-back-to-home and make the 9am Zoom meeting; just in time. One thing from lockdown = learning new (local) routes :) - Stay safe folks!
Absolutely Avinash! I discovered trails from the bottom of my road that I never knew existed - so there were definitely some positives from last year!
- Mary
2020 has been mainly channelling “the injured runner”.
Ah sorry to hear that Ian! Wishing you a speedy recovery.
I've been a 4:00 AM rise to run for a couple of years now, but it became even more necessary during lockdown earlier this year.
I am definitely the virtual event runner. I signed up for a number of virtual events in 2020, mostly to support those organizations and the charities that THEY support, through this hard time. And I did wear my bib for one of them. (And I was not the only one. LOL)
There are lots of benefits for getting up early :-)
Which virtual events did you do last year?
Yea...im the judgemental type 😂😂 and if someone passes me...i make it my sole duty to leave them in my dust😂
Haha - well done Shashy!
Converting from early morning runner to elapsed time 😂
Haha - it's a useful trick 😂
I'm a rekindled WFH runner! Running provided so much fun and adventure for me throughout 2020 and I don't know how I ever got out of the habit in the first place! I'm all about the lunchtime runs now that there is no shower queue!
Welcome back! What are your goals for 2021?
Damn you private detective! 😂 🏃🏻♂️ 🏃🏻♂️
😂😂😂 I fit multiple profiles!!! Thank you for a nice chuckle after my Saturday morning long run which is not on Strava 🙃
Haha, so glad you enjoyed it Daphne!
Love your videos, coooool awesome video, massive thumbs up.
You missed the grumbly old codger who got into parkrun just before the lockdown and can't stop complaining about the price of the equipment. "It's supposed to be a cheap activity! Do you know what these shoes cost? Do you!?" As a prelude to complaining, at length, about the weather.
Another good show, by the way. Well done!
Haha - that really made me lol, David! 😂
I started running again in March 2020 I run at least 4 days a week. And love it. It’s my medicine. Am not fast but would like to get faster. I can run 9 miles now without stopping. My aim is to be able to do 13 miles but for it to be easy. 😊😍 great video, lovely to see all of you in it. 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing Marie and good luck with your half marathon training! Have you got an event booked or are you just going to try to run the distance on your own?
@@runningchannel going to try run it on my own first. Then when things get better am going to sign up for a Marathon. 👍🏼 thank you for your reply. X
Definitely a rekindled runner here. I take off every icy snowy winter then start again in the spring. In March with lockdown, I became a UA-cam nut, kindled my interest in ultras... and went from a casual slow half marathon runner to a serious slow ultra runner. 2021 = slightly less slow ultra runner!
Awesome Kelly! Which ultras do you have planned for this year?
@@runningchannel I enjoyed the Hamsterwheel 12 hour event in November, so maybe that one again, but it's flat and I'd love to add some vert. I run in the Jay Peak VT Trail Festival every year in Sept, and it's ultra distances made the top 10 masochists list for trail ultras in the US. So maybe up my current registration to the 50k distance if possible? Really experience the full ultra misery... Lol
I'm possibly a subset of the "Early Morning to Avoid the Crowds" runner, that has also been planning in runs on days that are likely to not have many people out generally (Not too early Sundays, and Christmas Day), and finding new routes that avoid as many people as possible (hello weird footpath through some overgrown woods).
Haha - yes I've discovered loads of said footpaths during lockdown too!
- Mary
😁😁😁😁😁😁😁🤪🤪😜 this was hilarious definitely the virtual 🏃♀️ and wake up to avoid crowd 🏃♀️
New to running in 2020. I also work from home. I complete my runs in the evenings. Which can also be quite on the roads. A great time to run.
Sounds great Paul! What are your goals for this year?
@@runningchannel Thanks The Running Channel. To keep running and to work towards running 21K. My current average distance is 12K per run.
In terms of 2020 specifically, I was a "valley" runner. If you looked at my monthly mileage, it was consistent between January and March and then dropped considerably in April through June as I lost motivation given the state of everything and then it slowly rose again to the runner I used to be, making my 2020 monthly totals like a valley
I think it was the same for so many of us, but pleased you reclaimed your mojo :-)
I'm definitely in the get up early to beat the crowds camp. I'm a morning person, though, so I'm still getting up at the same time as I was two years ago, it's just that there's the added benefit of almost empty streets before dawn these days.
Yes, lots of us are enjoying being morning runners :-)
Double run Rick looks scary 😧
Haha he's just being sneaky!
Hey Running Channel!
A super cool runner I know set a pretty great time running the Jordan trial (North to south - I think it is 675 km).
Jordanian terrain is awesome but extremely hilly. I love it, though!
I'm the "Thinks everybody wants to talk about running all the time" runner. And, after watching this video the "Would love to go for a run in the UK" runner.
HAHA I am deffo an early morning runner, not quite as bad as you make out ..but I do like quiet roads
Love it! I’m the new to running! And a bit of elapsed runner!
Wonderful! Thanks for watching!
I'm thankful virtual runs are a thing. The CLOSEST 5K event near me is 200 kilometers away.
I’ve used Endomondo for years on and off, but the app has retired. Would you ever consider talking/reviewing different types of running apps in a video? Great vid btw!
Thanks for watching Michael! We've actually already made a Best Running Apps video last year. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/J_lLdbvfGSo/v-deo.html
If it's not on Strava, it didn't happen.
Definately "Running in early morning to avoid crowds" runner!
Started running in 2020 and now can't stop!
I feel either so known or personally attacked by the rule breaker. I’ll think about which on my third run.
Hahahaha 😂
Hi can you please post some home workouts as it is lockdown again, you only posted 2 episodes and I would love to see them back. Thanks!
I am a newbie WFH runner with 3 virtual race medals in 2020! 🙋🏻♀️
The virtual Runner 🤣 Me
What was your favourite virtual race last year, Danielle?
@@runningchannel The VHI virtual mini marathon (10 km) as I on participated in that as a walker before, but as it was virtual it was much more achievable to run it at home. Plus the family came out to cheer at the finish line 😆😆
Yeah I'm the noobie!!! And yep it's spot on !!! Every run i do feel so energized . I never ran on thread mills tho I just do fitness like 100 pushups squats and situps ect every day. No i also run. Feels great
Definitely a rekindled, early morning runner. 5:00 a.m. most days, earliest was 3:30 a.m. icy weather has made me an evening runner, but I do prefer mornings. Looking forward to running in daylight again.
Hey Anna...one of the Thai runniner has died due to heart failure 😢...
The issue was he was running at zone 5 heart rate and for 21k his average heart rate was 179bpm which is too high...
Can you much a video to ask runners not to push that hard when they have some health issues...
So sorry to hear this, R K :-(.
We've got a video coming up very soon about heart rate zones, so stay tuned for more on this..
@@runningchannel that should be awesome...if you have any email id or something I can send the person's heart rate video of hand watch which can be useful...
I'm an avoid people runner, but at the other extreme. Rarely before 20:00 in the evening. With all pubs closed, even fridays and saturdays are no problem ;-)
Very true, Frank!
For 6 months of 2020 I was the "work from home" runner
Me too Ashley! Did you enjoy being able to run more in the day time?
@@runningchannel Absolutely. I ran at lunch time, which was a great way to get out and about to break up the day.
The two a day runner got me! 😂🤣 also I would run into something if I videoed while running. 😅
Haha - so glad you enjoyed it Leanna!
I'm the 'newbie' 😂😂😂
Brilliant! Welcome Barry!
Early morning. Not necessarily to beat the crowds though. My work it pretty flexible, so I try to start at 6AM so that I can finish early. This means waking up at 4AM most days.
Definitely the early runner type. 😅
Haha - great Nadine! How early??
We've all been guilty of all of these at one point or another. If I had to pinpoint myself, im the "Rekindled Runner". Summer 2019 is when we suffered a major blow to the family in the form of my FIL dying. I got back to running a couple weeks after his burial, but I just didn't feel the same. The something snapped and I was back to the old feelings
So sorry to hear that Everitt, but happy to hear that you've rediscovered your love for running again :-)
I'm a newbie! I'm loving my new hobby, so much that I've signed up for a half marathon (which I might regret ha ha) with my friend.
There's also the fair weather runner! Who wont go out if its spitting incase they get wet or get mud on their trainers! Wont go out in the cold incase of frost bite, and even if its too hot incase they get sun stroke (inspired by my aforementioned friend).
you forgot the strava trophy hunter.. so many of those where I am!