My *realistic & honest* running journey | Embracing my slower pace & signing up for a marathon

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
  • HELLO, HI, WELCOME!!!
    I'm Emily, and I've built a community of almost 100k people talking about the joys of slow running. I'm currently training for the Brighton marathon in April.
    I hope you enjoyed me chatting about my realistic running journey, and how I went from hating running to loving it.
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  • @egeg8759
    @egeg8759 3 місяці тому +25

    Seeing you running happily on instagram and youtube has encouraged me to continue being a slow runner. (Now I am a slow half marathon runner.) Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

  • @bridelizabeth
    @bridelizabeth 2 місяці тому +1

    This video is just what I needed. I’m new to running and really enjoying it but find myself ashamed of my pace. I’m doing the damn thing, that’s what’s important. Thanks for the reminder!

  • @AckerQ.
    @AckerQ. 3 місяці тому +8

    A good runner is a happy runner.

  • @casy6203
    @casy6203 2 місяці тому +3

    Last night I saw plenty of slow runners completing 100 miles at my race… it’s always about the grit and the tenacity!❤

  • @glyndonwakeman7420
    @glyndonwakeman7420 3 місяці тому +6

    Run/Walk has always been promoted by Jeff Galloway. I have 'Galloway's Book on Running' from the late 80s/ early 90s and he discusses it at length. Most of my longer runs employ some short walk breaks to reset the legs (and let my dog catch her breath, lol) 😊

  • @caranicolson8959
    @caranicolson8959 3 місяці тому +4

    I started with couch to 5km from never ever running and saying "I cant run" but wanted the challenge. I achieved it, I couldn't believe the first time i ran solidly for 20 minutes. I didn't know the pace, was just focused on actually doing it! I then did a few 5kms and struggled a lot, so didn't run for 6 months. Last summer when it was nice I just wanted to run along the beach. I didn't check my distance and went so slow. For the first time ever, I realised I wasn't out of breath and was just enjoying the view and the sun. I loved it! It was the best run i have ever done, and it was 7km (!!!!!! I was thrilled) and my pace was 8:30kmph. That was when I realised I can love running if i take my time. Now i'm doing my first half in May and I cannot wait! My goal is to do it and thats it. Love your insta, love your youtube :)

    • @Runswithemily
      @Runswithemily  3 місяці тому

      Ahhh amazing, the power of just slowing down is crazy ❤️❤️ good luck with your first half!

  • @mikestevenson1334
    @mikestevenson1334 3 місяці тому +2

    I also did a cross-country event in school. Came second last (purely because I sprinted the last bit, just so I wouldn't be last). Afterwards, I felt so bad. I only did 100m and this showed me that I couldn't use the same strategy. Can run 10k well now, so it's all about learning and training as you get older. Great to hear about your running journey. Running slow rocks! =D

  • @user-bn1lf1go7x
    @user-bn1lf1go7x 3 місяці тому

    Good luck Emily!! Followed the journey and you and the slow running group on Strava kept me going while I trained for my first half. Enjoy Sunday and celebrate all the hard work you’ve done. I’m on the Runna recovery plan at the minute and it’s so good. Good luck again 😊💫

  • @ashjvlogs
    @ashjvlogs 2 місяці тому

    Finally all caught up, and going to watch your marathon video one more time. Well done!! Really enjoyed your journey and looking forward to any future videos you make.

    • @Runswithemily
      @Runswithemily  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you SO much from watching start to finish :)

  • @BuffaloBriggzie
    @BuffaloBriggzie 3 місяці тому +3

    Awesome effort getting this far into your training and being so close to your first marathon.
    When I fronted my first Marathon I was met by a Spartan Marathon Runner who is someone who's run 10+ Marathons at the Melbourne Marathon Festival.
    He gave me this piece of advice that I've told everyone when they're going for something like this (can apply it to any race distance)
    "Don't run your first half like an idiot and also don't run your second half like a coward"
    It can help you get through once you've hit that half way point and start to feel overwhelmed.
    Stay strong, you've got this.

    • @Runswithemily
      @Runswithemily  3 місяці тому +2

      I love this advice!!!! Will be taking this into my marathon. Thank you

    • @BuffaloBriggzie
      @BuffaloBriggzie 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Runswithemily Awesome to hear !!!, wishing you all the best

  • @pegasus2516
    @pegasus2516 3 місяці тому +3

    You inspired me to get a Salomon running vest- I even found a female cut version and LOVE IT 🎉 I've tried several others before, and this is just simply the best. Thank you! ❤

  • @soomad
    @soomad 3 місяці тому

    Such a refreshing inspiration! Good spirits for the marathon!

  • @StarfishMaths
    @StarfishMaths 3 місяці тому +1

    Good luck Emily!!!
    You've got this!

  • @yourm8k8
    @yourm8k8 3 місяці тому +1

    Good luck on the marathon! Looking forward to hearing how it went! :)

  • @AbhijeetBorkar
    @AbhijeetBorkar 3 місяці тому

    Love this laid back video!

  • @amyjacgreen
    @amyjacgreen 2 місяці тому +1

    We have the same mug! Love this video, thank you for being so open ❤️

  • @reluctantfellrunner
    @reluctantfellrunner 3 місяці тому

    Been a very wet start to the year. Still great to get out into the fresh air and clean out the soul. Best wishes on the next adventure!

  • @emmarunyeard6832
    @emmarunyeard6832 3 місяці тому +1

    You are so refreshing and real xxx

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi Emily. I am also a slow runner and had suffered of that too and its just so right to run slow or run/walk to accomplich a longer run that it is to run dead fast. Why should everyone sprint and try to run a marathon i under two hours or three hours and get sick -throw up -get heat-stroke and severe damage to the body. No enjoy your running and run as You can - not as all the other youtubers fight to do and if they dont see them crying or just being an excuse of themselves. Who on earth say that running slower is wrong ?? I got ostoporosis and got a stomi and I am 60 years young now and I am preparing for a half marathon in october. I think I can run a finish time in 2.50 or 3 hours and so that is. I am a completer not a competer. Inga DK.

  • @hannahcollardgray4448
    @hannahcollardgray4448 3 місяці тому

    I’m so excited to tackle London!

  • @juk2023
    @juk2023 3 місяці тому +1

    Good luck next week at the Marathon ! 2:42 half marathoner here, i have entered quite a few races 10ks and half marathons over the next few months , my first half i was on a beginner plan and now i am on a advanced onr so interested to see if my times improve 😂

    • @Runswithemily
      @Runswithemily  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks 🫶🏻 oooo exciting good luck with your races!

  • @Katie_Budenberg
    @Katie_Budenberg 3 місяці тому

    Love love love love love

  • @clarad7669
    @clarad7669 3 місяці тому +1

    I love this corner of the internet 😊

  • @Mack.Tracks
    @Mack.Tracks 3 місяці тому +1

    A lot of this resonates with me, even the cross-country flop, haha… Best of luck with Brighton!

  • @jogordon9732
    @jogordon9732 3 місяці тому +1

    Maybe see you in Brighton - my first marathon too. Let’s go!!! 😊

  • @AckerQ.
    @AckerQ. 3 місяці тому +2

    There is also the option to get into trail running at some point.

    • @Runswithemily
      @Runswithemily  3 місяці тому +2

      I’m actually trying my first trail run later this month!

  • @Louieg_fitness
    @Louieg_fitness 3 місяці тому

    Amazing video. Good luck to you. Fellow runner here 😊

  • @nimbus1852
    @nimbus1852 3 місяці тому +1

    What kind of Salomon running vest, do you wear? :)

    • @juk2023
      @juk2023 3 місяці тому +1

      I bought the same one of the back of her recommending it it's the salmon active skin 4 I think

    • @Runswithemily
      @Runswithemily  3 місяці тому +1

      It’s the active skin 4 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

    • @nimbus1852
      @nimbus1852 3 місяці тому

      @@juk2023 You like it?

  • @EllaCharlotteJones
    @EllaCharlotteJones 2 місяці тому

    I work from home too! What is your job?

  • @wiwingmargahayu6831
    @wiwingmargahayu6831 2 місяці тому

    yeah dont eat bacon ham pork

  • @Seb_Snufflepuss
    @Seb_Snufflepuss 2 місяці тому +1

    Love you Emily.