1st EVER Shires & Spires Naseby 3/4 Marathon // How will MARM fare on his return to his no.1 race?

On his 4th race over 6 weeks, MARM takes on his very 1st 3/4 Marathon in Naseby - the home of the 2023 MARM Race Winner.
With the rivalry between them hotting up, will MARM and his watch, Gove, work together to navigate a 19 mile distance over fences and across fields?
‪@gobeyondsport2646‬ #marmyarmy #shiresandspires #gobeyondchallenge #threequartermarathon #marm #trailrunning

[@Amy-fz6du]

This is brilliant! Very funny! You beat me without me falling over and having a terrible accident!! Honoured to get a mention, thank you Tim!

[@middleagedrunningman]

So sorry Amy. I genuinely wasn’t praying for a slipped disc!! An honour pounding the same tarmac!

[@joannaw3101]

Marm, that was sensational running! And no warm-up was needed! 😆 You run strategy pays dividends. Hats off!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Joanna!!

[@TomAt1337]

It's probably my favourite video after the "pheasant" one! The jokes, the humour, it's brilliant. You had me at taxes. Laughed so hard! Getting really good at background music - so fitting. Not an easy race by the looks of it. Yet you smashed it again Marm. Good luck with 5/6.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Tom… loved that pheasant. And cheers for the music compliment - I have started being really careful with it!!

[@petebeamish4730]

The banter is hilarious great effort well done 2nd 🥈 you’re an inspiration 👍

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Pete!! First ever 2nd

[@Runningonthemind]

So funny dude, always cracks me up when you start talking about your conspiring Garmin :-). Enjoyable but also impressive as always!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thank you my friend!! He’s always plotting that watch….(paranoid?)

[@markg99]

It was really good to meet you before the race, Tim. You also ran past the Mark G support crew van during the video, and I spotted my car in the car park at the end. Combine that with my new high score of 2/3 in the Career or Korea game, and I'm going to find it hard to stop smiling for some days now 😁 Congrats on 2nd place, despite not knowing where you were going. I had a few detours on my own way around on the ultra route but got there eventually.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Great to meet you too Mark!! Hope to see you again soon. Kept clocking that van!! Well done on the Ultra. Quality in that heat.

[@MagicTouchMax]

Cant believe i missed these races again, watched your video of the last year and was hoping to get in this year... glad you had a good race. maybe next year.... Marmy army 👏👏👏👏

[@middleagedrunningman]

Will give you advance notice next year Magic Max!!

[@helenbaker8480]

Result 😊 well done

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Helen!

[@damienweatherley1556]

Massive well done Tim! Suns out Guns out 💪😊🤘

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Damo!! You wouldn’t want to tangle with me!

[@markjohnson4237]

Woohoo, 3 from 3.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Take pride Mark!!

[@vanessamartinez4917]

Congratulations on 2nd place! I got 2 right on Korea/Career. I’ve never seen an official race that involved stairs and fields of stinging weeds/flowers. At least you didn’t have to go through anyone’s house like Ferris Bueller. 😂 It could be fun though. Good luck on the marathon. 👍🏼👟🏃🏻

[@middleagedrunningman]

Love that film. Thanks for the support Vanessa!!

[@lookforjosh]

Hello, MARM. Sadly, but inevitably, the Career/Korea game has bested me. 2/3 from that round and believe that makes it 8/9 to date. Glad to see your relationship with the run director flourishing. Concerned to see you've now acquired the taste of scalp.

[@middleagedrunningman]

That’s a great score Josh… not everyone can face down Kim and come out on top. Thanks for watching.

[@Run_Like_a_T-Rex]

Great running, Tim! Another cracking video and a podium to boot!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Dave!!

[@holesinthenarrative816]

Looks a great run, but I enjoy the off road. Love the history lessons. 👌🏻

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Holes. Every day is a learning day.

[@TheHeavyweightRunner]

brilliant Video, I did the Ultra and was pretty much the slowest one on course lol, how you managed to run some of those fields is impressive i was terrified of every rut in the ground.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Those tractor tracks were hard as nails. Tough on those ankles!! Well done on doing the ultra!

[@user-lt7vw7bh3c]

well done Marm , good to see "the guns" out in the sun❤😂, great run , solid as ever

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Simon…. Those guns are the envy of the Shires….

[@Journeyoflee]

Great video - last years was a good one there as well . Must be something in the air there 😂 excellent result as well congrats 2nd place 💪💪🏃‍♂️

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks for your support as ever Journey!!

[@Journeyoflee]

@@middleagedrunningman always a pleasure 👊 how are you legs , you must be feeling it abit now 🤔🤔

[@middleagedrunningman]

@@Journeyoflee deep deep fatigue now mate

[@Journeyoflee]

@@middleagedrunningman I can imagine 😂 keep at it mate , there is videos to be made 🤣🤣 your doing great though 🤘👊 👍🏻

[@davidhayward1261]

Well done. 👍. Top man. Another great race 🎉. 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️👍

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks David!

[@shanejackson7839]

Great comedy as ever and running Tim! Look forward to seeing you at the start line for the Worcester marathon Sunday, the forecast is looking warmish hopefully the sun is hiding behind the clouds until after lunch!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Yes Shane. I hope it’s cold and damp.

[@tworunningbrooms]

Brilliant. We've never been to Naseby. It looks a very impressive area. Your success reminds me of Dawn's victory in the 16.8 mile version of a lapped course. How many KZbinrs can claim a 3/4 marathon podium in their resume? And back to the classroom for Mr Gove.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks John. Honestly, can’t recommend this race enough. On the East side…. Not too far down for you??

[@tworunningbrooms]

@@middleagedrunningman nothing is too far for TRB 😉

[@deansummerton2577]

Brilliant running Tim, especially in that heat. 2nd is absolutely superb my friend. Take it easy before next week!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Deano!! I’m a bit tired to be honest.

[@Dmasson14]

That's a fantastic result. Well done 👏. I especially liked the "Carry on camping" style stretching in the background at 7:40 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@middleagedrunningman]

Missed that!! 😂😂😂 “And FLING Barbara!!”

[@Dmasson14]

@@middleagedrunningman 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Classic film.

[@petehoye]

Top Running again MARM!..👍👌 2nd place - Great result! Well deserved! Humour just gets better and better..😆😁 Hopefully bump into you at Worcester.. 🐢

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Pete - see you at Sixways!!

[@thethompsonsgotagopro.]

Well done! 🥈bloody brilliant running and a fantastic time too in that heat! Rest up before your next race… 🏃🏼

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Gaz. Won’t lie. Knackered.

[@thethompsonsgotagopro.]

@@middleagedrunningman try the snowdonia half next year! I’ve just done it. It’s brutal!! Good luck on your next one

[@andrewgoldsby]

Great running and exceptional navigation skills! Congrats on your second place….0/3 for Career/Korea…I’ve got to study!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Andy…. You need to get out of that hammock and start brushing up on your parlour games…

[@andrewgoldsby]

@@middleagedrunningman two words two syllables? 😂

[@jamescushing7704]

Brilliant. It was so hot out in Sunday, no some folk who did the various routes and sounded hard. Also remember no one is less impressed with your runs as your garmin 🤣

[@middleagedrunningman]

He hates me that watch. Was a great race. Loved it.

[@Tommy-ns4nz]

Great race! Your pace was fantastic for such hot conditions.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Tommy!! Fields were tough work.

[@David_Hamilton]

Top video. Keep them coming.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Will try David, thanks for watching!

[@jonathanwake2964]

That’s a seriously great time. Congratulations. I nearly did this race but ended up in Sunderland for their half marathon city run! I would say that not surprisingly it’s not as pretty as Naseby. Great video as usual mate.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Jonathan!! Next year mate. Give it a try.

[@andyhuxley6133]

Well done on second place great running again 👏🏻

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Hux!!

[@emmarunyeard6832]

1/3 ..feeling a tad bitter tbh but Ian ..what a legend , trailblazing like roadrunner meets the north star ..... Great running ...Gove obviously hero worships you and thinks you are capable of ridiculous speeds OR Gove is tring to kill you !

[@middleagedrunningman]

I think definitely the latter Emma….

[@Aplayz08]

Well done to

[@kates8704]

2/3 again for me! Just miss the first one each time! Great video and great 2nd place! Dont know how you host a gameshow whilst you're running at that speed! 💪🏃

[@middleagedrunningman]

You need a Korea / Career warm up.

[@simonbyford3]

Great race. I was in the same distance as you. Those stingers!!! Congratulations!!!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Was a great race wasn’t it Simon? Brutal those stingers. Still scratching today!

[@simonbyford3]

@@middleagedrunningman absolutely. Great event all round that Simon puts on. Dirt was fun in February. The stunning views that the ultra brings are amazing too. Good luck on the marathon!!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Simon… agreed. Great event.

[@Nabbo892]

Oh my god I got 3 out of 3 on Korea or Career for the first time woop! Great video

[@middleagedrunningman]

Congrats Nicole!!!! Well worth watching the video just for that!!

[@cremins]

Congratulations on the result absolutely smashed it 👏 . Really enjoying this series of videos. Best one yet. Signed up for the Solihull half in August. Even after watching your two videos 😂. Someone in Run Though must have seen your video the 10k starts 5 minites before the HM

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Neil. There is a deep fatigue setting in. See you at Solihull!!

[@clare9695]

Excellent, great running Marm - and a good job you didn't wear those sleeves or you'd be cooked (though maybe less stung).

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Clare. I think I would have been well ventilated in those skin tight sleeves!!

[@HarperCS]

Top drawer stuff Mr. Marm

[@middleagedrunningman]

“Not that drawer!!!”

[@ChasingSanity247]

Introduced to your vids by Ian. Well done on the run, may have inspired me to enter next year.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Do it Chasing Sanity!! It’s a brilliant race!!

[@michaelager2540]

thanks for sharing the clip , and well done on the run , awesome stuff , but watching you ask for directions and running in that filed getting stung by nettels set my anxiety on high alert , my mental health onl allows me to do the same things over and over for the routine , can try new courses if im running in a pack , i love when you talk about gove , i only have a forerunner 30 , dont think i can give it a name as i cant do all that tech stuff as i call it , mayb i cld give it a name , as i used to a slave to it , 5 years ago , hope youre well fella , keep uploading the vids

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Michael. Really enjoyed reading this. Running in a pack is great, just means you have to stay in that pack!! Most courses are well marked and Marshalls, although trails are a bit different. Your watch would be able to sort you out though!! Completely get the panic and anxiety of getting lost though. Happened loads of times to me.

[@jimbrace5102]

"New model Marmy "

[@middleagedrunningman]

Annoyed I didn’t think of that Jim.

[@busterska2860]

Mate you crease me up 🤣🤣🤣

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Buster!!

[@corinnenunn8326]

Didn’t you do well! 🎉. Congratulations. I didn’t do too well on the Korea vs Career

[@middleagedrunningman]

It’s the taking part that really counts Corinne….

[@paulk7663]

Lovely Stuff MARM. You beat Gove but lost in the warm ups drill I see 7:40 in. I’m watching too many Midlands based KZbinrs 3/3 for me in Korea/Career.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Paul…. Great spot on the warm up!!

[@Timtherunner]

Great effort. How did you navigate other than the man in front. I've not used my watch navigation yet (Gove) 😂 who also tells me to rest over the duration of a race . That was seriously quick btw.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Had to use my watch, the leader, the public and the sun….

[@Timtherunner]

@@middleagedrunningmanFair play .Is it worth me taking a sextant on my next ultra.

[@middleagedrunningman]

@Timtherunner always.

[@clairemilsom7241]

Congratulations 🙌 2nd place. And congratulations to me I got 2/3 😁

[@middleagedrunningman]

That is much more important to me Claire. I know how hard you’ve worked for it!!

[@Mack.Tracks]

Bravo! (To you, not me. 0/3 for the quiz.)

[@middleagedrunningman]

Pitiful Mack. You, not me.

[@MilesLangley]

Looks like they need to work on their course markings

[@middleagedrunningman]

To be fair Miles, they were upfront about it not being marked off road….totally reliant on watches!!

[@thetimoneers]

Back in July 23 MARM posed the question “ Am I a trail runner or a road runner ? “ Naseby would suggest he is a hybrid. Marathon,1/2 & 3/4 marathon, 10k , park run you name it he’ll run it and entertain us with original humorous and fearless videos. I have not been paid for this endorsement - yet 😎

[@middleagedrunningman]

That’s the quest Hearty. The Ultimate All Rounder…..Jack of all….Master of….

[@thetimoneers]

The Road not taken - MARM’s Quest is to make a difference 2.3 k subscribes know he is doing it !❤

[@resty68]

Looked a good course but was it lacking in signs and Marshall’s ? Still laughing at the Birmingham one Andy street packing his boxes 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

No markings, but some lovely Marshalls Resty. Deffo recommend!

[@bassbelch717]

Fantastic result! 1st next year?

[@middleagedrunningman]

It will take me 3 years, but first has to be the dream….

[@JCeeeeeee.]

TBF Gove only estimates London style, flat, tarmac races. 2nd place though, awesome!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Yes JC. He can’t cope further north than Oxford. (Think he’s Scottish)

[@Aplayz08]

He goes my school lol

[@alfdickinson1971]

My son loves Korea or Career. I now shout it at him randomly, I scored zero btw.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Alf. Planning a massive Korea or Career in my next series. Wish I could get a prize fund together.

[@lighteningbob1697]

Does Ian have a running channel?

[@middleagedrunningman]

Probably. The videos will be shorter and better!!

[@robwilks4816]

@@middleagedrunningman u rs are spot on👍

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Rob

[@user-ez2xs7oc2g]

I’d have got lost there nae bother. The bit along the field of oilseed rape looked brutal.

[@middleagedrunningman]

It was vile. Ruddy stingers on the shins.

[@alanwetherelt7155]

Ya another great watch , the video not you gove

[@middleagedrunningman]

Too many Alan!!

[@magsblue1014]

I really think you should make it Korea/Career/Courier. It's just too easy at the moment.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Next time Mags. I’m sensing your frustration…. 😂😂😂

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Im really disappointed that Amy Sarkles didnt do the the marm warmup 😢

[@middleagedrunningman]

Didn’t feel like I could give her an insight into my secrets of success Stu….

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

@@middleagedrunningman love this 🤣🤣

[@lizzilake3106]

Career/korea 0/3 😢..my 20 year old said “if the oldie on the screen wants more traction to his channel tell him to do TikTok “.. don’t shoot the messenger

[@middleagedrunningman]

TT terrifies me Lizzie. As does the internet. I was shaking getting an instagram account..,,

[@ianl4518]

1st Loser 🤣. great race mate. 3/3 in this Korean household, you're safe, for now 😉

[@middleagedrunningman]

You keep racking up those scores Ian!!

[@liamallport3361]

Seems to be the worst marked out race ever. The marshalls were clueless, like they weren't expecting runners to come along😂

[@lizgreen2936]

Exactly what I was thinking....it was awful... 😬😬😬

[@middleagedrunningman]

I just go for friendly in my Marshalls…. The directional element isn’t a factor.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Lovely folks though.