75 MINUTE HALF MARATHON - Cardiff Half Marathon 2022 RACE VLOG In The NIKE ALPHAFLY | FOD Runner

[@TravelRunner]

Flying! And it looks like you were just picking people off the entire race. Well done! Beautiful day for a PB!!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy!

[@garethevans2499]

Yes mate! PB! I think it's quite good to have beaten your best and still feel there's more in the tank! Running into a wind is less than ideal, too. Good job, bank it all for the next one!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate, yeah I quite like that feeling, keeps the fire lit and ready to go hunting again for a PB!

[@justanoldfashionedrunner605]

massive congratulations Andy, what an amazing race, strong and in control from start to finish, a glorious day😁👍

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks so much Thomas!! Likewise, took inspiration from your run too!

[@JonsConsciousLife]

Andy… man it’s always a pleasure to watch you perform like this, and to continue your improvements over the years. Cheers mate. Well done.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate much appreciated!

[@garethmorgan2383]

Great effort Andy 👍 . I ran 1hr 30mins 52secs . A pb , 1min quicker than 3yrs ago with good energy at the end . Great prep for Boston in a couple of weeks time. Raising money for Hospice of the valleys along the way 👍🏃‍♀️

[@TheFODRunner]

Brilliant mate well done that’s fantastic! Best of luck for Boston too!

[@runningwithdr.andrewdpt9177]

Congratulations Andy!! Great splits with the race. Great race Vlog!!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks!

[@runningwithdr.andrewdpt9177]

@@TheFODRunner you’re welcome!!

[@davebrown567]

Hi Andy, it is Roath Park and not Bute Park, that you go up and around. It is a long old hill which is definitely draining, especially at that point in the race.

[@TheFODRunner]

Yes someone corrected me on that, such an idiot haha! But yes that drag up the side of roath lake is nasty

[@davebrown567]

@@TheFODRunner I've done Cardiff 1/2 three times now, and each time Roath park smashes me

[@laymcintyre]

Good man Andy, brilliant race another PB.. happy days. I just love a FOD Runner race Vlog.. here's to many more

[@TheFODRunner]

Cheers mate, really appreciate it you legend!

[@rhydianhooper8386]

Great race Andy 👏💪 Congrats on the PB! Love that Cardiff Half, that’s given me the itch to sign up for the October Cardiff half now!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you! Go for it, bloody great race that one!

[@stuartwalker6786]

Imagine my day in Australia for a minute Andy.... 4km easy run this morning...... Brekkie, shower, change, work...... and hanging out for the recap 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cracking PB!!

[@TheFODRunner]

Haha legend thanks for waiting for the video!! Appreciate it!

[@markherbert8542]

Congratulations Andy 👏 You may or may not remember but I am a local Cardiff lad that was in two minds over whether to go Alphafly or Vaporfly. Did a fast 10k on Friday evening in my Vaporfly's and compared run stats and figured out that I was approximately 8 seconds per mile quicker in the Vaporfly. Confidence was also a factor as I know that I PB'd the Bristol half and Newport 10k in them. I got an official PB of 01:50:18. 03:50 off my Bristol time. I did do a virtual half of 1hr 48m in November with my Tempo next%. But that was before my sciatic nerve injury in my left foot. By the way it's Roath park and not Bute park 😉 Bute park is by Cardiff Castle. I live 2 miles from Roath park and it's part of my regular route. That incline hit me too but seeing my family by the wild gardens pushed me on.

[@TheFODRunner]

Ah yes I remember! Wow brilliant PB time well done, what a buzz to get a PB!! Yes I have no idea why I said Bute park when I know its roath lake!! I love the support up there despite the hill, the nursing home residents always come out to cheer and I always make sure I give them a wave!

[@niketacruickshank9569]

Well Done Andy! I do agree being in the pain cave is fun, maybe not so much during the race but once you finish and see that you were capable to continue and get a PB it is an ace feeling.

[@TheFODRunner]

Yeah it definitely is, makes you realise you can go to places you never thought you could go!

[@FPL_James]

Incredible run mate! Should be so proud of that and excited for this year.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks James!

[@runfrankfurt]

Well done Andy! Andy, the fastest Giraffe in the northern hemisphere. 🦒

[@TheFODRunner]

haha i'll take that title!

[@paulouellet4926]

Wow!!!Congratulations!!!You really outdid yourself!!!💯

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you!

[@owenlindley8014]

Congratulations hard work pays off. Excellent effort

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy!

[@51mpson]

congrats andy, impressive and inspiring as always and i liked how you strapped yourself in for the recap

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate! Haha yes 👌

[@Oldcbl]

Great running Andy, so pleased to see the look of sheer pleasure and enjoyment you gained from your race. That's what it's all about, well done!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you John! Yeah really buzzing from it, so so happy!

[@michaelb5432]

Super running Andy, always great to see the fruits of our labour. 74:xx clearly on the horizon.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate, good to see when a plan comes together for sure!

[@federungreat2206]

Well done Andy!! Super race and great vlog. The wind is so annoying, especially for tall people like we are.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you! Yes it blows us about a bit more doesn’t it!

[@federungreat2206]

@@TheFODRunner Absolutely there is more body to push backwards 🤣🤣

[@jacklaidlaw3674]

Brilliant running, well done Andy!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate!

[@ricardoreis3844]

Amazing race mate!! You deserve it a lot!!!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you!

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

Congrats Andy for a new PB. Course looks challenging with those hills but getting those vibes from the people must have been a blast. Very close to 15k subs too, yay!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you Javier! The crowds were amazing!

[@MuseRunner]

Top work mate! that's an amazing time!!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy!

[@jack_rathborn]

Congrats Andy, tremendous run and time when you consider the conditions and how you felt there was a little more in there, exciting possibilities from here 🙌👏

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate really appreciate it!

[@quirckybaldguy]

Amazing effort Andy, huge congratulations! Videos like these help my pull through my final weeks of training for my marathon, thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate! Wishing you the best of luck for your final marathon prep!

[@danielgreenwell6241]

Well done Andy, great time. The last time I raced Cardiff was for my first marathon there in 2006. It finished with a lap inside the Millenium Stadium!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate! Ah man that sounds like a dream, I would love to finish inside that stadium! Really hope they bring back the marathon one day!

[@dmliddle]

Thats a great effort. I PB'd at Cardiff too, but I am fairly new to running and coming up 50 so my target was a modest 99 mins or better, that ramp at the end nearly put pay to that, but all worked out and I came in under my target. Your Bute/Roath park mix-up did make me chuckle as Bute is right at the start and if it had gone pear shape for you by then, you were in for a really long day 🤣 awesome run though. congrats

[@TheFODRunner]

Ah amazing well done on the PB, that’s epic!! Haha yes it would of been a very long day if I’d of gone wrong there 😂

[@reophonic]

Wow now I know how the race looks in first class!! I was in steerage with the masses🥳 great event, great running Andy well done 👏👏

[@TheFODRunner]

Haha thank you, it definitely was a great race!

[@seanbolger7371]

Well done Andy, looks like a great race, can't beat the buzz at the start line on big race day 👍

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate!!

[@gallagherii]

Andy big congrats. What an effort. That hill in the last part looked mean! I am a tall guy and wind and hills are my achilles hill, it hurted watching haha.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! Yes I am sure us taller guys suffer more in the wind and heat, the wind blows us around more!

[@mileivanov6765]

Fantastic time Andy - Congrats! That wind sounds scary 😊

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! Yes it wasnt fun thats for sure!

[@Thenglishrunner]

Cracking race Andy. Well done with the PB. Im sure you will crack the 75min in your next race.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate!

[@michaelsesler1158]

well done Andy. If it weren't for the wind I think you would have come to the hill with more time banked and finished sub-75. you are right there.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks michael, I’ll definitely be giving it another go later in the year for sure!

[@ozenfant_ozn]

fantastic run Andy! congrats on the PB!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate!

[@robwetherell]

Picking everyone off one by one! Absolute machine. You’ll win next year! That’s my thought 💥

[@TheFODRunner]

Haha that would be amazing, got a long way to go before that happens though haha! Thanks!

[@kkkatie1979]

Congratulations 🎊 👏 Andy!! 😀 Excellent PB Mate no pain no gain! 💪

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Katie!

[@richardrankin7488]

Great race! I am sure that this new PB is not going to stand long.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Richard, hope to give it another crack later in the year!

[@paulcain9442]

Great result, the course looks challenging with the elevation 2nd half and nobody enjoys wind 🌬 🏃‍♂️. Congrats on PB very consistent pacing. The right profile course and easily sub 75 shape. Definitely seeing improvement and more controlled running.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate, really hope to give 74 another crack later in the year but for now, I will savour the PB haha

[@jamesmoffett2183]

Congratulations on your pb incredible, watch a lot of your videos, very inspiring, have you run the Swansea half? As I am thinking of doing it

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you! No not yet but I know alot of people have and they love it! The only danger is a) it’s the height of summer so usually very hot and b) it’s last 6 miles is back along the coast path so can be quite windu

[@christinaclementson2685]

What a great run Andy!! Only that one mile where you hit 6 minutes that stopped you from getting sub 75!! Fantastic 💪💪 Next time!!!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! Yes just that one mile, really frustrated me at the time but just gives me more reason to go hunting again for that 74!!

[@christinaclementson2685]

@@TheFODRunner So so close now!! 💪

[@marcusruns9003]

Great running mate! Congrats 👏🏾

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate!!

[@jonathanwatkins447]

Well done Andy. Great race

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate 👌

[@colinm9168]

Great run.Find a flat course and you'll nail the time you want . Look forward to seeing how much your target changes over the year....I think bit letting the 2nd lady get away next time is a good target 😉

[@TheFODRunner]

Yeah I really should of tried to stick with her haha! Thanks mate I will give more half's a go later in the year

[@victorisrunning]

Congratulations on your new PB… and with the wind and a tough course even more so! Great achievement and I am sure you will run Sub75 very soon. 🔝

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you!

[@clairesweter-millar260]

Great race Andy you are so strong at the moment 74 is definitely on for you. 😀

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you Claire!

[@61js]

Wonderful run.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you!

[@17arreguin]

Amazing race!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks!

[@itsonandy]

Incredible result mate - well done! 74 is coming soon for you!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate!

[@mikeommanney]

Well done 👍, it’s nice when everything comes together. I ran the Weston Super Half Sunday, smashing my PB. I thought I was running too fast but for some reason I could maintain it, felt good. Still amazed how I did it tho. Cardiff is on my bucket list.

[@TheFODRunner]

That’s brilliant well done Mike! Wow well done on the PB at weston, it’s a great course but challenging too so that’s really impressive!

[@Meirion658]

Fantastic effort fair play to you. Mile 8 cooked me.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate, mile 8 had some cheeky bridges in didn’t it, threw me a bit, totally forgot about that bit from when I last did it!

[@Meirion658]

@@TheFODRunner 100% usually I warm up by mile 8 must have been one of those days!!

[@JonExplores]

Awesome work mate 🔥 blistering time 🏃‍♂️💨

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Jon!

[@jasontully4253]

Awesone run Andy - congratulations on the PB - well deserved. How was the SOAR vest and shorts for the race?

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate! Ah man the kit was amazing, couldnt recommend it highly enough!

[@RunnerdJK]

Congrats on the great performance. What’s the name of the EDM song that you’ve played in the background of your recent videos? (E.g. at 1:15-20 in this vlog)

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate! Its called "Cool wet sand"

[@RunnerdJK]

@@TheFODRunner thanks! Good song!

[@helenwoollven3116]

Fantastic effort, well done, you will definitely get sub 75 soon 👏👏👏

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Helen!

[@stevenicholls7863]

Hi Andy, I did make it to the start line after all with my healing broken collar bone. Absolutely loved the day and got a PB 2:18:59 not in you're calibre but hoping to go again in October 👍

[@TheFODRunner]

That’s amazing mate well done, making the start line and finishing is such a great achievement after your collarbone accident!

[@kikemartigil709]

Congratulations for you new PB ! Awesome 👏🏻. What shoes do you prefer for half ? Alpha o vaporfly I have both but I have only tested the alphafly for Maraton not half

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! I prefer the alphafly now!

[@danthomasburton]

Great channel! I’ve just done Manchester marathon and got a big PB but now am wondering how much better I can get so have subscribed. One question, when do you decide when to wear your club vest? I wore mine for my race but am not a huge fan of the fit so would rather wear something I am more comfortable with but am not sure if it’s a big no no.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you! And well done on the PB 👏 our club vest fit is horrible, it’s like a belly top on me and it’s super thick so I only wear it in the winter, any sort of heat and it gets heavy with sweat so I rarely use it through spring/summer/autumn!

[@TheCineroo]

Just a heads up that the Vaporfly Next% 1 is on Nike UK store for £144 right now, a few others on sale too. I know you previously posted about the Alphafly (which I bought as a result at 135 odd) so thought I should let you know. Congrats on the speedy run!

[@TheFODRunner]

Oh wow ok thanks for the heads up, that’s great!!

[@TheCineroo]

@@TheFODRunner Alphas for 160something too, though I know that’s more than the 130something we got them for. I’d still buy at that price though

[@fabsterun]

Commenting now streaming on the big screen , I'm sure it will be an amazing video so let's sit back and enjoy another FoDisode

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate appreciate you watching!

[@stevengrimley]

Congratulations!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks!

[@markhodgson5097]

Well done 👏, tough course and conditions I ran 1.16.19 and suffered from mile 4. I went through 5k in 16.57 but then completely lost it. Credit to you, defo in sub 1.15 shape if you can run that close on that course and those conditions. My fitness isn't what it was in January but a great weekend and Cardiff is class well worth the 5hour journey 👍

[@TheFODRunner]

Oh wow well done, we must of run with each other at some point then if we were that close in time! Quality result well done, i'm sure you'll agree the conditions weren't ideal were they! But always worth the journey for that race!! well done!

[@markhodgson5097]

@@TheFODRunner yeah it wasn't easy, I didn't notice you and I've followed you for awhile mind I suffered so probs had my head down when you flew past me haha

[@denischik4337]

Felicidadess!!!

[@CS_AK_WIESEL]

Replacement of the max road 5 because it‘s no longer available in germany anymore?

[@TheFODRunner]

We cant get the max road 5 here either, out of stock! I'd always recommend the novablast for any daily trainer work!

[@martinharvey49]

Congratulations 👏👍

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Top effort and top video 👌

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you mate!

[@Alex_Runs40]

Congrats on the PB, Andy. Couple of observations. You ran this PB coming off a speed block. This differed to your Canova style build up in 2021 when you ran well, but not this well. Do you think the speed style training works better for you? Secondly, you ran in Alpha's. Would you now conclude these are your (and possible for everyone else too) best racers?

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! So the canova work was geared up for the marathon, I was in marathon training mode, this speed block was geared up for 10k training so if anything, in theory the canova should of been better…. I just found the raw speed thah I’d been working on helped me feel stronger throughout… but don’t forget training is an accumulation so I can’t just attribute it to that specific block. Alphas for me now are number one, I absolutely love them , everyone’s different but they just work so well for me!

[@McLeod573]

👏👏👏 well done Andy ! 💪...for me Dday-5 before Paris 😱 🤣🇫🇷

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate! Best of luck for Paris, I’m sure you’ll smash it!

[@carolynelewis1616]

Well done 👍

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you!

[@deanevans3968]

That wind. On another day you break 75 comfortably

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you, I really hope so haha!

[@mareksawicki4953]

That form at 2:35 🤔

[@TheFODRunner]

I ran with that chap the from mile 3 almost to the end, hes amazing, such a nice guy!

[@Crookie57]

Cracking run Andy, massive congratulations on the new HM pb 🎉 How were the Alphafly’s in comparison to the next %? Like you I’ve only just got on the Alphafly train…and would be interested in your thoughts… Many thanks 👍🏃‍♂️🙌

[@TheFODRunner]

Yeah loving them mate, definitely now my favourite racing shoe over the 10k and half distance, really feel they work for me!

[@Crookie57]

@@TheFODRunner Alphafly’s killed the old feet at Manchester marathon today! Should’ve worn the Vaporflys… you live and learn…thanks as always to you and the community for some great insight 👍😊

[@TheFODRunner]

@@Crookie57 ah no really? That’s not good! Hope you enjoyed the day otherwise?

[@Crookie57]

Andy, they just let me down a little bit….first big race in them. Just think Vaporfly would’ve suited me more. For me. Sure they’ll be decent for others 👍🏃‍♂️🙌

[@peterlewis3540]

Where are the crowds supporting the finishers ? looks like a very low key event compared to previous years.

[@TheFODRunner]

Yeah support was down this year for sure, that finish chute is normally lined side to side with crowds but it was a bit empty this year! Other areas out on the course were really good though to be fair

[@ifonly4486]

Ah the infamous "pain cave" !! A lot more often mentioned than the much dreaded "sh*t my laces are coming undone garage" and the "what the f*ck did i do with my last gel attic" .........

[@TheFODRunner]

😂😂 it’s not the nicest place to be haha

[@emanuelsantos5585]

How doest feel to run a Marathon in the Alphafly?

[@emanuelsantos5585]

Halfmarathon

[@TheFODRunner]

Yeah great, absolutely loved them!

[@benjaminkaufmann893]

It is a privilege

[@TheFODRunner]

It definitely is!