Can I carry off the perfect Parkrun Hijack? // Chasing Victory at a Vulnerable Parkrun!! // HIT LIKE

[@Hitchkinz]

"Half of AC-DC infront of me" cracked me up

[@middleagedrunningman]

Don’t encourage me.

[@sergiotorija3446]

M.A.R.M you forgot to send me the check with the admin rights payment, don't forget... Anyway, well done on the win mate, shame I didn't go for an easy one last week. You should come back to Babbs Mill another time, and race it against Sergio. I'll start from the back 😉

[@middleagedrunningman]

There he is!!! Nice to almost meet you Sergio. If you’re after your crown, it’s at my house.

[@FilmMyRun]

‘I don’t want to be obnoxious, I just can’t help it’. Welcome to my world! Well done on the win!! I’ve not had one of those yet but I might see if I can sneak to a vulnerable parkrun.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Vulnerable PRs could be a website Stephen. Sorry, Vulnerable Community Runs. Sounds worse?

[@nicmarlow6388]

@@middleagedrunningman 🤣🤣

[@Rodders-j9s]

Congrats Tim on achieving a great result. Just shows every one can benefit from parkrun when doing their own thing, be it walking, running or racing.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Exactly Rodders.

[@danielstevens8827]

Sergio is a really good local runner, who runs for Sphinx AC (Coventry running club). He’s ran a 2:37 for a marathon this year and 1:14 Half marathon. It was your lucky day Tim 😉 Love the humour, well done on the win! 🥇

[@middleagedrunningman]

1h14??? I’ve got no chance. Unless my luck is in…..

[@alangray8952]

Your video popped up in my feed, had me in stitches 😂 Subscribed 💯

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Alan!! Share with your pals!

[@markg99]

Thanks for doing that thing you do with your arm 😂😂 Great win 🏆 Well done, MARM!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Never underestimate the arm work.

[@CrownMyRun]

Beautiful little dub! I myself got my first win with a 19:40 I believe at a rather lowly attended (and vulnerable) parkrun 🤣

[@lukeeclair7736]

My only win so far was with a 20:01 at Beckton (all the speedy lads go to Victoria Dock a mile away)

[@middleagedrunningman]

Vulnerable Parkruns, Jody…..Going to buy the domain name.

[@AndrewBush_XK]

Well done Marm! 🤣😂😂.Perhaps a rebirth as the mighty marmite - also an acquired taste! 😁. Awesome running!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Bush…. I don’t do it deliberately….just get on peoples nerves.

[@BoilerUp9]

Tim, you did it again. This 49 year old from the 🇺🇸 enjoys the humor & content. Thanks, Doug

[@middleagedrunningman]

Wow!! Stateside Doug!! Thanks so much for watching my friend. Big birthday next year….

[@seansmith9220]

Well done MARM. A parkrun with a leaf blower ahead of the start. Now that's a well prepared parkrun setup. You should have a trip over to Northern Ireland and see how you get on at Victoria Parkrun in Belfast. The world record was beat this weekend. A slow time of 13:44. Think there were 86 people sub 20 minute. Keep up with the great video content.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Think I might have struggled in that one. 13mins??? Mental.

[@samanthawilliamson8359]

Well done Timarto!!! That had me doubled 😂😂👏🏻

[@middleagedrunningman]

Great name. Can’t believe it’s not more popular.

[@goodyeoman4534]

Ofc it's a race lol. Well done, mate. Enjoying your content.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Goody!!

[@benfynney2344]

Great videos MARM. Only stumbled across your channel 2 weeks ago and must have watched 20 videos in the past 2 weeks. Keep checking the channel impatiently waiting for the next one. Great stuff, always makes me chuckle.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Ben!! That’s great to hear. Thanks for watching.

[@drdesign4890]

Brilliant 😂 ‘In your face!’ Park run is definitely a race. Excellent strategic race(not run) Tim💪🏻

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Doc. Hope they liked those apples.

[@deansummerton2577]

Awesome mate. Absolutely brilliant to see 🙌🏆

[@calgee01]

You are fxcking hilarious 🤣🤣 well done on winning the RACE!🎉

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Cal

[@frozen_jug_band]

Excellent work Tim! I recently claimed a parkrace first at Stavanger when I was on holiday in Norway over the summer. Nothing like ramming the hospitality of the unsuspecting locals back in their faces with a dominant victory on their patch! 😂😂 Lovely people mind you

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Jug. Norway??? Would love to parkrun there!!

[@Flintfittraining]

First vid of yours I have seen. Brilliant, loved the in your face humour with a blatant edge of F** You 🤣🤣

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Flinty!!

[@vanessamartinez4917]

Congratulations on the win Timato! Like a magnificent vulture, you swooped down upon that park run carcass. 😂🦅🎉

[@middleagedrunningman]

Genuinely made me laugh. Wish I’d thought of that line.

[@NetStorm84]

Great running Timato!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Net!! That name is sticking.

[@Lazy_Jay_Racing]

Welcome to the winners ...er, i mean "first across the line" parkruner club! 😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼 Great video Marm 😊👌

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Jay. It’s a great golden club.

[@bassbelch717]

Fantastic running Tim! There will always be the parkrun purists that say it isn't a race, but parkrun should be whatever you want it to be. Reckon you could win my local parkrun, but Rushmere is probably a bit too far away for you.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Probably - but never say never Bass!!

[@clare9695]

Fabulous video, and you'll evermore be Timato Marmio in my mind. Impressed that you also thanked the timers - as a regular volunteer I know they get least the least appreciation (people are too knackered) yet it's one of the trickier volunteer roles. Well done on the win! (err I mean, first finisher)

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Clare. Happy with Marmio. Got a real ring to it.

[@1972njm]

Brilliant 😂👏👏👏……new champ in town!!!! Oops sorry a new first finisher in the community 🍏🍏😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

All about Community. Might have mentioned it.

[@ThomasGroves-so3px]

Brilliant, well done had me in stitches , now you got to win another

[@middleagedrunningman]

Challenge accepted.

[@qwerty261]

Good work on your race win. Now you are a race wnning champion for all time! Parkrun is what you want it to be, a race, a jog, a catch up or a dog walk.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Exactly Qwerty. Each to their own.

[@SimonWilliamsTutor]

Congrats on the win!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Simon!

[@familyplaytime3434]

Run...race...race...i mean run...😂😂😂😂 Excellent work mate i knew you would get the win...i mean first place 🎉

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Tweedy. Would have been hilarious if you’d rocked up.

[@andrewgoldsby]

I am very proud of a photo of me finally holding that number one token! The fact I had to sort the other 432 does not matter…I held it! Nicely done mate! Congrats at your first place…nearly spat my tea out whe you called yourself Timato!!! 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

See you on Sunday Goldsby!!

[@andyhuxley6133]

Well done on the 1st place smashed it. Sergio will hunting you down 😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Will avoid any Sergios from now on.

[@leerussell2874]

@@middleagedrunningman haha you flew last week ! I will work hard to improve though I’ve done the calf in lol

[@emmarunyeard6832]

Marmiozo 🎉

[@emmarunyeard6832]

Bit twisty

[@lizgreen2936]

Cheers m8te I don't have to watch now yr comment was at top my feed... 🙁

[@matejburian3191]

You sir officially become parkrun legend!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Might get a t shirt printed up. That won’t rub people up the wrong way.

[@Run_Like_a_T-Rex]

Top running, Tim! Didn't even need the go-faster Andre Agassi pony tail!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Dave!! I considered it!

[@Kiwiparkrunners]

Well done Timmo - Chris looked a bit stunned at the end😅 Loved the vollie blowing the leaves, that’s dedication!

[@middleagedrunningman]

True dedication. No messing at Babbs Mill.

[@shanemears81]

Great Video, Love the ending!! 😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Shane. Acquired taste.

[@congotree]

Well done on winning the race 🎉

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks mate. Sweet victory.

[@neil216]

Absolutely top quality humour. Sergio, don’t be worried, marmite is after you with a cup of tea from his mummy and a paint roller…😂😂😂 Great effort 👏👏👏 I was going to suggest Victoria Park in Belfast. However, a 19 year old did it in 13-44 on Saturday. 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Neil. 13mins??? Chancer.

[@neil216]

@@middleagedrunningman Och, the lad was probably bursting for a pee and just had to crack on to finish and find a loo. 😂

[@lizeade7245]

I feel robbed you did it 2nd attempt was looking forward to more stalking of the 1st place runners well done tho great result 👍 👏

[@middleagedrunningman]

Don’t worry. Will continue to do that!!!

[@raleyadventures]

You're lucky I'm marshalling this weekend, otherwise I'd turn up to your parkrun location and sit on your heel until the last 100m 😂 great running as always, Sergio is absolute class, beats me most times 😅😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Will continue to dodge you both!!!

[@helenbaker8480]

Go Marmio 🎉 Life's a race 😂. Well done, nice course only been there once. Always thank the marshals!! Have you volunteered yet 🤔🤔

[@middleagedrunningman]

Always always thank the Marshalls….

[@bobgarbett3229]

Great effort! Wonderful result! Here, in Melbourne ( Australia) your time would get you first at most events! I’m 70 and my best time is a, pedestrian, 25:40. Yes! It is a race ( even tho this is never stated of course) and yes!! It’s also a great community event each and every Saturday!

[@middleagedrunningman]

70!! 25mins!! You are an inspiration Bob. Thanks for watching. Would love to run in Melbourne!

[@Thenewsystemis]

King George the 5th Park run Cheltenham will easily get you a first place. I love the car banter, great effort...

[@middleagedrunningman]

Not far from Chelters!! Great tip!

[@karenpeace8679]

Well done and great humour, thank you 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Karen!

[@Ruffnreddyrunner]

Well done on your parkrace ahem parkrun 😂😂 like your energy mr another good video

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers for watching Ruff!

[@austintheson4823]

love it!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Austin!!

[@Journeyoflee]

That is a stunning effort mate 💪💪not the fastest of Parkrun’s that either by the looks of it and you look like you lost a bit of time on the start not starting right at the front. Absolute athlete, congrats on your 1st place 🥇👊👊 hope you’re well 👍🏻

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Lee. Enjoyed it, but a couple of tough bits and those long haired boys can shift.

[@Journeyoflee]

@@middleagedrunningman😂😂😂 yeh , you definitely put a shift in 💪💪 maybe you should grow your hair 🤔🤔chuck in a few hair braids as well 🤘🤘🤦🤦could be a “mid life crisis running” 😳😳🤪🤪

[@Edieg3]

Brilliant content and proper humour, it’d be an absolute crime not to hit subscribe!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Police are currently making arrests.

[@waynedavidpreston-hunt2229]

Well done on the win 🥇(sorry first finisher) Your getting funnier and funnier every week 😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Wayne!! Love those sort of comments!!!

[@TheRiddells03]

Well Done, glad you enjoyed Babbs!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Loved it. Thanks for having me. People were lovely there.

[@JamesMumford-u2w]

I’ve just started watching your vlogs, big fan, I’ve first finished 31 parkruns out of 107 and I’ve used similar tactics picking weaker ones stalking local fast runners 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks James!! 31 PRs is a decent total!!

[@JamesMumford-u2w]

@@middleagedrunningmancheers I’m going for 50 🥇 but not getting any younger so the older I get the more vulnerable the parkrun will have to be 😂 if you are ever parkrunning in Yorkshire I can point to some weaker locations 😂

[@Q.OnTheRun]

The title is carrying some serious Algorithm power! 'Half of ACDC are here' hahah!! Great video mate, hope you're ruddy bloody well.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers TQ!! All good. Just off to be appalling.

[@nicmarlow6388]

well done Marmio, what an excellent win over the AC/DC boys! 🤣🤣👌👌

[@middleagedrunningman]

Those rock n rollas were tough.

[@drewburrows8220]

Love it! Good of Chris to point out the route to you. That happened to me at Berinba parkrun and i thought to myself - would I have done the same? Not a chance!

[@middleagedrunningman]

He was a good egg was Chris!

[@amandaosgood]

Fantastic result! I've had a few age category wins at our very busy 450+ runners PR which is absolutely amazing for an old bird whose not that fast. Ignore the haters and enjoy your win 🙂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Amanda!! Who knew parkrun was such a vipers nest??

[@rohitmadan3321]

Congratulations 🎉!! Well done Tim!,

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Rohit!!!

[@elainegray6937]

Well done Tim, great video 👏

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks for watching Elaine!

[@bubsybrown8308]

New series: Marm stalks other runners at a similar level of speed. Well done for winning the race.. I mean getting first finisher 🤔

[@middleagedrunningman]

Important to add the last bit…,

[@alanwetherelt7155]

Smashing from start to the finish , had a great time at my local PR this weekend, nearly chose a lie in , well pleased with my time ,saw off a good few of my regular rivals

[@middleagedrunningman]

That’s the spirit Alan. Make them eat it.

[@paultaylor6850]

Excellent running tomarto, maybe see you at Chipping Norton sometime?

[@middleagedrunningman]

Would LOVE that. Deffo on the list.

[@th25795]

Brilliant 😂 well done on the win!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks for watching!!! 🏆👑

[@paulgrubb2726]

Well done Tim, thought it was going to be another bloody Chris moment 😂, but can you win 3 on the trot, that would be more of a challenge!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Going to try Paul!!!

[@liamallport3361]

Love the banter Tim. Maybe you should look for races won by a Brian, or Bill. It might keep the win streak going

[@middleagedrunningman]

It’s a great shout Liam!

[@lazzaboyman8003]

Loving the parkrun coverage, I’m recovering from neck surgery so no running until Christmas and really missing my Saturday morning routine!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Hope you get well soon. That sounds painful!!

[@markb329]

Propper laughed out loud again. Thank you Marm.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks for watching Mark

[@garymanders1273]

Congrats young man...Winner!..sorry forgot myself...first finisher😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Careful. First place finisher.

[@garymanders1273]

@@middleagedrunningman Oh well it is what it is to the individual...love the inclusivity well apart from all the tossers quicker than me ,Dog runners and those arseholes who pass me every week going uphill pushing a fecking double buggy😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Hugely irritatingly inclusive.

[@DandoesFitness-ih6mj]

You smashed that Tim well done you also did.nt want your data taken from you 😂 as you have said in the past videos

[@middleagedrunningman]

No way. Not taking that!

[@freddyruns]

The AC/DC comment had me 😂😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

They formed a rock and roll train that was tough to catch.

[@nickbenbow299]

Well done Tim. You may not be everyone’s cup of tea but we like your banter!! It is a race despite what they say. Bugger them. We are all trying to get first in age even if we won’t get to win one.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Nick. I like to think of myself as a fruit tea. Niche. But not for everyone.

[@scottmills8222]

@middleagedrunningman This run/race thing puts me in mind of my boys sports/fun day.... I've told my lads... It might be fun,but do your best to win. There's nothing wrong with a of competition.

[@haymarr1769]

Well done on the win champ🏆 My son had his highest (at the time) 3rd position there and got the age cat record (no longer held) They don't get many youngsters there but he was chuffed at the time. Shame they don't celebrate it like they used to 🎉🎉🎉

[@middleagedrunningman]

I think public celebrations should be brought back. People disappointed with their run could have fruit thrown at them. Well done to the boy!!

[@haymarr1769]

@middleagedrunningman could get messy, I'm disappointed with my run every week 😆

[@mikebracken9516]

it’s not a race 😂- good effort 💪- nice parkrun Babbs Mill - coincidentally I also happen to be a middle aged running man from the locality ! I’m getting on a bit - turn 50 next yr - been trying to break 17 for about a decade!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Great stuff Mike. 50 is child’s play. You can break 16.

[@joannaw3101]

Marm, brill results on a community park-race 😆 You must come to Mole Valley and show'em how it's done!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Mole Valley!!! Love this. Dorset??

[@joannaw3101]

@@middleagedrunningman It's in Surrey, Box Hill and vicinity.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Well done on on p1 but the main reason to do babbs mill is the waffles at the church over the road. They are epic. Great running 👌

[@middleagedrunningman]

Missed the waffs Stu!! Criminal.

[@geoff6195]

I was sort of hoping you’d get overtaken in the last 10 metres but well done mate.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Geoffers!!!

[@Paul4788-1]

Well done on first place! Done Babbs mill a few times. My local is Kingsbury water park

[@middleagedrunningman]

On my list that one Paul.

[@alanmcdougall8228]

Never in doubt. Well done.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Al

[@duderoger7999]

With the painting the staircase, put the step ladder on the landing, and then get a straight ladder, rest the top of that ladder on the wall opposite the landing, footed on the stairs. Then rest a plank on the rungs, joining the two ladders together. Then use the plank to walk across and cut in on the ceiling 👍

[@middleagedrunningman]

Best comment in 3 years of KZbin Rog.

[@amjid300]

Well done Tim!! 🎉

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Amjid. Am I allowed to be pleased??

[@amjid300]

@@middleagedrunningmanof course. Glad the series will be continuing.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Only just started it!!

[@saintsaens21]

Well done Timato.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Saint!

[@saintsaens21]

@@middleagedrunningman My pleasure Mr Stentador.

[@garthcox4307]

Well done, what's next? I prefer babbs mill to brueton tbh, far less crowded and friendlier.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Garth - me too. Much quieter. Liked the route too.

[@garthcox4307]

@middleagedrunningman I'd say both east park and brunswick park are worth a look next.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Brunswick is right up there.

[@garthcox4307]

@middleagedrunningman there's 60m of uphill but it's steady and mostly on good tarmac paths.

[@middleagedrunningman]

60m!!! Like tarmac though.

[@AnnGoodwin-tv5dy]

Of course it's a race for faster runners and that's fine, never pretend otherwise. For everybody else its a chance for a catch up and a natter!! 😆

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Ann. Total community.

[@jimbrace5102]

Stewards enquiry 😂 Chris was taking it very easy, and I think he stopped to comb his hair halfway, and where did the dog runner go that blasted off at the start .... I think that was Sergio, and he was paid off to pull up with an injury 🤔😁

[@middleagedrunningman]

Correct on all counts Jim. Think the dog lost interest.

[@jimbrace5102]

@middleagedrunningman Great result in the race 🏁 (fun run) 😁anyhow . 👌

[@cameronlicciardi6671]

Well done on your win/first place finish. I have the record/dubious honour of slowest ever first place finish (much slower than your time) at 2 different parkruns. Not my fault nobody fast turned up 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Love that Cameron. Makes the victory even sweeter!!

[@dynamicdreamers10]

well done

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Dynamic!!

[@josephgonzalez_]

Ah, second time lucky… nice one 👏

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Joseph!

[@lukeeclair7736]

Ha, no way. Babbs Mill. I've just booked a holiday flying from Birmingham at 12:30 on a Saturday and I'm going to see if I can get from London to Babbs Mill for 9am, run, and make the flight.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Definitely worth changing the plans!!! It’s a belter. Hope Sergio isn’t in residence.

[@brumrunner5745]

Fantastic work Tim ..did you fit through the door 🤣

[@middleagedrunningman]

Barely. Hope you are ok and hospital went well.

[@Regimeshifts]

well done marmite

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Reg!

[@mr.blatin5490]

Congrats on the WIN

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thank you sir. WIN or FIRST. Will accept either.

[@TheBramptonValleyRunner]

Congrats on the win and beating the rock band runners

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks. Those boys are swift.

[@petercini2022]

Great dialogue, very entertaining. Age 53 I managed second in a race, now 66 will be crazy hard.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Still time Peter. Vulnerable parkruns are the key.

[@GN-qx5fl]

Half of AC/DC 😂 like it

[@middleagedrunningman]

Wild 🐎

[@GN-qx5fl]

Loving the content.. and humour. Keep up the good work 👍

[@alfdickinson1971]

Tripo! I'd love to see you vlogg an episode volunteering on tokens. Yeah your Ma' was right about acquired taste thing-the 1st episode I watched about alcohol I didnt care for that much but 6 months later I caught a race vlogg and was pmsl, and have been hooked ever since. On 2nd viewing the alcohol was pretty decent tbf...

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Alf. Glad you’ve acquired me.

[@bedcurt]

well done !

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Bedders!

[@ConnerMarchant]

Half of AC/DC 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Ashamed of myself. Hair stereotyping.

[@ianmcnamara4994]

Gate video made me chuckle, i am a egular at babsmill and run with guide runners as i'm visually impaired however was in spain visiting my parents last week.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Next time Ian. Love Babbs.

[@Timtherunner]

It's not a race. Me at parkrun " ON THE RIGHT" 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

😂😂😂 “sorry sorry sorry”.

[@Antellathletic1903]

Orlando will be back next week for his revenge 😅

[@middleagedrunningman]

Not on my watch…. (Will avoid him)

[@vince7607]

I proper flog myself on every parkrun I do, yes sure I get the community thing, but I still want to beat every one there (though those days have log since gone) 😂😂😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Of course you do Vince!! Me too. Doesn’t mean you can’t take part or be part of it.

[@martinrollo5540]

great video!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Martin!

[@alexb1084]

Nice one champ 🥇

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Alex!!