Can I Pace The Perfect Half Marathon? | Manchester Half

[@joshysvlogs1583]

After 4 years of on and off running, I participated in my first ever running event and ran a halfmarathon last sunday. All thanks to your videos ond podcasts. Thank you for that

[@UTubeSL]

Congratulations! 👏👏

[@jonl2938]

My wife and I wanted to do a half marathon this year but the closest was over 200km away and we’re quite busy with our 5 kids. I organized a half marathon right from our house. Non-stop elevations changes, 50km/h winds, rain most of the run until it turned to snow, and it was awesome. Wasn’t about speed, more about finishing. I even made custom medals for the whole group that ran with us. Was a blast!

[@jassaljs]

Wow!! That’s awesome👍

[@ScuffleYT]

This is such a win! Congratulations!

[@AstrumG2V]

That's amazing!!!! Your community I'd very lucky to have you! ❤

[@billybailey5424]

After 30 years of not running, I’m training for a half marathon for my 60th birthday. Thank you for the motivation! :)

[@aprotista]

I just started running again after 8 years of hiatus. I’m ticking off the distances little by little. Completed a 5K race in Sept, planning for a 8K race in March, and eventually I would love to be able to run a half marathon by 2025!

[@runmyworld]

Half marathon all booked in for me. I ran Manchester and I thought that Puma tunnel was the finish - that was a shock seeing I had to run some more when I got out of it 😂 Got a PB though 🎉

[@dsf23]

I entered the Farnborough half marathon in January fresh after getting a 10k PB last month. I've done a few HMs before but none since 2018, when I ran 2:04:xx. Desperate to get sub-2hrs!

[@jassaljs]

Best of luck 🦾

[@cbarnhart76]

Well done Elena. I plan to run a 17.75K in March which if I finish I'll get an automatic entry into the 49th Marine Corps Marathon which will be my fist ever marathon. Here's to hoping for the best.

[@WestNottsRunner]

Well done Elema. I know not the result you were after but you finished the race with the added pressure of Mo with camera on you! Your PB is about the same as mine and I too am targeting a sub 1hour 50min HM. Just debating whether to try that in the next couple of weeks at a local small event or wait til the new year.

[@clareb5684]

I'm 3 weeks out from doing the 9 Locks Challenge (10k along the canal) near Birmingham, I find watching these videos inspiring before attempting a PB race

[@AP-kl3qe]

Well done both of you! I am still on my C25K program. I hope to be able to do a sub 30min 5K before the end of this year. A nice puma kit like yours would be a great help towards that goal! :)

[@dresden_slowjog]

Great effort, Elena! Have never run a half marathon in race conditions, just did 2 half accidentally while bumbling around on lovely trails taking pictures and running out of food and water (but very close to civilisation). I've seen a breakthrough in my aerobic base and pace when I took the TRC advices on "how to run a fast 10 k" to heart, dropped my weekly half-a$$ed 1h15min "10 km longjogs" in favour of actual 14/15/16/17/18/19 km "zone 2" longruns (2h30min) with lots of hills, adding 1 km each week but never more. The usual speedy parkruns and intervals are weekly givens. Good luck on your next one, Elena!

[@breeruns]

Just finished my first marathon on Saturday. Recovery now - half marathon is next I think. I found The Running Channel early in my running journey and I don’t know what I would do without it. The podcast is a cherry on top!!

[@cdh79]

I'm from Europe and I've signed up for the Chicago Marathon for next year as my first marathon. I don't have a qualifying time (given it's my first marathon), so I am hoping the lottery will give me luck, but if not I'll either go with one of the travel-sites that have guaranteed spots, or just stay in Europe and run Amsterdam instead, which is around the same time (and a bit closer). I've done a couple of shorter races (5k, half mile and 10k) and in training have done HM distance a few times, but that was 3 years back. I had to decide between two sports back then, and chose the other (which also takes a lot of time). I got injured 4 weeks back, so had to stop that sport temporarily, so instead of sitting at home I picked up running again, which was still possible despite that injury. My Garmin watch has given me daily running workouts and thanks to those I've fallen back in love with running and now have to figure out a way to just make time for both sports moving forward.

[@folklorewales]

Last HM I ran was 16 years ago then drifted away from running. I'm 56 now and ran two sub 2hr HM's last month in training and 15 miles last week. I might just enter a proper race next year!

[@jamespeters5043]

I am doing Manchester marathon in April 2024 and seeing the buzz of the crowd for this half is making me excited! I have done 4 half-marathons this year which has been my first year of running. Manchester will be my first full marathon and I cannot wait :) - Well done Elena for getting over the line on a tougher day :)

[@chiekohoki]

I'm doing my second half marathon on American Thanksgiving! I did my first one in 2016, took a long break, and started training 4 months ago. I'm going for a similar time range as Elena's goal (though I'd be extremely happy with her finish time too, my last one was 2:06 so that'd still be a massive PB for me!), wish me luck 😁

[@LilMeloyoungster]

After a tough break up in April this year, I started running to ease my mind, struggled with 2,5 km. Never could I've known what beautiful life waited when entering the KZbin running rabbit hole, watching your videos, that entertained, educated and motivated me to do Lisbon Half Marathon in October. The running doesn't stop, next destination: Barcelona Half, let's gooooo

[@runningchannel]

Will Elena get the time she is hoping for? And is Mo as good at pacing as he is at racing?

[@naj114]

This channel inspired me to run my first half marathon last week and I was ecstatic to complete it and with a time of 1:57.

[@BeckyPidz]

Currently rehabbing from a meniscus injury which made me miss Cardiff half marathon this year. Signed up for Plymouth Harbour Half in March, the comeback is on and watching you guys motivates me so much runner 🏃‍♀️ 💪🏼

[@khulekanimkwanazi1585]

It's inspiring to see you guys supporting each other. I am running my first half marathon in June '24. Already signed up for it. Stoked for the prep. and the journey to reaching this milestone. Much love.

[@Goldy428]

I ran my first 10km race in July this year and immediately said I want to do the marathon next July. A 12km race is coming up in a month and then a 30km race in May leading into the marathon. I'm willing to accept that I am going to walk most of it, but my only goal is to finish, and so that is what I am going to do. Love the videos, keep them coming.

[@sk8qbsk8]

I did my first 1/2 (in 14 years) back in March after ~5 months of steady running practice, and surprised myself with a 1:58. Then ran another one this past October, 1:48. I'm not sure if i can get much faster than that, as I'm pushing 50 (next month, actually), but you never know. Keep on keeping on!

[@georgecrossman4977]

I’m currently at week 7 of my 1/2 marathon training. Only ran a 5k fun run previously. Great episode as always from TRC

[@ivylovesrunning]

Well done! You did one of the hardest things to do, not give up on yourself when you know that what you're trying to achieve won't be obtained. Perseverance at its finest. You deserve a massive well done!

[@joelfletcher3045]

training from not running before, to my first marathon next october, can’t wait!

[@dresden_slowjog]

Very ambitious, good luck!

[@davebowerman9869]

I'm looking forward to my first Manchester marathon next year and my third race of that distance ever! Race entries/teavel/accomodation for longer races can get expensive so some new kit would be much appreciated. Love the positivity and inclusive features.

[@robfelts8076]

My next and longest distance will be a 25k trail run. I have my first full marathon scheduled next spring. 10k is my favorite though!

[@elliott2496]

After being injured last year, this year was about recovery and completing runs and successfully completed 4 half’s and a 28k trail race. Inspired by Tom’s marathon so I’ve signed up for Loch Ness marathon next year 🤞

[@lollyololly]

I started running by doing C25K in 2019 at the ripe old age of 59. I am planning on doing my first official half marathon next March. Colchester half marathon. Well done on your run 👏

[@michaeleaton6249]

great video as always. i've gone from being in a wheelchair to running amongst others - london marathon and the GNR. I have muscular dystrophy but i do what i can. My next distanc challenge is an ultra marathon - 55km hopefully next year!

[@L00PYDRAG0N]

Well done Elena 👋. My next effort will be my first half marathon, it's the Essar Helsby 4 Village's half 17th January 2024. Absolutely bricking it as it's all new territory. 49 years young. 5K Pb 21:27 10K Pb 44:47 HM Pb T.B.C

[@doraontheblock]

Such a good video, makes me want to run with a pacer too! I'm currently training to break my 5K PB, this year is year of PBs for me...marathon, half marathon, 10K, and (hopefully) 5K soon! Kit is 🔥🔥

[@UTubeSL]

Many congratulations, Elena, it's a cracking achievement, and to pick up the pace like you did is awesome! Mo - what a lovely chap.

[@MsTrinichic]

In Trinidad, the premier UWI half marathon happens on 19 November. I'm already signed up, and I'm aiming for a pb of 2:50 coming back from injury. I loved this episode, and we need Elena on the channel ❤❤❤❤.

[@lisaglover5010]

Way to go, Elena! And Mo well done coaching! My next big goal race is my first 50K next year. Furthest distance until now is 15 miles so I've got some training ahead of me!! I loved Elena's kit!

[@darwinshome]

Currently training up for my first half marathon in February 2024 - looking to complete it in just under 2 hours - this vidieo is well timed for me and pacing that sort of distance, thank you.

[@HyroxCoachPaul]

I've just completed my first marathon, in 03:06:37. My next goal is a sub 3 hour marathon, early next year. I think it's well within my reach after only doing 4 long runs in my last training block!

[@juliyasiTT]

Well done Elena and Mo👏I have signed up for my first marathon in 2024, but the distance I am tackling next is a 10k race. I'm hoping that improving my speed a little will give me the confidence to tackle marathon training 😊🏃‍♀

[@faykellett9589]

My husband & I are doing 2 10k's in November & our second half marathon in December. Thank you to the entire team for the constant inspiration, your podcasts are my go too for my easy runs 😍

[@darrellbenge9235]

Having Mo pacing would be great. Elene looked determined and had a great run in the end. PBs aren't everything. Enjoying the run and that sense of achievement at the finish is just as good.

[@get_running_mo]

Great job Elena and such a speedy finish! Mo is a fantastic pacer, very encouraging and supportive. I'm training for a 10k next year, it will at a much slower pace than this race but still a massive achievement if I do it (1st race).

[@poweredbypilatesuk4880]

Spring is always for the marathon distance (so the training block starts in January) and then after that I move into trail ultras. This year I’ll be taking on my second 100K ultra. Great video! Well done on your sun two hours! 🎉

[@siobhanflynn2504]

I'm taking on the Alton Towers half marathon next weekend!

[@cezzadenning91]

2024 I’m aiming for a sub 1:40 half!! Mo seems super supportive and motivating when he’s pacing. You definitely need that

[@sebastianroesel2007]

I ran my first half marathon this year in june and since then i have been obsessed with it. It is been so much fun and emotional.

[@pascalejacquelinepetit5131]

Great work Elena and Mo. A great outcome under 2 hours, and that is a win. All those tips, tricks and the experience will materialise into a PB soon! Keep us posted Elena, we want to celebrate with you when that moment happens. Mo, always great to see your positive attitude; it helps us to think about that, and making an effort to smile also helps in picking up the pace.

[@user-fs5qm1hq7f]

Great to have such a supportive pacer. Done a few half marathons now, looking to step up to marathons.

[@HaggertyHaggs]

Attempt number 2 at a sub 4 hour marathon coming up in March!

[@karenmatzke]

Berlin Half in April 2024. Will be my third race overall and it feels like it'll be the first where I won't be an absolute running baby anymore 🙃

[@matiildesch]

Heee, Berlin Half for me too! Best of luck 🍀

[@user-lt1cf5wp6m]

Currently training for the Leeds 10km in 2024 after running off and on for a few years. Thanks for the encouragement and enthusiasm you bring!

[@runningchannel]

Good luck!!

[@ericsather]

I'm looking to tackle a 10k next. I've only been running for about 3 months and done a few 5k's and am looking to work my ways towards a full marathon!

[@jamesbourne7212]

Taking on my first marathon next year in London, and similar to Andy, I've set myself a pretty ambitious goal of sub-3 hours. Very excited for the training the properly kick off in the new year!

[@sheridanhunt5162]

Amazing job Mo, and great job pacing and listening to Elena and how she was feeling. Love this, and love how driven everyone is for a PB, but at the same time sometimes it just isn't your day. Thank you for respecting that

[@tobymacalister506]

Well done Elena. Nice pacing work and motivation Mo. Every runner needs a Mo :). I'll be targeting a 5k PB (currently 21:42), followed by a 10k, just on a break for knee to be fixed first. But above all I'll be targeting getting back my running smile and enjoying being out there.

[@SteveSalisbury]

Well done guys. It's great to see the "real" side of running where sometimes you set a goal, realise it's not the day for it, so you adjust your view of what you want to get out of it. It wouldn't be good for anyone to see 100% success all the time because it will set us back when it doesn't work for us, and will make us wonder why. Currently I could only dream of doing a sub 2hr half, but one day, one day! Thanks guys, another insipring TRC video!

[@ButtaflyGrlNZ]

I am building up for my first marathon (currently 40 years old) and am trying to knock off the half marathon (after previously doing 5km, 8.2km and 10km events) at the moment but have had some hiccups with injuries. Slow and steady... I'll get there eventually!

[@unknownartist12]

Great work Elena! after reaching my Half goal last year. I have my eyes now set on my first marathon mid next year ARRGGGGGHHHHHH

[@SideQuest_Bucko]

I started running at the beginning of this year and completed my first Half Marathon last month at 2:43 which has definitely lit the fire in me to continue. So next year I have multiple Half's I will be doing with the hope of a Full towards the end of the year 😎👊

[@Running_for_His_glory]

Congratulations to both of you! You made look it so effortless but we all know the hard work completed leading to race day, so you should be proud of yourselves. My next challenge is an HM in Jan 2024.

[@rachelhobson5725]

Just started training for a 55 mile race. 50k is my furthest so far - so this should be epic!!! Thanks to Anna for ultra inspiration!!! P.s those shoes look awesome ❤

[@catdarrenhumes143]

Training for the Valencia Marathon. Looking forward to seeing Andy and the crew! Let’s get it done 🏃🏻‍♂️

[@jeremypacheco6450]

I'm aiming for my first half marathon in the new year! This is giving me inspiration to keep going 😁.

[@runningchannel]

Go for it! 🙌🏻

[@sandratormey5343]

Well Done Elena👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Love the Puma gear! Looking to run a marathon in the Spring and Dublin marathon next Autumn

[@janetfischer9779]

Such a lovely video with Mo & Elena, Mo you've got this pacing thing down and Elena well done for pushing through! It's an Ironman year so marathon for me, but I really want to do an ultra (don't tell my coach...) 😝

[@9999iiiioooo]

I'm taking on a half marathon in a month, great to see this video in preparation for the challenge. I won't have a pacer but this video will play in my mind

[@racheldomb4574]

I just ran my half marathon PB yesterday thanks to support and advice i got from the running channel pod

[@runningchannel]

Amazing!! What an incredible achievement!

[@aline7491]

Great job Elena. Mo is an excellent pacer and motivator. 😊I will do my first Army 10-miler this Saturday at Ft. Liberty, NC. I'm training to do the half-marathon in the spring.

[@runningchannel]

💪💪💪💪

[@katymckinnell4448]

Well done on the run!! Hoping to do my first marathon next year! So excited!

[@nicolegilbert8450]

Currently training for my first half marathon. Super excited!

[@jchandlervids]

The colourway on those shoes are🤌🤌❤ Taking on my first Marathon in May next year.. might have to grab those!

[@adelepillinger8788]

Ran my first half at Manchester this year. I broke my foot in July so training had to go on hold for 8 weeks. I never got to do the long runs I wanted so I was so pleased to get 2hr 12 mins. My aim is another half marathon this time without the injury and hopefully a sub 2hr. 😊

[@sasabelle5671]

I started running recently with my partner’s support. I can’t wait to finish my first 5k race this month

[@doubleletters3516]

About to restarting my training postpartum and I am super excited to take on another half-marathon early next year!

[@staceysmillie1746]

I did my first ever 10k this year and loved it so much I signed up for my first marathon next year! Looking forward to building up to that.

[@bostongeek]

Every run is it's own thing. Great job Elena.

[@ukulelejen1]

I'm training for a half marathon on 19th Nov 2023 and I am really hoping for a sub 2hr. Well done Elena!

[@lisa_jorg]

You look goood! I really like the half marathon distance. It is a physical and mental challenge, but not as tough as a full marathon. Love it! 🥰

[@robertfarris7375]

Got a half coming up this Saturday. Hoping to finish with a similar time as you guys. Great job!

[@katymcteigue9141]

Well done! I don't have a current race booked and I need to start thinking of one to keep my focus.

[@stephenkyne945]

Started running two months ago with the intention of getting into ultramarathons once I've laid a decent base. Have my first marathon spot booked for April, but there's a local 50k on in February that's been very tempting to sign up to!

[@adamsandford6556]

Done a couple of half’s this year, next one will be a full marathon in the spring. Have not done one for about 10 years so fingers crossed training goes well through the winter

[@84derbycounty]

I want to see Mo achieve a 2:30 marathon and Sarah 3:00:00 marathon

[@nathaniel23946]

Half Marathon is the best distance to run!!! Not too long or too short, just the right distance! ❤

[@jamesschubert5682]

Well done! I finished my first marathon last week, and in the spring I'll run my first half.

[@angiedailly4130]

I'm training for the South Downs Way 50m next April, it will be my longest run to date and I can't wait to see if I can manage it. Excited and Scared at the same time

[@irunfar1125]

I am wanting to run a trail half marathon on 9th of December. Really looking forward to enjoying a new experience. I've done many trails before but never in a race, so I am excited to try some.

[@jason.rams4]

I would love to run my first Half Marathon in March in Puma kit! Building back up from injury and watching Rick cone back from injury and videos like this make me feel like I can do it!

[@siobhan_collins]

I would love to run a half marathon next, thanks for all of your inspiration!!! Looking forward to the next vid.

[@axellemineur94]

I am actually preparing for my first ever half marathon next spring! I am really looking forward to it :) It will be my longest distance yet.

[@wattpadrox]

Well done Elena for finishing the half marathon! For my next distance goal I'd like to tackle the full marathon distance - so much so that my bf and I have signed up to the Edinburgh marathon next year! 😄I did my first half in London (6.75 loops of Victoria park) last month in 2:10. Seeing this video inspires me to set a sub 2:10 goal for the half! Would love to hit a sub 2 hour for the half eventually

[@nokitaines]

I've been running for almost 2 years and I did my first half maraton about one month ago. Last sunday I ran a 10k PB in a particulary hilly corse and now I'm felling very motivated. My next goal is doing a 30k trail race 🏃‍♀😃

[@bhavishb]

5 weeks out for my 10k pb. Thank you team for all the motivation and keeping me focussed.

[@prashantkhanduri9054]

Inspiring! I participated in my first half on 15th Oct this year in Detroit Half marathon. Hoping to complete a full marathon in the coming year.

[@vukilehlabangana5366]

Love the gear. Next distance for me is the marathon at the end of January. Let’s go!” 🏃‍♂️

[@damienweatherley1556]

I can't wait to race next years Cambridge Half Marathon. The HM is my favourite race distance so far!

[@raoufannab]

I'm running Istanbul intercontinental marathon in 2 days, so stocked to have this as my first experience. Thanks for the motivation and the great content guys Peace from Algeria

[@runningchannel]

Good luck! What an amazing first marathon! Let us know how you get on 🎉

[@rebecca4508]

I ran my first marathon alone and really struggled, my second I coerced my husband to come along, we had a blast and I got a huge PB, running with a someone else by your side is the best! Next up for me though it training to get my 5km time down...bet some carbon plates would help...😄

[@mikedyke9826]

Signed up for my first Half next spring. Hopefully will bring motivation for cold, rainy, dark winter training!

[@aukeoosthoek6211]

Last month I tried to run a sub 1:30 half marathon, but didn’t manage it unfortunately (1:36:39), so that’s still my ‘next’ goal! Winter is coming, which is my running season, so I’m confident, let’s go!!!