Can I RUN 100K in a HEATWAVE?

The Thames Path Challenge - This is my first attempt at running 100k, in a HEATWAVE... This event had a 64% dropout rate.
Have you ever had a run that was simultaneously the best and worst thing you have ever done?!?
I have already signed up for next years Thames Path 100k. :)
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[@conradburdekin722]

Ryan, I have watched loads (LOADS) of KZbin running videos and this one, by a country mile, was one of my absolute favourites. You have made me chuckle repeatedly for the last half an hour. I’m running my first 100k on Saturday and this honestly was the best thing I could’ve watched to relax me and inspire me. I’m also doing the Thames path this September and I really hope we get to bump into each other. Well done on this amazing achievement and big props to Andre too! Oh my, what a GREAT video 😊😊

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Conrad! I really appreciate that and I hope you smash it on Saturday. 🙌

[@conradburdekin722]

@@RyanCondon thank you 😊

[@dre20024]

What an amazing achievement Ryan. Was really awesome joining you on my first 100km! 🎉🎉 You were truly motivational along the way. How you recorded this and ran simultaneously was monumental! Andre

[@RyanCondon]

ANDRE! Great to have run this with you! Can't believe how easy you made your first 100k look, didnt break a sweat! Stay Hard! ;))

[@IgnatiuzReilly]

Well done guys!

[@rolandhoward8421]

Great stuff boys!

[@markg99]

I'm so glad this popped up in my feed. Your video is fantastic. I love the format and your frank, eloquent speaking style. Your resilience during the race was equally impressive. Great effort, well done! 👍🏻🏃‍♂️🙂

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to write that. I'm pleased my video popped up, YT algorithm working for me for a change. 😅

[@RyanCondon]

If you enjoyed this vid then you'll probably like another running Challenge Vid... A really tough, technical run over The Yorkshire Three Peaks that beat me years previous. Fortunately, I don't trip and fall off one of the peaks. 😅 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYnLiISorrJ6eMUsi=enFJTq75cqHfF-jH

[@lee-cycling]

That's just flat out incredible, Ryan. The fortitude you need to get through that on a good day is already insane. To do it in that heat, with the set backs of the fall, the feeling queasy, the getting lost, and knowing you've missed the first target. That's something else. When you're deep in the hurt locker, those are all things you could easily use to convince yourself it's ok to quit. Seeing this through is amazing. Another brilliant video, too. With these amazing feats, and such well made content, I don't know how your channel hasn't blown up yet. It can only be a matter of time before that happens. Better get ready for the Soreen sponsorship!

[@RyanCondon]

Wow! Thanks Lee. I appreciate the support as always. I've been making walking then running videos since 2019, recently 'upped my game' and I'm starting to see more people (then just my kids) watching now which is humbling. The 100k was a tough run/hobble but I enjoyed every second and I'm already looking forward to next year... Having said that, running 100k in a heatwave and battling sunstroke seems easier than a podium finish in Cat D on Zwift atm. 😅 I've also got a nice little weight drop to add to my Zwift profile but knowing my luck I'll get "promoted" to Cat C now. Lol.

[@lee-cycling]

@@RyanCondonFunnily enough, as I was watching, I was thinking, "you must think Zwift races are for pansies now", so pretty funny you say that! You will crush the next 100k. And it's going to be excellent following your journey, mate. 👊

[@jaysayshello]

Such an inspiration Ryan, keep at it! You’re killing this KZbin thing 🎉

[@RyanCondon]

Appreciate that. Cheers. 🙌

[@paulsmith2764]

Massive congratulations mate on completing that! I walked the 100k, and your description throughout is exactly the same as mine to friends since then! The 30km-50km in all that heat with little shade and breeze was unbearable, and the sun really chewed me up and spat me out! Think I finished in the low 500’s but ecstatic to get over the line! I completed my first 100k last year with London to Brighton about 5 hours quicker than this, a more technically demanding course, which just shows how the heat was a killer! Massive respect for you! ❤

[@RyanCondon]

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your finish. Dont forget that 35% of the '100k continuous' participants pulled out. Fantastic achievement. I've never done London to Brighton but I know it's no walk in the park, crazy to think that the weather conditions made that much of a difference.

[@mrsosmond5188]

Showcasing the complexities of your journey from fitness/heath/training regime to 100k Ultra Marathon - Bloody marvellous commentary! ❤️d it! Huge congratulations, amazing achievement! (👋 to Tracie)

[@RyanCondon]

MRS O!! Thanks for watching a 43 year old bloke running on KZbin 😉 Tracie says 👋

[@stevenconway5456]

Well done Ryan awesome effort ,I have picked the race to the stones next year for my first 100k after watching this ,what have I done !!!

[@RyanCondon]

You've done something 99.99% of the rest of the population haven't. Good for you! You'll smash it.

[@Madd_s]

What a good fall !!!! 🤣

[@RyanCondon]

🙄🤣

[@yellowfolder]

21:03 Good point - I don't think there's any other church in the country that I'm more familiar with than that. Well done on the 100k.

[@RyanCondon]

Shame I didn't appreciate it more as we walked the wrong way. 🙄 Thanks for watching and the comment. 👍

[@hedders277]

Outstanding! What an adventure! I think the course markers were probably pretty accurate, GPS has some errors that can add up over such a big distance, but it doesn’t matter, it’s the same 100k for everyone. I’m on the fence about this 50mile beach race in March- you’re inspiring me… “Stay Hard!”

[@RyanCondon]

Go get em!

[@hallarf]

Well done and truly inspirational! And I’m worrying about running the Chicago Marathon in 3 weeks. When the dark times come I will try and remember this video! Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@RyanCondon]

Good luck. You'll smash it!

[@RyanCondon]

How did you do in the Chicago Marathon?

[@anderskjems8902]

Love how fast you go from never again to signed up for next years event. Love your zwift videos to.

[@RyanCondon]

Haha! I didn't hit my target. Can't let that course beat me. Thanks for watching. 🙌

[@helenblunder9905]

What a brilliant video. Inspiring and honest! I ❤'d watching every second. I had tears in my eyes when you crossed the line. I can't imagine how hard that must have been to go from that heat to pitch black darkness in one long race. Watching your progress from simply trying to lose weight to attempting super human feats of endurance like this is incredible and motivational all in one video. Welldone! ❤

[@trailrunningphil]

You continue to inspire and amaze me. Who knows where you can take this determination of yours? Keep aiming high my man. Its an amazing journey you are on and its great to keep seeing you achieve these milestones. I hope to see you on the start line next year so I can shake you hand. Oh, and huge congrats on the 1k subs!! :)

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Phil! 🙌

[@kelvin7511]

Heeeeey you got Jenna in at 2:53. Awesome effort again!

[@davidmay9073]

Incredible effort. It genuinely brought a tear to my eye when you reached the finish. I'm tempted to give this one a go for my first 100k next year but I'll see where I'm at in around April before I book it.

[@RyanCondon]

If you've built up to it and you have attempted other smaller Ultras first to work out your tactics then this one is a great one to attempt as your first 100k as its almost completely flat and not as 'teckie' as other ultras unless of course you trip on a tree root or forget spare batteries for your torch.

[@rolandhoward8421]

Mental toughness personified! The fact that you didn’t even seem to consider pulling out given the circumstances speaks volumes. Hats off! I haven’t ever done anything quite as extreme as this, but please give yourself a chance to overcome any post-event come down, if it happens. Love your attitude, an absolute inspiration!

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Roland. I loved it. No way I'd quit. I feel great now. Thanks for watching. 💪

[@alexwhite3478]

Congrats! What an amazing effort! New to your channel, must say very inspirational 👏

[@RyanCondon]

Im pleased you found me. Thanks for the watch! 🙌

[@vivi011108]

Ryan you're amazing well done mate, terrific effort. I'm about to do mynfirst ever 100k this Saturday 27th July. Brecon Way 100. All the things you've gone through in this video are concerns and questions ive had. Yes there are tons of videos about nutririon and get your pacing right but it means nothing without the experience and the reality you showcased. What youve done here is build a realistic case study and understanding of the physical toll, emotional impact and how you will be challenged and most likely fail the initial goals set out without the experience. Its about perseverance, not stopping, adapting the goal so that you've always got something in front of you. I dont know how to word it all properly but this is the best video ive watched for the importance of fuel, how much to fuel, reality of pacing when the conditions change, im not a people person but also finding a buddy. Andre kept you going and although it wasn't covered, you are likely the reason Andre finished the event too. Thanks for the video

[@RyanCondon]

@@vivi011108 Hey! Thanks for the comment. Good luck in your 100k event. 🙌💪

[@Razofen]

"never again, never aigain" - after that- "I'will return next year fitter, leaner, stronger and faster to smash that 16 hour target, I will do it" That's the spirit my friend. That's it all about. Mega respect!

[@RyanCondon]

(chuckles ) no way am I going to leave a 5 hour gap between my target and this finish time! Appreciate the support as always. 🙏🙌

[@simatbirch]

The Everyman ultra endurance athlete. You’re forcing me to think about fitness. Bravo.

[@RyanCondon]

Welcome to the club!

[@Scillies]

Good vid Ryan 👍🏼 Hope your feeling better ❤ very entertaining

[@RyanCondon]

🙌

[@RunNelly]

Awesome Ryan, well done crossing teh line (huge credit to Andre!). See you at Thames Path 2024

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Nelly. 🙌

[@aaronkewley9749]

Well done Ryan. That is an amazing achievement you must be proud on finishing. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@RyanCondon]

Finishing was never in doubt, not passing out was. 😅 I'm extremely proud of how far I've come. Thanks for watching and the comment. 🙌

[@gallo5263]

Wonderful, just wonderful Ryan. Congratulations

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you! 🙏

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Big respect mate! That looked incredibly tough. I tip my hat to you my friend

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Russ. 💪

[@Gixer750pilot]

The new more ginger Mark Lewis !

[@RyanCondon]

Wish I ran as fast!

[@Gixer750pilot]

Just keep going mate !!! Loving the channel .

[@user-oz4pl6pl9o]

mad respect and good to have Andrew along the way

[@RyanCondon]

🙌

[@DeepLearningMonkey]

Good story. Great edit. Congrats!!!

[@RyanCondon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Alan-Turnbull]

Incredible, we’ll done 👍

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Alan 💪

[@MrCheekyWeMonkey]

Great effort Ryan. Very impressed and inspired by your channel and this video in particular. Contemplating joining you next year. When hopefully it will be "less like Mordor". 🙂

[@RyanCondon]

It was hot, September is the new Summer apparently.

[@jakesandersonsnowmancycling]

Great job Ryan, really inspiring to watch, was cheering you and Andre on to the line at the end. Congrats on the 1k subs also, excellent job! 👊👌

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Jake! Appreciate the support as always sir.

[@WinningInters]

Blown away, incredible, a huge congratulations to you 🎉

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks 💪

[@stevedavies3283]

Inspirational ryan and a magnificent effort. Well done pal your videos are helping ppl to get out and try to get fitter. Keep up the good work and lets also see you on the zwift podium.

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Steve! Knowing my luck I'll get "promoted to Cat C" now I've lost weight.

[@annefashauer6573]

Well done Ryan!! Another super inspiring video. You continue to amaze and I love your how your family is supporting you. As of this writing, you're only 35 subscribers from 1,000. I hope your arm continues to heal and I look forward to your next video. You rock!

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you Anne. I know, 1k subs is amazing. I appreciate the support.

[@MarkyMarkZwifts]

Wow Ryan, amazing achievement, especially in that heat and after that fall damaging your arm! Congrats man 💪👊👌

[@RyanCondon]

You have no idea how happy it made me that I managed to film that fall for the vid. 😅

[@paulmorrison30]

This was a colossal achievement and is something I’d never ever consider doing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Stay Hard!!

[@RyanCondon]

Stay Harder!! 😅

[@dewidavies7995]

Well done 😊, finished marshaling in parkrun, 25km next on zwift cycling today.

[@ehaslun64]

Ryan. You are the best. Such great videos. Congrats

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks. So are you!

[@ivankolomiets4297]

Great achievement. I started running about 10 month ago, about to try my first half marathon now with the goal of 2:15, then marathon in 4h in april. Dream is to do UTMB in 2025

[@RyanCondon]

2:15 is an awesome target for a Half! Good luck, you'll smash it!

[@Gibbotherunner]

I only found this video as I signed up. And wanted to see the course, you are funny and inspiring, but I think my sub 12hours might be a long shot! Hopefully see you on the day! I'm also trying to vlog my way through the training!

[@RyanCondon]

Im pleased you found me and thanks for the funny/inspiring combo compliment. 😆 Sub 12 hours is a fantastic target, go for it! Why not?! Good luck on the vlogging, hope it goes to plan for you.

[@Morehills840]

Very inspirational, Thank you.

[@RyanCondon]

🙌

[@seagypsiesbellydancers3047]

Well done, loved watching your video, I’ve done a few of the 100 k with action challenge and know exactly what you went through, mad that we keep signing up for them xx

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks! I loved this event. Signed up again for this year's one. I can't wait. 💪

[@davidbeagley4853]

Huge achievement and inspiring too 👍 thanks

[@RyanCondon]

thanks very much!

[@stefa6348]

very well done Ryan

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks 🙌

[@roberthodgson3574]

Hope your girls are proud of you, what an effort. Amazing mate.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Robert. The girls think I'm mad. 😅

[@UpandRunning87]

Class mate..see you down there il be doing my first ultra marathon there in September 👍🏻

[@RyanCondon]

See you there! Good luck in the training. 💪

[@bonitapriya]

Hi Ryan, absolutely loved your video. Ive signed for the continuous 100k and looking forward to it. Im scared about running on my own in the dark and hopefully i get to run with other people. Hope to see you if i get the chance 🙂 Padmini

[@RyanCondon]

@@bonitapriya good luck. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 🤞💪🙌

[@LaurensLibrary]

Well done and in that heat? Extra well done 👏

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Lauren.

[@L0cket1977]

Great video, Well Done Ryan 🏅Really tough run for you, you should be so proud. Bloody headtorches 😑this happened to me at RTTS and I had to finish it in darkness 😱 I now use one where I can change the batteries 🤣

[@RyanCondon]

@@L0cket1977 Thanks Lucy. 🙏

[@anthonyperuzzo]

You are an animal. Great work and congratulations.

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Anthony 😂 🐻

[@alecjohnson4630]

Massive kudos to you for doing this you won’t even catch me running for a bus😂 I can’t even begin to imagine what would make me want to do something like this I take my hat off to you Ryan!!

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Alec. If you knew me only a few years ago then you could never imagine me doing this. I did it because I didn't think I could.

[@rossnutter9572]

Congratulations mate

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Ross. Doing it again in a couple of months.

[@MrPedel]

What a wonderful moment when you crossed that line, Ryan. Must be an amazing feeling to have tried something like that and succeeded. Well done!

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you Thomas! Sounds cliche but I loved every second of it. Taking on something so overwhelmingly difficult and giving it your all is an incredible feeling.

[@TLjk98]

Hi Ryan, just come across your channel! I’m a marathon & 50k ultra trail runner & am entered into the 100k Thames for this year too. Quick question, what was terrain like? % split of mud, gravel, path? And yes… I am also a serial faller! 😂

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks for the comment. The Thames Path is completely flat and the first 50k is footpath and concrete, very easy to run on. Last 50k is a mix of path, dusty trails and very slippery grass. I ran it on the hottest day of the year so when the sun went down and the temp dropped the grass across the fields within the last 20k were soaking wet caused by mildew. This year ill be wearing running trainers for first half and then changing to waterproof trail trainers for 2nd half. Hope this helps.

[@irondistance4313]

Epic sh!t Ryan. I’ e never heard of the phrase sit rep, what does it mean? With that heat it had to be more than twice as hard as usually and it is hard enough with out heat. How often do you and Andre talk since the event?

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks! The heat was a killer, completely soul destroying. I talk to Andre occasionally, he's a good guy. Great to meet people on events. Sit Rep stands for Situational Report.

[@irondistance4313]

@@RyanCondon got it situational report, I like it

[@neilpickard5410]

What can i say Ryan? You are a ⭐.

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Neil. I'm pleased you enjoyed the vid.

[@repmortskcab8483]

Is it 100km or miles? Regardless crazy long distance. I don't doubt you can do it but at your weight, massive load on your legs and knees. I hope you don't get injured so you can't Zwift. Good job!

[@RyanCondon]

It's supposed to be 100k (62 miles) but my Garmin says I covered 64 miles. Crazy distance! You're right, I am still too heavy but I'm working on that one. This was a bloody good challenge to overcome and the value that provides outweighs any possible risks. More risks to joints and muscles sitting on the sofa easting crisps. Thanks for watching, I've got more Zwift videos planned upcoming. 👍

[@repmortskcab8483]

Saw the inthedrops show. You're an athlete now. What you did, with your background is by far more impressive than the dude you were talking about who did it in 7 hours. Your weight x hours vs his weight x 7. The amount of work you did is huge 👏👏👏

[@RyanCondon]

@@repmortskcab8483 thank you! I appreciate that.

[@tanama]

Thats my dad andre 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dre20024]

Thank you son! ❤

[@RyanCondon]

You're a very lucky young man! He's very inspirational!

[@tanama]

Thank you

[@Chili-Tom]

Just watched this after signing up for the event this year and now I'm shitting myself

[@RyanCondon]

No need! Awesome event. It was so good I've signed up again for it this year too.

[@Chili-Tom]

@@RyanCondon I'm just nervous. Only just started training as I just signed up and it's the first thing like this I have ever done. I've never really trained hardcore before and rarely run much more than 5km.... Safe to say I may have bit off more than I can chew. But I'm going to walk most of it I'm just aiming to finish

[@RyanCondon]

@@Chili-Tom that's a good target. I wish you all the best in your training. Say hi if you see me on the start. 🙌

[@Chili-Tom]

@@RyanCondon cheers Ryan, hopefully I see you at the finish! Only just found your channel, real inspiration for me to keep pushing hard.

[@dewidavies7995]

1818

[@ownerlaptop1169]

This is walking not running

[@RyanCondon]

No land speed records were broken, you're right, got the job done though! Relentless forward progress. Thanks for watching.

[@ownerlaptop1169]

@RyanCondon respect the effort but you woukd be better going for much less distance like 2k or 5k and picking up the pace. If the title of the videos is going to be Run it's not quite running. All the best to you all the same, staying fit is not easy I have my own challenges in that regard

[@RyanCondon]

@@ownerlaptop1169 lol

[@basstardo]

Awesome and inspirational!

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Gary! Pleased you liked it. 🙌

[@basstardo]

@@RyanCondon Time for me to get my running shoes on again!

[@nataliecondon5791]

Wow, I'm so genuinely proud of you Ryan, you have come so far. Keep going 💪🏻 😊