Crossing The Ironbridge // Is this the most scenic race of 2024? // Will MARM claim the Iron Throne?

MARM heads to Telford for perhaps the most beautiful half marathon of 2024.
But will the mixed terrain be costly for the new running shoes?
(With no chance of return)
#marmyarmy #marm #telford #ironbridge #telfordharriers #ironbridgehalfmarathon @telfordharriers7611
Remember Run Through Kit!! As recommended by MARM in the Cost of Running Episode.
www.runthroughkit.com
Use code - MARM15
Bob and Brad Air Massager 2
amz.run/7awa
10% OFF Discount Code: BobBrad401
THIS VIDEO CONTAINS NO PAID PROMOTION

[@jonathanwake2964]

This looks like a great half to do, will look at doing this next year. Great watch as usual.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Do it. It's a real belter. Happy Easter Jonathan!

[@kjoto]

Lovely video! I ran this race as a training run while on holiday in Telford from Canada. In my mind it’s one of the most beautiful races I’ve ever run. I would happily run it again. I was also warned about the “nothing but uphills” in the second half and didn’t find it that bad!

[@middleagedrunningman]

I thought it was a delight. Never run it before, definitely would again!! Keep in touch from Canada. Hope you keep watching the channel.

[@PaulClark-by3cy]

Another strong performance medium Tom! Enjoy your holiday!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Paul. I'm a small really. Happy Easter!

[@reluctantfellrunner]

As MARM is crossing the IRON bridge could not help but look up irony. "Verbal irony is a figure of speech that communicates the opposite of what is said, while sarcasm is a form of irony that is directed at a person, with the intent to criticise." Smashing it out there. Can't remember the last time I was rocketing it! Best wishes.

[@middleagedrunningman]

You’ve been rocketing along reluctant. Even if just in your undercrackers.

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Hey, you agreed to keep that film private!@@middleagedrunningman

[@davidhayward1261]

Brilliantly put together. Well done 👍🏃🏻‍♂️💪

[@middleagedrunningman]

Great race David!

[@nice_tri_dan4400]

I think I was the lovely bloke you got chatting too.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Well you were lovely. Thanks for the advice!! Great to meet youZ

[@raleyadventures]

Great running, looked like a very tough course out there 🎉 well done as always ☺️☺️

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks both. Would highly recommend

[@kellydoug8817]

well done Dave that was magnificent!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Kylie. Happy Easter!!

[@kellydoug8817]

@@middleagedrunningman

[@kellydoug8817]

thanks for the reply. I've only just looked at you tube. I have been too busy putting my Christmas tree up!

[@paulk7663]

Another top run. The MARM Production team is on fire - working in The Professionals 1980 Ford Capri at 6:31. Lovely Stuff.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Totally deliberate Paul.

[@darrenfawke4013]

Enjoyed The video love Ironbridge Half I used run with Telford Harriers now run for Lawley used live in Birmingham

[@middleagedrunningman]

They seem like a good bunch those Telfordians... Happy Easter Daz!

[@user-jw1iu1rc7z]

Great video as always but gutted to see that you will be taking it easy in Cornwall. Thought you were doing the Gloucester Half. Only reason I signed up was to meet the great MAMeR and was happy to miss out on one hour less in bed.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Gutted Rodders!! Didn’t really have a leg to stand on I’m afraid. It came down to- kids get a holiday or I get a race….. ALMOST suggested that I could do it on the journey down, but I picked up on some fairly hostile vibes!! Let me know what it’s like!!

[@jamescushing7704]

Is it wrong I’m already looking forward to your top 10 runs. And your new garnin life!!

[@middleagedrunningman]

This one will absolutely make the top ten. Happy Easter James!

[@jimbrace5102]

When you crossed the bridge, you should have popped into the gift shop for a machete and a bong as gifts for family 🤣 Also, great savoury pies in Eleys pie shop.. You could have done a pie review down the wharfage.

[@middleagedrunningman]

A Bong!!!! Made me LOL. Happy Easter Jim!!

[@garycooper3777]

Fantastic vlog sir, cracking pace, really enjoyable to take a trip down memory lane with you (excluding any and all PE / Geography teachers of old) and a lovely nod to Marm Snr.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Gaz! Happy Easter my friend.

[@andrewgoldsby]

This is what I love Tim…you run em and next year I book em! 100% want to do this one now! Enjoy your hols mate!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Have a great Easter Andy. Yes - run this one next year. It's brilliant.

[@Lazy_Jay_Racing]

Well done MARM (Tim not Tom) ... 😊👍

[@user-ez2xs7oc2g]

Shambles of a start but that looked a cracking course.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Think the guy forgot his starter horn…

[@TqOnTheRun]

Ran this last year, tough course after 8 miles but a beautiful one none the less! Cracking video mate.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Really enjoyed this one Todd. Happy Easter mate!

[@andyhuxley6133]

Another great watch. Well done on your time looked tough towards the end

[@middleagedrunningman]

Couple of Heartbreak Ridges on the way back in.....Happy Easter Andy!

[@tworunningbrooms]

Genuinely loved that video Tim (Tom). There was a picture of the iron bridge on the front of my O Level History textbook. It's been iconic to me ever since. As I used to tell my pupils back in the day, how amazing is it that they built the world's first iron bridge in a town called Ironbridge. Coincidence or what?? I did the Telford 10k the last two years. The first couple of miles of that route seems to be on the same bit of course. On the Broom bucket list now for the future.

[@middleagedrunningman]

See you both there next year? It's a belter. Happy Easter Dave!

[@tworunningbrooms]

@@middleagedrunningman It's a high probability.

[@maevecrowley8210]

Very scenic

[@middleagedrunningman]

Was a beauty!

[@TomAt1337]

Great half, great video, great choice in background music! Enjoy your holiday Tom lonely goat runner from Solihull :D

[@middleagedrunningman]

One Tom to another.... Loved the music too! Thanks for noticing. Happy Easter my friend!

[@cremins]

Great run MARM 💪, going to give the Solihull half a go in August. Flight from Ireland is pretty cheap and Solihull looks to be close to Birmingham airport.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Not too far Neil, one junction on the motorway. Give us a shout at the start.

[@cremins]

Will do, congrats on breaking the 2k subscribers. The MARM army is growing

[@runtothetrails]

Great running Tom

[@middleagedrunningman]

Happy Easter Steve!

[@thetimoneers]

1.99k subscribers -on the edge, just one more push and 3k comes into view 🐣

[@markg99]

Well done, Tom 😂 Have a great Easter yourself, sir 👍🏻

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Matt (see what I did there?) Happy Easter!

[@petehoye]

Top running again MARM. 👍👌 The name could've been worse, guess the M C could've called you Terry.. 🍊 😂 Hopefully I will be trotting round this course next year..💜🐐 Great footage as always! Enjoy your Easter Break!.. 🐥

[@middleagedrunningman]

Book it in Pete. A belter. Happy Easter to the family!

[@petehoye]

@@middleagedrunningman Will do, I'll be at Gloucester HM Sunday..💜🐐

[@middleagedrunningman]

@petehoye gutted. I’m supposed to be there too, but going away for a few days, so had to pull out. Let me know what you think.

[@petehoye]

@middleagedrunningman Will do mate, just using this one before Manchester, get those easy pace miles in.. 👍👍

[@gavinbruce-thegreyrunner5581]

Great running and great video- as always. How are you finding the Speed 4s?

[@middleagedrunningman]

Had to put some vanish on them to keep them ice white...But they were lovely. Real comfort. May do a marathon in them. Happy Easter Gav.

[@gavinbruce-thegreyrunner5581]

@@middleagedrunningman you too Tim.

[@JouneyOfTheAmateurRunner]

Excellent running - 2nd in age 👍🏻 - top class effort Marm 💪. Had to google it about the count and soon as you put his name in his mug shot comes up , the mug shot tells you everything you need to know 😂😂 - all the best , enjoy ya hols🏃‍♂️💨💨💨💨

[@middleagedrunningman]

Count yourself lucky.....Happy Easter Journey....

[@xxmorancxx]

At night an S appears on the Wingers sign and it turns into a very different establishment 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Shame on you Catherine! Happy Easter!!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Great effort tom 😜 love how theres no one around you in a race 🤔 Where was everybody.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Stu. I was aware I was quite isolated.... Breath issues.

[@thetimoneers]

“ What’s in a name ? “ MARM runs in a reflective mood - in my mind he’s running still Tom

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Harry. Happy Easter!

[@katydiddid1972]

My favourite half marathon..2hrs 40 for me 😃...one of the best value and great medals,tshirts

[@middleagedrunningman]

Was fab wasn't it Katy? That hill after Ironbridge though.... Happy Easter!

[@katydiddid1972]

@@middleagedrunningman it's a meany! Happy Easter!

[@ianl4518]

I thought for sure that you were going to turn Wingers into Swingers. Keys in the bowl there Tom 🤣

[@middleagedrunningman]

Missed opportunity....Happy Easter Ian!

[@ianl4518]

You as well mate. I've had a bad back injury for 3wks with no running but did manage a slow 5km today, so 🤞

[@middleagedrunningman]

@@ianl4518 stay strong Ian 💪🏽

[@JCeeeeeee.]

Eden parkrun this weekend then!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Now THAT'S tourism. Happy Easter JC!

[@JCeeeeeee.]

@@middleagedrunningman Free Entry for the family too!

[@nobby2783]

4:11 cheeky 👀🍑

[@phehibs]

Which Garmin did you get

[@middleagedrunningman]

The new 165. Supposed to be crap - but I liked the screen. I'm a simple man. Happy Easter!!

[@phehibs]

@@middleagedrunningman I was thinking of getting that one. 👍 Same to you pal. Big night, up the cougars 😅😅.

[@middleagedrunningman]

It looks decent to me. I don’t need something to give me an MRI. GO Cougars!!

[@johnandrews8590]

Claire Rayners? Shouldn’t it be Angela Rayners? Then you wouldn’t feel bad about getting mud on them or even dog poo.

[@middleagedrunningman]

That's a good point John. A pair of filthy Angelas? Much better. Happy Easter!

[@justanoldfashionedrunner605]

just a remark as a foreigner. It is very hard and some times impossible to understand what you are talking about......in this video i understood very little, other than you played Wolfie Adams when you were younger.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Sorry Old Fashioned. I am a bit colloquial. But to be fair, I was in Telford. You can't understand a word anyone says over there! Happy Easter!

[@justanoldfashionedrunner605]

@@middleagedrunningman happy easter to you too TimTom....i have still not thrown a 180 with my Wolfie darts.....i keep on trying