Derby Half Marathon 2023 (Derbion Ramathon)

In this episode of the Wu I'm running the Derby Half Marathon 2023 (Derbion Ramathon). My brothers Stephen and Humphrey also look to lace up for the streets of Derby. We are also joined by our friend Kevin who runs Derby for the first time. Derby is known for the fast and flat nature of the course however the sun and heat provided an extra challenge to face.
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[@stogpon]

Love it

[@Ligerpride]

Brilliant time, well done.

[@TheWu]

cheers!

[@kennyosborne5835]

Well done William. Your videos are excellent and that’s a terrific PB. I got my sub 3 marathon in Edinburgh with a time of 2.54.24. I think you’re almost a cert to break 3 next time out. Salt stick chews sorted my cramp. Thanks for the videos. They really have helped.

[@TheWu]

Appreciate it Kenny. Really hope I can run the sub 3 and crack it like you did.

[@deansummerton2577]

Really pleased that mentally you are feeling better and more balanced. Brilliant run and achievement 👏 👌

[@TheWu]

Thanks Dean, really glad I'm starting to feel like my old self again.

[@trun3149]

Awesome. Well done and thanks for the vlog. Thank you for being kind to me as I said hey to you near that pub/start line area around 8:45ish. I saw you Manchester but left you alone as you seemed in a rush making your way to the start line that day. Congratulations on the pb at Derby 😊

[@TheWu]

Thanks buddy. Haha I’m always in a rush and have a bad warm up. 😅

[@tiggerliam]

Awesome run mate , I finished just a few spaces behind you, also a PB. I'm the guy wearing blue totally grimacing in pain as I'm walking around behind you after the finish 🤣😅

[@TheWu]

Tough run in that sun right haha. We did good!

[@RunwithKush]

Congratulations on the new PB! Looking strong going into Amsterdam.

[@TheWu]

Thanks mate, you did good too.

[@kento8648]

Well done on your PB again! Good chatting with you at the end of the race too!

[@TheWu]

We shall meet again buddy!

[@Stevenc1984]

🎉🎊🏅🚀 PB! Great work Will! A half marathon in June though it was always going to be a warm one! ☀️😅 Any racing before Amsterdam or straight into the training block?

[@TheWu]

Thanks. At the moment I have a 10km and a timed staged run in Sheffield. So just enjoying running without any plans for now. I'll look for some stuff for sure to be apart of my Amsterdam build up.

[@RunThePlanet]

Cracking job Will, 🎉 you predicted a 1:23, and you got it 😊

[@TheWu]

Cheers Matt, getting back my confidence.

[@trueredred859]

Good job,guys❤

[@TheWu]

Thank you!

[@timboruns]

Was running with your bro for a while toward the end. It was really tough for the last 30/40 mins in the heat! Great effort all!

[@TheWu]

Yes glad it was a half and not a full marathon. Toasty by the end.

[@kunalpopat3576]

Well done Will 👏

[@TheWu]

Thanks, hope you are getting back to it.

[@davidgeran8894]

Great to see you back Wu, you're an inspiration. What is the music you use at 6 mins?

[@TheWu]

Thanks David, the track is called ILY Baby.

[@TumoRuns]

Super result that. 2:5X a matter of time lad, particularly in that heat

[@TheWu]

Cheers Ben

[@MMPhotographyVideography]

amazing.. what do u use to film please?

[@TheWu]

Thanks 🙏🏽, I use a GoPro 10, not the latest version but it’s good enough for now.

[@Sandeep-fl1tl]

Are you doing Big Half in September ?

[@TheWu]

Unfortunately won't be.

[@Sandeep-fl1tl]

@@TheWu fair enough 👌

[@safamirza9590]

do you not get thirsty?

[@TheWu]

Not that bad during a half marathon, full marathon definitely.

[@safamirza9590]

@@TheWu as im a beginner would you recommend i buy a running vest as ill be participating in the half marathon this year

[@TheWu]

It’s not something I would do myself but everyone’s different and if you feel you need it then there’s no harm in experimenting. For me what I’ve learned about hydration is being fuelled properly before the run and day or days leading to a race is important. Then the morning of the race few hours before too. But drinking too much too close to the race and too much during a race doesn’t really help me. A few sips here and there for a half marathon is all I need now, in the early days of my running I always thought I needed more water.

[@Nige.]

Sorry you had to experience Derby

[@TheWu]

Haha every year !