Finally Running a Sub 90 Half Marathon After 5 years of Trying!

[@samevans9474]

I was lucky to meet Mary and Ben at the Chiang Mai race. I was also going for 1:30 and could see Mary in front of me for the first few km, until she pulled away and I ended up finishing about 7 minutes behind. Running such a dark (in places pitch black) and lonely course at 4am really sapped my motivation, and it says a lot about Mary's mental resilience that she could execute her gameplan in those conditions. Loads of respect for this achievement! Oh yeah, and they're proper nice people too!

[@robinlech3044]

Congratulations Mary!!! I have no intention of actually racing, and my running goals right now are slow and injury free. I probably won’t use a lot of the advice you provide on this channel, but I keep watching because of your personalities and passion for the community of runners.

[@abbyschwendler1107]

I was consistently injured for years, and also am slow and not competitive at all. I got tired of everyone asking me if I'll ever join a race, so I did with the intention of never running one again. That was October 2024. I've done one since and signed up for three more between now and may. I'm a middle of the pack runner, who treats a race more like a training run with lots of other people around me. But I love the energy and excitement

[@paulmulks]

That smile after crossing the finish line said it all!! Well done Mary 🥳

[@SantaCruzRunner]

Congrats Mary! What a perfectly executed race! All while recording at set intervals and then capturing the emotion at the finish! Thank you for taking us on the ride :-)

[@wilmertsch]

Congrats Mary job well done! Training and hard work does pay off, I've found that out myself.

[@judithricken5447]

Well done Mary! You're such an inspiration and it great fun to share your joy!

[@marybridges9606]

Thanks Judith! Means alot :)

[@equigal1]

I have really enjoyed watching and learning from your videos in 2024! I am also thinking of Berlin 2025 and will try to find you in the crowds! I am an old grey haired lady of almost 73 but I am following a more firm running block for this one! Heading to Vancouver in May 2025 for the half so we will see how effective my training is for this race! Fingers crossed for a good race and best wishes for you both in 2025!

[@PrayEndureLove]

I had been feeling demotivated over the past few days, but this reignited my passion. Thank you and congratulations!

[@loricogan5199]

Oh my goodness, Mary!!! I am crying because I am soo happy for you!! You are amazing!!! well done!!! I really appreciate that you have accomplished your goal , but you are also sharing super helpful tips!! Amazing!!! Thank you Mary!! Congratulations!!!

[@aqasanu1992]

What a ride, what a journey! Happy for you. All the best for 2025

[@stealthnessrunchallenge]

Well done, I hope 2025 is injury free and some great running for you

[@CoolInOlympia]

Congratulations, Mary! I love hearing how you were thinking during the race and what you told yourself, as well as the training! Happy 2025!!!

[@boydie71]

Amazing effort, Mary. Inspirational stuff.

[@equigal1]

Ps….congrats on your PB !, I may see you at the start but will never catch you during the race..haha! I am slow, but still running so that’s a pb in itself!

[@irisr4536]

Your hard work paid off, congratulations!

[@PeeG24]

The video I needed. I am a teacher with a 90:31 half marathon PB set last year and a 40:12 10k PB. The main thing I struggle with is consistency in my training throughout the year. There can be periods of weeks or months in which I struggle to get out as much due to being busy with work. Want to try to get that consistency this year to get those PBs down.

[@martinlovesart]

Amazing congrats Mary!! Inspirational to so many of us!!

[@pegasus2516]

Huge congratulations!! 🎉🎉

[@Mary-kHowe]

Amazing job Mary!!! Congratulations!!!

[@fredericochopin]

Congrats! What a superb performance!

[@felishawood1904]

So happy for you, Mary. Congrats on all your hard work!!! Your persistence is inspiring!

[@matthewfreese1597]

Well done mate, what a legend!!

[@karlbratby4349]

Awesome.. positive personal messages to one’s self is not at all cheesy ❤❤ you both have had such a great year in 2024. 🎉🎉🎉

[@ADiaz-sf5bl]

Will done Mary. Glad to see so much progression. You both are inspirational Mr and Mrs Kip- Bridges. All the best in 2025

[@RunningInOz]

Congratulations Mary! Well deserved all your hard work paid off!👏👏💪🤙🤙

[@kellym3367]

Congratulations, I am so happy for you. Glad to watch this Messy Happy

[@frankmarquez6934]

Congrats Mary! Outstanding.

[@aylaamon3267]

I"ll be in Berlin in September, too, and hope to get to meet you both! Mary, you've been a massive inspiration for the years I've watched your channel, and it's incredible to keep watching you achieve bigger and bigger goals! Happy 2025 :)

[@TheUnhingedWomanBookClub]

Mary I've been watching your running journey for years and I'm so happy for you!! To see you cross that finish was amazing. Way to go!!

[@rolandhernandez3863]

Congratulations on achieving your goal! And Happy New Year!

[@GregLockridge]

So Awesome to see the motivation, research, science, planning then execution that led to your PB. Great Job! ......Enjoy....Now What???

[@munarong]

Wow, congratulations! I admire everyone that can do a half marathon and up. I just got my first 10k there the same event. I wish I could do a half in the future. Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year.👍👍

[@johnbuchanan578]

So happy for you Mary, thanks for being such an inspiration. Congratulations 🎉

[@melziep8680]

Fabulous! Well done Mary 👏

[@AllergicToAshAndDust]

Congratulations Mary! Happy New Year🎉

[@bobhogarth2014]

Well done Mary! Awesome race result and great video 😀

[@mikestevenson1334]

Fantastic result, Mary! =D Happy new year, what a way to start 2025!

[@mikehobbs624]

Congrats Mary. Great tips too 👍

[@smartshan4u]

wow, that's remarkable achievement. Congratulations

[@KC_Runz]

Super proud of you Mary!! 👏🏽 Honestly you & Ben help us lot out more than you'll ever know & always with a smile ☺️ Wholesome! ✨

[@jimfrazier1073]

Well done, thank you for sharing your journey with us. You Rock💪

[@laurentferraris1952]

Fabulous. I just saw your video congratulations after all this time trying. I don't despair of doing like you on times that I've been failing at for several years. A big Bravo, an inspiration

[@lazzaboyman8003]

Well done that’s an amazing achievement!

[@Ali94749]

Congratulations!

[@JM-xb5sh]

Well done Mary, love learning from all your advice. Few things I’m going to try that you have recommended recently. Stick to 4 days a week running, aim for 20,000 steps a day/brisk walking on non running days. Go to the track for the speed sessions. Hoping this will help my next block of marathon training!

[@deshkanagrikhoon]

Congratulations...lots lots of hardwork...wow.

[@pclarke41]

Congratulations 🎉 Was never going to be easy but very impressive as a solo effort.

[@davidculliton2615]

Well done 👏

[@christinaclementson]

Been waiting for this one! Absolutely incredible running Mary, knew you’d do it. So excited to see what you achieve this year. You’re an inspiration to women runners!! Just brilliant 🤩

[@anniesacres7835]

Awesome! Way to go!

[@acklimamaharaj8015]

Congratulations, a true inspiration. I am hoping to break 2hrs... thank you❤

[@JimmyJones-f3r]

Well done. congratulations 🎉❤

[@bevgray4099]

Well done Mary. Hard work pays off

[@jellyabramovic2473]

Congratulations Mary! I knew you would do it...especially after watching Ben's video. He had a gleam in his eye that kind of gave it away. It's great to hear about you not going all out at every race, as it's something I still struggle with. I guess it's linked with impostor syndrome where you feel like you have something to prove every single time. Anyone, so very happy for your new achievement and excited to follow the next step!🎉

[@scullgirl5069]

Well done Mary, great achievement - and that smile 😀😀😀

[@user-ii1gg1uv8s]

Congratulations! And Happy New Year!

[@dorindanielputica9626]

Congratulations. You rock!!! 😊

[@PoisonPearHFX]

Wow, Mary!! Incredible

[@jennifermann3918]

Congratulations Mary

[@ThomasGroves-so3px]

Brilliant,great way to start Christmas with a pb hope there's more to come in 2025

[@DegenGaming]

Hard core, Mary! Way to go!

[@Jacksmycat]

Way to go, Mary!!!

[@stevedarunner5736]

Well done!

[@jorgeacevedo7934]

Congrats! And happy New Year!!

[@vikroy3777]

Well done that's excellent

[@omfgbbqlol]

Good job Mary! 🏃🏽‍♀️💨

[@jeancater1388]

Congratulations, you rock!🎉

[@adambarker7656]

Well Done Mary! 🎉 Thank you for giving middle aged women everywhere the confidence to keep trying to improve their running and fitness. I turned 42 last month and I’m hoping that my best years of running are ahead of me not behind 😅

[@parmeshmoodley5514]

Absolutely amazing congratulations

[@colinrrbrown]

Go Mary go!! Awesome end to an amazing year. Looking forward to seeing you drop below 3:10 in 2025. 💪🏾

[@Bwebber99]

Great video and congrats on sub 90half marathon

[@marybridges9606]

Thanks Bevan!

[@maisie_runs]

Incredible! Well done Mary. A sub 1:30 half is a big goal of mine, I know it will come. Super inspiring watching this :)

[@Mack.Tracks]

Buzzing for you, Mary! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TariqBandar]

Rock on!

[@itsianwood]

That's amazing!

[@kly1026]

Congrats Mary!!! You smashed that half marathon!!!

[@richard73]

Well Done Mary 👍👍👍

[@Aiden.Max.Pierce]

Congrats! 👏

[@SeeChadRun]

Yah! GO MARY!!! So epic and inspiring!

[@Justjames89]

Well done! 👏🏻

[@AlistairNY]

Well Done Mary :)

[@missingmimic]

Aww yay Mary 🎉😊

[@matthewwilcox5457]

Congratulations Mary! I have a goal for a sub 90 minute half this year and a sub 3:15 full! Hit 90:33 and 3:22:24 last spring respectively. Need someone to keep me accountable for my diet and recovery. Thanks for sharing your journey and lessons learned along the way!

[@cjchands]

Congratz Marry

[@robdevine4361]

Great work😎😎😎

[@TurneyUK]

Well done Mary

[@luyi3086]

BRAVA!

[@jerrygarvey1843]

Congratulations Mary!!❤

[@Leeroy49]

Congratulations. For me this was way easier than runinng a sub20 5k or a sub40 10k. Once that barrier was broken I brought the HM down to a 1:27 and getting sub90s in 4 out of 5 races. 10k and 5k came later that year as kind of a byproduct. Last year was first year where I also didn't race everything all-out. It really helped with top performances, mentality and overall mileage.

[@vikroy3777]

There's always someone who seems to like to say they're better

[@dawnswain-f4z]

Congratulations Mary absolutely amazing 🎉🔔

[@annaninja6099]

Congratulations Mary!! 🎉

[@sheelaghconnor3694]

🎉Whoohoo 🎉 go Mary ✨🍾#superwoman 👏💪🫶

[@mariovarga746]

Big congrats to Mary!!! My goals for 2025 are 110 minutes for a half marathon and under 4 hours for a marathon.

[@ATREU850]

Congrats i recently hit 1:24:15 for the half during my last marathon lol where i got sub 3 (panama city beach marathon)

[@conradburdekin722]

Well done Mary! So brilliant

[@brendenpenhollow5102]

CONGRATS MARY!

[@heinrichh.6369]

congratulations 🎉

[@petebarton9424]

Amazing, managed to record while running aswell !

[@nathanqyu]

Awesome work!! Did you record with your phone during the race or another camera? And do you simply hold it in your hand the whole time??

[@DadThatRuns]

Great job!!! I do have one question that is not about but what camera do yall use to film? I’m trying to figure out what is best to use while on my runs Keep up the amazing work and awesome videos!