The Shocking Truth About Hitting The Wall at Amsterdam Marathon 2022

[@FordyRuns]

Watch the full weekend vlog this Sunday at 11am UK time it is hilarious!

[@lorrainecowan7288]

looks like you enjoyed I I like to do that one day 😀 well done idid chester marathon 2 weeks ago

[@GaryHowland26]

@@lorrainecowan7288 Well done on running Chester. I ran London 2 weeks ago but will return to Chester for the third time in 2023.

[@albertofourie3294]

I'm 63 years old and also ran the 2022 Amsterdam marathon which incidentally, was my first! My training plan was shot to pieces when I suffered an achilles injury for three weeks with virtually no running. And if that wasn't enough I came down with flu three weeks before the marathon which then developed into a bacterial infection! I was still taking antibiotics on the Saturday before the marathon. All in all, I lost out on approximately 200km of training. At around the 35km mark I also hit the wall and had to dig deep to get across the finish! No doubt, the hardest thing I've ever done in my life! Determined to get back and run a better marathon next year!

[@FordyRuns]

Well done!!!

[@FordyRuns]

Well done!!!

[@FordyRuns]

Well done!!!

[@skobodabaws8946]

did well sir

[@mikephillips5483]

I run every day and have run a bunch of half marathons-but I just don't ever see myself running a marathon. I don't have it in me. Anyone who runs 26 miles at any pace has my ultimate respect. That's a great achievement for a human body. Well done, Simon.

[@FordyRuns]

You can do a full 100%

[@bev9708]

Mike, I know EXACTLY how you feel, believe me, I was there, but I was wrong and you're wrong... you absolutely 100% can!!!! I just finished my second one 2 days ago, and both of them I absolutely knew I couldn't do it, I knew I wasn't capable, it was impossible, and yet I did it, and without walking!! Yes, it's f***ing hard, harder even than I ever imagined, but the reality is we are capable of soooooooo much more, sooooo much more than we think we are!! Just bite off more than you can chew and do it!!

[@TheChessPlayer1956]

It's not a matter of can, it's a matter of do you want to. Without the motivation, no one can run a marathon but with it everyone can. In the end, enjoy the sport however you want too. Best wishes.

[@davidthompson3741]

@@TheChessPlayer1956 This is spot on! I thought the same when i first started with a half, then marathon and then beyond. The will to do it has got to be there.

[@Kelly_Ben]

I felt the exact same way... pounding out 26.2 miles seemed terrible. Then I switched to trail running, tried a 50k, and found my new passion. While just thinking about the distance made my body ache and my mind flatline, once I switched to trails and slowed down a bit, I not only covered 32 miles, I loved it and wasn't bored (or injured) at all. Color me shocked!

[@jameschaves5723]

All the feels Chris. The way you encouraged him to the finish once time wasn’t a factor is nothing but pure CLASS. What you have with your mates is special!! To Sy, you finished and no one can take that away from you!!!

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks mate we are very lucky

[@cliffordsmoothy5199]

Love that Fordy, you got him home and looked after him. Great teamwork.

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks mate

[@twoshedsglen]

Brilliant, well done all of you. My first London Marathon was sub 4 but my second I thought I could do much better but my hip decided to fail me half way and so I had to limp around the second half and managed to finish over 5 hours but I did keep going and I did finish what ever the time. you're right, the plan doesn't always come off and never under estimate how tough it can be. Well done Si and all of you. Great vid Chris, keep it up.

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks very much

[@chrisbull845]

Amsterdam was my first ever marathon and watching this brought it all back! I ran the Yorkshire marathon yesterday while you were doing this and I had achilles problems and a stomach that was going up and down like a clown's hat and the last 6 miles was just rough, but I pulled it together to come in on 4 hours on the button, through sheer stubborness and pride but mostly because another runner I met on the way helped me keep going when I'd mentally checked out. Its why I loved seeing you stick with Si and keep him going, because he was me yesterday. PBs are great and wonderful, but it's when we have hard times that it's the spirit of helping other each other out that means more than anything. Massive respect to all of you but especially you Fordy for being a stand up guy 👍

[@FordyRuns]

Congratulations for getting it done mate

[@mikebonsall2449]

The absolute joy you expressed when Toby told you his finish time was wonderful to watch!

[@FordyRuns]

Despite being extremely annoying I love that boy 🤩

[@marwindoddema3605]

7:02 Bro called it Morning Run 😂

[@theofourie2546]

Great vlog Fordy! Great to watch with my feet up. I got around in 5:15. Run didn't go as planned but I crossed that finish line!

[@FordyRuns]

Legend!!!

[@killip88]

'If they were easy, he'd be doing one' you done me there, crying with laughter 🤣 well done boys, great vid 👌

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks mate well done for watching til the end

[@simonrunc8067]

Quality Chris! Love the banter. Great effort all to get over that finish line. 👏

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks mate

[@AimeeandApollo]

Well done lads! love what you said Fordy, marathons are hard! To finish is an amazing achievement n I think us runners do not give ourselves the credit completing one deserves as we're obsessed with times! you all dud amazing and got home safe well done xxx

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you! Yep they are bloody hard!!

[@EvilTeacher34]

Mexican greetings! It’s amazing the friendship between you guys and how it’s transmitted through the video! Congrats on your marathon and truly wise words at the end Fordy! This Saturday I’m running my very first marathon 😅 really nervous and anxious but tbh I’m super excited and hopefully in time I’ll run one with friends. After this first one it’s already decided; I’m going for Boston😊 I’m 43 and know it’s difficult but if you don’t aim high, why aim at all? 😎 Thanks for the video it’s truly inspiring 👏🏽

[@FordyRuns]

Good luck!!!!

[@AndHenr]

That is brilliant, I’ve been watching a few videos but this one got me subscribed. Hopefully I’ll get the chance to run a marathon myself one day.

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks for subscribing

[@clairehope7574]

Amazing effort - love the team work. No runner left behind. Well done all 👏🏻

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you

[@christinaclementson]

Well done to you all. I love love love how happy you were for Speedgoat!! That’s what it’s all about, celebrating people’s successes. 4 hours is more than respectable. Great effort all round 🥳🥳😊😊

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you so much!!

[@bensmith6633]

Oh man! I felt Simon’s pain in the second half. The wheels have come off plenty of times for me. I think that’s what makes them so challenging yet addictive for me 🤪 Good luck for the next one Simon 🤞💪 congrats to Toby 👏👏 and great video Fordy 👍😃

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you mate we move on!

[@Runningwithhayden]

Great Footage Fordy! Every marathon is a learning curve for the next! Simon will be back and the Speedgoat will gonSub 3:30 real soon 👍

[@FordyRuns]

If he trains 🤣

[@RunThePlanet]

Well done Toby ! Next stop 3:30. Well done Simon and Chris, finishing strong 💪

[@FordyRuns]

Boy done good

[@muchasgracias6976]

10:24 That killed me! 🤣🤣🤣

[@FordyRuns]

Watch todays Vlog 🤣

[@jschwitters]

Great Video! I did the virtual Amsterdam Marathon in 2020. Yesterday I did the Oldenburg Marathon with no training. Everything is hurting but worth it. Running is the best activity in the world. Congrats to your run!!!

[@FordyRuns]

Congrats to you!

[@TomTheOriginal]

Well done fellas! I ran Amsterdam too, it was my first marathon 🎉

[@FordyRuns]

Congrats!!

[@London-cc4mh]

It looks so much easier in a video than it feels in real life. The last 6 miles drag by sooo much

[@FordyRuns]

so hard that final stretch!

[@dom_leary]

Amsterdam was my first marathon on Sunday, looked out for you guys but didn't see you. Loved the experience despite how brutal they are. Well done on another successful marathon to you guys!

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks! Hope you had a good run

[@dom_leary]

@@FordyRuns thanks. Managed a 3:38 which I’m pretty pleased with. I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot to apply next time and that’s the main thing. I’ve nothing to compare it to, but Amsterdam seems like a great marathon.

[@trun3149]

Really felt for Simon here. No man left behind. Nice one Chris. Well done all of you.

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks mate yep gotta look after your mates

[@cattyscoobie]

Brilliant video, great work from you all, well done.

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you

[@simon_onemoremile]

Well done Speedgoat! Great run Si! Pushed to the end. Chris as ever supportive to the finish. Legends

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks buddy

[@Runningheartdoc]

Fordy you are legend get your mate over the line when he was in the pain cave…I could have done with that 2 weeks ago in London at mile 22!

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you mate

[@marklanghorn9220]

Well done boys - I felt like Simon when I did the Brighton Marathon this year #broken

[@TheBenz99]

Running marathon can be a way of healthy living lifestyle for at least 30+ years. For anyone who keeps doing so year after year and still can manage to complete a full marathon course like this beautiful Amsterdam Marathon route at the golden age of 85 can be very really inspirational and is a lifetime goal worth aiming for! Cheers! Welcome to join the marathoner family worldwide! Run safely and train sufficiently before the event is the BEST way to go. One local participant, unfortunately, passed away in London Marathon 2022 on October 2nd, 2022. Safety must always come first.

[@Russell-Bishop]

Well done Fordy crew for making it round, looked like a great marathon.

[@FordyRuns]

We needed you there

[@mikeommanney]

Well done guys, I agree a marathon is really hard & the most important thing is to finish no matter the time: My last one earlier this year I hit the wall with 4 miles to go & wanted to end it, but I’m glad I did eventually get over the line. Doing Rome in March.

[@FordyRuns]

Good luck and thank you

[@trun3149]

When the dust settles and it hurts less. Do you think Simon will come on a video and talk through it? I was massively rooting for him and I’m a bit gutted after seeing how well his training went. So tempted to sign up for Manchester next year and aim for similar times to you guys. First timer. So lots to learn.

[@FordyRuns]

I hope you sign up and yep he’s already over it and looking forward to Manchester r

[@nickwilliams7946]

Seriously well done you lot, top effort and great teamwork! Simon's experience brought back memories of Brighton Marathon for me, but we go again! 👍

[@FordyRuns]

100% go again

[@Dana-gj5hr]

Hi! First - Congratulations! Second saw myself on your video at 5 min mark. - Thx! Definitely feeling the pain where you did by the red arch!

[@FordyRuns]

We got it done 👊

[@creativechimp03]

Haha at the end when you say “he’d be doing one to the old chap on the street”… - well done all on getting it done.

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you

[@BillyButcher91]

Well done guys amazing achievement and well done Fordy for being such a good mate and looking after Simon. Well done speedgoat too amazing 👏

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks mate

[@ABucc]

Kudos to you Fordy, you're a good friend to stay with your running mate like that, much respect for that, great job.💪👍🏃‍♂️

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks a lot

[@johnmiller5630]

That’s what friends do. Well done all of you 👊🏻👏🏻

[@FordyRuns]

So true

[@vincewarne228]

Well done chaps - that’s got to be the best rating I’ve seen from you yet!

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks mate was a great event

[@pennyrusbridge5725]

Great video. Well done guys. Fab time all of you

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks so much!

[@juliebarnes3510]

Awesome video again Fordy. Had me tearful at times, bloody love the friendship you guys have. Great work everyone. If It Was easy, he'd be doing one! Brilliant 😂

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you very much

[@doubled1509]

Think the heat caught a lot of people out but you got to respect the marathon distance cos it sure as hell won't respect you. Credit to you all for getting over the line💪💪👏👏 did the half yesterday which started at 1 and the heat was crazy. Great video Chris and huge kudos to you after the last few weeks you've had👍 Simon your day will come👍 Speedboat don't know how you did it😂

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks mate! Bloody Speedgoat is still tell us he ran a pb 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@Team.L]

Good work boys💪🙏❤ its was very good u finish the race! U be stonger in ur mentaly for next race! I hope all the best ❤ for u next race! Never give up ur dreams! And I know u gona do ur PB 2023!💪❤🙏

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks so much

[@williamcass68]

Awesome job! Well done!

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you

[@kieronturner2667]

Loving the no man left behind mentality 😁 great running fellas 👏

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks mate

[@davidrogers5443]

Well done guys… amazing !! 💪🏼👏🏻👏🏻

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you

[@johnauld9851]

Love the vests!

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you

[@bh4560]

Wow! That one looked great. 👌 must try one day!

[@FordyRuns]

you will love it

[@helenalovelock1030]

Hiya, can you recommend a stability shoe for over pronation please? Or a video you have done. Mainly for the gym and general exercise(not long distance running) I prefer to look of Nikes but not sure if they are good for pronation.

[@FordyRuns]

Check the channel loads on here

[@cakej1]

The great thing about pacing is it gets you into relay mindset where it's not about you and running fast seems easier.

[@FordyRuns]

True!

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

Amsterdam looks amazing , another one on my list , Berlin wanted 183 euro's just to sign up and get a plastic bag .. forget that, would rather do Amsterdam and its less time on the plane. Very well done to Simon , those incremental improvements are the way to go.

[@FordyRuns]

Yeah mate I’m with you don’t waste your money with Berlin Amsterdam is where it’s at!!!

[@mrk2450]

Always next time Simon. You come back Bigger, better, stronger. That is still a fantastic time even if the last 8 miles were tough. Great for bringing him in Fordy and Speedgoat, well, that was insane with basically a 10 week taper 😃 Well done to all of you. Chris, how were the shoes over the full distance? Can get a 30% Adidas voucher to get the pro 3 at around £156 at the moment

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks mate the pro3 were perfect for the day mate

[@conradburdekin722]

I’m doing my first ever marathon May 2023. I think I’m more scared after watching this (brilliant) video. I really don’t want to hit the wall!

[@FordyRuns]

You won’t just train and enjoy it

[@FordyRuns]

You won’t just train and enjoy it

[@conradburdekin722]

Yup. Got my training plan sorted (actually, I’ve got 3 - need to choose one 😂). Second ever half marathon next weekend. Final long run this weekend… where I’ll be listening to The Long Run. You guys are helping me so much!

[@Ligerpride]

Well done lads.

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks a lot

[@themechanic4409]

What makes you an elite runner? Running a certain time, distance, running form? And where is the cutoff from elite to non elite?

[@FordyRuns]

Your time

[@themechanic4409]

@@FordyRuns your time spent just running or running a race in a certain time. Your answer was pretty vague.

[@johnshandle777]

Speedgoat proving you don't need to worry about a training plan 🤣🤣

[@FordyRuns]

Yep ain’t it annoying 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@livegreatalways]

Still a very good time for Simon despite hitting the wall. My full respect to.both of you crossing the FM finish line.

[@FordyRuns]

Yeah I was proud of him

[@FordyRuns]

Yeah I was proud of him

[@FordyRuns]

Yeah I was proud of him

[@mooneyr1]

Really enjoyed it but Christ that stretch down the river was a long spin out and back. Atmosphere in the stadium really added to it.

[@FordyRuns]

It was!!

[@paulmulks]

3:44 with no training 🤣 Toby is one of them annoying gits who can do no training and then smash it out the park on the day haha Well done Chris and Si as well, Amsterdam looked great and one I'd like to complete in the next year or so 🏃🏻‍♂️

[@FordyRuns]

He is so annoying

[@paulmulks]

@@FordyRuns 🤣

[@solefreak2]

Why isn't this one of the majors? So many people showed up and looks to be a popular course??

[@FordyRuns]

16,000 people!!! It felt like one

[@solefreak2]

@@FordyRuns was it hard to get a place?

[@robbristle5642]

THIS IS WHY LONG SLOW TRAINING RUNS ARE SO IMPORTANT. FIRST BUILD YOUR AEROBIC BASE (a distance you can run even with the FLU).

[@FordyRuns]

We did

[@williammoir7816]

Amsterdam broke me. Got hydration completely wrong. With a marathon if only one thing is out it all goes to rat s**t. Was very broken all day. So much for a wild night out!! Spent it sleeping and rehydrating. Watching videos of other people make it look easy/manageable. It is NOT!! Good video though. You looked fresh.

[@FordyRuns]

Marathons are hard mate we can never underestimate them. Glad your ok

[@robbristle5642]

I CAN ONLY MAKE OUT EVERY 4th word!

[@FordyRuns]

Use subtitles

[@robertrobertson5586]

Is he OK 😬

[@FordyRuns]

is now thank you

[@robertrobertson5586]

That was my 7 year old blake that's just started watching your videos on way to school, didn't realise he commented bless him

[@masheeniblick]

For some reason this video won't play for me 😭

[@FordyRuns]

Keep trying

[@twold4this]

Poor Simon....or lucky Simon... Having the disappointment but having good friends to *share* it with.

[@FordyRuns]

So true mate thank you

[@Kaisersozze]

I see people that look like they can't even run 1km, clearly overweight and old finishing marathons. It does make me question how much training you need for them.Idk, maybe they all finish 5hours+...Nice job.

[@SuperPredaking]

Go and do one, then you’ll realise how stupid this comment is

[@Skythanil]

everyone has different goals, and not everyone is trying to get a PB or go sub-3 hours. some people are running for charity, or a lost loved one, or just to see if they can. it's all relative and regardless of what someone 'looks like' or how much training they've done, getting around 26.2 miles is an incredible achievement.

[@Kaisersozze]

@@SkythanilDon't get me wrong, a few months ago I couldn't even do 5k and I'm in decent shape otherwise. It's just interesting cause you never see anyone overweight doing a triathlon for example or a cross country mountain bike race.

[@Gws525]

The issue is that the vast majority of people aren't fit enough to do one. Just because you can finish one, doesn't mean you should. The toll on your body is plain stupid but for some reason, with marathons, people just accept that.

[@Skythanil]

​@@Kaisersozze i'm not sure i'm really following what point you're making? marathons are much more accessible than triathlons or cross-country mountain biking, so you get a broader range of people doing them. you have to be pretty keen on triathlons or mountain biking to buy all the expensive gear they require. marathons can also be done in groups with friends (as fordy shows!), so they're more appealing to people doing them with friends or family