FOREST OF DEAN Autumn HALF MARATHON 2021 Race VLOG - SUB 80 Minute TRAIL Half Marathon | FOD Runner

[@JoenMikkelSimonsen]

..."I was like.. Wuuf, Hello!" - Made my day that sentence did. Congrats on the trophy Andy! 🏆

[@TheFODRunner]

Haha thanks so much!!

[@kofuzi]

that s a great trophy. well done!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Mike! Just watched your Chicago vlog and couldn’t believe how big the medal was!!

[@mattcheesman8906]

Great job Andy. “Active Rest” for the next few days!

[@TheFODRunner]

Definitely!!

[@morganaverynz]

Beauty. I really like this approach to getting race footage.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks, its much easier to film as well

[@topoisomerace]

I swear the beard makes you 5% faster. I really appreciated that finish line sprint effort!

[@TheFODRunner]

I’m keeping the beard if that’s the case 😂

[@DanRuns]

This POV footage is a game changer. Super smooth

[@TheFODRunner]

It’s so good mate and I don’t have to carry a camera in hand as well which is amazing!

[@philipgazard2597]

Who needs a selfie stick when you're as tall as you Andy!

[@petertrask7764]

Well done Andy, great result and amazing footage. 👏👏

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Peter!

[@TravelRunner]

Awesome effort, Andy! That is a beautiful trail course. Way to finish as well, wow!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate!!

[@janehalstead7437]

Love your finishes you just power through. Well done, a great race and well deserved medal and trophy. Looking forward to your next venture.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Jane!

[@alansmith1716]

Wow, what beautiful trails! Stunning. Well done Andy, great video , loving the trophy! 👊👏

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks so much Alan!!

[@robin29991]

Wow, what a sprint finish! Wouldn' t believe that was a Half Marathon and on the Trails too.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate, I feel much more enthusiastic now about my running again to give it some welly at the end, I used to always do a spring finish and earlier in the year I was losing motivation and not bothering so it was nice to get that fire back to give it all at the end!

[@JonExplores]

the course looks very challenging 😬 but still ran lightning quick time 🏃🏽‍♂️💨 big congratulations mate!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it 🤜

[@GillFisherRunningMySpace]

Way to run it Andy!! Impressive and great to watch! Congratulations on the trophy! I hope you are feeling much better :)

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Gill! Yes starting to feel a bit better now thank you 👌

[@CaptainQQMore]

Incredible time for being under the weather and almost 1k ft vert. You're too good, man, haha.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate! Feeling it now, illness properly set in!

[@clairesweter-millar260]

What a performance even though you didn’t feel 100%. Lots of positives to take from this race. 🔥

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks claire!! Yes very happy with this one!

[@michaelsesler1158]

well done Andy. The surprise great results are the most satisfying. Get well soon.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Michael, they definitely are!

[@thomasfritz2698]

best wishes for a speedy recovery to all of your family. You are in the best shape of the last 5 years. Amazing perseverance, rest up well

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks so much Thomas! Feel like I’m back firing on all cylinders now, just want to be sensible now and keep enjoying myself

[@prashanthsga]

Well done Andy, congrats for the trophy 🏆 👏👏👏👍

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks so much buddy!!

[@Oldcbl]

Great run Andy, loving your trophy! Did the Eridge 10 mile Trail Race at the weekend at around double your pace per mile, and I wasn't ill 😂😂

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! Ah well done that’s awesome, trail races are such fun aren’t they, much less pressure!

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Well done Andy, great result and you looked so strong along the finishing straight. Great race footage as well.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate, was good to put in a last burst to the end!

[@seligseligabc123]

You’re on a roll;-). Keep rolling on..

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks John!

[@fgc194]

Quality race mate, loved the sprint finish

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you!

[@greyrunnings9725]

Many congratulations Andy 👏👏👏👏

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks!

[@owenlindley8014]

Congratulations well deserved

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks so much!

[@geert7177]

Congratulations on your first price. onwards and upwards as Seth would say. Beautiful scenery as always.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! Definitely onwards and upwards now 👌

[@syedmatni4148]

welldone Andy really great effort there, enjoy your well-deserve rest and speedy recovery to you n your family 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks so much mate!

[@1000davidcole]

Great stuff winning the first local and the effort. Keep the prize in a special place, I still remember my first one in 1986 for most improved runner in cross country league over a season, sadly it went in the bin years ago, but I have retained many other medals.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you, yes although its not a podium medal or anything like that, I said to my wife before I left i'd love to be first local runner to finish and I achieved it so i'm quite pleased! These little awards give you a good confidence boost dont they and like yours, they stick in the memory!

[@tricoachmalc8266]

Great video. It was the first time I have ran that race, it was brilliant, can't believe how fast you were. Ps I love my Endorphin Speeds too.

[@TheFODRunner]

Awesome glad you enjoyed it too!! It’s great fun 👌

[@StefanWbkk]

Great run. I ran with some Brits yesterday in Bangkok and mentioned that i follow you on KZbin. They were all like, oh ya, Andy, FOD Runner, we follow him too. Great guy.

[@TheFODRunner]

Ah that’s so cool! Thanks so much for following along! Hope your run went well?

[@StefanWbkk]

@@TheFODRunner your welcome. Ran 15 k in the endorphin speed, smiled every km

[@clairel3730]

Well done Andy. A brilliant run and I hope you recover well. I ran yesterday and was well behind you and just squeezed under 1.59. That was a tough first half - marginally easier in the second half. I love your birds eye camera view and the course looks great, I however had loads of others around me and am a lot shorter 🤣 but none the less it was fantastic running those trails that we regularly see you training on.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Claire, well done you, thats fantastic! Its a tough but enjoyable course isnt it, those hills in the first half to take it out of you a fair bit!!

[@ElusiveHedgy]

What a run bud. At mile 6 I shouted come on dude and the power finish at mile 13, i did the same knowing its a recording lol. Wouldn't have been so bad but its midnight.

[@TheFODRunner]

Haha thanks so much mate, appreciate the encouragement, even if it is late!!

[@bensmith6633]

Well done Andy. Great result 👏👏

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Ben!

[@settlers33]

What an amazing race route, great race

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks David!

[@carolynelewis1616]

Great run well done 👏

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you!

[@AdP87-UK]

Nice video Andy, I've done the spring trails half a few times and it's a lovely route!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate! If you’ve done the spring half then you need to try the autumn half 👌

[@mijzzzz]

well done ! . I will try to `finish like fod` at my next pr.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! Yes give it a good sprint finish!

[@BanjoStu]

Great work mate. Good time on a trail half. I raced a trail half on Saturday with 2000 feet of climb, then Sunday did a 7.5 mile/1200 feet climb leg of a trail relay. My legs are somewhat stiff this morning.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks mate! Yes you did a sterling job well done, your legs must be suffering after that!!

[@seanc8868]

Congrats getting the cool trophy! Heard about you on SMM podcast and have been enjoying your videos, cheers for uploading them!

[@TheFODRunner]

Ah that’s super, thanks for stopping by and watching!!

[@seanc8868]

@@TheFODRunner have subscribed so will be continuing to watch! 🙂

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks so much!

[@seanbolger7371]

Well done Andy, must have been really tough when you're not 100%, the route looks great

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Sean, I am feeling it today, feel much worse!

[@kkkatie1979]

Awesome place Andy congratulations! Great breakdown of the Half too I was wondering where you go, sorry to hear you've felt unwell along with your family too. I've had shingles so wasn't that great but still digged deep and got result! Really super event and look forward to coming back. No time wasted that's spent in the Forest of Dean 💖 🌲 🐗 😃

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Kate! Well done to you as well, you did great, we both had a great day it seems!

[@kkkatie1979]

@@TheFODRunner Yes such a fantastic day it does show what we're capable of even when under the weather! I'll definitely be putting in more effort from now on!

[@DanRuns]

Definitely a Forest Gump finish sprint. You’ll be the next viral meme

[@TheFODRunner]

Haha lets make it happen!

[@davidcallan7844]

Congratulations 🥳

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks!

[@chrisgrayson353]

Awesome running!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Chris!

[@seligseligabc123]

I simply use dates for fuel whether running or cycling. Brought me back from low blood sugar faster than any gel I’ve used in the past & lasted longer! Also a whole plant food & super healthy full of fibre too. Easy to pop into your mouth on the go, just make sure you slide the stone out one end before you store it for the journey..Gels do not compare in my experience..

[@TheFODRunner]

Thats awesome to hear, a few people have mentioned in the past they use dates to fuel!

[@mikedickerson3944]

At this point, it’s just a matter of you getting on a flatter course in cooler weather to get sub-74. Speedy you are.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Mike, yes roll on the autumn and winter, i'll try and get a few races lined up to give it a go!

[@RunThePlanet]

Great race Andy, well done ! So are you running more races this year than normal ? Coming out of the Covid era, are you grabbing every race you can ! Great to watch. How many races do you run in a year normally ?

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you! Yeah just literally grabbing what I can, I normally run 10/12 a year and this year will be about the same, I’m just cramming them all in this second half due to the drought of races in the first half!

[@robbristle5642]

Andy. WHAT’S THE TITLE AND ARTIST OF THE MARVELOUS TUNE PLAYED DURING YOUR RUN? PS I Like your easy efficient stride.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks!! I can’t remember 😂 When I boot up the computer tomorrow I’ll have a look and if i remember I’ll drop a comment back 👌

[@benrosser893]

Thinking of booking for this year... Have a pair of souconey Pro 3s with only around 70 miles on them... Do you think they would handle these trails... Or better of using somthing like my triumph 20 for more grip... My half marathon pace is around 7.30 a mile. Thanks Ben

[@TheFODRunner]

I’d avoid a carbon plate, some sections are a bit rocky! I used the speeds with a nylon plate and they were fine… I rolled my ankle badly in the pro 1 on those trails and done it a few times in other plated shoes on similar trails so I avoid them now unless completely flat buffed out trails!

[@pillo1934]

Hello Andy, Where did you buy your bracelets?

[@TheFODRunner]

Hey! From here - artisan.design/

[@robertrobertson5586]

Looks a great route awesome time! Just out of curiosity what gps setting do you prefer to use galileo or glonass in wooded areas?

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! Glonass is what works for me, the other one used to mess up big time!

[@robertrobertson5586]

Nice will change over for trails 🙂

[@brandonadams3477]

Just don't use the endorphin speed for 10km road race in the wet like I did. Terrible grip.

[@TheFODRunner]

Yeah the speeds and pros downside is their wet weather grip sadly… not the best

[@Karlm01]

How do they call it a Trail Half Marathon is on gravel paths

[@TheFODRunner]

Yeah not the most technical trails, just fire track trail stuff 👌