Ex-Pro Cyclist Attempts His FIRST Half Marathon!

[@gtn]

How fast do you think you could run a half marathon with 8 weeks of training? 🏃⌚👀

[@PatrickStar-km1dm]

8 weeks in not efficient enough time to train. You need at least 16 preferably 20 weeks of training.

[@DarenC]

I'd estimate around 2:20. I've only ever done three, last one was a 2:16 about 4 years ago and I've barely run since. Best was 2:10 in the first half of London in 2016 (my one and only marathon)

[@katesmiles4208]

The same speed i could now, about a day and a half 🤣. I am still working on doing 10km in an hour 😊

[@shaylorcyclingwahoolecol8313]

@@gtn it would have been about 1:30. I ran a 19min 5k after 5 weeks, and a 40min 10k after about 10 weeks, a couple of years ago, after 8 years only cycling (due to a bad skiing knee injury). Didn’t race a half for a while but ran a tempo training half in 1:34 not too long after

[@JohnButler-iq8rl]

I recall when I finished racing admittedly not at conors level I took a couple of years out doing nothing then entered a 10k and rather nieve thinking I'd do 40 ish minutes----what I'd neglected in this scenario that I'd gone from 11st to 14 stone during the couple of years gap----doohh 😅😅.

[@pierce9128]

Have seen Connor do a open water swimming in a video before. I think it's now time for Connor to do a triathlon, an olympic distance at least.

[@richardpayne5176]

Cheers for having me on GTN. Conor you smashed it hell of an effort, thanks everyone for the kind words my backs loads better (may have even raced some Moto) I reckon a redo is needed sooner rather than later or at least Swiss Epic race is done. Peace out everyone and happy running, swimming and riding 👊

[@Rustyfox46]

Good effort Rich. Just making sure you weren't running in your cleats 🤣🤭. Hope to see you back on my favourite channel - GMBN 🤩

[@angelag5708]

Back injury after a cyclist tries running is how you end up swimming and before you know it BOOM! you are now a triathlete

[@gtn]

The positive side of injuries is trying new sports... we suppose 🤔

[@babooo24]

Yeah I think it's important to remember these are pro athletes. Getting a sub 1:40 in your first half marathon is amazing

[@JustBrowsing777]

No doubt but also proves they have the engine from the years of cycling

[@Madmaverick101]

I know Conor is tall, but running alongside Mark sort of puts the Irish lad's height into perspective. I love watching big-hearted Conor giving his best effort to each challenge. Good on ya!

[@gtn]

Being by Conor's side put everything in perspective

[@ciriciri9071]

First Ollie, and now Connor.. we need Hank to run marathon next 😅

[@taylorbrenn7191]

It's Hank, obviously he needs to do an ultra 😂

[@elka2palka]

Yes!

[@andrewmcalister3462]

Almost more impressive than Conor's 1:39 is Mark's arm twisting skills at convincing cyclists to run - Rich, Conor, Ollie last week...

[@Dunky80]

Again awesome to see GCN and GMBN trying running. Running is amazing once you are fit enough to run comfortably. Cyclist don't know what they're missing out on. Hank next and more from simon and Crew.

[@conordunne219]

For sure... I'm a convert!! Loved getting involved in this.. thanks for watching!! Conor

[@GotDamBoi]

i've only broke 1:40 twice, 1:39 in your FIRST half is really impressive

[@conordunne219]

Thanks so much!! Was super happy with it... loved it too.. kept the running going since

[@DLF_24]

@@conordunne219so we might see you participating in the London marathon? 🙃

[@xcskidude]

Love seeing this. As a former runner struggling to get better at cycling, it's nice to see the opposite folk struggle the same way. Misery loves company! Seriously though, great job gents. Awesome run pace.

[@johnpayne2465]

Conor has a competitive streak that obviously made him an awesome cyclist. Now it's made him an awesome, very tall athlete. Love how he can knock over 457km in two days in Tuscany, then run a 1:39 1/2 marathon. Either of those would kill a mere mortal. Rich, hope that back comes right very soon. Conor still needs to beat you.

[@nizam_mr]

Connor's sub 1:40:00 is legit fast . I got into long distance running in 2020 (start jogging in 2019 from couch), and till date i have yet to crack into sub 1:52:00 hm

[@conordunne219]

Thank you!! That's a solid effort, keep on enjoying it... i've been loving the running, keeping it going after this. Thanks for watching!

[@OperationDarkside]

It took me many months to run a 10km under 1h and I was 18 years old back then. Even my first marathon was over 5h. This was an impressive effort.

[@stevenbird1431]

Amazing!!! Well done Connor you smashed it🏆🥇 Hope you’re feeling better soon Rich! And great coaching and support Mark👍

[@eoincasey5461]

Conor rocking the Waterford Tracksuit !

[@conordunne219]

Glad these got noticed in the comments!!

[@mwailoon2111]

I'm currently training for a sub 1:40 Half Marathon and seeing how 'easy' it was for Conor on his first attempt makes me super jealous. The big aerobic engine of a Grand Tours cyclist is no joke!

[@robertbachmann1573]

It is important to not only do the run but also incl. pre-run warm-up (dynamic stretching), post-run roller leg massage and some core exercise.

[@WexfordOnYoutube]

Conor reppin' the Waterford GAA trackies! Good man yerself.

[@conordunne219]

Up the Deise!!

[@Claire_16]

How the heck are they that fast on their first run??? I can't get close to that 😩

[@D2traveller]

Well done Conor. Clearly some base fitness comes across from cycling but I was still impressed by your 5K time let alone your half marathon. Hope you keep it up, even if only for the cross training benefits

[@P_Izenberg]

At this rate, if Conor can figure out how to swim open water at a 1:35'ish/100m pace, he will be doing a sub-5hr 70.3 in no time. That run time for a beginner is crazy.

[@SheriffsSimShack]

I just recently subbed to GCN, so this is quite something. :D

[@melibaut]

Stalked by a giant 😂 Great video and well done to both gents!

[@TwiinStar1224]

I've got a video idea for you. Take a man and woman from The Running Channel, maybe Andy and Sarah, to train cycling for 8 weeks. Do the same thing with people from GCN, probably Manon and Ollie, but get them to train running for 8 weeks. See who can improve their time by the biggest percentage.

[@scriptosaurusrex]

Given the running channel is a separate entity, I doubt it would happen. I think it would be a fun crossover, but the attitude seems to be 'anything running related can be handled by the tri-folks on gtn' and that's the end.

[@innesdunbar]

Nice work Connor. What a great time for your first half!

[@Crafftyyy]

a sub 30 5k for someone who never runs is a great start. I started last month and still am only at around a 32min 5k; and I come from a swimming and cycling background.

[@biggertree7063]

Conor's gait is a template for running animation in 3d software.

[@coachjohn]

Great job Conner...Grand Tour Cyclist and sub 1:40 runner...now Mark has to get you swimming and do a Sprint Tri. 🎉

[@conordunne219]

Thank you!! ah would love to try a triathlon...! Appreciate the kind words!

[@coachjohn]

@@conordunne219 well I would bet you would be great. You need to get GCN and GTN to send you to Daytona to do the race there in December.

[@jamesmckinney9639]

Great work Connor "run like the wind" Dunn. Now it's time to challange your GCN & other GMBN mates on GTN. Call it the acronym half marathon.

[@mryamaho]

Good job Conor! 1:39 is actually an amazing time for a first half marathon. Considering that you’re a pro cyclist, what’s your vo2 max value as you got into running and after completing this challenge?

[@will44bott]

Love this! Good work on the 5k time trials tbf there lads.

[@billmccaffrey1977]

Rich, it sounded like you were running a bit flat footed (really heavy steps on camera) - hopefully the GT guys gave you some advice on shoes and stride exercises. It sucks when your back hurts.

[@winklertribe5268]

Well done Connor! Rich- nice start! Hope you heal quickly and get back after it!

[@teplak4805]

Great job, Conor! Well done!

[@kevincross9206]

That’s a great time Connor, I’m many 1/2’s down the line and still looking to break 1.40, that said - I’m generally not training for them, just relying on miles in the legs. Will see what happens at Bedgebury in October 🙏🏼

[@krehme]

Great job guys! Can’t wait to see Rich’s attempt :)

[@DavidMackenzie]

Well done Conner - really delivered on this one!

[@TrentThompson-r8d]

Well done Connor!! A strong core is very important to saving the back for a new runner.

[@mikekent9488]

I love this. Thanks for sharing

[@ChristopherSterwerf]

Way to go Conor! Great job representing the tall roadies!

[@StratoJohn]

I watched the ollie running video and I gotta say, I agreed with all of his points as to why he dislikes running. I also agree with Rich, "it feels like you're not goings anywhere fast" I used to joke with my friend that when you're on a long run you could be overtaken by a child on their first bike, how does that feel? But. Watching these two getting into it is peaking my interest.... Is there a video for how to get into running for absolute beginners?

[@jlore6344]

These are great where you get the GCN crew to run. Conor actually smashed it a little too good, which removed some of the fun though :) Well done to Conor though!! Can't wait till part 2

[@will44bott]

1:39:11 is a mad good time for your first go!

[@donball370]

Well done Conor, great work, you held it together.

[@markfrench9004]

When you're Conor, I imagine most branches are low branches.

[@davepage6428]

Have done the 2 tunnels half, lovely event and rum

[@magnushartell]

Really cool to see Conner perform, i absolutely are faster on the run but cycling is something different for me, we want to se Conner do a marathon, real one with race bib

[@nizam_mr]

Connor for Tri race next time. /I remember few yrs ago Connor capable/did a long distance swim in a lake with Mark(?)

[@two-eyedRoy]

As a fellow Long Being like Conor I always found Fartlek/Rolling Intervals got me up to speed and the legs working best to support me rather than hammering into shin splits land plodding out the distance. When I was a plodder/short steps, I found trying to drop the hips an inch or two (ie. bent legs) really cuts down on shin pain... but I never felt fast or sustainably 10+km/h. Is that a thing, or more what my hockey-cyclist body has come across in pre-season training?

[@jkso6343]

Woah, great time!

[@lucas1984]

Impressive! Although Tom Dumoulin ran his first half marathon in 1:10 somehow - if you want another challenge you can give that a go!

[@jonno209]

Makes my 1:36 back in Feb feel even better 😁

[@perryadams1043]

Well done, both of you for giving it a go ,I stick to riding my bike

[@cristianrecabarren5891]

Bro have been training for a year to achieve under 1:50 hah, well done!

[@1dree1]

you've done well! :) It's good!

[@jascollinscork]

FairPlay Conor boy 👏🏻👏🏻

[@emberchord]

Your Sunday videos are always the best

[@adamweb]

Bonkers! I cycle almost every day but only run a couple of times a month... I do well to average 9:00 min/miles

[@BeerMatt96]

Top work, Conor! Didn't GMBN's Toff express an interest in running a half marathon, at the end of the "running rookies" film? How's he getting on with that?

[@rayc4543]

Well done Conor !!!!

[@larrylem3582]

22-23 minute 5k for not being runners?????????? I expected 30 minutes. Geez, wish I was young again. For the half, Conor averaged 7:34 minute miles. Wow!

[@shaylorcyclingwahoolecol8313]

Aerobic fitness is aerobic fitness. I ran a 19 min 5k after 1 month of some running after 8 years of only cycling, at 43. No excess weight, efficient aerobic engine, etc. There’s only a few muscles that are different

[@shaylorcyclingwahoolecol8313]

And I’ve trained a LOT for two years since and I’m yet to break 18mins, so there wasn’t a lot of potential left 😂

[@miguelfigueira1719]

I believe Connor could have gone sub 20 on his first try if he went all in

[@harfeeney]

Laughing at Conor wearing the old Waterford GAA tracksuit pants....

[@petinka721]

Connor for Norseman!

[@TheChez1230]

Well done Connor 🔥

[@philipcollier_]

Well done Conor 🙌🏻 Triathlon next 😃

[@abhi4121]

Sub 1:40 in your first half!! Well done Connor!! How many steps was it? Did the extra long legs make it easier then us lesser mortals?

[@davidsalazar4539]

I Just Ran 14.25 Miles Today!!! In Texas!!! And In The Rain!!!

[@carolinegrounds1431]

Running technique is important: Rich, minimalist footwear will correct your technique and fix your pain!

[@thestreakpodcast]

Solid running. Wasn't clear. Was the race cancelled? Or did Connor not get a spot?

[@gtn]

It was cancelled last minute sadly

[@thestreakpodcast]

@@gtn Oh. Shame. Solid jogging though.

[@adrianroliver]

Impressive time!

[@gtn]

thank you!

[@tonymc90]

Connor is a star. Most unlikely runner

[@michaeljohnston6898]

Well done Connor. Did you do that with no fuel/hydration?

[@conordunne219]

Thanks!! Took a swig of water halfway and half a precision gel... probably should have had more though, but was scared of stomach cramps. Was good fun really enjoyed it :)

[@michaeljohnston6898]

@@conordunne219 I'm struggling with run fueling myself. I can smash the gels on the bike, but I really struggle while running. I actually ran past you back in January in Bath. You must have been out filming. You were stopped at some lights down near the Tesco's on Windsor bridge.

[@nemure]

You can be best cyclist in history, running is another world 😂

[@autisticlife]

I do like these videos where presenters from the channels try other's sports.

[@gtn]

We love doing it; we'll see who else falls into the trap and runs or swims with us 🤔

[@KevinDepault]

connor, have you been wearing the same t-shirt for 8 weeks lol?

[@AgnesArnold-d1o]

Jackson Gary Hernandez Scott Rodriguez Larry

[@gavinsmith1176]

Hey Conor - How can I run faster? Run coaches answer to my dumbest question..."just move your feet faster" light fast tick tick tick, not bang bang bang, Think 100rpm rather than 65rpm on the bike and it suddenly becomes easier and not big bloke plodding

[@MrGrusome]

Why would you run when you have a bike and that's way more efficient way to cover distance?

[@chrisjboyce]

Conor for Ironman !

[@Gixer750pilot]

Connor has turned to the dark side . Let’s hope he doesn’t take up swimming too , because then we know he’s really lost it

[@KillaZwerg]

How do you get all this GCN Presenters to run a mile... or kilometer xD? is this an accident or coincidence? xD

[@hrisko100able]

Inspiering, good job Conor

[@TriStruggleBus]

23 minute 5k as a benchmark for someone who doesn’t run. Ok ok, this is it, I think I’m gonna have to stop watching. 🤷‍♂️ This is for those of us who actually try and train and still struggle to go sub 30, sub 40 for 5k 🤷‍♂️ Edit: Ok, at least they acknowledge that anything sub 2h is amazing for the first! Thank you!!!

[@mig4107]

Well they are ex-pros and everyone is different, comparison is the thief of joy. There will always be people faster just focus on yourself if you want to improve

[@Blanc777]

I'm pretty sure if you can ride 475kms in 2 days through Tuscany then you'd be able to run a half marathon easily.

[@reezone2310]

Gtn kicks gcn n gmbn's butt! Oi loik dis sheet 😂

[@sebastienbrochard9812]

Arf ... and their 5k is faster than mine who's been trying so hard for years ... hmm.

[@markharrison6120]

12 strides later conner is done...

[@kerrynball2734]

Runna :: a bit pricey for me...

[@edwarding4355]

I here a lot of flat feet slapping. That is not good.

[@monicaanderson8035]

For shame. You don’t know who Ricky Bobby is?!

[@hombrealagua]

Well, I have to say all this videos by GTN are a little bit disappointing towards running because they completely miss the opportunity to educate the viewers on running technique, body biomechanics and just continue to spread the false assumption that running is bad for your body and health. For anyone that is interested, running doesn’t have to be impactful on the body! We were designed to run, we’ve been running for millions of years from which just the last 50 we’ve been injured because one guy decided to change the way we land with a loner gait, and instead of using our natural shock absorbers and springs for energy return, our leg muscles, we are blocking that ability with cushioning and “shoe technology”. Please read the Run for Your Life book by Mark Cucuzzella! Don’t start running by choosing a shoe brand, you have to learn first your form, you have to get strong legs with exercise and nutrition. You don’t have to be hurt and injured because of running. The shoe/running mainstream is hurting you… but you were born to run.

[@Choedron]

Why on earth would you impose the idea of training for a half marathon in 8 weeks? That is beyond me. If you have not done any running before, you risk injuries due to ligaments not being strong enough for the work.

[@imocartan8147]

They are bro athletes mate. Not regular Jo that has been sat on the couch all there life. Sub 1:40 is insane

[@EgglyMcBagelface3]

They have plenty of strength, fitness, and aerobic capacity. They just need specificity. Your fitness and experience doesn't apply to everyone.

[@inz_uzi]

For your information a few years ago I also did 1:40 half marathon after 3 months of training. So, it's doable if you have base fitness built on the bike. Of course I do not recommend it to everyone. Depends on the person's fitness.

[@teplak4805]

It depends on your base fitness level. For these individuals, it's quite achievable, hence the impressive time of 1:39.

[@Jay685]

But tbh, you only had to look at the biomechanics of the one guy and it was obvious it wasn't going to end well. Then he started mentioning shin splints and having to run off road. He's obv got a history of injuries and now he's done his back in. I do wonder about GCN's duty of care to their staff, esp after the MB guy got rhabdo...too much, too soon in the name of advertising.

[@likemarksee]

This video is displaying as posted 2 weeks ago 🥵; so why are they all wearing winter clothes?