How not to screw up a marathon!

[@mistyfiello5262]

I’ve run 4 half marathons and am currently training for a marathon (5 months out). I recently discovered your KZbin channel. I know I am commenting on an old video, but I wanted to share how much I love what you are sharing! These tips are so real world and down to Earth. Super useful information in every video!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks so much, Misty. That’s really kind of you 😊

[@richardcollins586]

Did London 21 years ago, hit the wall at the 16 mile mark coming out of Canary Wharf, got 4:12. That was my first ever race, made so many mistakes with fuelling, ended up in the St.John’s ambulance tent at the end. Took about three weeks to recover, though it didn’t put me off running..still going 😊.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thank god for that. Some people get totally out off by a bad marathon but it’s really just part of the adventure. Right on the limit of what you’re capable of 💪🏻👍🏻😊

[@clarejackson6629]

Mary’s reaction to car chat - priceless 🤣🤣 Great video as always. Lovely to see all 3 of you back together and happy. Running our 20 miler this Saturday for Brighton. Great tips - perfect timing for me.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Awesome! Good luck with the 20 miler. Let us know how it goes. Thanks Clare 😊

[@stray_cats2014]

I wouldn’t mind the bin bag either thanks for the advice. Solved my question bout not wearing jacket while running :)

[@ThisMessyHappy]

It’s when you know you’re deep in! When you proudly walk down the road wearing a bin bag 😂

[@caspergetsfit]

I love that Winnie is just happy to be with you guys, whereever you are.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks buddy. Yes she’s just a lovely happy little doggo 😊

[@TheRohdeLessTraveled]

Glad to see you in the neighborhood.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha cheers! I will get back to you btw! Apologies for the delay but the start of term has been a bit overwhelming!! 😂

[@Kelly_Ben]

You approached a well worn topic in a fresh new way! It made me realize I always assumed starting every race stressed and frantic from transportation and logistics issues was the norm. Thanks for the valuable brain nuggets!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ahh thanks Kelly. That’s really nice to hear 😊 yes believe it or not you don’t have to stand on the start line completely fried 😂 although I still do sometimes ha ha

[@dannyhannig]

Hope your enjoying your new life Ben and Mary, great video as always.Totally agree with all your tips especially having a race plan. I also think studying course route and elevation is a big thing as well. Ive got Manchester in October, im hoping for a sub 3(PB) hopefully will all go well!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Oooh good luck Danny! Yes good shout on the course profile. Specificity in training is so important. How has your training been going? Let us know how you get on! 👍🏻😊

[@chimetamulambia3048]

Love this chanel , watching from Malawi Africa !

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Awesome! Thanks Chimeta 😊

[@mikekarpaty3871]

Good tips Ben,got a 34 mile Ultra in October,happens to be on 16th which is 5 years to the day when I started running, what a great way to celebrate. Anyway, I will check out the start,good idea and maybe wear a bin bag but not for the race. Have fun.😎😎

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Nice one, Mike! Thanks. Yes probably best not to wear a bin bag for the whole race 😂 good luck and let us know how it goes 😊

[@seamuscassidy415]

Great video thanks very much

[@benny_ben_run361]

Thanks for all these tips, going to be doing my first ever half marathon in December these tips will always come in handy.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

All good, buddy. Where is it going to be?

[@benny_ben_run361]

@@ThisMessyHappy at the amazing Thailand Marathon.

[@CarlosLopez-gv8cx]

Thanks for sharing Ben and Mary. Great info.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks Carlos 😊

[@irawhitlock1084]

Best Car Chat intro ever! Can't wait to see more of Thailand. How are the new jobs?

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha the bit with Mary’s teeth 😂 yes the new jobs start properly tomorrow. With kids and everything!! Crazy but exciting times. Thanks Ira 😊

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Points noted for my first marathon 👍

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Says the guy that’s run an ultramarathon already! 💪🏻😂 when is the marathon? Are you running London? I’m so jealous if you are!

[@ThatRunningGuy]

@@ThisMessyHappy …but never run a marathon 😂 Yes I’m running London for Breast Cancer Now. Honestly can’t wait as I’ve thought of running it since I was 10, I’m now 47🤦‍♂️ Such a shame that you and Mary are not running but you’re living your dream in Thailand

[@Teddy_J]

Hello! Hope you are enjoying Bangkok. I always watch the car chat bit multiple times. Mary's circle of teeth was a bit freaky today. Always good fun.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha cheers Ted! Yes that but with the teeth cracked me up 😂

[@eddiegaul1903]

Interesting video. I never thought of running a marathon based upon heart rate. I am usually a by "feel". I could totally see where this would be useful. I like your advice -- as someone who has done 27 marathons, I think you nailed most of the caveats. One I would add is that you need to learn to adjust your expectations if the weather isn't gonna work out. If your goal race is 3:30 for instance and it is 80F out, you may want to adjust your expectations. I also agree -- you can't fake your way through a marathon (at least most people can't). If you haven't put in the work, it is going to be a LONG day. Out of curiosity it looks like a lot of signage out there is in English. Is it pretty easy to get around for non Thai speakers?

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks Eddie and yes that’s a great shout. Weather can very much alter performance and needs to be factored in. Yes the signage is both in Thai and English so that definitely helps a lot. Also google maps is a life saver 😊

[@glynisedwards4351]

Loving the videos and insights to you! Mummy xx

[@jamescole30]

Hope your both doing well look very happy! Looks really nice but I don't think I could handle the heat. Lol I'm running the great north run in 2 weeks on Sunday and in wave 3 of 26 so look out for me. 👍 after the last year of injures I had i never thought I'd make the start line but my training is going amazing I've ran 37 miles in the last week, I've had a few months of solid training now. All great advice for the future hopefully for me!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Awesome James! Good luck with the GNR that’s so exciting!! Let us know how you do. I’ll keep an eye out too 💪🏻😊

[@jamescole30]

@@ThisMessyHappy yeah can't wait so excited now!

[@francismckenna7338]

Had my first marathon planned here in Belfast on 3rd October but had to defer it due to injury. I could have plodded through it but risks are too high. I do have a 1/2 marathon this weekend which I should be grand with so fingers crossed for Sunday

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Good luck! Let me know how it goes 😊

[@francismckenna7338]

@@ThisMessyHappy not long finished. 2hrs and 35 seconds by my timings. Happy enuf with. Be interesting to see the official time. I was hoping 2hrs or thereabouts

[@lindacarter1449]

Thank you great tips 👍🏻 I’m running London & it will be my first marathon & I’m very nervous 😳🙈🏃🏼‍♀️ Thailand looks fab btw 😎🐶 & glad Winnie is looking happy x

[@maddog6329]

On my first marathon someone said to me you have to enjoy the first marathon or you won't do the second

[@londalujan9706]

Love this video! Good info for my upcoming 1/2 marathon race! Where can I get the blue Tshirt you have on for my husband- Dunder MIfflin?

[@Leeroy49]

Yep I made the C :) Next time maybe B. Thanks for all the advice.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

All good, buddy. Hope some of it helped. Ultimately, the key is to just identify as a runner. If you run, you’re a runner. Job done 😊👍🏻

[@lauseba6990]

Good to see your dog with you.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks buddy. So happy now 😊

[@davidcallan7844]

Great tips, thanks.🤘👍🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏊

[@ThisMessyHappy]

No worries. Thanks David 😊

[@mitchellatkins9701]

You are super lucky to be able to swim in Thailand - when everyone else can't

[@ThisMessyHappy]

I know! I do feel very lucky about that 😊

[@MarisaPecoraro]

Any tips for people during their first marathon and they'll be training through winter but the race takes place in a drastically warmer area?? (Nebraska, USA to Florida, USA)

[@tamlyngoodrich3838]

Which area of Bangkok are you guys? Looks a top class accomo they have given you! 🔥

[@ThisMessyHappy]

We’re in Nonthaburi. Yeah it’s pretty nice and we can’t complain as it’s free 😊👍🏻

[@lexington476]

0:24 what is a good for age Runner?

[@lexington476]

0:42 question, is there a Bangkok or Thailand Marathon or something we'll go? There's got to be a marathon in Bangkok, that's a big city.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Yes there’s actually a few that we hope to do but covid has shut it all down at the moment 🤔

[@northernninjarunner5506]

How is Winnie settling in?

[@ThisMessyHappy]

She’s getting there, buddy! Slowly but surely!!

[@danielwebb8402]

Is this pool near your new house or part of the actual school? As sounds quiet.

[@st4331]

Must be the school; all pools are closed at the moment as part of Covid restrictions.

[@gary7542]

Disappointed you didn't buy a tuk tuk

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Yet…. 😉😂

[@lexington476]

0:26 also, what the championship start 🙂?

[@ThisMessyHappy]

It’s for those that qualify with a fast time from another race. I did actually make a mistake and Mary is in the good for age start like me! Which is also based on qualifying time but just a bit slower.

[@lexington476]

@@ThisMessyHappy okay, it's just like in the US having to qualify for Boston or other super big races.

[@jeancater1388]

Disoriented. 🙂

[@ThisMessyHappy]

It just doesn’t sound right 🤪😂

[@ivanjeremija9180]

Next channel series: You move to Afganistan and practise running between the talibans trying to arrest You!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

I’ll take a hard pass on that! 😳😊

[@larasutton1483]

My first marathon is Oct. 31. Hopefully I won’t be DISORIENTED at the finish😂

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha I still don’t know what the right way of saying it it!! 😂

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Is Mary missing her big coat?

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha yes she is!! She packed it in a suitcase at my dads house as she couldn’t stand to part with it 😂

[@maddog6329]

Don't put safety pins near your nipples

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Or IN them 😂

[@bh4560]

Put plasters on nips!! 🤣