I Raced a HALF MARATHON and took 3rd; VLOG

What a CRAZY RACE. This week I traveled all the way to Baltimore Maryland to run a tune-up half marathon. The course was challenging but the race itself was extremely fun. We did end up taking a little detour but overall it was a great effort. 5 WEEKS UNTIL THE VALENCIA MARATHON!!!
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[@natehmorales5823]

From starting QB of the saints and now podiuming big half marathons. What a talented athlete Spencer Rattler is 🫡😂

[@tommynufer316]

Hhahahaha 😂

[@kbrenchley]

Good to know I’m not the only one who can see the resemblance 😂

[@house2249]

LMFAO

[@sleepyloc21]

HaHaHa

[@johnyarbrough502]

TOO WEIRD AND SCARY! The woman who was stalking you on your workout ends up next to you on the plane. No way just a coincidence. Stay safe.

[@notictoxic]

6:40 one tip that my coach who was a olympian for team USA always pushed for us wearing compression gear, like full or 3/4 tights and a compression shirt on flights or long car rides, helps immensely to get the legs feeling fresh after the flight. for shirts its more optional/preference but they help a lot too, hope this helps love the content man

[@karlismymiddlename]

Good comms

[@KianaWood23]

We're so proud of you for getting in 3rd place best marathon ever : )

[@tydal2111]

I’m worried that I wont get my goal of hitting varsity next year but then I watch you vid’s and it keeps me going. Keep doing what you do!!

[@oliviaspector3700]

Ran the Baltimore half and am running Valencia as well! Great to see you out there, you are an inspiration!

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

I thought that was you out there! Wish I had the chance to say hi. You'll just have to come back next year! Great work!

[@borangeade]

every time i watch ur videos i always get inspired to stick with running and achieve a lot of things within this sport! you and Mica a are amazing! :-)

[@themikegarrett]

Great to see you there and meet you!!

[@micawood]

rough week for me but you did great 🫶🏽

[@AdamWoodRuns]

The POWER OF THE MIND

[@joshdavid11]

you guys should do a story of how you met and eventually got married

[@branthuff3401]

Hey man my biggest problem in the past has been sleep because I’m a person that try’s to sleep around the same time everyday so for me what has helped a lot for me is that I live in southern Ohio so eastern standard time and if I’m traveling to a place say that’s in mountain standard time the whole week before I’m going to go to sleep two hours earlier and wake up two hours earlier so when I get to my destination my internal clock is in a good spot it has helped me a lot hopefully this helps btw your videos are awesome keep up the hard work!

[@MuseFoxs]

Awesome video! 🔥 Loved seeing you do great in the race, but being lost in a race must have been crazy. Looking forward to more amazing content, it always inspires and motivates me to do better, so thank you for that 😊🙏

[@AdamWoodRuns]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@gtromble]

Having driven through downtown Baltimore many times, I'm not surprised you got off. Considering that, a podium spot is a great accomplishment.

[@trentonsandler]

I went to spain this summer, trick is, dont sleep. Youre gonna spend like 30-40hrs awake then do a little shakeout and go to sleep at a slightly early normal spain time

[@emilybarry9410]

My hometown race! GREAT JOB ADAM 👏 👏 👏 Was going to run too but recovery from a calf strain right now, would have been great to meet you though! Thanks for your work, I love watching and learning from you and Mica!!!🙏

[@AdamWoodRuns]

Thank you! And good luck healing your calf strain 🙏🏼

[@hybridathleterevolution]

Great race man!!! You are doing great and you are ready for the Valencia Marathon!!!

[@drakeparkerson1841]

70 minutes is wild!! My best half marathon is in the low 90s. Strava said 91 but the race results said 92 so I just say 91:30, lol. Good luck on your upcoming Marathon. That is something I still haven't achieved yet.

[@gkeil25]

Congrats Adam. Keep up the good work. Miss seeing you and Mica in the neighborhood.

[@notictoxic]

Tough kit🔥

[@svenja5596]

Hydrating more, wearing compression socks and ear plugs on flights help me personally. And a mask depending on how many sneezing and coughing people are around.. cold+flu season is upon us as you've noticed 😷 Great video as always!

[@isaactorres5813]

i wish i could cross the finish line with that much strength! i love to see it man

[@isaachedengren9152]

Babe wake up! Adam Posted a video!

[@lillianruns]

The race announcer at 15:34 😂

[@melkohn6214]

Great race!!!! Keep up the training for Spain. And about getting lost...the Baltimore Orioles got lost this season. It happens. Question...I'm thinking of getting the Novablast 5. Do you know about it? Here are some tips for coping with a transatlantic flight: Adjust your sleep schedule: In the days before your flight, try to adjust your sleep schedule to match the time of day you'll be flying. For example, if your flight is during the day, be well rested before you fly. Prepare for jet lag: When you arrive at your destination, try to get out and enjoy some fresh air and daylight. You can also try drinking caffeine during the day and managing your exposure to light. Bring comfort items: Bring a pillow, blanket, sleep mask, noise-canceling headphones, or earplugs. You can also bring something to comfort you and ease your fears, like a toy or book. Stay busy: Download movies and podcasts ahead of time. You can also try practicing your Spanish. Stretch and walk around: Stretching and walking around can help you feel more comfortable. Hydrate: Stay hydrated and rehydrate throughout your flight. Very important!!!! Expect turbulence: Transatlantic flights are known for experiencing turbulence due to unpredictable ocean weather. The seat belt sign will likely be turned on frequently. You are going to have your best time in Spain!!!! Mel K.

[@danji1442]

strong finish!

[@shamickawhite9524]

Congratulations 🎈🍾🎉

[@dalexander3136]

I stand by my comment that you’re king cornball and I love it 😂

[@AdamWoodRuns]

It was you!! 💀🤣

[@joltheadporgy]

I am from Baltimore! Love this running festival.

[@ToriGabbard]

I just ran my first half marathon and got 2nd in my age group! 😮

[@DavidKloepperWellness]

Nice race! Too bad about getting lost, they need to mark the course better! 🚩

[@akoflash5591]

If you feel heavy after traveling, then I'd recommend you try using fireflys during travel. It basically electrically stimulates your legs to increase bloodflow.

[@swabby_]

that jersey is 🔥 and good job Adam!

[@davidsantillanes3139]

That intro was epic!

[@adelewood-lv8ls]

I am so proud of you sweetheart congratulations on taking 3rd in the marathon

[@sadiedavis9149]

Hi! My name is Sadie I’m in 8th grade and run XC and track. You and your wife are such an inspiration for me!!! Do you have any running tips, and about how many weekly miles should I be running??? Thank you!😊☀️☀️

[@bbypinkcherry]

the sick “rule” is if it’s a sickness from the neck up, as in no body aches and pains, you’re good to run! but like you said, definitely circumstantial.

[@ken2.0]

Nice job dude

[@laurencharltonn]

If you want a stay in England (only short flight and 1 hr difference time zone) before Valencia lmk! We have a separate guest house you can stay in for free. It’s about a 45 min drive from Manchester which has a big airport hub

[@xFreakyFresh]

could you and/or Mica make a video about clothing staples that every runner should have and what to wear depending on the weather conditions? 🤠

[@SirCandleWax]

That race kit was so sick! Is it available to buy anywhere?

[@jgg0207]

It’s so simple, it’s hard 😤

[@ChrisKellyDrums]

Would love to hear a review of those UA shoes. I haven’t heard many positive reviews

[@Ju1c3-P1aNeT]

Sigma Wood

[@lorepicubing7256]

Loving your videos recently!!! Also, how are the Velocity Elite 2s compared to your Alphaflys 3? Does the very different drop and weight make the difference for you? Curious to know

[@elektroglow]

LFG!

[@SamRoux-hc3gl]

nice job man

[@NickFrahm]

11:11 raw dogging pre race with inner thoughts is how to do it

[@monchociprian6263]

Good job

[@LewisLewis10929]

Song at the end ???

[@Elliott-fortnite]

Do another what you eat in a day

[@C4-bk3he]

Nah, the corniness is fun and even useful; wear it like a badge.

[@sn1per196]

how competitive are you when it comes to races are u just happy to run a good time or is winning something u aspire alot

[@don.hinton]

Good luck in Valencia. Since you're a KZbin vlogger, maybe I should say "break a leg," but I don't think that would help you much. So, don't break anything, but give'em hell!!

[@AdamWoodRuns]

Thanks, I’ll try not to break anything 😂

[@laurencharltonn]

How do you adjust paces, if at all, on the treadmill? Do you just go with the pace it says?

[@nro337]

💯💯

[@ninas2016]

Are you both running full time now? Or still working your regular jobs also?

[@RonanRuns]

How many running youtubers are going to get lost in a race this season??? You, The Athlete Special, Allie Ostrander, and me lol

[@AdamWoodRuns]

Idk what happened to them but the lead vehicle ditched the front pack and we just kept on running 💀

[@RonanRuns]

@@AdamWoodRuns oof... That's kinda what happened in my race. Lead vehicle stopped and I ran into it, and then had to ask for directions bc we were at a 4 way stop and it wasn't marked...I only lost about 5 seconds. You lost like 4+ minutes and still came third in a very competitive race! Nice job man!

[@FamousFella1]

@@RonanRunscap

[@SpeckzRoblox]

@@AdamWoodRunsAdam are you running the Ogden half next year?

[@neeque1]

Yo bro I have a question for you. How do you know what you were running on the treadmill for your PM sessions is actually threshold? I have the EXACT same treadmill at my gym that I use for easy running but never think to do workouts on it cause it seems too inaccurate. Are you using a separate measurement like HR or effort to determine the familiar pace? Cause also the MPH on the treadmill is hella inaccurate as what it says it is for my easy runs is far too fast given how easy they are!

[@neeque1]

You can see what I mean if you run at 9.9 MPH (6:04/mile) it certainly is not 6:04 through the mile

[@XoXoXoElla]

how dare youtube hide this video from me for 9 minutes

[@ShyamDevasthali]

How much was your Naruto tattoo? I’ve been thinking about getting one

[@coblerb1]

Did you notice anything with the bicarb this time? Also have you ever tried ketones?

[@AdamWoodRuns]

Didn’t notice it but it’s supposed to be for more shorter distances. Made me feel a little sick but I’ve heard others say good things, so might just not be for me :) and yes I’ve tried keytones & like them, haven’t used them enough to see how they make me feel

[@EnochHuang]

What is your goal for the Valencia Marathon?

[@AdamWoodRuns]

A PB at least! So under 2:18.37 😮‍💨

[@EnochHuang]

@@AdamWoodRuns you got this!

[@iamsyedimran]

Bro what age did you start running and what is your goal and what age will ypu retire, and is 25 too old to start running??

[@karlismymiddlename]

I can tell you 25 is NOT too old, the benefits are always there and at that age you could still improve a LOT and get quite a bit faster than the average person

[@Elihartman1127]

Never to old to start

[@AdamWoodRuns]

Start now! You’ll be glad you did! You still got plenty of running years left

[@dedgar6161]

wait i cook omelets w chopsticks😅 but i'm also japanese

[@AdamWoodRuns]

Do you make videos and post them to tik tok is the question?

[@victorhanley623]

awesome video sir 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@oscargutierrez7117]

What’s the song at 10:44???

[@mr.firstnamelastname]

Free Spirit by Max Volante

[@LewisLewis10929]

@@mr.firstnamelastnamewhat about the end song ?? Come in clutch

[@mr.firstnamelastname]

@@LewisLewis10929 unfortunately I can’t find it anywhere. If I figure it out I’ll let you know!

[@LewisLewis10929]

@ thanks brother

[@therapygrind]

I gather once you determined you could not get 2nd and securely had 3rd place, you stopped racing, went into training & cruise mode? You gave up racing at some point, the dead giveaway is your ability to engage in full on conversation almost immediately after crossing the finish line, lack of a significant hyperventilation beyond a good training run. It's very clear that you are not tired in crossing that finish line. Notice runner with bib #50263 (who beat you) at 12:33 is 'spent', leaning over and exhausted. He went hard and that's what going hard looks like. Contrast that with your finish, you're not spent at all, no need to lean downward or backward, you finished but you did not go hard and it's right there in video to see. You are better than this. If you're going to race, race to win, I think you can. Good luck