Less than 1% of the World Has Run a Marathon

[@nicolastrujillo2144]

Me running 26.3 miles so that i can say I completed an ultra

[@hope_in_christ_alone]

😂😂😂

[@YuckiDude]

I was thinking the same thing

[@vocaleditz9483]

HELP

[@Nofrontleverforme]

I was thinking the same if I ever run 42km ima get the extra 1k to make it ultra

[@kri6033]

Had to do a long run preparing for an ultra, it should have been 40k but i was already there so i did 42.3 to say that it was still a ultra marathon😂

[@ShawnGreyling]

today I joined that 1%.

[@dawidjasiak9646]

Less than 1 %. And i would assume way less. If less than 1 % of men can bench 225 then id say running a marathon is even more exclusive(maybe my perspective is fault since ive been lifting way more than run.

[@nics4967]

​@@dawidjasiak9646less than 1% can bench 225 lbs! I wonder how many can run an ultra while being able to BP 225. Doing one isn’t as hard as being able to do both.

[@dawidjasiak9646]

@@nics4967 ye but if were talking about running an ultra marathon just to finish then prob all the ppl that cross train physical training maniacs many prob from military field a not like a hyper exclusive field of people. But to run it at a time thats semi-kinda competetive to ultra marathon runners then prob few ppl in the world think dudes like Nick Bare. Cuz if we try to get someone that can be truely competetive ultra runner and bench 225 thats obv not gonna happen.

[@nics4967]

@dawidjasiak9646 225 isn't necessarily a competitive BP for powerlifting, so finishing a 50km would seem more comparable on the running side. Somewhat competitive like a Boston marathon qualifying time type level of ultra running would more compare to 315+ BP. A good chunk of the military can't run an ultramarathon or bench 225. Especially the latter is very difficult for women. But yes, a good amount of those that could do both would be members of the military.

[@dawidjasiak9646]

@@nics4967 theres no woman on the planet that would bench 225 and be a capable good endurance runner let alone ultrai could bet my pinky finger on that. To bench that you gotta be strongman/wonan/ powerlofting competitior or the bigger on gear bodybuilding women for a natural woman thats into lifting seriously numbers of 50/60kg depending on size are preety much already advanced.

[@Stefanka11]

Yes! I was on an 8 year running streak, doing at least a mile for it to count. Unfortunately that came to a stop when I unexpectedly found out I had stage 4 colon cancer - I’d been an athlete my entire life, ate right, but it can happen to anyone. Turned out my diagnosis was genetic (lynch syndrome) and worth testing for if you have had a family member diagnosed. Sorry for the random /PSA I ran while going through chemo and most of treatment, only taking time off after surgeries. Two weeks ago I started my daily running again. It just feels right, and I’m even more grateful for just being able to do this simple activity - a life changing habit if you want it to be.

[@NikhilBaral]

Hope you’re well now my man

[@-mooseman-9439]

wow that's awesome, good luck to you.

[@DinoBryce]

❤

[@victorvanhoorebeke4434]

Wishing all the best to you!

[@Ste00I]

Absolute warrior

[@joshhulst3929]

Biggest advise I would give to new runners is finding your pace. A lot of people hate running and stop because they push themselves too hard early on. I recommend finding your pace and then when you run more and more, you can start to push it. Personally I always start my runs slower and then really push myself the last mile or mile and a half.

[@agidomingo818]

strongly agree on this I just did my 53km Ultra in Thailand last June 4 and it was brutal. Out of 354 runners who signed up 98 are DNF’s luckily I finished it. The fact that I never ran a full marathon and immediately signed up for an Ultra is not a good idea. But with proper training and dedication plus mindset during the race is the key. Nothing is impossible!

[@slavplaysgames]

Damn son

[@Xerxezkov]

they let you participate? Some UM that I know require the runners to finish an FM first.

[@aceayo1991]

@@XerxezkovI was wondering as well

[@RiceCuts]

You just like David Goggins 🤣

[@Outdoor-Dom]

David Goggins did an 100 miles ultra before running a normal marathon… just staying 😅

[@cauldo]

Ran my first Marathon last year in Japan at 47 years old. Never thought I’d do one but so glad I did! Now I’m hooked !

[@Sachinsingh-wf5yb]

You are running a marathon at 47 and hooked and here I am at 35 wondering if I am not too old for this.. Man you are my hero❤❤

[@MrStephenLast]

@@Sachinsingh-wf5yb Around the time I was training for my first marathon I heard about Ed Whitlock. October 16, 2016, Whitlock, aged 85, ran the Toronto Marathon in 3:56:38. It was a world record for his age group.

[@sapphiros_word]

You sir are proof that you can do anything and age is only an excuse and now I’m inspired. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@elflakeador09]

What is it about it that has you hooked if you don't mind me asking? Great achievement btw

[@barefootbeachrunner9498]

15 marathons and 3 ultras 😊👍🏃‍♂️

[@thechosenone82517]

79 Marathons and ultras. round about 45 Marathons and 34 ultras. In 2021 i did 21

[@barefootbeachrunner9498]

@thechosenone82517 Wow that's very impressive In 2021 I did a half marathon challenge Did 104 for the year and 5348k total Then I got covid 3 times and then long covid Ive done very little since This year has been tough Ive run only 800km and swum 400km

[@crazykarkarian]

Weak, this year so far I have run 169 marathons and 69 ultras

[@barefootbeachrunner9498]

@@crazykarkarian 🤣 Sure you have

[@Jaydentherunner]

​@@crazykarkarianWHY YOU CAPPIN LIL BRO😂

[@briefcaseartist]

Training for a half marathon now on week 5 and loving every minute of it! Age 39 and have always wanted to it’s been a huge goal of mine for years now.finally able to after losing weight. Love your videos and the motivation!!!!

[@CoinRoo]

How’d you go

[@_quixote]

How’d it go?

[@anthoniomontana2396]

How’d it go?

[@antoinecharlesdegaulle580]

Give us a response

[@fitter5423]

I’ve run a couple marathons and 1 ultra. I’m a firm believer in if you truly want to find out some shit about yourself train and do an endurance race. When everything in you from the neck down is telling you to stop you really find out some shit about yourself. Are mentally strong enough to say fuck that and keep moving forward to the finish line. Pain is temporary. Be a 1%er.

[@pb2959]

Yup. The moment you decide you will finish or leave on a stretcher is a very special feeling.

[@adabsurdum3314]

I wanna know: has anyone completed a marathon hungover, like a 30 standard drink per day Alchy? If you're one of those rare few , you have more money in the bank than a 100 miler.

[@mehowkielan1984]

It's called dissociation and very often is a sign of psychological trauma, not necessarily a good thing. It means you can shut down the emotional input from your body, which means that you can often be an emotionally unavailable person to close ones.

[@bellathemusicaddict]

I can walk 25k on a city trip walking around seeing sights in regular ol‘ Vans, but put me in running shoes and suddenly I’m completely dead after 10k 😅

[@potato1084]

I can walk 25k but can’t run more than 2k 💀 You can walk marathons though. I know the London marathon gives you 8 hours to complete it.

[@MustardSeedRunning]

Great clip mate! I started running at 50yo in 2021 and ticked off my first ultra in under 3 years. Your advice & tips here are perfect. Keep it up.

[@jessecowley5914]

Ran 22.3 miles on a trail today. My PR for distance. My time was extremely disappointing but in time I'll get that endurance built up better and time will naturally improve.

[@vpustote]

I'm in the .005 percent. I ran 26.2 miles just for fun (not an organized event) and then I proceeded to tell no one about it.

[@tlanthony82]

You just told us about it.

[@tubax926]

​@@tlanthony82anonymously though. Big difference

[@tlanthony82]

What is wrong with telling someone that you achieved a great goal? My famly and friends know that I am a runner so it comes up in conversation if I have ran a certain distance and I give an answer. Is that wrong? or are you just against the people who randomly walk up and say "I have ran *blank blank* distances" when they were just talking about the weather and didn't ask at all.@@tubax926

[@BenDover-il2pj]

I ran 26.3 miles

[@Themacattack1209]

I’ll stay part of the 99%

[@blancadv]

This was so good. Clean, motivating, full of energy and reason. Sound advice.

[@derek96720]

1% is actually crazy high. The fact that 1% is the current limit to break really speaks to how many people are running marathons these days

[@tlanthony82]

Absolutely nailed it. The patient part and doing something hard each day was incredibly helpful when prepping for our 100s

[@certifiedteen2733]

Great tips dude, keep it up and may God bless you 💪

[@earlgrey2130]

Just because 99% havent done it, doesnt mean its worth chasing. You could spend that time with your kids, investing in your relationship with your partner, reading books or learning. Running is good for your health. Running a marathon or even more is a waste of time and leads to joint pain down the road tbh

[@Thatmanz2212]

I did my first ultra this weekend I've had an ankle injury, but there didn't seem to be any issues in training. Get to race day twist my ankle mile 19. I did another 3 miles before the pain had gone to my hips and knees. I dropped out at mile 22 to save my self from more injury, but it does stink not finishing the race.

[@ThePenguin134]

yea never work through the injurys. Any time theres a hint of one lower intesitys and increase rest days. Sucks that you couldnt see your ultra through, hopefully next time

[@EffectiveINenglish]

68 Km trying to run the 160 Km Berlin Wall for my 50th birthday. Didn't practice nutrition on the run, but I did complete a marathon every week for four months in training.

[@thechosenone82517]

Niemand hat vor 160km zu laufen! Ich starte nächstes Jahr beim bambinilauf der totour de Ruhr.

[@kylen6430]

I ran a marathon, then walked to my car. I count that as my ultramarathon

[@nicvane8751]

Also please incorporate some lower body strength training with the running!! I had to take like 3 weeks off running from a knee injury just because I wasn’t doing any leg work in the gym.

[@Stefanka11]

Agreed. IT band issues are no joke. I started dedicating two days a week just to traditional strength training, and bought cheap bands to do some floor work with those throughout the week, or after a long run while watching tv or something. Since doing that - no issues. I also treat myself to a sports massage a few days before a marathon or ultra distance, and she focuses on that area. It’s always worth it, my legs feel ready on race day and I’m more confident as a result.

[@josh1180]

Good advice for everyone!

[@64a-_-_-_-]

Great video man, I started to run recently, this video was really nice to watch, I’ll keep everything that you said in mind 😊

[@Navrajsanhan]

Just finished my very first marathon today and man it was definitely a journey

[@562Omar]

Just jogged a marathon yesterday for fun - 3:45 minutes. Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier in Long Beach to Huntington Beach Pier and back. 26.2 miles. 🏃‍♂️ All along the beach bike path. Then jumped in the refreshing Pacific Ocean. 🌊 Kind of like a cold plunge.

[@SurfsUpSeth]

Yeah, me and my brothers are training for a marathon right now. We already had fitness to run 2 miles but are starting slow. Probably week four and we are running 3 miles and a 5 mile on the weekend. Next week it’ll probably be 4 miles and 6 or something and then three weeks of that or however much we need till it feels good. Then we just continue the pattern lol.

[@mdfarzrzr]

I only manage to run 2km..i try consistent my run 2 day per week at least and there a improvement.. yesterday i did 8km i thought i never can do it before..i hope this year i can do half marathon

[@fabriciogoodchild2659]

You got this mate

[@Tomatolover120]

I've walked one regularly working in an Amazon warehouse. Usually at least a half to 2/3 marathon every day sometimes a full.

[@vietcan6944]

Great tips thanks a lot

[@insertrandomnamehere764]

I skipped the marathon and went right for the ultra with obstacles.

[@Eragonking53]

How to run ultra: run a lot Making the simple ultra hard

[@harrisons62]

However 100% of marathon runners have told 10 or more people

[@yudhyindraaa]

the hardest part is the patience and consistency.

[@Kelly_Ben]

Ugh, consistency... how I hate thee .. 😂

[@dmoore764]

If ultramarathon is anything over 26.2, then anyone who has completed a marathon has also completed an ultramarathon, unless they stopped dead at the finish line

[@fuzzy1237]

Done 2 ultras First rule “ you better have a bloody good reason to attorney” Second rule “ see above “

[@AngelAguilar-sl2vr]

Here 27 miles in 3 hours .30 minutes pace 7;45mph it fills great ❤🎉🎉12/22/23

[@Splinterjbh123]

I was communications on the bighorn 100 and I think I might’ve seen you 😂

[@BIueharvest]

My problem with long runs is I get bored and try to speed up to finish quicker

[@lenaB28195]

I’m in 8th grade doing track for the first time, I’m in long distance and have never done that much running, I’m getting much faster and planning on running a 5k at the end of the year. I’m getting there lol

[@f1r3hunt3rz5]

Truth. Fck my mind sometimes for keeping to tell me to stop.

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

Spot on advice 👍

[@joelcollings5620]

That’s mental statistic 😮

[@Huziplayz2010]

Then Isiah photo is probably like 0.25% of the population that can run a marathon since he has done it so many times

[@Jesus_is_the_way_truth_life]

david goggins in the second point, he could say a lot💀

[@banana_milkshake3750]

Im 15, i've never really ran in my life. 2 days ago I decided that it'd be a great idea to go for a run. Ran a 9k in just under and hour without much difficulty. Yesterday I decided I was, once again, going to go for a run. This time I didn't look at my watch and just stopped when I ran back to my home. That was apparently over 16k without stopping once. Aaaaaand in a week i have my first half marathon basically without any training. lol.

[@Terminatortx33]

I trained one year to enter my marathon. A few weeks before the Marathon i went to Jiu Jitsu training and my instructor broke my foot in an ankle lock. I was so pissed.

[@AverageAviatorEditer13]

Yo whats your 5k time because im 11 and I so 20:24 for 5km and just wanted to know yours❤Keep up the good work and keep on running hard🎉

[@zaheer.malek5]

Have u ever considered or done the comrades marathon in south africa.

[@ramboray80]

Well said !

[@brunomcleod]

See I’m just trying to get my head around how 0.99% of the earth has ran at all, let alone a marathon!

[@beatpirate8]

i have flat feet and a bad knee. i walk and hike and do short run at the beach but afraid to have problems in later life. many marathon runners have worn down their knee. so i guess i never made it a goal. i admire people that do it though.

[@Kelly_Ben]

Many non marathon runners have worn down their knees, too. As a person with non running related damages knees, and degenerative disc disorder, my neck and knees hurt LESS when I'm running trail ultras. Running has been proven to strengthen the ends of bones, and trails are easier on the joints, maybe that's why? Best wishes!

[@Someone-uz1jf]

I really want to run a marathon at some point, but I hardly see myself actually doing it. I get tired very easily and I don't have the time to train my endurance, so I'm specializing in more technical disciplines

[@Aperez78]

Should have done it when i was competing in college. Furthest i ever did was a half marathon for a long distance run at 1:18:45 that was just our tempo run during my collegiate days; i wonder what i would have run if i raced and did marathon that same year 😅 Never too late bur definitely dont think ill be in that shape since i packed on 30lbs of muscles since then😭

[@gluitch7721]

Right now I'm 16, I'm gonna train to one day do a 50km ultra marathon

[@thecreatorgd4410]

good luck! Train hard!

[@tommys5076]

Doin the 50k rut in September 😅

[@Bobo82484]

I’m about to do a 100 mile marathon and I have zero experience I got 2 and a half months to prepare and I think I got it 😭 some tips would be very kindly appreciated 😭

[@william2154]

I did an ultra marathon! The Toronto Marathon in 2015 placed their finish line 2km away from nearby parking 😒😒😒😒 Im counting that grueling 2k walk to my car as part of the damn race, it was 44km !!!!!

[@OutThereVideos]

No shit 99% of people haven't run a marathon! The first guy who did it literally died. Not a great selling point when introducing the sport to the masses.

[@flamingdelta9853]

I just completed my first ultra marathon 37 miles! 6 hours 11 minutes, i need better shoes hahaha, they made my toes numb bad

[@nanthilrodriguez]

I started running

[@ConnorBoyle-d3b]

Alot of running is mental

[@divyanshtandon6123]

When i used to run 10KMs daily i trained my body to not stop even when my mind screamed to stop. It was really fun!! But recently i have fallen off a bit, Slowly building back to that though. I bet if had continued running from that time (7-8 years bqck) today i surely would have been in the one percent that have completed a marathon!!

[@jeffrichard5740]

first advice: run a couple of marathons and switch to a video on how to do that.

[@soniczforever5470]

I cant run them yet. If i overheat im done. Risk faints. I can very fast over an hour 13.8kph with short breaks. My weight sucks so i may never get there. Love basketball. I can go as low as 31-33kg so have to get nutrition right first. Im very energetic. I had some lean gains.

[@ryantessier4750]

That's because we all have life's and have real achievements like life and are family's

[@DubYuhGChoppa]

Ive only ever walked one lol

[@mariposaqueen5955]

After running two 5k I thought I could conquer the running world 😂 so I sighed up for my first 100 miler HUGE mistake, I finished the race in 23 hours dehydrated and lost 10lbs in less than 24hours , all my toe nails fell. Two weeks later I ran my first 10k after that the distance didn't matter anymore

[@ethantesta5426]

Did the 50 mile ultra burning river few weeks ago

[@firelynx1108]

I can run an ultra by running through the line at the finish and taking the extra 3 steps over 26.2 miles

[@joa43211]

No need for stupid ice baths etc. From someone who has run two marathons and 6 ultra marathons, starting at age 54.

[@dcdno_one2393]

Here’s a better tip. Don’t do ultra marathons and limit marathon running. You double your risk of atrial fibrillation and have high risk of calcification of the arteries. Make these single bucket list runs.

[@user-sk7wv3xm6s]

Im having trouble buildng miles over time. With me beingnin the army we run ridiculously and its hard maintain my kness from swelling at times.

[@RonanRuns]

I've run 36.7 miles as a 14yo at one time

[@thechosenone82517]

in germany you become an ultra runner if you run 45km in an official race. then you are in the DUV statistic.

[@1nappeunnyeon]

Never close to a marathon but I did a few years of 1k miles.

[@janty962]

Im just started running. My longest was 2 kms😅. I wish only to gain 5 km at first.

[@CtustyGT]

Bro I had to do that 2x in 5th and 6th grade😭😭😭😭

[@DeDoentje]

I ran my third marathon 21 April 2024. How many people did that?

[@MarvelJesusCosplay]

I might do one someday

[@adabsurdum3314]

Ive decided to take a deep dive into alcoholism, in order to challenge myself. I've worked my way up to a full cask of wine (30 drinks), per night. And hit the gym before continuing to the next cask, each day. Now: im working my way up to a marathon and I feel like I have a certain mental toughness, howeve... I start feeling the need to start dinking around the 12 mile mark. Any pointers? Im not lying, except the 12 mile part. I run at least 8k per day😂

[@amelialowe1568]

How much of the time is spent walking on an ultra? I’m currently training for my first regular marathon with the goal of doing an ultra in the next couple years. I’m interested to know how much of it is actually at a run.

[@XxOzzyBoyx]

It varies a huge amount based on the specifics of the course you want to run. A lot of the races in my region have significant elevation gains, so it's pretty much guaranteed that I'll be walking 25% of it because it would just be waaay too wasteful in terms of energy to run the steep uphill sections. Also if you've got an area with significant technical (rocky and uneven) terrain you'll likely be walking slightly more because it's just difficult to navigate that at speed. Get a flat 50-100km on a good trail though and it's entirely possible to run the entire thing as long as you've taken plenty of time to understand your pacing strategy. With all that said though, the only competition is yourself and the time cutoff of your particular race. As long as you know how fast you need to be going to finish the event then you can walk as much as you want within that.

[@Kelly_Ben]

You'll most likely find the ultra easier to train for and run than the road marathon... and more enjoyable! Not being snide, it's just that trails in general are more laid back in attitude and atmosphere, and taking the emphasis off pace-pace-pace is freeing. If you can do a marathon, you can absolutely do a 50k. Best wishes!

[@barefootbeachrunner9498]

Depends on the terrain and elevation gains plus the distance I ran a short ultra years ago on a very flat course 52km 2 years ago I ran a very hilly 60km and the last 10 km was mostly up hills which was a fast walk/slow jog at best

[@Triforce00]

Meanwhile me with my FUCKING shin splints with the missalignment of my feet I am FUCKING born with... I would LOVE to push me EVERY FUCKING DAY but simply can't. So be grateful for having a normal body and start running..

[@55mase76]

I once ran 50k with 3300 height meters

[@sammmmm1876]

I have 3 ultra marathons as a 15-year-old.

[@carlsiren]

How do you know if someone runs marathons? - Don’t worry, they will tell you… 😉

[@lukasfesenmeier301]

I spontaneously ran a marathon without training as a smoker in 4:16h to impress my (ex) girlfriend. Mind > body.

[@joelmacinnes2391]

People should probably not run marathons for the sake of it - if you train properly for it then fair enough but the business of showing up and running a marathon in crocs on no training is totally ridiculous

[@desertkhal]

Does a marathon on a rowing machine count?

[@russelllavis2359]

Less than 1% is right. Even further, 0.17% of the world population has run a marathon. And yes, ultras especially as you up the distances are far more rare indeed. I'd guess that it is 0.01% of the world to finish a 100 mile ultra.

[@Thatmanz2212]

Me running 26.3 miles.

[@Shankar-Bhaskar]

Beautiful trail, where is it that you were running in this video?

[@raffyleal]

I like to run on mushrooms

[@mariamakamara5592]

Yay the running side of youtube

[@davidczarco]

Ill tap out at 7 miles

[@MAAT00]

Thank you bro

[@GabrielODonnell-i5s]

I ran 27 miles yesterday with no cardio training in my neighborhood. Proudest I’ve been all year, it’s worth it y’all!

[@areyoujelton]

I ran an ultra as my first event.

[@ChristianMers1]

What is his vest?

[@someasiankid6323]

callus your mind stay hard