Manchester Half Marathon 2023 - Sub 1 Hour 25 min Attempt!

[@supermansdoctor]

This video popped up randomly on my feed and I watched because I also did the half which was my first ever. I finished in 2.09.33 which I was very happy with. It boggles my mind that you kept that pace all the way through, amazing job 😊

[@CrownMyRun]

Ah, thank you KZbin algorithm haha! Well done on your first half and thankyou!

[@BillyBobJoeSnr]

Oddly popped up in my YT feed as I've booked on the Man Half for 2024. Not my first but hoping to hit sub 1:45, which is a stretch for an old boy like me. Best of luck and remember to enjoyed it and don't worry about the time.

[@ThePaisleyPictures]

I ran a 1h 24.08 and did the exact same as you thinking the inflatable tunnel was the finish line 🤣🤣

[@CrownMyRun]

Well done mate! Hopefully not a PB so missing out on a Sub 1hr 24 doesn't hurt as much aha?!

[@shaunwest3466]

You wasn't the only one that fell for the Puma "finish" line!!!

[@cameronashton7150]

Me too. Annoyingly I did the same last time I did it (2021) with a big blue Mizuno (I think) advert.

[@CrownMyRun]

I am glad it wasn't just me! A learning curve - check where the finish line is next race!

[@tmbrtn7107]

Sprinted when I saw the Puma arch, passed about 10 people. Saw there was another 200m to go, had to jog to avoid being sick. The 10 people overtook me. A humbling experience. 😂

[@cameronashton7150]

@@tmbrtn7107 200m but felt like a mile!! 😀 Uphill too!!! 🤔

[@tmbrtn7107]

@@cameronashton7150 We know for next year!

[@Christianj93]

I was the guy in the pink top you chased for the last 3 miles or so ha! Great running mate

[@CrownMyRun]

Ah legend, thanks for dragging me along!

[@tworunningbrooms]

Nice channel this. Enjoying going through some of your back catalogue and have subscribed. Like the way you talked through the race mile by mile. Did you have an Insta 360 on your cap?

[@CrownMyRun]

Thanks a lot, I've been watching your stuff for a while now! Yeah, Insta 360 GO3, absolutely love the little thing.

[@RunningToMyPast]

Great video, subbed as we have a very similar video style & are both runners!

[@CrownMyRun]

Thank you! Subbed back to you :). Good luck with your marathon training, I'll be doing Brighton Marathon on the same day!

[@RunningToMyPast]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it. Ah that's so exciting! Good luck with training!! You're not even too far away then! :) @@CrownMyRun

[@steviewonder5059]

I didn’t see the finish line either

[@CrownMyRun]

Oh you

[@newbarker523]

Another great video, cheers 👍 Very inspiring even though I am not able to perform at your level. Your time was impressive.

[@CrownMyRun]

Thanks mate!

[@amandagerrie1398]

You did fantastic in the half marathon be happy you got your sub 1hour 25mins. Well done 😊

[@CrownMyRun]

Thank you!! 😊

[@stevierunner]

things i liked about your vid. Not to much music and talk over. well done on your time here. i subbed

[@CrownMyRun]

Thank you, appreciate it :)

[@VivaLaEggboi]

Lack of Beyblade music on this one, mate.

[@chrisgardiner4998]

Subbed too, I do love your style J Mills! 😂

[@CrownMyRun]

Cheers mate!

[@eddiegaul1903]

What an awesome finish and nicely done pacing it. As I was watching I was thinking you were going to crash -- it just felt like you were leading up to it in your narrative. I love when the magic happens in a half marathon and with about 5KM to go one is able to work with someone else and fly through those last miles. And yeah, I'd be kind of upset if I sprinted like you did to get to the fake finish. I've had that happen a time or two and it is humiliating and there is absolutely nothing left in the tank after doing that. Congrats on an epic time and I love the way the video came together.

[@CrownMyRun]

Thank you! Vegas half on Sunday - hopefully I can produce something similar but not mess the finish up!!

[@eddiegaul1903]

@@CrownMyRun I'll be there too. I live in Salt lake, about 5 hours north. It's a big race and the start can be congested. Just be sure you are hydrated as well and don't over indulge in food and adult beverages. I am a legacy runner there...

[@CrownMyRun]

@@eddiegaul1903 oh amazing, thanks for the tips!

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

Good Job , I came in 8 minutes later (and while I did not get fooled by the false finish thing , as it was finished at the same point as the MCR marathon, it was a pain in the arse ) and yes the last mile did feel a little long.

[@CrownMyRun]

Cheers mate, well done on your run and not being a numpty like me!

[@Wonderkid44]

Glad i discovered your 12:26 channel, if you had more videos I’d be watching them all 😂

[@CrownMyRun]

😂😂 Cheers! I'll do my best to make more for you!