MANCHESTER MARATHON 2024 (Emotional) Race Day - First Ever Marathon As A Slow Runner With Injuries

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@stedoesstuff 8 ай бұрын

With your injuries and your disrupted training, a lot of people wouldn’t have turned up at the start. A lot would’ve quit after a few miles. But you turned up and you just kept going. That’s what the marathon is all about. Hats off to you. Massive respect to you!

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! After all the effort I've put in and travelled all the way there I felt like giving up just wasn't an option, especially when I got to half way. It was painful and really hard, but I just wanted a good outcome 😊 So I just kept going! I'm so glad I did and I keep looking at my medal to remember what I have achieved by not quitting.

@lotuswolf05 8 ай бұрын

Your outpouring of emotion at the end there almost made me cry! A massive congratulations to you Yuenny, I'm so happy for you, you did it! 💪👏🎉❤

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Awww....🥹 When I was editing the video and watched it back I made myself cry again 😄 It was such a big moment for me and a really special day! Thank you for the comment! I finally did it 💪🏼

@PoetWithPace 8 ай бұрын

Very well done! I knew you would do it! Enjoy the recovery 🎉🎉🎉

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Slow pace but I did it 💪🏼

@DarrenDayo0903 8 ай бұрын

Honestly so impressed by you. I think throughout your training you often felt disappointed and talked yourself down and maybe with the injuries I can understand the frustration but I knew you would do it if you got yourself to the start line. Well done. Mental toughness has increased. ❤

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I felt like you believed in me all along when I was doubting myself. I think that's how I am in other aspects of my life sometimes, but I can also be stubborn. I definitely was that on race day and felt like giving up just wasn't an option after all the effort and travelling all the way there. I really wanted to finish and I did 💪🏼 Thank you for all the comments and support. And following me on this incredible journey. On to the next Marathon! x

@Standing_Stone 8 ай бұрын

I actually cried with you at the end. Congratulations, brilliant achievement!

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Awww.... It was so special for me. Thank you for watching and crying with me 🥹 (even though it wasn't the intention to make you cry).

@mikestevenson1334 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations! That was so amazing. The determination and grit to finish was inspiring. All the hard work paid off =D You rock! Relax and recuperate, you earned it.

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I really wanted to cross the finish line. I guess my brain was stronger than my body that day 😄 I'm not running this week, until maybe Sunday. So I'm definitely relaxing and eating what I want 😁

@g4rymw110 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely superb Yuenny, how far you’ve come in your training is impressive, this was like waiting for a new box set on Netflix I was in suspense from Sunday did you do it or not 😄, congratulations you did it 🎉🎉❤💪🏼⭐️🥇

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Awww....that's really sweet. And funny 😂 Never thought there would be so much anticipation for my result of the day. Thank you though. I couldn't wait to share my race experience with you. It was such a special memorable day for me and I hope you enjoyed it 😊

@cwschang 8 ай бұрын

Congrats Yuenny on becoming a marathoner! Your hard work in training and sheer determination on the day was inspiring. Loved watching your journey and I look forward to seeing what you do next.

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for following me on this journey 😊 It was hard and at times I didn't think I was capable of running (and walking) that distance, but I did! I have an exciting event coming up later this year and some in-between fun stuff 😁 Saying I'm a Marathoner still doesn't sound real!

@tonymayall5039 8 ай бұрын

Awesome Yuenny. You did it. You are now a marathon runner. A member of an elite club! What an incredible, and emotional, achievement. Especially after the set backs of last few weeks. Hope you are going to share your thoughts and feelings about the race, and what's next for you.

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 It was hard! I really didn't think I would actually complete it but I really wanted it badly. After all the work I've put in and travelled all the way there. Thanks for following me along. There's another very exciting event later on this year which I will be sharing soon 😊

@NeuwDk 8 ай бұрын

Incredible! Great job Yuenny and congratulations on this tremendous achievement 😃

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊 I still can't believe I did it. It was such a special day for me. I'll never forget race day or the journey getting there. The whole thing brought out all sorts of emotions 🥹

@thomasaussem29 3 ай бұрын

Congrats --- I have used Jeff Galloway's Run/Walk system --- have been able to complete 4 marathons -- FYI -- born 1956 -- so my latest, the Donna Foundation Feb 4 at 5:22:xx I have done OK -- Thanks for sharing

@YuennyLam 3 ай бұрын

@@thomasaussem29 That's a really good time and four Marathons!? Well done 👏🏻 You're very inspiring. I was hoping to finish a bit quicker than I did and I'm sure I could've if I wasn't injured. The plan is run it faster in Chicago 🤞🏻 Any other Marathons coming up?

@thomasaussem29 3 ай бұрын

@@YuennyLam Well I have 2 VIRTUAL marathons -- Rehoboth Beach (12/5) and Donna Foundation (2/2) which is to honor my friends who have or had cancer

@YuennyLam 3 ай бұрын

That's really lovely of you. Hope your training goes well 😊

@JPruns 8 ай бұрын

Well done, Yuenny! It was great seeing you cross the finish line. You deserved it after the months of training and everything you went through. It was reminding me of the end of the first Rocky movie haha. I couldn't help but cry seeing your emotion as you got your medal 😭I am so happy for you!

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Awww.... I'm sorry you cried watching me cry 🥲 I was making myself cry again when I was editing the video. And the Rocky movie comment 😂 It was a long challenging journey, but so worth it for crossing the finish line. And the medal is amazing!

@neilcam 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Yuenny! Given the injuries you had along the way, it is a fantastic effort and you should be VERY proud of yourself.

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 I am proud to have crossed the finish line considering how much pain I was in. Hopefully the next Marathon won't be as painful as this one 🤞

@justinhongphotography 8 ай бұрын

Amazing work Yuenny!

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@simonrunc8067 8 ай бұрын

Well done, marathons a tough! Grit and determination got you there!

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I just didn't want to give up. I wanted it that badly I kept going and kept pushing 😁

@thewingitrunner 8 ай бұрын

Well done. Great run. You battles all the way to the end. Did so well for your first marathon. And keep the big dream alive of wanting the 6 stars medal. Only you can chase your dream and make it happen. Keep up the good work and all the best for the rest of the year

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

That was a really sweet message 😊 Thank you! You're right, I'm the only one who can chase my dream. I'll be working hard and doing my best. It'll be a lifelong goal to get the six stars, but I have nothing to lose, so I may as well give it a good go. Are you training for anything at the moment?

@thewingitrunner 8 ай бұрын

@@YuennyLam that's the response, chase that dream. I'm training for the world marathon masters end of August and I have done 3 of the 6 majors so far and have New York marathon in November. Also like masters road relays. Asics 10k, Vitality 10k london. Nationals XC and few local race too.

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

@@thewingitrunner Wow!! 3 out of 6 - that's amazing! You're smashing it 👍🏼 Hope your training goes well. Keep up the good work and best of luck getting the WMM ⭐ medal!!

@thewingitrunner 8 ай бұрын

@@YuennyLam thank you. Have a lovely weekend

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

@@thewingitrunner Thanks. You too!!

@Snubbur 8 ай бұрын

That is some serious mental strength and determination! You're an inspiration, well done! 🎉❤

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. It was really hard running with pain but I was too determined to get that medal 😁

@justanoldfashionedrunner605 8 ай бұрын

huge congrats, great effort, well deserved finish

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 It was so hard with all the pains I was having but I did it 💪🏼

@justanoldfashionedrunner605 8 ай бұрын

@@YuennyLam the first one is the hardest, it will get easier, even more when you are able to do your runs without an injury. Enjoy the achievement and recover well

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have an appointment with a Physio this weekend so hopefully I can run pain-free in the future 🤞

@justanoldfashionedrunner605 8 ай бұрын

@@YuennyLam 👍

@TheAudioImagingCo 8 ай бұрын

Well done you did great and are such an inspiration 👏

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 It was hard but I really wanted to succeed and I did 💪🏼

@FewGoats 8 ай бұрын

Amazing job !! Well done,

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@mirwena 8 ай бұрын

I am soooo happy for you!!! ❤🎉🎉🎉 you rock girl! All the virtual hugs! 🤗

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤗 I'm so so happy I did it!!

@andrewfeher224 8 ай бұрын

Congrats on running your first marathon! Hopefully many more to come!

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. That's the plan. Many many more Marathons 😁

@dannydavies2421 8 ай бұрын

What a journey you've have had!! I run London on Sunday, my first race, and I will draw great inspiration from your progress and finish. Thank you for sharing!

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

All the best of luck on Sunday! You'll do amazingly. Remember to soak it all up. As much as it felt like it was really long on the day, when I think back to race day now it all went very fast. Enjoy! 💪🏼

@harryruns1 8 ай бұрын

Well done Yuenny, amazing effort! 💪

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 I'm so happy I did it!

@nataliej2902 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations, I hope that you are recovering well after an amazing finish.

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am recovering 😊 I've not been on a run at all this week. Next one will probably be Sunday! 🤞

@nataliej2902 8 ай бұрын

@@YuennyLam I ran Manchester as well and I'm doing my first run back on Sunday as well.

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

@@nataliej2902 well done 👏 How did it go? Congratulations! 🎉

@nataliej2902 8 ай бұрын

@@YuennyLam I found the "inclines" tricky but I finished happy. Love the event as support is great.

@gavlewin3081 8 ай бұрын

Well Done 👏🏻 Amazing Run 🏃‍♀️

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@ashjvlogs 4 ай бұрын

It's so good seeing a slower runner complete a marathon. Given me the motivation to give it a go!! You did amazing!!

@YuennyLam 4 ай бұрын

@@ashjvlogs Thank you 😊 Slow or fast, it's still the same distance and if I can do it, you definitely can. Just sign up for one and start training as soon as possible. I believe in you 💪🏻 Let me know which one you're going for as your first 😊

@ashjvlogs 4 ай бұрын

@YuennyLam I was hoping to do Manchester next year but it's already sold out! Got a half marathon in 3 weeks time 😬 excited and nervous at the same time. Hopefully will bump into you at a race one day!!

@YuennyLam 4 ай бұрын

@@ashjvlogs Oh no! That's a shame. Based on how it worked last year, they seem to randomly release places for Manchester throughout the year. Keep an eye out on the website and Instagram. I think they "sell out" to attract more people in a way, but they do sometimes have more spots available. When I entered last year to run this year, I thought I was lucky to grab a place early but noticed at least twice that they were releasing more places. I hope you get in, because Manchester is a great one for a first Marathon. Which HM are you running? Totally normal to feel nervous, but you'll love every second of it. Just make sure you don't go out too fast. We all do because of the nerves, adrenaline and the crowd, but definitely pace yourself. Let me know how you get on. Best of luck and hope to bump into you too 🤞🏻

@ashjvlogs 4 ай бұрын

@YuennyLam I'm running the Warrington Half Marathon in my home town. Thought it would be best to stay local for this one 😂 I came in dead last in the two 10k's I did earlier this year. And thank yoh for the advice on Manchester, hopefully I'll be able to get in 🤞

@YuennyLam 4 ай бұрын

@@ashjvlogs Staying local is a good idea. You don't need the added stress of travelling before a big event. You still finished the 10Ks though and that's a huge deal. Well done 👏🏻

@neilhulme8426 8 ай бұрын

Love the tears at the end. Congratulations on a fantastic achievement.

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! There's no feeling like crossing the finish line of a Marathon after many hurdles during training 😁

@eddieyew2713 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations! You finished. That's all that matters. Great effort.

@YuennyLam 5 ай бұрын

@@eddieyew2713 Thank you! It was really hard. Not just the actual marathon but the training too, with the injuries I ended up getting. I did it though 💪🏻 Onto the next one!

@eddieyew2713 5 ай бұрын

@@YuennyLam training was definitely tough as well. All the best in your future runs! I'll be rooting for you 🎉

@YuennyLam 5 ай бұрын

@@eddieyew2713 Thank you. Already training for my second one 😁 I'm hoping it'll be better than the first time round 🤞🏻

@TheWu 8 ай бұрын

Well done you made it. You are a Marathoner!

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am and it still doesn't feel real 😁

@Prisonmate 8 ай бұрын

About 1% of the world population ever ran a marathon. Yes, there are elite runners that can run it in 2 hours record time and more running less than 2 hrs 30 mins or 3 hours or 4 hours depending on your age group and the time spent training (one month? 6 months? one year?). However, for the rest of us regular marathon runners, the prime objective is not the time we finished but having a fun experience completing the marathon. The time we finished is just a measurement to help us train for the next marathon. You completed the marathon, be very proud of yourself. Your subscribers are proud of you. Running a marathon builds your character in life to stay strong and not give up when you face challenges.

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely message. You always leave me really nice comments 😊 You're right, the finish time wasn't important. The main thing is that I finished and got that special medal at the end. I'm actually surprised at how many people haven't asked what time I ran it in because runners understand that time and pace is irrelevant sometimes. There are so many runners out there chasing some crazy fast times, but that's just not me. I physically can't run that fast and that's totally okay 😊

@Rob_Gilbert 2 ай бұрын

Well done

@YuennyLam 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@Sylonien1314 8 ай бұрын

Nothing more to say than a huge well done. Super proud and happy for you. Still remember to vlog at the same time. 😂🎉

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 It was very hard and slow at the end but I managed to get myself to the finish line and that's all that mattered on the day 😁 I really wanted to capture the day to remember.

@Sylonien1314 8 ай бұрын

@@YuennyLam memory forever to look back. Must be tough doing it but they say the pain you won’t really remember too much. But the happy memories you do and always good to have something to re watch in the future.

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

@@Sylonien1314 Yup. I already don't remember the pain that much and it was less than a week ago. I'm only remembering the achievement 😊

@Sylonien1314 8 ай бұрын

@@YuennyLam that’s what I noticed also. We might remember the event but the pain you tend to forget. You know it was bad at the time but it’s just a memory. Whereas the happy and proud memory you can relieve

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

@@Sylonien1314 Strange how our minds and memories work sometimes. We're very quick to forget the pain (sometimes). Depends I guess. On this occasion, I definitely remember the good 😊

@Prisonmate 8 ай бұрын

a big thumbs up.

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@flyant321 8 ай бұрын

I'm too got so emotional 😭 I remember my first ever marathon.. congratulations 🎉

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. It all just came out. I couldn't stop crying for ages after 🥲

@GetOutOfMyNoodleShop 6 ай бұрын

just found you channel. well done on finishing! what was your run time?

@YuennyLam 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I did it in just over 6 hours. Are you training for a Marathon?

@hermeticallysealed 8 ай бұрын

yep, you did it. good job

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@Mack.Tracks 8 ай бұрын

Yeeeeees! 🎉🎉🎉

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

I did it!! 💪🏼

@Mack.Tracks 8 ай бұрын

@@YuennyLam I’m sure you’ll share your experience in a future video, but I hope you enjoyed conquering the distance. Honestly, given the ups and downs with niggles and the frustration there, this is such a huge achievement. Congrats!

@YuennyLam 8 ай бұрын

@@Mack.Tracks Thank you. I wasn't confident I'd be able to get even half way with all the pains I've been getting so this is, indeed, a huge achievement 😊 I was just so happy to finish!