Manchester Marathon | Race Day Vlog | SUB 3 ATTEMPT

[@ian757]

We’ll done Matt. You’re probably used to people saying that you’re a big unit to take around a 26 mile course but it’s worth repeating in my opinion. Hard enough for a relative shrimp like me let alone you. Congrats! 👏👏👏

[@MrCol104]

Loved watching this. Massive congratulations, Matt. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Your attitude & commitment was absolutely spot on. Sub 3 hour on negative splits was always an extremely tough ask but if you don’t aim high you’ll never know how far you can go. The ‘start-slower-finish strong’ tactic was brilliant - perfect way to do it. Manchester is a fast course but there are a couple of sneaky hills around mile 16. Having the peace of mind to walk that hill rather than blow the energy was a stroke of genius. So happy for you. 3:08 is an incredible time.

[@kenlennon]

Great effort. Thanks for the vlog. You smashed it mate!

[@peacemusicstore]

Loved following your journey so far Matt, well done on a brilliant race, the work paid off, can't wait to see what's next.

[@christinaclementson2685]

What you’ve achieved is absolutely incredible!! You have just gone from strength to strength! Keep aiming high ⭐️⭐️⭐️ I found the course tough and those hills caught me off guard too!! 😳😳

[@SotMar1980]

Well done Matt , great time but the most important was you finished strong and i am sure you will do much faster runs in the future, keep it up.

[@kwak10r1]

'Kin 'ell'!! Matt! That was insane. So pleased for you, well done lad!

[@robsiddique3794]

Well done Matt! Very happy for you mate. Your strategy was very well planned and nearly worked for you on the day but a marathon is not going to do anyone any favors... Them hills were a massive test. The atmosphere, the crowd and the support was unreal!! Absolute stuff of legends! You'll definitely smash your sub3 on your next one💪🏼💪🏼. Was good to have a chat with you during the race👍🏼. All the best for the future. Keep positive and keep strong.💪🏼💪🏼

[@MattRuns]

Thanks mate, was good chatting with you.. had a great race mate.. How's your legs after Sunday?

[@robsiddique3794]

@@MattRuns Legs feel great thanks mate. Will go for a run later tonight. Cramps and weird spasms started to kicking around mile 23-24. But very happy with the time and delirious when i got over the finishing line😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@neilpurves2664]

Great videos Matt, really enjoyed your training build up ! That hill was a killer 😁

[@stevengrimley]

Congratulations! Great time

[@robcarr6363]

Quality Running & Finish Time Matt 👏🏻🎉 Chuffed for you 💪🏻👊🏻

[@gummer4england]

Brilliant mate great stuff

[@0307hammy]

Well done. Thanks for sharing your journey. Really enjoyed it.

[@thefijianrunner4843]

Awesome journey and congratulations on that fast time 👏💯

[@mickgoodhew8289]

Well done mate.Awsome achievement .💪🏃🏻‍♂️

[@iancollinge2254]

That's a cracking effort Matt week done. You'll get the sub 3 easy soon👍🏻

[@JonExplores]

super strong effort 🏃🏽‍♂️ 💨 way to go mate!

[@mochacat4042]

Well done - it was hard I was on the first wave manage a pb 3.15.21 but I got horrible stich at mile 18

[@normhanson981]

Amazing Matt , 3.08 , wow , for a big lad , what an effort.

[@jonathanwatkins447]

Well done. Amazing

[@Runningmansam]

Well done mate. You put the training in and you did really really well. Awesome stuff mate.

[@MattRuns]

Thanks Sam, my mann 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@chrisbeck67]

Great stuff Matt, this series has been a great watch and glad you’re happy with the result! I also ran and got a big PB too, only from advice from KZbin channels like this one! Much appreciated!

[@MattRuns]

That's good to hear mste and thanks alot.. how did you get on? They threw on a couple of cheeky hills near the end didn't they 😆

[@chrisbeck67]

@@MattRuns I got 3:25:28 after aiming for a 3h30 so really happy with the result! There was a cheeky hill in Altrincham, it’s a good job the centre was line with supporters, it was incredible and really got me through! Not quite sure how, but I had enough in the tank over the last 10k to push for a faster time?! Look forward to seeing you on the next one, London or Manchester for me too! Let’s goooo 🙌🏼 What are your thoughts on carb loading? Online articles seem suggest to eat massive amounts pre-race.. I weigh ~180pounds and found it hard to eat the suggested 600+ grams of carbs? Thanks again for the great videos, it’s nice to hear from an authentic Mancunian!

[@johnturgoose4205]

Snap on the 3:08 finish time buddy. Not a sub 3 but delighted as I also ran smart and didn't fall apart in the last 10k like my previous one, where I chased a time beyond my fitness. My last 5k was the fastest. Great to have a chat with you on the day and congratulations on your time. Enjoy it, recover and I look forward to seeing you get that 2 something at some point in the future. 💪

[@MattRuns]

Great talking to you to John, it's definitely getting closer now 👍🏻

[@MattRuns]

Congrats on yours aswell John 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bobbykim3289]

Good job Mate! Negative splits are hard unless you been running for a long time in a marathon. Last 10k is where the pain in your legs and cramping starts along with dehydration.

[@MattRuns]

So true mate.. i had the cramps, sort of.. if i tried injecting any speed it was a problem.. but huge positive in that im getting much better at it lol

[@runningwithstephen]

Well done mate !! You absolutely nailed it and everything was on point 👉. But your very right that last 10k is the hardest it absolutely gets everyone!! You gotta dig deep don't you 💯

[@MattRuns]

Thanks mate, the last 10k is where everything is stripped back and exposed.. 100% it's like s horror story 😆

[@runningwithstephen]

@@MattRuns haha its that no man's land isn't it 😅. But we get it done regardless 😉

[@harbster2]

Well done Matt. Great time.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

You did fantasic, huge congrats. That hill was a bit cheeky, for sure!

[@MattRuns]

Oh it proper caught me off gaurd mate, it felt like every corner.. it just kept creeping up 😄 Thanks mate

[@lynseyk]

Well done 👏

[@otyremcr]

Great time! Very very impressed with your 03:08:00 mega time! You’ll be able to hit under 3. If that was Berlin you may well have done it as it’s flat as a pancake. Your conditioning was second to none. I predict your next time to be around 02:58:00 with more of the same progressive training and high mileage. I also ran on sunday and smashed my goal. I was aiming sub 4 and hit a 03:51:17 which I was chuffed with. There were so many inclines to contend with like you said, which caught me out too. The last mile was horrendous as I went a little too hard in the first 15 Mile and got a horrific stitch due to eating the jelly babies which are handed out. I never ate them in training. Have you ever considered open water swimming events? That’s one hell of a way to build fitness and strength which complements running. Injury proof training too. I do it down on Salford Quays at the water sports centre

[@MattRuns]

Thanks Olly.. i have more confidence over that distance now.. I'd really love to get into something like that but im not to much of a swimmer mate.. but it's something I've always wanted to do regarding completing an iron-man or half ironman 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MattRuns]

Well done on your marathon time also mate.. them hills just caught me off gaurd aswell on certain areas 😆 (I'd also love to run the Berlin one) 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Great vlog and an amazing run Matt💪 Pleased for you

[@MattRuns]

Thanks Chris, It's either Manchester or London next year now mate 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@cesarbobadilla5678]

Solid race¡¡ keep up the good work!! What is next race wise?

[@MattRuns]

Not to sure yet mate, i have a rest week now but im going to do abit of easy running and hopefully a video with a next race plan very soon mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kayphoenix5140]

Your Amazing ❤️

[@Arki2019]

Banging time