Marathon Diaries: Last Interval Session Before Osaka Marathon!

[@drjd876]

You've improved so much over time, it's just awesome. I have been running for just over a year and your journey and stories have been very inspirational. The channel and community is just awesome!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Jesse! Really glad you’ve enjoyed the journey so far 😁 Have you got a race coming up?

[@drjd876]

@@runningchannel had a 5k last Sunday, wasn't in best form but got a 20:31 pb which is almost 2 minutes off my previous a year ago!! Which was totally unexpected, I have another 5k in 3 weeks, then a half marathon in 3 months. Marathon isn't until December so training begins for that in August, keep the tips and the key sessions coming!

[@reynierveldtmann3003]

Sorry Jesse, I have posted my comment to Sarah's video as a reply to your comment. 🙈 Have rectified it now. 😊 Good luck with your training mate!

[@andrewbakescakes9684]

Good luck in Osaka! You will be too early for the cherry blossoms, but there is a plum tree garden in Osaka Castle Park that should be blooming at that time. Perfect for after race victory photos.

[@ohaiitsarielle]

My jaw dropped when you mentioned you had to do that whole set 3 times. You're such a beast! It's been awesome watching you grow as a runner 😍

[@BroccLeeAV]

Napa Marathon in NorCal March 5th ran a 3:05:23 in my first serious year of running and gunning for sub 3 eventually and running Boston

[@Steve-vr6mq]

3:40 I love it when people are trying to work out paces and times out loud and out of breath. It just comes out as random numbers. Good luck for the marathon. Your improvement and journey over the past 18 months is super impressive. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@NathanHeaver]

yes training for my 1st full marathon in Christchurch New Zealand its in 2 months time

[@ashthekool7]

Sarah! Your marathon diaries are addictive! Wow, sooo cool to see you improve times. I have run over 10 marathons and just finished but now I want to try and finish it under 4 hours. My last marathon time was 4:23 but my last 4-5 halfs have been 1:50-1:55 time. So, I have been training hard to get that sub 4 now and I have about 5 more weeks to go. Can you share what exactly did you change between your first and your second to actually go sub 4? I am trying to nail down everything...nutrition, taper, long runs everything to make sure I am ready but would love to know your tips. Thanks!

[@Kelly_Ben]

You're underestimating not only the prep you've put in, but the adrenaline, excitement, and encouragement you'll get from the race atmosphere! You got such a boost from the 50-odd people at the track, imagine the marathon crowd! You've got this!! I'm training for a 12 hour race in May where I'm hoping to do my first slow 50 miler. Realistically, a "fast" 50k might be wiser. It was great to see Tom the camera guy involved in the video!

[@conradburdekin722]

The thing I love about these videos of yours Sarah (on top of the positivity and general enthusiasm that you always showcase) is that you’re pretty much mirroring my targets. I’m doing my first ever marathon on April 16 in Manchester. Goal is 3:45 but with the feeling (scary feeling) that 5:00-5:10 pace MIGHT be possible. Either way, you’ve been super inspirational and I wish you all the VERY best for Osaka 😊

[@ashbankultra]

I’m training for Edinburgh at the end of may. Fingers crossed for my first sub 4 hour. Good luck with your race Sarah. You’ll smash it!

[@richardleesl]

I've done Osaka Marathon twice (2018 and 2019) where they switched the old route (2018) to the new one (2019). The best thing to do right after the marathon is to have a nice bowl of ramen right after, and a soak in the hot spring or bath tub. All the best in Osaka Sarah! I am doing my training at the moment too for Chicago in Oct. I hope it will be a good run for me, since I will need to adjust well and not suffer from jetlag, since I will be going over from Asia.

[@jessicacamp22]

So excited to see you run this Osaka marathon! Cheering you on from Florida! 😊

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Jessica 😁

[@rosamaryp]

Hiii Jessica!!! Im from Florida too. Absolutely love watching this channel. Very informative and inspirational!

[@TolunayOrkun]

I drop by this channel from time to time. I can see how much fitter you look vs a year ago (even 6 months ago). It looks like you had a great training cycle. Best wishes to you in Osaka. You got this!

[@rebecca4508]

This might be one of my favourite videos yet. So inspirational, and oooph! When you said you had to do the whole thing including the 2km three times, wow, I might have cried, but you just tackled it like a boss. Amazing. Good luck in Osaka, you totally got this!

[@JimmysGarden]

I'm in training for the Manchester Marathon 8 weeks to go and training is going ok, Good luck Sarah your improving a lot. 👍👍🏃‍♀🏃‍♀

[@runningchannel]

You’ll smash it Jimmy! 😁🎉

[@jonhunter267]

Great session. Really impressive. Makes my training for my first marathon seem a little tame. Running Manchester in 7 weeks time!

[@runningchannel]

Good luck Jon! How are you feeling?

[@jonhunter267]

Nervous. Excited. Been putting off making the jump to the full marathon for years. Watching you all on the Running Channel has inspired me just to commit and go for it!

[@ThePoesn]

I'm training for a marathon in end of April. Just ran a half in 2:06 yesterday. I think I'll be able to do sub 4:30. my first marathon too.

[@runningchannel]

That's brilliant Ben! Which marathon?

[@rozzyxoxo]

Just watched this before doing my longest run of my marathon training! First marathon in 3 weeks - taking on Rome LETS GOOOOOOO :)

[@runningchannel]

Good luck!! 💪 How are you feeling about it?

[@ShrutiSVyas]

You're incredible! So much positive energy on a gruelling workout and you made it look so easy!! I've been running long distance for 13 years but never really focused on hitting PBs or specific paces until this year. I'll be running the Toronto Marathon in the spring and am hoping to cut my time drastically this time around. You're such a wonderful source for inspiration and and some much needed mid-build motivation. Cheering you on from Toronto!

[@happy_running_sober]

Currently training for an Ultra and I've got a 31mile run on Sunday as part of my plan, send help! Manchester & Edinburgh marathons on the cards in the next few months too. Loving the journey, you're smashing it Sarah and good luck for Osaka!!

[@cezzakiely91]

Your progress has been absolutely amazing Sarah 🤩 good luck in Osaka you’ll smash it

[@reynierveldtmann3003]

I am so proud of you Sarah! You have really come a long way, with astounding improvement. I am training for the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in Cape Town, which is on the 15th of April. Unfortunately I had a setback of not running for 3 weeks in January due to illness, but I am slowly building up again. Thank you for this cool, but savage workout. I am definitely going to try it in preparation for the Oceans, even though I don't have a track to train on. I love you guys at TRC, you feel like family! Thanks for all the tips, inspiration and laughs.

[@noza_lungi]

Currently training for TTOM as well, all the best :)

[@ohhisheep]

did osaka in 2016! the vibes are AWESOME. that year one of the aid stations was manned by shops from a neighborhood food street and there were these japanese grandmas handing out bite sized sweets. a little kid maybe two years old insisted on giving me a candy at around 23km, and then there was this guy on the biggest uphill holding a sign saying "I've lost on the marathon lottery for 8 years in a row"

[@adrianfoster8881]

Very inspirational video Sarah. Loved it. I'm running Newport in 7 weeks. Feel I am a couple of weeks behind where I want to be due to a bad cold and injury a couple of weeks ago. Constantly feel like I'm walking the fine line between pushing myself but allowing my 48-year-old body time to rest afterwards. Will try to remember 'run the mile you're in'. Great advice! Good Luck Sarah!

[@artwersky]

Your done the hard work so all you have got to do now is hold on and take the leap and do the ride Hope all goes well. Most important is to enjoy at the end of the day.

[@simeoncc]

I'm currently training or my first marathon, which will be Rotterdam on the 16th of April. I ran a half-marathon in a PB time of 1:24:21 yesterday that I was really chuffed about, but now I'm sitting on the couch feeling very sorry for myself with a stomach bug that's kept me from eating today and feeling really terrible. So, I guess this week will be a rest and recover week before getting back into the training. Keep up the good work Sarah! And remember why you are doing this!

[@markdyer2580]

Good luck Sarah, all that training is banked ready for you to make a big withdrawal! I'm training for Budapest marathon in October

[@runningchannel]

Good luck for Budapest Mark!! How are you feeling?

[@markdyer2580]

@@runningchannel thanks. Good overall although I keep getting a reoccurring hamstring strain that I'm having to rest. Years of cycling has made them tight I guess but I'll prevail 👍😁

[@cantonaisking77]

Start training for Edinburgh in 2 weeks. Not particularly looking forward to the training but videos like this make it easier as it’s exactly how I feel about training too! Will be taking the advice to ease myself into the block too. This is only my 2nd marathon after Dublin in Oct.

[@runningoneddie]

Wow Sarah your running has improved so much in the past year or two. I love your approach to training and getting it done. What a beautiful place to run as well. Keep in mind that the 5 min / km might seem tough now, but by the time you hit the starting line, you'll be better rested and ready to tackle the challenge. No marathons for me right now. I am running Las Vegas (half) this weekend and I've been doing lots of 5K / 10K races to keep my speed. I need to bump up my mileage a bit as I have a few spring half marathons. Good luck in Osaka! Can't wait to see your race report.

[@stewartbransom9666]

Well done Sarah you have got the marathan nailed you can do this if you can run through this reps then you are going to cruise the marathan

[@254marathon]

Great session. I am training for Rotterdam marathon. Can’t beat my pb when i was 32 and was 2:54:00. On 65 years ols i hope to finish in good health and get no injuries

[@irisr4536]

Great session! Fun to see the footage of Lanzarote and what you were working on that week. I think you’re going to surprise yourself in Osaka! Oh, and I do hope to see a video of you and Tom hoolahooping around the track very soon! 😂

[@lukepadfield2054]

Well done Sarah and Good Luck. I'm training for my first, Great Welsh Marathon which is in 6 weeks. I did my first 20 miler yesterday which was my furthest run too. You got this 👍

[@RunDivision]

3:45 is a great goal hope it works well for you I did that time in my first marathon last year in Brighton but you have youth on your side so your gonna smash it 👊

[@Eastwood991]

I'm training for the marathon in my home city of Ghent at the end of March. And also building up to my first ultra (69km) in the summer. I ran a marathon in training yesterday. It went pretty well, so I'm good to go. ☺ I went sub 3:45 yesterday and I hope to repeat that on the day itself. Or perhaps sub 3:40, but then I'll need to have a really good day. 🤞 Good luck in Osaka! This training session looked really hard, but you aced it. I think you're ready for a huge PB! 💪

[@jenniferbraun2654]

You're wicked fast! I've run over a dozen marathons and have a pb of 4:26! I could never imagine even running a sub 4:00! Way to go!!

[@WestNottsRunner]

You're doing amazing and like others have said it's awesome seeing your progress being documented. I'm definitely currently where you used to be at so gives me something achievable to aim for. Currently training for the Great British Seaside Marathon so not as exotic as Osaka in a months time! Last ran a marathon 11 years ago in 4:15 so anywhere close to that will be great. Aiming for under 4 hours as think the training this time is much better than my younger naive self.

[@HollieLChappell21]

It has been so amazing to see your journey over the last couple years!! From first marathon to now surely smashing Osaka! I'm currently training for Manchester my first marathon! Am currently in the tired all the time wanting to eat all the food stage. Also working as stage crew this week so double the workout but fun :)

[@cejay67]

Prepping for 2 50km ultras in March and May, then a 100km in September. I loved this video, it resonates as my coach does the same as yours.

[@chloereynolds8519]

You've got this Sarah, you've absolutely killed it so far, Osaka will be no different and enjoy every step!! You have me wanting to do my first marathon next year!!

[@jimfrazier1073]

You are not inferior, you are inspiring! Your going to smash this marathon!

[@Lalo_Runs]

YESSSS!! Goodluck!!!!! We’re all gonna be cheering for you at Osaka! You’re so inspirational no matter what 🤩

[@saradevos83]

Really love your shoes!!!! Amazing to see your improvement. You go girl!

[@cars92dtb]

Sarah keep doing all the right things, good luck for Osaka but even more so good luck for beyond that too because you will be getting even better! Barcelona in about a month here, target is sub 3:15 😊

[@melaniedickinson7231]

I will be running my first marathon in October so I'm base building at the moment. Love watching your progress Sarah

[@steveburchill678]

Amazing as inspiring as always🥳 Downloaded the running channel marathon plan and entered the Gold Coast (Australia) Marathon July 2nd. I have 2 half marathons scheduled for around week 8 & 13 of the plan. Tried my first ever strides session tonight and will try my first ever interval session tomorrow.

[@laurafutcher2493]

Good luck Sarah!! you will smash this marathon I’m sure. I’m currently training for Brighton and London and you are such a inspiration 🙌🏼🏃🏻‍♀️💥

[@Intrepid_women]

Great run Sarah !! I started running in 2021 and have only just started incorporating weekly track sessions recently. I am hoping it pays off. Running 50km trail race in a few weeks and hoping to knock an hour off last years time

[@greycrain1]

Training for my 1st marathon, Tacoma city on April 30th. Love the show, thanks for everything guys.

[@richard.featherstone]

I'm training for Manchester in April. It's my first Marathon - I'm aiming for sub 3.45, good luck in Osaka🤞

[@runningchannel]

Good luck Richard! How’s training going?

[@richard.featherstone]

@@runningchannel Very well. No injuries, goal pace runs are progressing nicely. I'm even thinking I could rethink my goal time.

[@jean-luclarouche1061]

Great video as usual. You are a beast out there, you gonna crush it!

[@mathilden7955]

You're incredible Sarah !! I'm running my first half marathon in may and i'm taking so much advice from your journey, thank you so much ! And good luck for Osaka marathon 😍😍😍

[@kevinmichie1930]

Going for my first marathon ever this year in Chicago this October! This channel has helped me a ton in thinking about the workouts and learning about the perseverance to complete my first marathon.

[@runningchannel]

You got this! 👍

[@tomsnow6327]

I’m running Manchester marathon in April, it’ll be my first marathon. Aiming for sub 4 hours, did a half marathon in 1:54 yesterday so hopefully I’m on track 🤞🏼

[@63gura]

So fun to follow your journey, i'm going to run my first ever marathon in june in Stockholm!

[@annie7297]

I wish I’d been interested in running when I was living in Japan! You’ll have a fabulous time in Osaka regardless of what time you run. But, plan your pre-race breakfast before you leave - if you need British tea (or decent coffee) bring it with you!

[@runningchannel]

Great advice Annie! When did you live in Japan?

[@yeuros6280]

I'm sure you're very ready 😁! All the best!

[@ian-mucarruthers441]

Such an engaging delivery. Thanks

[@runningchannel]

Thank you!

[@wowDepressive]

You are definitely an inspiration, I love to see your progress, but I secretly do compete with you in my mind and in training :), I'm quite a bit behind you and that's exactly why! Hoping to run my first marathon in Paris in about a month targeting 3:45. Good luck with yours, you will smash it 💪

[@JasonFeinstein]

Nice work and good luck in Osaka! My brother and I are training for the LA Marathon on the 19th of March and your videos have been a real help in staying motivated.

[@runningchannel]

Amazing Jason! Glad we could help 😁 How is the training going?

[@JasonFeinstein]

@@runningchannel sooo ready for the taper to begin! 😂

[@kirstymp30]

Training for my 4th marathon and aiming to crack sub 4 hours. Aiming to run an event on 10th June and am following a training plan for the first time ever. All my other marathons and all my halves are based off my own planning - but now I have a very specific improvement goal.

[@johnkerr6466]

I'm training for my first marathon - London Marathon - week 8 of training is going well. I'm definitely at that "how can I run 42km?" stage!

[@TommyPOfficialTmp]

AYYYY Congrats on Your Final Interval Session befire Tapering!! That Between-Rep Excitement is WAYYYY Too Relatable!! Nothing Beats the Runners High and Euphoria 🤣🤣 Honestly Really Looking forward to that Osaka Video, Definitely gonna be a Source of Inspiration when it Drops, I'm currently also in Training for the Toronto Marathon on the 7th of May this Year, Aiming to Hit a BQ, so Any and All Prayers are Welcome 🤣🙏

[@Rchard-jn8cg]

Firstly, good luck Sarah! Sure you'll smash it out there - from 1 friend's experience perhaps just take std marathon precaution out there (they had a real downpour prior to start, so was a shivering miserable time pre start) I m also bound for Manchester in basically 2 months - trying to train smart given various health/mental health challenges (12 miles yesterday) feel tortoise slow, but we'll keep working (all being well my 2nd marathon but 6 year gap in between)

[@hairyairey]

Sarah, like I already said to you - you need to be less hard on Sarah! You've known her longer than all of us, you know she doesn't do things by halves. Go and enjoy the marathon, put it all behind you. I am looking forward to your video and you'll probably make me cry, just like you all do! Much ❤️

[@mansfielddave]

Training for Manchester Marathon. 8 weeks to go and throwing in a half marathon in for some marathon pace training too. Good luck for Osaka Sarah 🏃🏻‍♀️💨

[@runningchannel]

Good luck David!

[@TrisalArchita]

Best wishes for your marathon run this weekend! You’ve personally inspired me so much since I started running 6 months ago. I’m sure you’ll have the blessings of many more like me whose lives you’ve touched ❤ You’ll absolutely smash it!

[@anthonyhickling8867]

I'm currently training for Edinburgh marathon (my 1st) is May. I did my very first 30km Long run yesterday and I'm hoping for a sub 4 hour time

[@MichelBoezerooij]

Hi Sarah, I’m training for the marathon too, in my home town Enschede, The Netherlands. It’s in 53 days. I did my first half marathon last year in 2:10. I hope to do the full in 4:20.

[@mauricehill8921]

What a great session Sarah 😅 you just show it’s not all easy and for show I really like the bit of you having a word with yourself very impressive keep up the good work 👏👏👏

[@garybc]

Best of luck in Osaka Sarah. I also would like to do a full marathon on my 50th year. I’ve done several half marathons already but i wish to do a marathon at least once in my life. I hope to finish it in less than five and a half hours. Yeah, I’m not a fast runner. 😅 but finishing a 42k is a goal in itself. 😊

[@harrydegiovanni9716]

Was in awe of the hula hoop runner when at La Santa. Incredible core control 🎉

[@devanieshaw1973]

I am training for my first marathon. Week 12 of training and its in Paris April 2nd!

[@robgatt9107]

Keep an ear out for your name during the event, I'll be there to cheer you on. Well done on your preparation and thanks for the motivation, I hope to run my first marathon in July this year. My 60th birthday present to myself.

[@graham4099]

Sarah just looks like she loves running and loves life!

[@Victoria-hb5jb]

One of my absolute favourite videos.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Victoria! What made you like it so much?

[@kimhenningnielsen2882]

Dear Sarah, you are just so a great star , Keep up the good work 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Leeroy49]

Trust the process :) 3:30 is definitely possible. And if it doesn't happen in Osaka it happens in the next marathon. You'll be fine.

[@Leeroy49]

I'm training for Copenhagen Marathon 14th may.

[@pollycastelo9556]

Please everyone like this video, so we can see them hula-hooping while running...😘 Good stuff Sarah xx

[@megmikerodriguez6011]

Great job, Sarah; I love following your journey! I'd totally train with you...our paces are very similar...but I'm across the Pond. :D Have you seen any tri elites there at Club La Santa? Rooting for you in your upcoming marathon; God bless, Megan

[@garyflynn3762]

Well done on your training session

[@Second2LastPioneer]

Training for San Francisco Marathon in July. Trying to figure out how to add track work on my own. 😉 You're doing so amazing!!!!

[@princepolly2070]

Good Luck in Japan! I am running my first marathon in April. I am at the same speed as you. End time between 3.30 and 3.45. Crazy to think about the 3.30 pace indeed.

[@SbgDucks]

Love watching you’re great journey. I‘m on my way to my first ever Marathon in May in Salzburg and you and the whole channel inspire me

[@runningchannel]

Good luck!! How is your training going?

[@SbgDucks]

@@runningchannel quite good. I stick to the plan and so far I’m able to fullfill it. My Plan A is a time under 4h, Plan B under 4:30, Plan C making the finish line 😂😇

[@vahurkrouverk4257]

I can relate to hard workout, somewhat. I don't have any specific training goal, just following garmin daily workout and have lack of anaerobic training recently, so garmin prescribed for today warmup and the 4x4 min at 95% of max. hr. Needless to say that I was exhausted after that. And yesterday's snowfall did not made running easier at all. But looking at training needed for marathon I decided that it's not for me, it's times harder and I'm too old for this... At least on this level. Best wishes for marathon!

[@timeonfeet]

All the best Sarah - you got this!

[@deskpro256]

My first one is in 11 weeks, 7 May, in Riga, Latvia. So the majority of the running is just starting, planned a couple of long run routes from another city to run home to :D

[@JPatteri]

Awesome Sarah!

[@chokchaisattayavisit5990]

Go Sarah Go💪🏻🏃🏼‍♀️

[@simonhodgson4941]

No advice but just wanted to wish you the best of luck, enjoy every minute and I hope you smash your PB👍🍾🏃

[@Jaigarful]

Running the 25th Flying Pig this year, but doing the 4-way Challenge. Its a 5k and 10k race the day before the marathon. So its a lot of mileage for my first road marathon.

[@TheMilesGorfy]

You are going to have the best run at Osaka, smash that pb.

[@davidsimons5764]

That’s cool I love to watch the marathons

[@jassaljs]

This is true commitment👍 You are a Ninja runner🤗

[@yannickheard5299]

Just started training up for a half!

[@brummierunner]

Good luck with Osaka and well done on all the training. I’ve got Tokyo marathon in 12 days !! Simon - BrummieRunner

[@andtsech2602]

All the best in Osaka

[@thomasbeasley3271]

I visited club la santa last month. And I very much seemed to struggle to run as well as I was at home because of the wonderful all you can eat buffet 🤣

[@runningchannel]

That buffet is amazing! 😍😍

[@Badgertronix]

You're an inspiration. Hard work pays off 😎

[@RunDivision]

I’m doing the Brighton again hoping to beat my time from last year, would love to eventually get under 3 hours but think I’m in 3:10-3:15 condition at the moment if everything goes well on the day 🤞