Marathons are COMING! Our Top 8 Tips To Get Ready

[@runningchannel]

Are you signed up for a marathon? What are your top training tips? Is there anything about marathon training that you want us to help with? Tell us in the comments below - and don’t forget to click the like button to add to our race counter!

[@haydenjacobs4830]

I am training hard every day to get fit

[@kierenkd]

My tip: Think of recovery in hours, not days. Keep the ball rolling and nail the basics of sleep & hydration

[@HS-fm9kv]

Your channel is very inspirational, ans super fun too.

[@hairyairey]

Got a place in London Marathon on the day I completed 500 days in a row of running every day. Thankfully they are refunding me for the Virtual London Marathon this year so I don't have to run two! There was a high chance that my virtual London Marathon would have been somewhat close to the official route!

[@hairyairey]

Just a correction "you're nearly there" being shouted to you at the start of a marathon is entirely correct. You've spent months training all the hard work is behind you. People really should look at it this way, it'll certainly help the nerves!

[@regstoy]

For those of you doing your first Marathon, do not, I repeat do not wear earphones. You may have trained with music or podcasts, but you will miss out on the chats with fellow runners and the noise of the crowd. Interact and take energy from everybody around you, fistpump with the kids (they'll be delighted and you'll feed off their energy) and read all of the handmade posters (some will make you laugh, others will make you teary but they'll all give you a kick). Finally, don't fixate on your finish time, you did the training and hopefully know if the time is achievable, enjoy the whole experience and hopefully you'll be able to hug a fellow finisher at the finish because you will have shared something rather special.

[@runningchannel]

This is excellent advice, Donal 😊

[@gregjohnson5791]

Hmm, I disagree slightly. If you train with headphones definitely take them on race day in case you need them. When I did London I was injured and needed to zone out from the crowds but had the “you don’t need headphones” going round in my head so refused to put them in. A couple of miles like that would have done me the world of good. My own fault but I think if people train with them they should take them in case they need them.

[@Writin2insanity]

Not a marathon. My first 5K EVER!! The Chevron Houston Marathon 5K.

[@runningchannel]

How exciting! Good luck 💪

[@bramvanzelst4552]

you can do this!!

[@johndelamere6017]

I did mine two days ago, Gold Coast Marathon. Had to do it virtually 'cos it got cancelled a few days before. 18 months after open heart surgery, pretty happy with 3:51:34. Good luck everyone!

[@runningchannel]

Wow John, that's fantastic! Well done to you!

[@IainMabbott]

I'm 8 weeks into a marathon training plan for a virtual event at the end of August. I went over 100km for the first time last week and I'm on track for the same distance this week. 18 months ago I was starting on the Couch to 5k. Good luck to everyone doing their first marathon. The biggest secret is that at some point during your training is that you'll probably get bored of eating..... Seriously 😄

[@runningchannel]

Nice work Iain!

[@EngineeringMindset]

Great video. I've 3 marathon this year, 6 completed to date. My tip is to not do loops past your home on long Sunday runs. It's too temping to stop and that inner voice always tries to find a reason why I should stop. Especially on those cold, rainy mornings.

[@roadrunner708]

Agree with you about distraction of passing home but what about taking on water? I can’t run that well with 1 litre on my back!

[@alexw2879]

Commenting just to see your thoughts on the comment above!

[@lania3717]

And those hot, humid days 🥵

[@Sunflowrrunner]

@@alexw2879 I carry about two liters on long runs in the summer. It sucks, but I just look at as good training for a spring ultra where I'll be carrying about the same weight. It can be amazing how much 5 lbs can feel like after a few miles.

[@almorrison2040]

Conversely, if you can battle that will to stop, it becomes a mental toughness challenge, which is great for those last few kms. I do both, runs where I have to learn to fight the urge to quit and long out and back runs, where the only way home is to keep running. I use a Salomon vest and find 1lt is enough for 30kms or so.

[@caylabyrd7129]

I’m training for my FIRST full marathon in January which is the Houston marathon!

[@ohaiitsarielle]

Two-for-one special: Chicago Marathon AND Virtual Boston!!

[@krystlepederson6669]

I'm training for the Air Force Half Marathon in Sept. Thisll be first my first half marathon and I am so excited!

[@amandalowery778]

I didn't do much running in 2020, so I committed to the Air Force Marathon in Sept. It will definitely be a run/walk effort with timed intervals throughout. Excited!!

[@femguardian8616]

I've done a couple half marathons over the past couple years. This year will be my first air force half and I'm super excited 😄

[@josephmoreland2596]

See ya there! First one for me as well.

[@MichaelJanos1024]

First marathon post pandemic at the end of July in the desert Uluru here in Australia

[@lovemybug7631]

Lucky enough to get a ballot place in the London Marathon - Its my first marathon - really looking forward to it :-)

[@runningchannel]

That's amazing Rich! You'll love it! Good luck with your training 😊

[@lovemybug7631]

@@runningchannel thank you, so far so good (I think 🤔) I'm upto 10 miles running 👍

[@SuperYtc1]

Lucky bastard!! How did it go?

[@Briguy1717]

Philadelphia marathon. My first marathon ever and i’m super excited!

[@emmapercy3660]

Manchester marathon here I come. And it’s my first. So excited.

[@runningchannel]

Oh wow Emma that's so exciting! How's your training going?

[@emmapercy3660]

Good, I think? Just started adding in strength work to help my knees. I will definitely finish and any time will be a PR 😁

[@paul78965]

Manchester. My training is going well so far. Hoping for under 4 hours for this

[@ricd2821]

Nice one, doing this too, fingers crossed it goes ahead

[@paul78965]

@@ricd2821 Yes, I think we are all hopeful for whatever races we are doing. Best of luck to you, you got a target time in mind or just hoping to get through it?

[@ricd2821]

@@paul78965 similar to you would be happy with under 4! All the best

[@_cineris]

Running my first Ultramarathon in November - and it's a Spartan Ultra! 50km, 60 obstacles, and some gnarly terrain. I can't wait!!

[@adelinedumas7801]

That sounds insane ! Good luck :)

[@HannahC]

I’m training for the virtual London Marathon… it’ll be my first marathon!

[@claredavies6049]

Southampton Marathon in September: first marathon 😬

[@H3C70RG]

Perfect timing! 11 days until I attempt my first marathon. Not an official race, so will head out and end up running a few laps around Hyde Park / Kensington Gardens before going back home to sleep XD

[@adelinedumas7801]

I've ran my first 10k on the trails today, after starting running 3 month ago. I can't wait to be able to run a marathon.

[@runningchannel]

Well done Adeline!

[@keyowilson5695]

After running a few long runs myself in the past year, I've learned the importance of strength and conditioning, especially with the calves. I never took it seriously until my body responded to the way I trained. I haven't signed up for a marathon race yet, but I do feel smarter when going about training for it.

[@runningchannel]

This is really sound advice, Keyo - thanks for sharing! Yep, that strength and conditioning work will help build marathon strength in your legs and help prevent injuries 😊

[@Johno-kg2kq]

I’m getting ready to run my first marathon this November in the NYC Marathon - two weeks before my 63rd birthday! Training mostly on firm sand & gravel tracks here in Brooklyn to look after the old joints and shins. My goal? Don’t get hurt and don’t come last! (Maybe aim for top 50% in my age group).

[@runningchannel]

Sounds good Johno! Good luck!

[@Johno-kg2kq]

Thanks - I’m looking at your NYC Marathon video for inspiration….🏃🏻‍♂️🗽

[@juliehyne4624]

My daughter and I are running our first marathon which happens to be the London Marathon. Super excited and equally as nervous so watching all the Running Channel videos for inspiration and advice

[@runningchannel]

Good luck!! Glad you're enjoying our videos!

[@TheDancechick801]

Running my first marathon September 18th!!!!! Gone on a few long runs so far and it’s such a mental game! I cannot wait to say I’ve finished a marathon and I can’t wait to experience race day!!!! 🏃🏻‍♀️

[@logginsirl]

I’m training for the virtual TCS New York marathon in November.. and when I complete it I get a guaranteed entry for the 2022 real marathon 😀🥳🥳

[@runningchannel]

Oh wow - that's great Ken! Good luck with your training 😊

[@t.c.9838]

I love how Anna gets emotional on her runs. I can relate and was not expecting that would happen. During my first Marathon, I found myself tearing up and getting choked up at the 10k, half, and 18-mile mark. It was a sweet surprise.

[@clancykirk7554]

I'm racing in the St. George, Utah marathon October 2, 2021. I'm 4 weeks into my training plan, but I've been building up for the last year to get ready. This is my first ever marathon and I'm shooting for a sub 3:00:00 marathon. What I recommend is to be consistent with your running, strength training, mobility excercises, flexibility stretching, eating proper nutrition and sleep.

[@runningchannel]

Wow! That's fantastic! Very best of luck to you! Keep us updated with your progress 😊

[@TMad_3D]

Just getting ready to head out for interval training today! Marine Corps Marathon in 16 weeks 3 days, October 31st, first ever marathon!

[@runningchannel]

Yay! Will this be your first marathon Tommy?

[@TMad_3D]

@@runningchannel yeah! I've done 2 halves but this is my first full. Plus, I'm in a pipe band and we are finally practicing in person again and gearing up for competition season which happens to be in October as well, lol. Fun times!!

[@richardbeattie5575]

@@TMad_3D best wishes for your marathon. Im thinking about doing a marathon also next year. Ps im a pipe band drummer too in N.ireland

[@colinwood_ca]

I'm 55, only been running for a little over a year and I've signed up for my first half marathon in June and will be doing my first marathon in October. Valley Harvest Marathon in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. My tip for other new runners would be so set clear defined goals. It helps on those days when you lack motivation, or it's tough, or you get hurt. Take care of your body and focus on recovery in between runs. The mind is your most powerful tool so use it.

[@leeharrison1017]

Re-watching this 7 weeks into my Edinburgh marathon training block. Memories are coming flooding back from last years event and agree 100% with Anna. It was an emotional rollercoaster I ugly cried and ugly held tears in lip quivering throughout with the support from complete strangers, such an amazing experience hence why I’m heading back. Big hugs to those that come out to support and also marshal these events you are all amazing!❤

[@manisharora7852]

Hopefully for us in India, normalcy resumes soon as we can hit those races too. Gearing up for my first marathon, anticipating for that to happen in January

[@GarethFreshwater]

I'm running Manchester in October. Getting into the swing of things and trying to fit my training around family life.

[@amypennebacker4941]

I'm training for the Rose Bowl Half Marathon in September!

[@christophermcbride9559]

Due for the Belfast Marathon in October, after being delayed by 18 months. The good thing about lockdown is that I would’ve run the marathon suffering from patellar tendonitis, so thankfully I’ve been able to recover over the past year.

[@runningchannel]

Sounds like a blessing in disguise! Glad you've had some down time to recover!

[@roadrunner708]

Got the cancellation email from Dublin for Oct a few hours ago, for second time...somehow managed to get a place in Manchester 2 weeks before, thought it was sold out. Just need to pull the plan forward!

[@runningchannel]

Phew, that was lucky! Will this be your first marathon?

[@roadrunner708]

@@runningchannel Nope but first since London 2019 which didn’t go well. After a 30yr+ running break I did 3 when I had a big birthday (Athens, London, Liverpool RnR). Now ‘just’ aiming for 3:30 - same as Anna - but then I am 63!

[@marywilliams7927]

I’m doing the Virtual London Marathon in October following an afternoon of spring madness. My first proper organised race will be a half in Bristol this coming September 2021. I’ve never ran with anyone before so I have no idea what I’m letting myself in for. In August 2020 I couldn’t run 30 seconds, but I did it. In October 2020 I ran my first 5K and I did it. By March 2021 I had worked to a half marathon distance and it nearly killed me, but I did it. By June 2021 I’m up to 20 miles in one go every 3 weeks and increasing my weekly mileage generally. I can even walk and feel good the next day. I HAVE GOT THIS AND I CAN DO IT!!

[@runningchannel]

You absolutely can do this, Mary! Well done 💪

[@markbrady1388]

Brighton Marathon in April 2022, i was supposed to have ran this marathon in 2017 but had to pull out of it.

[@gregjohnson5791]

Manchester for me. I did London in 2019, virtual London and Manchester last year so back to the real thing for 2021. Mixing up training with 3 runs and 2 rides (1 on the roads, 1 on the turbo trainer) so I can train more but reduce chances of injury.

[@acooper0310]

Berlin Marathon in September! It’ll be my first marathon! My biggest hurdle is motivation for the day to day (ie not long run days) training, and nutrition!

[@Kelly_Ben]

I hear that! Lol I have a friend who calls those actions (healthy meals, speed or hill work, strength/ mobility) "deposits". Each day you're making deposits into an account. When race day comes and you go to make your big withdrawal, you want to make sure there's enough in there. That helps me stay on track. Good luck!

[@acooper0310]

@@Kelly_Ben I LOVE THIS! That's such a good metaphor for the training process! :)

[@VoxJess]

I have an Amish Half Marathon in Lancaster, PA in September and then the Philadelphia Half Marathon in November. First Half Marathons ever!

[@darrensmith7017]

Doing my first marathon at Manchester this October

[@leilaswansborough]

South Coast Challenge - 4th & 5th September - my first ultra!!!! Winchester Half - 19th September Beachy Head marathon - 23rd October!!!!! Sooo excited for them all!!!!

[@anelsatxlife]

Running my 4th half marathon July 17th my 46th birthday. It will be my first long distance run since the Rock N Roll Marathon Dec 2019 my first 26.2.

[@ericjacobs6276]

Did my first one at 18 for my senior project. 31 now getting back into it for my 2nd

[@denbriggs82]

Im running the london Marathon in October. Training is going well. Last weekend I did a 7 mile tempo run on the Saturday and a 14 mile hilly run on the Sunday and after that I was knackered. 😂 I’m actually look forward to training. I love marathon training it’s hard but if done right it can be so rewarding.

[@runningchannel]

Absolutely! Sounds like you've got a good plan together Den! Will this be your first London marathon?

[@denbriggs82]

@@runningchannel no it’s actually going to be my sixth (all london)

[@warriorgirl126]

Houston marathon in January. I wanted my friends to be able to cheer me on for my first 😊

[@runningchannel]

Sounds fantastic and having friends and family there will make the day even more special! Good luck 😊

[@perryevans3544]

I'm doing the Yorkshireman marathon and Yorkshire 3 peaks both are fell races. I'll be mixing up the training with some horrible road runs and loads of hill reps. 👍👍

[@bensmith2476]

Manchester Marathon! Will be my first marathon, looking for sub 3:30 but will be just happy to finish it 😅 Training going well, I have a couple of HMs in July booked and a 20 Mile race in September. After waiting since April 2020 when it was supposed to have gone ahead, I cannnnotttt wait!

[@runningchannel]

Sounds awesome Benjamin! You're aiming for the same time as Anna! Have you got any good training tips you can share?

[@davidarana3232]

Nice to revisit the NYC Marathon episode clips. Good morning.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks David! Well spotted 😉. Good morning to you too!

[@mvzinn111]

Going for my first marathon at 62 years old. Richmond, VA, USA.

[@runningchannel]

Yes! Love this! Good luck!

[@thomasaussem29]

I am part of a Park Run 5K every Saturday in Somerset, NJ -- I have registered for the LBI 18 (Long Beach Island, NJ) on Oct 10

[@jsatko]

I have signed up for my first marathon in Santa Clarita, California (Feb 2022).

[@franklinp6351]

Just finished the Chicago marathon and it was my 5th. i am not a great athlete by any stretch even for this i trained late and was heavier than i cared to be but here are my tips. Don't change anything on race day. Eat healthy prior to the run and eat alot more than usual. when training run double digits 2x a week. pay attention to where you are staying for the start and finish. nothing worse than finishing up and being one of thousands trying to catch a uber.

[@jamesbanfield456]

Manchester marathon in October will be my first marathon! 😁

[@runningchannel]

Very exciting James! Do you have a goal time in mind?

[@allancowley2254]

Signed up for the Melbourne Marathon on October 10 (Covid lockdowns permitting). It will be 20 years since I ran it the last time - I suspect my time might be a little slower this time 😮!

[@matblinks]

Twin Cities Marathon in October. My first - I wasn’t even running until summer 2020. Really appreciate your videos - can’t even begin to tell you how much I learned.

[@runningchannel]

We're so pleased! Thank you for your support!

[@twold4this]

Great vid. Lots of practical advice. I have several marathons booked for 2021.My favourites are road events: tree roots, ruts, rabbit holes etc don't agree with this middle aged man. Training - speed work. Run a 'real' 5k, 10k, half whatever. Find a race to get the competitive genes working! Also good for practising the whole race day experience. Food, drink, toilet needs(!), running shoes, arriving at the event in time.. A few other thoughts about training. Stamina and strength - There are now numerous off road LAP events. 6, 8 whatever hours on a 3, 4, whatever mile lap to do as many as you wish. Good for hills, having a realistic goal without overdoing it, no pressure about finishing when you wish to, you can stop and start whenever you wish, kind of competitive because there is the buzz of the event - other runners, often teams at start finish point - but not competive in racing anyone with the danger of pushing yourself too much in what is a means to an end - marathon day - not an end in itself. Happy running!

[@owl0071]

I am training for my second marathon end of October . I hope it will not get canceled in which case I will run virtual one. My training tip would be really all you said in the video but also on race day during the run when I get towards hard kilometers on my mind which start to happen around 30 to 32 km I start to think to my self ‘ you must run until 50 km you have time. Just easy. ‘ and I am not thinking that I must run ‘ only’ 12 km more. Then when I get to 42km its suddenly over! And happiness overwhelms the whole world!

[@mattmillener9593]

I was supposed to do the Gold Coast Marathon on Sunday but it was cancelled due to the recent cases of Covid here in Australia. This was my 4th race cancelled in the last year so went out and did the virtual marathon by myself- very happy with 3hrs 47 minutes. Thanks for all your great content and tips, Matthew

[@runningchannel]

Wow Matt, that's really excellent! Well done!

[@robbylester4993]

Bakersfield marathon in November of 2021. My first.

[@janief4640]

Training for my first ever marathon (aged 50) at Newport in October.

[@RoddyPimentel]

I ran the Carmel Marathon in Indiana in April and signed up for the NYC Marathon in November. The 50th Anniversary, finally.

[@runningchannel]

Sounds great Roddy! Well done on the Carmel marathon and good luck training for NYC 😊

[@Gavriela.1234]

I signed up for Rotterdam marathon in April. My longest run is 20k so hopefully I will be trained by then. No matter what the training and the effort are all worth it.

[@bradleywall2246]

Full marathon in St. George Utah October 2nd. First marathon race for me at 41 years old.

[@runningchannel]

Very exciting Bradley! Good luck with your training!

[@paulmulks]

Brighton marathon 12 September for me 👌🏻

[@karenatkinson7964]

Boston! (OMG...) What has helped me the most over my previous 6 marathons is perspective: during a workout/race, focus on the km at hand; before/after, acknowledge what each workout/race (even the "unsuccessful" ones) contributes to the training program overall.

[@barefootdep]

Running my first half marathon in 10 days! And I’m working towards my first marathon in October at the Escalante Canyons Marathon.

[@t.c.9838]

How did it go?

[@TheEspy79]

Training for the Atlanta Marathon at the end of February. Picked up running again this past year and ran my first in-person race in two years! Looking at racing a 10 miler and half marathon this fall as warm up races for my first marathon

[@runningchannel]

Go Sean!

[@TheRandomDave]

America's finest city 1/2 marathon in August, and then the Rock n Roll San Diego marathon in October. My first time for both distances.

[@runningchannel]

Sounds great Dave! Good luck with your training!

[@markuseriksson81]

I am signed up for Gothenburg marathon in Sweden 🇸🇪 19 September. This will be my first.

[@diegomaicu]

Frankfurt, 30th October. Following a 80/20endurance plan.

[@jeffcook9905]

Running Memphis Marathon in Dec 2022. Bring it ON !

[@JoeriVanGinneken]

Antwerp Night Marathon in September ! Looking forward to completing my first Marathon !

[@heyyourlittleboo]

Running my first Half Marathon 1st of August! London Landmarks here I come. Thank you for the video

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for watching Daria! Good luck with London Landmarks 😊

[@superhornet5100]

If you want to run a faster marathon, improve your 10k speed and then develop your endurance through aerobic conditioning/ lactate threshold training as the faster 10k speed will give you greater potential for improvement in the marathon.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much for sharing these tips!

[@PZJBimha]

Training for the October 2021 Cape Town marathon... I've done 4 half marathons since December 2020 + a 25k recently.... I can definitely tell that 42.2k is not easy. Thank you for the tips.

[@runningchannel]

Glad you found them helpful!

[@alanshrimpton6787]

Just finished a virtual Marathon 3:26 and the postponed new date is 10th October. Virtual was my 3rd and my tip is marathon pace in your long run. Made a big difference to fitness and confidence.

[@danyarwood7219]

Just found out this morning I have the club's place for the VLM in October. Excited!

[@runningchannel]

Yay! How exciting! Good luck with your training 😊

[@jungtao]

I’m running the Huntington Beach California Surf City 1/2 marathon this September. Love you guys.

[@runningchannel]

Good luck with your training and thanks for watching!

[@rickshepley3086]

I have Silloth and Solway marathon on the 25th of this month, and back in Manchester Marathon in October. 😃

[@WayneWhiting]

I’m running the VCU Health Richmond Marathon! First timer!

[@Rahema]

Great video, thank you. I'm training for Manchester, my first one!

[@garyflynn3762]

Great advice I am doing the London 2023 marathon, it is my first marathon.

[@jamesmascow3689]

Marquette Marathon, Marquette Michigan, on September 4.

[@Vultoor]

Running the London Marathon in October raising money for Demelza Children’s Hospice. It’ll also be my first marathon 😃

[@kyliebarratt5001]

I've just started running and have just done a few 5ks I'm scheduled to do my first 12km in September. Adelaide, Australia 🇦🇺 Good luck everyone x

[@runningchannel]

Nice work! Keep it up!

[@joythomas9733]

Currently training for my sixth St Jude Memphis Marathon after a 2 year hiatus, and super stoked to be getting back out there again!!

[@iggalan]

I’m considering running a marathon but I know that right now I would injure myself if I did. I’ve ran several half marathons at sub 2h, the last one I felt quite good and did my PB, but a marathon is an entirely different beast. I currently run 3 to 4 times a week and 35 to 40 Km, I estimate that I should be able to run at least 75 Km a week, that means a 35 Km long run (on top of swimming and cycling). Building to that mileage requires a lot of time if you increase it progressively, and I’m not going to rush with this, I’d rather wait another year than risk injuring and having to stop running altogether.

[@tsubakichan]

I was in the same position as you when I did my first! 26.22 is definitely a huge step up from a half. During the race, I was happy with my first 20 miles... and then the last 10K I fell apart and limp-ran to the finish. Trying for redemption in my 2nd marathon in two months! [I did do a virtual marathon in Feb, and that definitely felt better than my 1st]

[@iggalan]

@@tsubakichan That's what I want to avoid 😀 , I want to be able to run from start to finish without dying 🙂 . In my last half marathon I did a negative pacing, starting slower and finishing faster, that worked very well, started at about 6m30s/Km and finished sub 5m00s/Km, I wonder if that will work for a marathon.

[@tsubakichan]

@@iggalan Yeah, two things I learned from my first and you hit upon one of them: 1. I went out too hard 1st half which felt fine at the time... but probably led to my collapse at the last 25%. 2. Salt tabs? My muscles were seizing up and I've heard that it's a symptom of not having enough sodium once you sweat it out. I did a virtual full early in Feb where I paced myself better throughout and had some salt in the last half of the race and it was a much better experience and faster time despite me not trying to push for a "fake race" - did run/walk mix to a 4:14 time.

[@stevenyoungkin7333]

Me, I’m doing 2 half marathons and 7 marathons in 9 weeks between September 12 (starting with the Amish Country Half Marathon) and ending on November 13 (Bobcat). The marathons are Air Force Akron Chicago Detroit Cleveland MCM Bobcat That’s in addition to 5 5Ks, 2 10Ks and 7 races of other distances. Should be a busy and active fall season for me.

[@carljones1498]

Manchester marathon April 3rd and Chester marathon October 2nd ❤️

[@robertbuccigrossi5200]

For our 26.2 anniversary, my wife and I will be running the Wineglass Full in Corning NY :)

[@runningchannel]

Amazing! What a lovely way to celebrate together 😊

[@ghengiskhan8604]

Participating in the Man Vs Mountain rat race up and over Snowdon in September. Not quite marathon distance but around 22.5 miles.

[@LATSRN]

Running Brighton in 2.5 weeks! Training not great but I’ve done my longest run this week - only 16 miles but my hip is aching so decided it’s time to taper z& have a sauna & massage! See you at the start line 🏃‍♀️❤️🏃‍♀️

[@larahosie9421]

Virtual Boston Marathon in October and the Walt Disney World Marathon in January. These will be my second and third full marathons.

[@runningchannel]

Sounds great Lara! Good luck with your training 😊

[@jodyeverson2505]

4 days ago I ran my first Marathon I’m in Australia we were due to run on the Gold Coast Queensland but the race got canceled 4 days out from the run. We had all trained so hard and Decided to run a lap 21.1course around town. 6 of us did the Marathon and over 20 runners did the 1/2 marathon. It still makes me tears to think about how many people come out to support us. It’s the the hardest most painful thinking I have ever done but I loved it and will be doing other Marathon next year hoping to do it on the Gold Coast. My family and running family are awesome. I even patted a dog and thought of Anna. Thankyou to Running Channel for sharing all the tips and tricks. ❤️

[@runningchannel]

We're so sorry to hear this Jody, but well done to you for still getting out there and getting it done! Fingers crossed all goes well for next year 😊

[@paulobrien4794]

Attempting my second marathon this year, first was London 2019. Doing the Virtual London Marathon this time on a treadmill as I’m shielding with my partner who is highly vulnerable. I’m 4 weeks into a 16 week training plan, so with the runs getting longer, the test is training the mind along with the body, I’m using Zwift but also hope to have music, podcasts and potentially some phone calls during the event as there will be none of the street side cheering. We’ll see how it goes!

[@runningchannel]

Sounds great Paul! Zwift is a great shout! All the best for your training 😊

[@masonbrewer2497]

Got my first ever marathon in October for the Yorkshire Marathon

[@Kaz.2719]

Training for my first half! Minneapolis in September :)

[@larasutton1483]

My first marathon is scheduled for the end of October in Cincinnati Ohio

[@TheEltev]

Great video! Unfortunately the Dublin marathon was cancelled yesterday and that was my big one for this year.. Another virtual marathon it is. Good luck to everyone making it to starting lines this year!!

[@runningchannel]

Sorry to hear that Trevor, but well done for continuing and going virtual 💪

[@Ali94749]

Glencoe half marathon. My first race!