MY FIRST MARATHON (MARATHON VLOG) | Hitting the Wall at the Edinburgh Marathon

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

There is now a sequel to this video! Watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2empqGsbJ13rs0

[@johnadrianregana2980]

Man this was great!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

@@johnadrianregana2980 Thank you so much!

[@thejeffinvade]

I run my first marathon last October, finished 3:19. I blame the windy condition.

[@karpozani]

Man, I cried when you crossed the line! Runners will understand this feeling of joy and accomplishment. You are truly an inspiration for us with this video, thank you!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! I found the whole experience very emotional - even during training. That feeling of constantly improving, getting better and fitter is quite overwhelming. Thanks again!

[@karpozani]

@@Swiftfilmsuk No words left... Congrats again and hope to see your other videos.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

@@karpozani Thank you 👍

[@bikeinmotion]

Uh oh 😭 I'm not crying ..you are ... 👍

[@MrBparke]

I’m not crying you are 😭

[@orinoriani4216]

The best marathon video I’ve ever watched, gives me inspiration to start my marathon journey

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much for your kind words! That means a lot and I wish you the very best of luck with your own marathon journey 🙂

[@jillbunny90]

@@Swiftfilmsuk I absolutely agree! When you started dedicating the final miles to your children and wife I could not hold back my tears! I am about to run my first half marathon with my husband and was looking for inspirational videos. This was absolutely it! Congratulations and what a beautiful family you have!!!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

@@jillbunny90 Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 🙏 I wish you the very best of luck with your first half marathon.

[@jillbunny90]

@@Swiftfilmsuk Thank you SO much!! That is so very kind of you🙏🏼.

[@conor3257]

You cried? Get a grip

[@SuperBronaldo]

That's an incredible time for a first marathon! Well done :)

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! Shame that I could break 3 hours 30 mins, but I'll take it!

[@zeauxx8351]

@@Swiftfilmsuk I could barely finish a marathon in 4 hours lol

[@zeauxx8351]

@@Swiftfilmsuk dude if there wasn’t any headwinds you would’ve smashed it easily

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

@@zeauxx8351 Ah, we will never know, but that coastal route probably always has headwinds!

[@zeauxx8351]

@@Swiftfilmsuk run another marathon and you’ll easily get sub 3:30

[@katchmeifyoucan1131]

Thank you for the brutal honesty! I'm so glad that you succeeded even though it wasn't how you'd planned. Whether you ran, walked or crawled you, sir, are a marathoner! Congrats!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! Yes, once I saw the finish line, there was no way I wasn't going to cross it. Not the most elegant of endings, but I will take it! 😂

[@rachelcrawford9174]

I just finished first Marathon today, I finished in 6 hours which is slow, but it was one of the most difficult thing that I have ever done. 3 hours and 34 minutes is awesome. I felt sad, you seemed a little disappointed you didn't finish in 3 hours and 30 minutes. You did awesome, better than most. I understand completely about the 2 mile, it was the hardest for me.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much and many congratulations to you for completing your first marathon. Excellent achievement. In the moment I was disappointed with my time given that I felt it was definitely achievable. That's just my nature. But, in retrospect, given what happened, I'm happy with that time! Thanks again 🙂

[@fjtfilms]

This hit me emotionally because I just started getting into running and I needed a boost of encouragement to help me push on. Thank you for this!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

I'm really pleased to hear this! Thank you. It was this experience that got me into running and it's not an exaggeration to say that it has changed my life. I hope you can stick with it!

[@tyrelldavis654]

This is the vlog i've been searching for! You kept it real and 100% authentic. Fantastic job! 3 hours and 34 minutes. You're a champ!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your feedback 🙂

[@gianmanp]

Your vlog made me cry. I am preparing for my first marathon hopefully 2022, and seeing you go through your struggles and yet push yourself to the very end was moving. CONGRATULATIONS, you are a superhero. Thank you for being so inspiring.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind comment and I hope that your marathon experience goes well. All the very best and thanks again!

[@gianmanp]

@@Swiftfilmsuk You're too kind! You should be extremely proud! I did have a question however - when watching your Vlog. Did you buy any specific running shoe during your journey? or did you use the one you had since the very beginning? I have heard so many things from so many people, but as you ran your first one, what are your thoughts?

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

@@gianmanp Good question! During marathon training I bought a pair of On cloud (cloud racers I think?). However, these were quite heavy. Three weeks before the marathon I went against everything that I had read and bought a new pair of running shoes - the Nike 4% vaporfly. These were so much lighter and felt really fast. No idea if this was a silly move or not, but the Nike shoes did feel like they made a big difference. Very expensive though!

[@andrej3876]

Have you done the marathon this Year?

[@DrawingABlanka]

Man you must have an incredible natural fitness to get a time like that for your first marathon after only a few months training. That is nuts. I will be happy to get sub 4 on my first marathon. What an amazing effort and resolve as well.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! I really had no idea what time might be possible to get for my first marathon. But I’m quite competitive and wanted to see how hard I could push myself. I wish you the very best of luck with your first marathon! Thanks again 🙂

[@DrawingABlanka]

@@Swiftfilmsuk thank you 😃

[@falconjames126]

Its not often I post a comment but this my man is filmmaking at its very best. One of the most inspirational clips I have come across. The story, the dialogue, the editing, the music. Cannot wait for more material from you.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! Very kind feedback and much appreciated!

[@mariposaqueen5955]

Who didn't freaking cry to see such a great accomplishment?!💪🏻🏃🏽‍♀️ Only runners understand what those miles mean 🥇🏆

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much. Being new to running at the time, I didn't really understand my outpouring of emotion. But I get it now! Thanks again.

[@mariposaqueen5955]

@@Swiftfilmsuk Thanks for sharing and inspiring! I have 20 marathons in my body and each of them has been a learning lesson. Keep inspiring buddy!

[@clairehope7574]

This is the best marathon video I have ever seen (and that's a lot!) Everything you said at the end of the video I felt when I ran my first marathon earlier this month. It didn't 100% go to plan for me either but that feeling when you cross the end at the end and go and meet your family after is indescribable. You absolutely smashed it, you should be so proud.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! That really means a lot, especially coming from someone else who's been through a similar experience to me 🙂

[@tiffmercer4306]

You had nothing left to give, but you dig deep to finish it. Way to go! You succeeded.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! Yes, I had nothing left, but the finish line was right there. I knew that I had to jut get across that line!

[@najimusa4204]

One of the most inspiring films I’ve ever watched. I’m planning to run my first half marathon soon before turning 48yo and after merely two years of me defeating morbid obesity (-70kg), and this can’t be any more inspiring. Thank you so much!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! This really means a lot. Many congratulations to you. What you have done is an amazing achievement and I have no doubt you will go on to be a great success in your half marathon. Keep up the great work and congratulations again!

[@krishcshah]

All the best! You can do it :)

[@Taimenu]

There’s just not enough love I’m seeing on this video, but I’mma be one of them! What you did was incredible, this is something I dreamed of achieving. Today you motivated me, I want to Thankyou for that. Please rest assure and continue to be awesome.❤️❤️

[@alroad87]

man, u such a legend, i cried at the end, this is exactly how it feels! I am preparing since July for Athens Marathon, my first ever, and I know the feeling of hitting the wall from my last 26kilos long run, but we learn so much during the preparation weeks it is incredible. Thank you for such and amazing content in this video, u legend

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much!

[@maliawanderer8520]

im gonna start training for my first marathon next week and just started doubting myself but this was so inspiring. made me cry and remember to believe in myself

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

That’s really kind of you to say so. Thank you very much! Believe in yourself and go for it! I wish you the very best of luck 🙂

[@ProjectKillian]

dude that is such an incredible time. i watched this before my first marathon and it inspired me so much. after running mine, i re watched this and i was able to understand you more than ever. this video is such a beautiful motivator to anybody wanting to run a marathon. your time was also INSANE for a first marathon. like holy shit dude. i know your goal was 3:30, but damn man. 3:34 is nuts!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

I really appreciate that. Thank you very much! I admit to being totally naive when it came to doing my first marathon and I really didn't have much of an idea about how to train properly. But I think that was partly the beauty of the whole experience! I'm much smarter about running training now as a direct consequence of doing this. Many thanks again and congratulations to you for completing your first marathon!

[@GeeTee88]

I completed my first half marathon yesterday and was overcome with emotions when I crossed the finish line. 4 months of hard work and I finally did it. Congrats and hope you see you run some more.

[@filoIII]

The one marathon I did I set out w/ a piece of paper where I should be at each mile at a 10min/mile pace. I focused on keeping that pace, and not getting an adrenaline drop, and it worked. The 20 mile sign, where bonking occurs, was at a cemetery, which I thought ironic.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Sounds like a very good strategy 👍

[@carmelt4205]

Please tell me you were already an athlete before this. I stupidly joined the lottery for the NY marathon just to get in on the excitement and got in somehow. Not only will this be my first ever marathon (from zero), I was also never athletic at all. Your finish time is unthinkable! Best I can hope for is to not have my butt hit by cars when the roads are re-opened! Just 7+ weeks to go... *crying*

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! I certainly wasn't an athlete before attempting this, but I did play five a side football a couple of times a week. That certainly helped with my aerobic fitness. I wish you the very best of luck with the NY marathon. It will be tough, but enjoy it! 👍

[@sashamote911]

I honestly don't know how many times I watch your video. But I know that every single times I watch it I got tears in my eyes. I even watch this clip whenever I run in the gym. You inspire me and motivate me. And because of YOU, I just signed up for my first Marathon run. for next yeas. Thank you for sharing CHAMP!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

I am really humbled by this. Don't know what to say, but thank you! I find it amazing that it had such a big impact on you. It really means a lot to hear that. I wish you every success with your own marathon. Go for it! 🙏

[@beckiebeckie123]

That was SO incredible. You should be so proud of yourself. It’s made me even more motivated to keep up my training for my first half marathon in May, also in Edinburgh. Do you have any favourite routes around the city that you’d recommend as I’m already sick of the same ones!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much for your kind comment! The canal path that ends at Fountainbridge is a great wee path to run along. Also, I quite enjoy doing loops of Arthur's Seat. It's just over 5km all the way round and has a good amount of hills and beautiful scenery to make it a great option. Best of luck to you in your fist half marathon!

[@wilmonm]

Brother - this is so powerful. So proud of you for finishing it and recording it so that we have the benefit of knowing how incredibly hard it is and also wonderfully beautiful once you cross the finish line. I ran my first 25km ever yesterday and today I am a little sore but thankful I have another 3 months of training before I attempt my 1st 42km.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! Very well done you for completing your first 25km run. Sounds like you’re well on the way to smashing 42km in the next 3 months. I wish you all the very best with your training and the big day itself. Thanks again!

[@lilz-.5145]

This is incredible cinematography. Specifically the part about dedicating the final miles to your family and the moment you crossed the finish line, brought me to tears. You should be very proud, well done :)

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Very kind words. I really appreciate that a lot. Thank you very much!

[@Melody-dx7ji]

Thank you for sharing!! I am training for my first marathon and this reminded me of why Im doing it. Has me in tears!! You’re an inspiration.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! I wish you the very best of luck with your first marathon!

[@Irishirich]

Very well put together video. I did my first marathon last year and went through a similar kind of experience towards the end so I was really feeling for you. You really do learns a lot about yourself when you push your body past its limits. Well done on your time and the great video.

[@TimothyBosworth-q6h]

Just watched this video - and have to say it was very inspiring as I am just about to run my first marathon in Barcelona - Congratulations on this great achievement.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! And best of luck to you with your first marathon. I hope it goes really well!

[@JeremyBenfield]

I love hearing success stories!!

[@Min-gr9fy]

Wow!!! As with everyone else best marathon video I’ve seen, I’m running my first in 4 weeks and have been searching the internet for real stories from people to learn any tips I can. I was in tears by the end- congrats!!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

I wish you the very best of luck with your first marathon! I really hope you enjoy it and get lots out of it. Thank you so much for your kind comment!

[@timslatt9282]

Running my first in November. I needed this, great work!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much and best of luck!

[@dean3703]

Same here. Which one you doing?

[@jill5006]

Good luck! The NY one was today

[@nobiclarke]

Wow what an incredible video and journey you shared with us. Bravo and congrats on this accomplishment. I'm running my first one in a month and I've trained hard but I have a feeling it will still be a challenge, but one that I look forward to. I will remember the way you persevered while I run mine in June. Cheers!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! I'm sure you will do well if you have trained hard for your first one. I wish you the best of luck and I hope you really enjoy it. Thanks again!

[@derrunn3r613]

Kudos for sharing everything with us! This makes it so much more relatable! A what a great time for your first marathon, I have to confess I became quite emotional at the end, well done :) Thanks for sharing!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! I had so many mixed emotions throughout the whole process of training for and then taking part in the marathon. Only on reflection did I realise that it was one of the best things I’ve ever done. Thanks again! 🙂

[@Hello-eq4db]

It reassures me that everyone who runs a marathon for the first time has a really enthusiastic phase, then a sad phase, the a long run to shore up confidence, and then does great. I ran my first marathon a little over two months ago and I had done very little training, only 4 runs over 10 miles, 2 tens, a 13.1, and a 20. I was prepared enough, though, and I crossed the finish line, which was the only important thing in my head at that point. Great work man, keep on running.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Yes, there are so many ups and downs in the whole process, which is probably why it is such an emotional experience! Well done you for completing your first marathon. Thanks very much for your comment!

[@robotnic]

Ooft. I don't need 26.2 miles to know that I do not have anything close to your resolve. Super impressive, Richard. Well done on both the marathon and the brilliant video!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much Nicola! Much appreciated.

[@JimmyonRelationships]

Such a well done video! I'm running my first marathon in 4 months!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much and the best of luck to you in your first marathon 👍

[@jfleming6002]

Inspirational, and beautifully documented.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much!

[@drbleachers]

Absolutely stunning video. Loved the realness and rawness of emotion mixed with the professionalism of your editing and voice over. Well done.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

That means so much to me. Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@everythingbooks713]

Am i the only one tearing up

[@abdulqahar131]

You re not alone...😁

[@alxmnslv]

not me, is just that someone's cutting onions around here

[@adilchakir5269]

You are brave ! Thanks for sharing

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! 🙏

[@paulgilsenan9038]

Outstanding. I turned 40 last year and I’m running my first marathon, in Edinburgh in May. Great film. I’ll make sure I take on plenty of water and gel!!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much. I wish you the very best of luck in May this year. The Edinburgh Marathon is a great event. And yes, don’t forget to take all of your gels and drink every planned drop of water!

[@olgaw7077]

Made me cry at the end. Best video I ever watched. You are an absolute star and inspiration for lots of people. Well done !!!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

I am so humbled by your comment. Thank you so much!

[@Bengarl]

Well done mate you done it for yourself and your family your determination got you over the line .

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that!

[@iode9999]

congratulations seriously. No one can truly understand what you are feeling when you hit the wall unless you have experienced it yourself. It's an incredibly dark place with no hope. Even when your mind is slipping you still had the mentality to finish. Well done!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much. Yes, it was very strange and uncomfortable. First time I’ve ever really experienced my whole body not doing what I wanted it to do. I was so close to the finish when this happened that I just had to get there!

[@jameschaves5723]

Well done!! Great filming. You have natural ability. When is your next?

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Many thanks! Funny you should ask, there is a sequel to this video coming very very soon. Hopefully in the next couple of days...

[@TCorry]

Well done! I have watched this several times in prep for my first marathon which is in 5 months time. Excellent video

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! And very best of luck to you in your first marathon 👍

[@keithkool]

Legs are gone, my legs are totally gone but HOLD THAT CAMERA! Great video. And very impressive time!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Ha ha! Absolutely. I was really determined to document my whole experience no matter what happened!

[@tomunterschied8068]

This is just WOW. Heroic, sir. I'm 41 now, started running mid Feburary. My knees are limiting me as they were injured many years ago, but I decided now try to train them and to go for a marathon in October this year (2023). Same plan as you. 3:30. You keep it up. Alle the best and thanks for your inspiring doku!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your kind words. Very best of luck to you with your running goal. It’s an ambitious target but I do think it’s achievable!

[@usa0179]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am participating in my life long dream this year. I am running my first marathon and I am as afraid of as I am excited. Watching your video has given me more inspiration. Thank you!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Very best of luck to you! I hope it all goes really well and that you get loads out of it. Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙂

[@drjeckel6209]

It was serendipitous that I found this video, as I have recently turned 40 and made the same promise to myself; I'm running a marathon. My run is in September, and I've been training for a solid month so far. Your film touched every emotional corner in my mind as I have been thinking of what I will tell myself when it gets hard out there, whom to dedicate the pain and suffering I am experiencing. This was a very well done and narrated film, I hope you can look back on it now and see even more lessons learned and value. Well done! Cheers!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

I was chatting to a friend the other night about the number of people who decide to run a marathon when they turn 40. Seems like a very popular thing to do and I’m guilty of it too! It’s definitely one of the best things I ever decided to do and I love running now. Couldn’t be without it. The first marathon does hurt, but I think you know that going into it! I wish you the very best of luck and I hope you get loads out of it. Many thanks for tour kind comment 🙂

[@drjeckel6209]

@@Swiftfilmsuk Cheers! I knew I wanted to make 40 my "healthiest year ever" - and a buddy casually asked, "want to run a marathon with me?" - I of course said yes! My longest run to date is just under 11.5 miles which happened last week, half-marathon distance is in two weeks I believe. I'm hoping to learn some things about myself, and prove another few things to my children about determination, perseverance, and goal setting. Best of luck on your journey as well, beautiful stuff!

[@laxwanna1976]

I feel so proud watching this and so happy you never gave up.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me.

[@KyleCaptures]

I felt all of your pain in the finish line. It made me cry, and im not one to cry easily. Im currently training for a marathon, so the battles day in and day out I can only imagine what its going to feel like crossing that finish line. Thank you for sharing your journey! Bless you and your family!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

The marathon journey is surprisingly emotional. I hope that your training goes really well and that you enjoy the big day itself. Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@dageodude]

Got my first marathon next Sunday and I have also been training for a sub 3.30, I think I’m there or there about. Thanks for giving me some motivation to dig deep! Glad I stumbled upon this video!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much and best of luck to you next Sunday. I really hope you smash your goal, but do enjoy it as well!

[@HoangNguyen-xt7dq]

Even though just watching YT, I really felt excited and cheered for you when you were about to reach the finish line. So happy when saw you crossing the finish line 🎉🎉🎉

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate that 🙂

[@graceshin1685]

Wow, what a video on hitting the wall! I was expecting the wall earlier but it was so close to the finish and you kept recording at the same time!! Amazing and thank you so much for recording and sharing with us. Phenomenal!! And congratulations on the marathon finish and time!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! I was a bit gutted that this happened so close to the finish line, having got past 26 miles. It was my own fault for not taking my last gel and for dropping my final water bottle. Lessons learnt for next time! Thanks again 🙂

[@eduardocervantes8231]

Inspirational! Thank you for sharing! I have a little over a month for my first marathon- the Marine Corps marathon in Washington D.C.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much and best of luck to you. I hope your training has gone well 🙂

[@Elmez52]

Wow! This film was amazing! I ran my first marathon in Manchester last week and the emotion you described after crossing that finish line was all to familiar. Keep doing your thing my man, brilliant work!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words and many congratulations to you too on your first marathon 🙂

[@javierzapata6619]

Wow! I'm going to run my first marathon later this year and this is the BEST video I've seen! You've truly inspired me to keep going and that it'll be very much worth it!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me. Very best of luck to you with your first marathon! 🏃

[@runner2345]

Beautiful challenge. Hope I can do my first marathon after covid. Well done! and thank you for giving me motivation!

[@rosyfaten]

Crying moment started before the finish line in 2 miles till the end of the video , you should be proud of yourself 😇 thank you for sharing this with us, you inspired many people and I am one of the newest to Marathon experience. May God bless you and keep your hard work 😊😊

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Very kind words. Thank you very much!

[@AsianGreatness]

That was epic, man. You giving yourself those positive affirmations, dedicating those miles to your family, and then those last couple hundred yards. I was rooting for you all throughout. Awesome accomplishment, and as a short film it was really relatable and well documented. Also, 3:34 in your first marathon after 4 months of training is impressive! I'm going to be in the 2022 NYC marathon and this video was inspirational!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much for your comment! That really means a lot and I wish you the very best of luck for your NYC marathon next year. I hope you get as much out of your marathon as I did.

[@LJ-ks7vl]

I know you released this a few years ago, but I’m set to run my very first marathon in a little under 2 weeks. This is one year in the making for me and just like you I’m aiming for a sub 3:30. No idea what is gonna happen, but I’m nervous/excited to be a part of this event. Congrats on your victory.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! I wish you the very best of luck 👍

[@usathepubon8836]

I am very fortunate to watch your vlog. I am going to run my first marathon in Tokyo next 3 weeks. I watched many successful stories but never watch like yours. Even though I am a slow runner. But I definitely will learn from you not skip any gels and hydrate well as planned. Thank you.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Very best of luck to you in Tokyo! Yes, the biggest takeaway from my first marathon was that you will reach a point where it’s very difficult to consume gels and take on more water, but it’s so important that you do! I hope it goes really well for you! 👍

[@kaylabelle5427]

I love how honest you were about how training doesn’t always go to plan. Sometimes we get sick or injured and we can just do the best we can to get out there. I’m training for my first marathon right now and I frequently come back to your video to give me motivation. Congratulations!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Oh yes, training schedules are notoriously difficult to stick to! When I got a sickness bug five weeks before my first marathon, I thought that was the end of my chances of completing the marathon. But you just have do your best and not beat yourself up if it doesn’t go to plan. Thank you so much for your kind comment! That means a lot and I wish you the very best of luck with your marathon training and the day itself 👍

[@kaylabelle5427]

@@Swiftfilmsuk thank you so much! My marathon is just under 7 weeks out now, and I find myself here again for motivation. The interesting thing is that I know from training that my body can do it, but the mental battle is completely uphill. Did you find in your experience that running it/crossing the finish line was emotional? Because I anticipate crying hahaha

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

@@kaylabelle5427 Definitely! The thought of crossing the finish line would get me emotional many weeks before the marathon. I also used that feeling as inspiration when I didn't want to do the training. Once you have crossed that finish line though, you will forever be a marathon runner! At that point you can let all your emotions come flooding out. Not long to go for you now. Very best of luck and do let me now how you get on 👍

[@kaylabelle5427]

@@Swiftfilmsuk thanks! I definitely see myself coming back here to update you. I’m thinking of putting together a video of my own maybe - you only get one first marathon right? Are you still running as well?

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

@@kaylabelle5427 Definitely make a video about your experience! I'd love to see that. I have been injured for the last year but slowly getting into running again. I have really missed it 🙁

[@ashleymoore7610]

I got quite emotional watching that final stretch fair play to you that final stretch is always the hardest and you pushed through

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! I have revisited that final stretch of the Edinburgh marathon in Musselburgh a few times and I barely recognise it. The last two miles of my race seem like some kind of out-of-body experience. Very strange! Thanks again.

[@nzoabc]

You inspired me so much. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

I really appreciate that! Thank you very much indeed.

[@danielleruth4451]

You are incredible. I loved watching your video and found it so inspiring. I would love to be able to one day soon to complete a marathon. my goal is the half atm. I have never been a runner, i always hated it so its hard for me and love the challenge and once im in it I feel happy and present in my body. This was one of the best videos i have watched. And you did this in just a tiny over 3 hours omg! BRAVO

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Very humbled by your comment. Thank you so much! 🙏 It is a couple of years since I did this but I do credit the experience with turning me into a runner, which, in turn has changed my life. That phrase gets thrown around way too much, but it is true! I wish you the very best of luck with your half marathon and I hope you get loads out of the experience. Many thanks again!

[@jodijodi6228]

I am training for my first marathon approaching 50 years old… I have been watching so many videos, I thought yours at least six or seven times. Truly appreciate how you continued to video blog, such a privilege to watch. To be honest I had many emotions excited, emotional, happy when you finally made it… Your family is precious…. The movie maker and you did great with this inspirational video. Thanks!!! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️💪🙋‍♀️😊

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

This is one of the nicest bits of feedback I have ever had on a video that I've made. Thank you so much! It really means a lot to me and I'm pleased that you found my experience so useful. I wish you the very best of luck with your first marathon - do let me know how you get on. Thanks again! 🙂

[@jennifernokes9026]

Fantastic video thank you!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@parthasarathyraghunathan802]

bro inspiring me.. congrats . This is a fuel for my first marathon

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much and very best of luck to you in your first marathon 👍

[@MrRaptor5555]

This was beautiful! Everyone in his life comes across a moment where.it feels like you've hit the wall but life is all about pushing through those last 385 yards and then that beautiful feeling of accomplishment that feeling of to have done it stays with you... what an amazing video! Thank you for this! May you continue to shine and keep yourself and your family proud of you.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! That is such a lovely comment. I absolutely agree with you about the analogy between the marathon and life. I think this is perhaps why I got so much out of my first marathon. Having been through this experience, it has really encouraged me to push myself harder in other areas of my life. Thanks again 🙂

[@christinaloyd9949]

I just ran my first marathon 2 days ago. I cried watching this because I truly felt every emotion you had. There are no words to describe hitting the wall and how it wrecks you to your very core. Good for you for pushing through and finishing!! “Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done.”

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Well done you for completing your first marathon! I remember being really surprised at how emotional I had found the whole experience to be. Hitting the wall was brutal. I love that quote you’ve written - where does that come from? Thanks again 🙂

[@miltiadiszisis4086]

Fantastic video.Very inspiring! Flying tomorrow to Edinburgh for the race and the video gave me the boost I needed!!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Many thanks! Very best of luck to you this coming weekend. Really hope you enjoy the race and the city 👍

[@tomwilson6359]

Good on you mate smashed it My first marathon in September here in Sydney. Great timing that you got

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! 🙏 Very best of luck to you in September. I really hope you enjoy it 🙂

[@iettptt]

Inspirational and the video is also very well put. Congrats!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@NINJET]

Dude that's amazing time for a first marathon 3:34 ARE YOU KIDDING ME! My first time was 4:44.44 for last year NYC virtual marathon 26.4 just to make sure it register on my GPS and to be at the mercy of my cellphone battery running out, CONGRATULATIONS!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! I guess I wanted to see how far I could push myself in doing my first marathon. All the advice I’d read was to enjoy the occasion, but I didn’t really see the point of not going for it! I was disappointed not to go under 3:30 but given what happened at the end, I’m not too upset! Thanks again 🙂

[@Rynaylorguitar]

Great video. Inspiring and impressive production and editing. I'm just getting serious about running and have promised myself to run a marathon in my 40th year. I've just subscribed and look forward to checking out your other videos. Good luck to you here on KZbin. I know how much work it is!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thanks a lot! Very best of luck to you if you embark on running a marathon in your 40th year. I can highly recommend it! And many congratulations on your KZbin channel. You’re doing an amazing job and I fully appreciate how much work you have put into it. Thanks again 🙂

[@derekklug3617]

I was watering up as well as I watched you get assistance after you crossed the finish line. I know this is 3 years old, but congrats, great job!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much!

[@lisanancollas2330]

I remember those days. You did it! Congrats!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much!

[@hemantgambhir]

Finishing line is always a moment!!! Kudos....Stay Strong and it was a wonderful time.

[@marcgosselin945]

so many emotions get to me watching this video. i hit the same wall right before the finish line 2 weeks ago. well done body

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much and well done to you too!

[@venkatnarayanan6964]

Incredible achievement! Well done and proud that u didn't give up.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! 🙏

[@danielhehir863]

Wow great video and insight into your marathon journey, fantastic achievement!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! Much appreciated 🙂

[@TheUnicornPacer]

Best marathon vid so real and the determination didn't think u was gonna make the finish well done dude!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much!

[@thelegendalexander]

the human will is beyond our understanding ,beyond phisiology , beyond any known limits. Great job buddy!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much!

[@stephanweaver1960]

Good looking stride. Great video

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you! 👍

[@mohamedazharudeenmohamedsu9328]

Very inspiring. This is the motivation I was after! Literally cried when you crossed the line. I recently completed a half marathon and have started training for the big day!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! Very best of luck to you for your running adventures.

[@kristjanchapman3567]

Amazing video, was genuinely clapping for you behind the screen because that was pure determination! Be proud of yourself! Well done!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! That really means a lot 🙂

[@tadessehabte8948]

Oh man, I found this very inspiring as I am searching a training plan for my first Marathon. I will definitely go ahead and do it!. Thank you

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! And very best of luck to you!

[@DutchmaninDenmark]

I’m working towards my first marathon in September, hoping for a similar pace, and this video is the best and most inspiring one I’ve seen. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! And very best of luck to you in September 👍

[@andrewvalente6186]

Oh mate so well done i am doing London marathon in 9 days time this has made me push all the way. Its myv4 marathon and thus is the most important one. Had an injury late last year had to rest for over 2 months but had to adjust my training plan to the long runs and rest my knee the rest of the time but not planning a time this time just finish

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much and very best of luck to you in London! I have heard it’s an amazing experience.

[@DriveandThrive]

What a great ending omg! I can't imagine running a marathon. I am training for a half marathon now and even with 12 weeks to go seems like a monumental task. Congratulations that is a great achievement!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Very best of luck to you with your half marathon. And thank you very much for your kind words 🙏

[@Reckoning2943]

That’s an amazing time for a first marathon! I’m 8 months into running myself and ran 2 marathons so far, one was 4:15, the second 3:59, the first one was a sh!tshow after mile 13 because I went out way too fast, hit the wall full force. the second one was cramps-galore because I messed my taper up (walked way too much, did not fuel properly the days before the race) and had a non-running related injury that almost knocked me out at mile 16. So overall, I’m checking all beginners mistakes there are. lol contrary to me, you’re doing amazing , seriously, hats off!!

[@kellyshaw5084]

Just came across your video on my recommendations. Kudos to you my man. That wall is a very lonely place to be. And my god did you hit it. But you bloody well finished it. I seriously hope you went on to achieve more fantastic runs

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

That is very kind of you. Yes, the wall is a lonely place to be, but it did provide a huge amount of motivation for me to not only finish, but to continue running long after this event. I’m doing the Edinburgh half marathon again this year so will be nice to revisit that fateful end section of the race! Thanks again 🙂

[@kellyshaw5084]

@@Swiftfilmsuk good luck for the half.

[@Midlifesports]

Such an inspirational vlog and a touching self discovery. I’m only new to running, knocked off a couple of 5km races and now upping it to 10km in 6weeks. I have said I’m not going g to escalate it to a half and then potentially a full, but watching this and your journey has me wanting to test myself. I’ve just turned 43, so can relate to this video a lot!!

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much! Running definitely has an addictive quality to it. It’s something that I really like about it. You’re always tempted to see how much further you can push yourself, how much faster you can run. I discovered it comparatively late in life but I’m really glad I did. I wish you every success with your running. Thanks again! 🙂

[@bjmurphy34]

This must be the highest quality that I've seen from a marathon vlog. Well done.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate that 🙂

[@nizaamdramat8101]

This is amazing...I've experienced the same thing....thank you for sharing 🎉

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much!

[@TerenceAshleyGray]

I’m running my first. Thank you for the inspiration

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Many thanks, and best of luck to you!

[@enduraman1]

A story well told. Thank you.

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

Thank you so much 🙂