My FIRST Ultra // Did I enjoy running in a TEAM?? // Wychavon Way 2024

[@philwells4226]

Well done Tim! Great to meet you and run with you. The miles flew by. I tried to get us lost, and shared some historical facts along the way! I will look out for you on Sunday at Warwick half! All the best, Phil.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Phil. Really enjoyed running with you mate!! Hope for a decent sausage roll in Warwick.

[@philwells4226]

I hope that's a euphemism ​@middleagedrunningman

[@trueredred859]

Great video Should have given warning before fishermen’s toilet,was eating my porridge ffs 😂😂😂😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Sorry mate. Those fishermen have a lot to answer for.

[@samanthawilliamson8359]

Me too 😂 "if anyone's gone missing " bit cracked me up while eating my porridge 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Lot of porridge being consumed these days… A more healthy viewer on this channel.

[@andrewross2255]

You may have noticed all you videos views will have gone up in the last few days. Its because of me, I'm binge watching the back catalogue. This is my favorite so far Keep up the excellent work Tim.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Andrew. Hope you aren’t finding them too irritating. I love this one too. The ultra ones are always a favourite.

[@sirib2747]

Ultras and bridges are something to love.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Yes they are my friend.

[@steverichardson1918]

Well done Tim, itg was never in doubt that you'd smash it! Excellent work!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Not sure I’d claim to have smashed it Steve. Shook its hand politely probably more realistic my friend.

[@1972njm]

Brilliant…new to this channel and it’s bloody excellent 😂👏👏

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks so much!! Well chuffed you are enjoying it!

[@davidhayward1261]

Class. 👍🏃🏻‍♂️💪

[@deansummerton2577]

Well done Tim. Epic stuff my man. Really enjoyed watching you achieve something really special 😀

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Dean. Think I might have the bug for the long run...

[@KathyBly]

Tim that’s an amazing achievement - really well done 😊

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Kath!!

[@daveyearp1499]

Brilliant! Well done fella 👍 Cheers AMSG 🍺

[@middleagedrunningman]

❤️❤️❤️The AMSG!! Cheers Davey.

[@justanoldfashionedrunner605]

so much fun to watch😃👋

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Old Fashioned!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andyhuxley6133]

Well done great effort. The videos are always a great watch

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks for the support Andy!!

[@clare9695]

Very well done MARM, and still looking strong at the end. That toilet is the thing of nightmares haha! As is Deliverance shack, and men walking around with rifles, and wild horses charging towards you. Respect to ultra runners, must be a tough breed.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Clare!! As a new Ultra person…..I can confidently say that it will take more than a murderers caravan and a couple of shetlands to phase me….

[@raleyadventures]

What an absolutely amazing video and so put together, great job with it all and good luck for Sunday 🎉🎉

[@middleagedrunningman]

And you Ryan!! Thanks for the support. See you there!! (Sell out?)

[@vickyshaw1709]

Aww well done and respect on your first Ultra. Your neighbour sounds like a top bloke

[@middleagedrunningman]

He’s class. He will love that comment. Reason we can never move house!! Thanks for watching Vicky!

[@PhilipKirk-g1q]

Well done Tim, you can concour the Cotswold way Century. Just keep eating those cheese cobs!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cathedral City Tiger Rolls are the way forward. I should have a column in Runners World.

[@Dmasson14]

Well done MARM. Excellent running and a great video, really enjoyable. You`ll be chomping at the bit come Sunday for the Warwick Half!!! Don`t write the 100 miler just yet. It`s only 2.5 times the Wychavon Way 😮

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers D. Glad you liked the vid. 2.5 times!!!!!! Imagine how many fisherman’s thunderboxes I could feature!!

[@ianl4518]

I've recently discovered your channel, I've been enjoying it. Welcome to the ultra family, on the day you were doing this, I'd just DNF'd Arc100 😭 My mate did this race though and finished in 9.22, looks like a good race👍

[@middleagedrunningman]

Loved it Ian. Really enjoyed it much more than I thought. Thanks for welcoming me to the family. You can be my Ultra Cousin??

[@ianl4518]

For sure, regular cousins though, not kissing cousins. Although I'm an Australian citizen, I'm not from Tasmania.😉

[@middleagedrunningman]

😂😂😂😂

[@thestreakpodcast]

That was awesome MARM. Loved the indoor finish line. And the final reversing car challenge. I'm a teacher too!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Hey Streak!!! What do you teach?? 41 miles and then get maimed by a Tesla? No way.

[@thestreakpodcast]

@@middleagedrunningman PE

[@johngriffin3887]

That seemed a lot of fun!

[@middleagedrunningman]

It was John!! Doing another at the weekend!

[@gavinbruce-thegreyrunner5581]

Wonderful video Tim. On a side note the music was on point. Class all around.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Gav. Got some stick for the music last week. Wasn’t even the composer!!

[@simonhodgson4941]

Congratulations mate, brilliant effort. Also officially the best start to a you tube video in the history of you tube, I nearly spat out my cup of tea while I was drinking it 😂😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

You could write it. Cheers Simon!

[@garythompson3597]

Great stuff as always Tim. That was superb! Another level you’ve reached there mate.👏👏

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Gaz. See you on Sunday. Hoping the feet won’t fail me.

[@Gavala610]

Great to be a part of your first ultra experience. I’m doing Warwick Half this week so will keep an eye out for you.

[@middleagedrunningman]

It was class wasn’t it Gav?? That second wind at the end!! See you Sunday mate.

[@laserpace]

Nice job! Entertaining watch

[@middleagedrunningman]

Nice one David! Thanks for the support!

[@petehoye]

Great footage and insight to running an Ultra.. Amazing achievement , only problem I have is that I can't seem to get the thought or sound of squealing pigs out of my head.. (If you know... you know 🤫)😆🤣😆 Well done MARM..👏👌

[@middleagedrunningman]

I know Pete. I know.

[@lizzilake3106]

I had you down as a history teacher .. life is full of surprises… awesome effort btw.. awesome video as per ..

[@middleagedrunningman]

History?? Don’t know what to make of that. Corduroy running shorts give it away? Thanks for watching Lizzie.

[@Timtherunner]

Loved this. Great content

[@middleagedrunningman]

Nice one Tim!!

[@Mack.Tracks]

Fantastic to see you so high-spirited throughout. Well done for this big achievement!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Mack. High spirits indeed. Loved it. On my total best behaviour.

[@tworunningbrooms]

Those words any tired runner wants to hear at an ultra checkpoint. "You're my daughter's English teacher". Epic run. Are you a convert for more ultras now?

[@middleagedrunningman]

I think so John. Will definitely do a couple more in 24.

[@shanefish71]

I may be the only person to ‘co-star’ in your Wychavon and parkrun video. I can now also say that at least 5% of the Wychavon field were Silhillian.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Shane!! You were in both!!! Next video grab me and claim your triple appearance award. (No such award - but say hello)

[@markfoz7248]

These are worthy of being on tv. I don’t mean screened onto my tv in a way I haven’t yet worked out, I mean on my tv. They’re that good.

[@middleagedrunningman]

That’s too nice Mark…. But I will take it.

[@thethompsonsgotagopro.]

Brilliant! Well done 👏🏼 that toilet scene was so grim 😂 great vid as usual 😊

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks for the support Thompsons. That toilet…..Not one to take the newspaper onto.

[@paulwilliams3585]

Brilliant Tim! Well done, see you at Warwick hopefully 🤞

[@middleagedrunningman]

I'll be there Paul. A bit taller than usual with the 6 inches of compeed....

[@clairemilsom7241]

Well done 👏💪🙌

[@middleagedrunningman]

Nice one Claire!!

[@Chrisc-gq6wg]

Great video, felt really nice watching you achieve this along with the laughs and even making friends! Best of luck for warwick!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Chris. Glad you picked up on the positive vibes!! Really made it.

[@sarahswims]

Yet. You can't do a 100 miler yet ✌🏻 Fab video, I'd already seen your results on Strava. The spoiler didn't stop me enjoying your video. Lovely run!!!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Sarah. Bloody Strava. Was a spoiler too. Only recorded 2/3 of my ruddy race!

[@clairel3730]

Brilliant 😀 a fantastic run and video. Thank you

[@middleagedrunningman]

Glad you enjoyed it Claire!! Worth the pain!

[@andrewgoldsby]

Well done Tim! Looked amazing and I think you’re right that the company must have made the experience. See you at Warwick!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Andy. See you at Warwick. I will be the bloke with a GoPro and a walking pole.

[@helenbaker8480]

Great video, well done on your first ultra, I've jet to do one 🤔🤔see you on Sunday at Warwick

[@middleagedrunningman]

See you Sunday Helen!! Give me a 👋!! (And book an ultra)

[@helenbaker8480]

@@middleagedrunningman 🤣👍

[@v50running6]

Great video, I was photographing the event and it was good to see you, could leave the toilet scene though 🙂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Need to have a look at those photos! Saw you pop up a few times! Glad you liked the video. It was a great event. Elevated by the fisherman's thunderbox.

[@jimbrace5102]

Brilliant 😂. Did you hear banjos being played in the old ramshackle shed 🙈🪓

[@middleagedrunningman]

Heard them distinctly. And sped up….

[@emmariddell7841]

Brilliant! You’ve made me wanna run an ultra now 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Do it Emma. Genuinely. People are the key. Get a nice crowd and it’s a lovely day, despite the pain!!

[@stephenwright4186]

Absolutely brilliant content mate Having done the hard trails the highlights are the people you run with

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Steve!! You’re absolutely right mate. Really loved it and hope to meet them again.

[@ian-easypaceexplorer]

Great video and a fantastic run! I'm sold on the idea of an ultra now, though maybe one without Bredon Hill in the middle 🙂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Honestly Ian, I loved it. Great fun chatting all the way round. Made it totally bearable. Hope that came through.

[@AlastairCunningham-g4z]

Well done. That looked a hard shift.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Not a problem Alastair. No problem whatsoever.... (was tough)

[@nobby2783]

Great video as always mate, keep it up. Never fail to make me laugh. Hopefully see you at a few races this year!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Nobby. Glad you liked it. Deffo see you soon.

[@Msouth36]

Best marm yet , ultras look like great fun !

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Tin!! “Best MARM yet?” - delighted with that. Ultras?? Fun?? Actually agree with you!!

[@susanabrams9155]

Well done Marm!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks for watching Susan!

[@KC_Cort]

Well done on completing your first ultra, great video 🤛 now get training for that 100 miler 🎉

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Karen... (how do you train to run 100miles!!!??)

[@KC_Cort]

@@middleagedrunningman erm 🤔 well I suppose long slow runs so you get used to time on your feet! Practice fuelling, if there is elevation, then incorporate that training into your long runs! Not ran 100 miles and not remotely interested in running 100 miles 🤣 however I know people who have ran a 100 miler

[@TomAt1337]

That looked challenging, all those hills and farmers :D Good job! I will see you at Warwick Half.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Yes Tom!! Warwick on Sunday. Sell out!!

[@TomAt1337]

@@middleagedrunningman congrats on your Warwick PB!

[@thomasantony2104]

Good luck for future videos

[@barryrussell61]

Great video 👍🏻 got my first ultra this year too

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Barry. Imagine you were as nervous as I was - but now you've got the bug?

[@doingmybest6438]

I've done two runs this week, both with other people. I don't know whats wrong with me. You're not wrong about that caravan. Reminds me of the infamous 'The Flypaper' episode of Tales of the Unexpected. One for your class, or your kids if you're prepared for the nightmares.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Loved a bit of Tales in the 80s!! You been sociable too?? It’s a worry.

[@eddycurrant1380]

good move ditching slower team mates and first aid kit and congrats on 3rd place (by proxy), you had some good marmentum at the end there

[@middleagedrunningman]

Classic Punnery Eddy!! (Going to nick that one)

[@davebroom7]

great and fun video (for the viewers). I hope connect 4 made it ok 😜

[@middleagedrunningman]

Safe and sound Dave….

[@jamessleat8651]

Great run, great video, awful toilet

[@middleagedrunningman]

Shocker.

[@stephenwright4186]

Oh just one point I was eating my dinner at the fishingmans toilet clip Almost pebble dashed the dog😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

I know Steve. I will apologise on their behalf. Animals.

[@clairemilsom7241]

Second times I’ve watched this, great video. Are you going to do the 100 mile?

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Claire…. Really not sure. Two minds…

[@clairemilsom7241]

@@middleagedrunningmanthe training for a 100 mile will make good content 🤔😁

[@middleagedrunningman]

Not so sure Claire!!! I mostly talk nonsense. It’s a lot of nonsense to endure….

[@Ponty30]

"Lovely stuff"

[@middleagedrunningman]

😂😂😂Thanks for your support Paul….

[@CiaoMykola]

Great job! What's the time though?

[@middleagedrunningman]

Just over 8hrs my friend. Last 13 miles wheels fell off.

[@runtothetrails]

What do you mean, "your not doing the Hundred "! Bloody classic adventure. 🐟💩🤣

[@middleagedrunningman]

Erm... I'm erm still thinking about it....

[@SimonWatkinson-n6u]

what's this a new sociable marm for 2024?1st resolution ticked off 😊, well done cracking effort , bit different to your normal smashing out half marathons , how about that bag though? bouncing about not annoying ?,

[@middleagedrunningman]

Surprised myself! Didn't really notice the bag - but will deffo tighten. Bit of rubbing near the neck and nips.

[@videos-gl2qq]

Great Job MARM! You are so wrong for showing the fishermans toilet :)

[@middleagedrunningman]

Sometimes you have to shine a light on things to initiate change…

[@thetimoneers]

MARM has morphed , the catalyst’s The Park run and the Wychavon Ultra - “ He travels fastest who travels alone “ can no longer be MARM’s Maxim - he is running with us all.

[@middleagedrunningman]

I’m a bit like Morph. Wind beneath my wings Hearty.

[@xxmorancxx]

6:12 😂😂 is that before or after your visit?

[@middleagedrunningman]

After….

[@thetimoneers]

“ I think you are my daughter’s english teacher “ - “ I have enjoyed being part of the team” MARM is moving into a genre which acknowledges that we are all travelers upon the same sea and that achievement is not measured by a stop watch, rather by the bond of endeavor, the striving , the accomplishment of an objective. There is much more to this running than I had realized.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Few quotes there you never thought you'd hear Hearty??

[@thetimoneers]

@@middleagedrunningman Sure was Amigo - sure was !

[@damienweatherley1556]

Massive well done MARM! You've moved the needle on my ultra probability gauge off of zero. Another entertaining and enlightening video, sounded like the bus driver didn't want a fisherman's toilet scenario on her hands 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Did she want us to sit or stand? I'm not sure she made the toilet situation as clear as she might have?

[@nobby2783]

😂😂 13:08

[@middleagedrunningman]

No idea what he’d said.