My Shocking Lisbon Marathon Experience | Stuck in the toilet...

What an adventure I had running the Lisbon Marathon! I'm so excited to share the full story with you all. This was one of the most beautiful marathons I've run, but it certainly didn't go as planned.
After a late notice change to the start time, I had a restless night worrying about logistics. I rushed through my morning routine and got to the start line flustered. My bad luck continued as I got stuck waiting in the bathroom line and missed crossing the start with the 3:30 pacer group.
I had to laugh as I found myself starting this race completely alone. But I chose to have fun and make the most of it. I set my sights on hunting down that 3:30 group!
Let me tell you about the gorgeous seaside route that winds from Cascais to Lisbon. I got to take in the sunrise views and scenery despite the early start. The race support was fantastic with live music, enthusiastic crowds, and plenty of aid stations.
I'll reveal how I felt mentally and physically as the miles ticked by in the heat. I had some great conversations with fellow runners that kept my spirits up. While I faced some challenges, I found a way to draw positivity from the experience.
I'm really proud of how I persevered when plans changed and things got tough. I can't wait to share more details from my Lisbon Marathon journey soon. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next video where I reveal how I finished this race to remember!
0:00 Introduction
00:29 Welcome Back to the Channel
01:15 The Night Before
02:00 My Pre-Race Anxiety
02:42 The Start Line
04:47 My Marathon Plan (and how this didn't quite work out)
06:05 Starting Slow
07:37 Lisbon Marathon - The "Fun" Marathon
08:01 The Lisbon Marathon Route
09:01 Fuelling & Race Experience
10:15 Having fun with the Lisbon Crowd
11:38 The Race Organisation
13:19 How it ended...
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[@EAGLE1970100]

I'm happy that you enjoyed running the marathon in my country despite the problem you had at the beginning of the race. It's one of the most beautiful marathons in the world. From the beginning until the arrival it is beautiful. I know because I've done this route more than 12 times. Keep running, my friend!

[@pksruns]

Thanks so much - it was a great day looking back. I hope to run in Portugal again . Do you have any races coming up?

[@EAGLE1970100]

@@pksruns , Long distances, only next year. 17 March, Lisbon Half Marathon. Amateur athletes start on the bridge over the Tagus River. Running across the bridge is an inexplicable feeling. I wish you a merry Christmas and 2024 with lots of racing.

[@calvernkuzi]

well done on completing this race. The adjustments can be hard to handle, glad you conquered. Loved that pic of you high fiving* to your wife close to the end of the race

[@pksruns]

Thanks so much - you’ll get to see that moment on the latest video too! So bummed that Amsterdam didn’t happen. Maybe next autumn we run an event together?

[@darren4390]

Dreadful management. I ran the 21km the same day and as said the temperatures has been predicted at least a week previous to the race date. They had even sent a "final race details" email at 6pm that day with no mention of a possible time change. Why on earth they had such a late start time of 10.30am for the 21km anyway is beyond me. Probably my last organised road run as I was so appalled at the trash the event produced. Thousands and thousands of one gulp plastic water bottles and gel packets which will no doubt find their way into landfill or the ocean. I can not understand why competitors aren't asked to carry their own bottles and fill up at water stations as they do in trail run events.

[@pksruns]

Appalling Lisbon Marathon organisation 🤬

[@greatleapforwards]

they notified you BY EMAIL the night before - that's wild! I rarely check my email in the evenings

[@pksruns]

Yeah it was pretty shocking to be honest - it was very lucky that I did check! I think there were a lot of runners who will have missed it! Are you training for anything?

[@greatleapforwards]

@@pksruns Boston next year... Just on the back off a calf strain after Edinburgh so the training has to pick up shortly

[@pksruns]

Awesome - I’d like to do Boston in 2025 I think. Just need to get another GFA time in the spring next year - just got to keep fitness up 🤪

[@declanmorrison8566]

Ran 3.32 flat unreal heat but the sunrise was unreal well done

[@pksruns]

It was amazing wasn’t it? Is it too soon to ask what’s next for you? 🤪

[@declanmorrison8566]

I feel I was in 3.10 shape but the heat just had to pull back and enjoy the few days. My next race is Manchester hopefully a sub 3 . Lisbon lovely city love the tee-shirt. Declan

[@pksruns]

Amazing - I got my sub 3 at Manchester earlier this year - hoping for 2:55 at London if I get my GFA place! It’s too addictive! You won’t have heat issues in Manchester I can guarantee!!!!

[@TortelloFaCose]

I Did too! it was my first marathon, if you want I have my 10 months training from zero to Lisbon Marathon on my channel! :)

[@pksruns]

Awesome - will check it out. What is your next race?

[@lailagourri2398]

is it a flat course ?

[@pksruns]

Couple of sharpish climbs - about 500ft of elevation in total which isn't too bad. My last marathon was Manchester (last year) and that was about 400ft and is classed as 'fast and flat'. Its a bit of a hail Mary!!!