My Top 5 Running Highlights of 2023 And My Plans For 2024

2023 has been a fun, challenging and incredibly rewarding year of running. Things haven't all been smooth sailing, but I've had an exceptional time continuing to do the sport and hobby I love.
In 2023, I ran almost 2,500 miles, climbed over 200,000ft of elevation gain, and spent over 360 hours running.
In this video, I summarise my top 5 highlights from 2023 and I also share my plans for what I have in store for 2024 (so far).
Thanks very much for your support in 2023, and I hope to see you in 2024.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - 2023, what a year!
00:20 - Highlight 1, UTS 50km
01:00 - Highlight 2, Sub 3 hour marathon
01:46 - Highlight 3, Mozart 100km
02:20 - Highlight 4, Sussex Downs Half Marathon
02:52 - Highlight 5, Thames Path 100 (DNF)
04:08 - 2024 plan 1
04:54 - 2024 plan 2
06:07 - 2024 plan 3
06:29 - 2024 plan 4
07:05 - 2024 plan 5
07:18 - 2024 plan 6
07:49 - Thank you
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[@markg99]

Some huge goals there mate. This could be one incredible year. All the best with it 💪👍🏻🏃‍♂️

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks Mark, really appreciate that!

[@doingmybest6438]

Found your channel late in the year, but it's quickly become one of my favourites. Looking forward to seeing how you do in 2024!

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks so much for your comment. It's a pleasure to have you here for the ride. Looking forward to 2024 too, let's make it a good one!

[@conradburdekin722]

You’ve had a great 2023. Here’s to an equally good 2024 👍👍👍

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks so much conrad, yes here's to us smashing our goals in 2024! 🙏

[@tworunningbrooms]

Some great achievements there and im sure you'll roast a Sub 2:50 off the training you're doing. I can't imagine what it must feel like to DNF at 84 miles of an Ultra!

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks John & Dawn. Much appreciated. Really looking forward to giving a sub 2:50 another crack. Been about 9 months since my last marathon. It feels bloody annoying to pull out of a 100 mile ultra at mile 84 😅 But, there was tonnes of learning I took from my mishap so very grateful for that. Looking forward to continuing to watch more from you guys in 2024.

[@conradburdekin722]

Craig, do you think poles are necessary for London Brighton or no? I’ve never used them b4

[@runningcafe1]

Personally, I wouldn't use them. There's not tonnes of elevation in that ultra, and I think they'd be more hassle to carry around than the benefit they'd give you