SERIOUSLY TOUGH TRACK MILE WORKOUT + Weekend In The Life Vlog

[@Sindreini]

Hi Phily! Love the vids! I was just wondering if you could make a video or talk a bit about your warmup routine? Would be very helpful 😊 Best regards and keep it up!

[@jimtilbrook4635]

Yes please do, I was going to ask you the very same thing about warm up drill etc.

[@PhilyBowden]

Looks like this is popular! Yeah I can definitely do this at some point 😄

[@laurainthehaute918]

“I love the grind!” Taking this to the track today. Thx, Phily!

[@debrascott8775]

Ahhhh, just found you. Working through the vids and see the genesis of "Love the Grind". Def buying the merch when it drops!

[@cheeseysteve2658]

“Love the grind” - love it

[@solarisfire]

Come for the running content... Stay for the DIY tips! Great video again Phily! Some really good camera work from Dan there, impressive how steady he can keep the camera while doing laps of the track.

[@RunningAccountant]

I was wondering about that too!! He must be on a bike..

[@sharonelliott7481]

IVE BEEN CATCHING UP ON ALL YOU VIDEOS, YOU ARE SO INSPIRING PHILY. WHAT AN ATHLETE.!!!

[@clperson17]

Loved hearing about how you’ve worked to be more positive internally when running, definitely something I need to get better at as well! Lovely video Phily 🤙🏼

[@PhilyBowden]

Ah thank you! Yes it’s so important and I think it’s super easy to forget to work on the mental side of training!

[@markhirdygirdy_runs]

Just got my new mantra. “I Love the Grind” Thanks Phily

[@juanitamendivelso8806]

I'm glad that you show that is discipline above motivation. Today the quote of my workout was: feel the fear and pain but do it anyways. Seriously I never regret a workout and even if my pace is not the one in my goals yet, that's why we have to keep going and as you said, we love the grind

[@rumblefoxxdesign]

Love it Phily. The tracks always busy when I run past. Good work on getting it to yourself.

[@PhilyBowden]

There were a couple of “spectators” shall we say in the stands at the start 😂

[@lesnamingha6170]

Have a great and successful week, Phily! Thank you for your vids. Tuning in from The Land of Enchantment, elevation 2200 m. Lived in Northern England for a few years waaay back. I miss the rain!

[@PhilyBowden]

Ooooh which land of enchantment is that??

[@lesnamingha6170]

@@PhilyBowden Beautiful but dry New Mexico, USA.

[@cheeseysteve2658]

How do you have so much energy? 😂 Would love to hear more about your gym routine

[@PhilyBowden]

Honestly I have no idea 😂 can definitely look at doing a video on this!

[@rebeccajones6165]

New to the channel. Started with the new content and working my way through the back catalogue. Love to see the birth story of the catch phrase

[@steadystudying]

I would love to hear exercises you do at the gym. Great video as always!

[@AMostlyFunctionalJess]

we're getting onto the finishing stretch of finishing our kitchen renovation. It is indeed hard work!

[@PhilyBowden]

It’ll be so satisfying when you get there I can guarantee!

[@danielmorgan9959]

Like your vids!! Would of painted the handrail before putting it on the wall though. Good luck with it !

[@irawhitlock1084]

Y'all make me realize I could definitely be doing more with my time. You guys never stop going.

[@PhilyBowden]

We’re very tired for it! 😂

[@lynnecallaghan2431]

Please could you do a video on your gym/weight workouts? Struggling with continual lower leg injuries for the last 8 months and don’t have the confidence to know what’s the right run specific routines are. Thanks

[@richsullivan1950]

Very true what you say about mindset Phily. I've taken to the mantra 'It's only pain' while out running. It still hurts, but at least I don't feel like giving up

[@rmjames83]

And I remind myself that pain is only temporary too-but a great session, a survived session (that u got thru & didn’t bail on) or a magical run/race lasts in the mind forever!!

[@PhilyBowden]

Exactly! And 9 times out of 10 you feel better afterwards having done it 💪🏼

[@rmjames83]

@@PhilyBowden ABSOLUTELY!! It hurts me more to skip a session than to do it, even if it wasn’t magical/I didn’t hit the numbers I was after… my phrase in that circumstance to myself is “well, that was delightfully mediocre”🤣😂🤣😂lol!!! It always generates a laugh at myself!!

[@ashleaoutdoors1163]

"1989...pretty old" ... that hurt. 😂

[@Adamnealvelez]

I felt the same sentiment. Although that does explain why my knees hurt and I can't get your times. 🤣

[@PhilyBowden]

Old for a coin! 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@buffaloj0e]

Interesting to see your workout, makes me think I’m training like a pro. I had 3x1600 this week, it was slower only at 10k pace (reps were 7:10), last workout before a slight taper before HM in 2 weeks.

[@PhilyBowden]

Snap! Good luck for the half 😄

[@hellomark1]

I don't know if you guys have AC or not, but I hope you're doing okay with the heat you're getting. I live in Canada and we routinely get temperature swings like this, but we also have AC and we're "used to" it - it's still shocking when it happens though. Just general living in the heat is no joke, let alone running! Take care!

[@simonsmith4307]

Great video once again, well done 👍. I find the DIY stuff surprisingly interesting too 🙂

[@PhilyBowden]

Thanks Simon!

[@mwk5930]

Running = Tough (✅) But not as tough as lacquering a whole floor with a 2” paintbrush! Now THAT'S dedication ! Well done Phily ! 🤣 Love your channel btw! 👏👍

[@PhilyBowden]

Haha I like to make things harder than they need to be 😂

[@laurencharltonn]

Not sure if you would be happy doing it but a video on tips for your younger self (high school and college)?

[@tomrankin4530]

Another great video. I admire your discipline. By the time I get to Sunday afternoon, all I want to do is have a glass of beer and sit on the porch. Sometimes it stinks getting up early on a Sunday morning, but if I do not run then, I probably will not at all.

[@PhilyBowden]

It’s definitely a mission to get out the door but you rarely regret it once you’ve Got going!

[@brianpaxton1785]

Another great vlog Phily some of your sayings are so funny . Good to see you back decorating again 👍👟🏃‍♂️

[@PhilyBowden]

Haha thanks Brian!

[@zaneclone]

Haha...Oh how I laughed when "Complaints Corner" appeared lol !! Wind is such a pain... You don't get much luck with the weather do you !! P.S- Loving the light show ! :D

[@andyneary6448]

Hi Philly, thanks for the films! It’s really inspiring and entertaining watching your adventures. I’ve had a few opportunities to race on the track this year which I love as a change up from road. I haven’t bought spikes yet as I’ve heard a lot about inexperienced runners getting injured when they use spikes. Do you have any advice on how you can safely transition to spikes? I’m prone to shin splints which is making me even more cautious. Also see that there aren’t many track legal alternatives to spikes, even the Nike Streakfly are too high stacked. What to do!

[@PhilyBowden]

The new “super spikes” that are more conditioned are definitely easier on the legs! I’d just say try a few and see which your feet prefer. I believe if you buy Nike spikes direct you can send them back even after using them!

[@etapepartners]

I admire people who can run on a track. I'm not tough enough to race track...I only train/race on mountain trails.

[@PhilyBowden]

I think mountain trails sound way tougher, you could definitely hold your own on a track!

[@constanzafierro8827]

Hey! Which shoes do you use for training on the track? Do you use the spikes only when racing?

[@cliffwright1970]

“Love the grind” - great mantra 👍 Surely tho, if dinner was ‘literally on the table’, it’d be pretty messy with no bowl involved? 🤣😉

[@PhilyBowden]

Ha ha yes well played 👏🏼

[@hannahalexander1339]

Hey Philly! I love watching your videos :) I was wondering if you could do a video about your philosophy about nutrition and relationship with food? You seem to have a good relationship with food and its something I sometimes struggle with

[@PhilyBowden]

I don’t really have a philosophy, just a healthy relationship with food - which definitely hasn’t always been the case! Thinking about it as fuel, and yourself as “the machine” makes you quickly realise that putting less in, means less energy out!

[@christinaclementson]

You’re so disciplined!! Sometimes I procrastinate all day 😩 but then you run and go to the gym and go to the track… and renovate your house! Feel like a right slacker 🤣

[@PhilyBowden]

These are my productive days…. I have those days too I promise!

[@trueredred859]

Best start to a running vlog,ever 😂😂😂😂

[@PhilyBowden]

Haha can’t promise I’ll do that again! 😂

[@AugherAndy]

Hey girl what shoes do u wear etc. I'd love a video like a q and a in general? Xx

[@PhilyBowden]

Depends! For my easy runs I’m wearing New Balance 1080s at the moment 😄

[@tylorsoll6033]

Petrichor. I never knew there was a word for the smell of rain.

[@PhilyBowden]

The best smell out there!

[@dom_leary]

Do you remember that smoothie maker you forced me to buy? Blooming marvellous, it’s been so good for running recovery so, thank you! I’m still not touching spirulina though!

[@PhilyBowden]

Aha yes it’s such a good trick! Don’t blame you on the green powder though 😂

[@warrencusick1775]

Great video as always iv started a gym and wanted to do stuff to help me with my running and wondered what do u recommend? Thank you in advance 😀

[@PhilyBowden]

I’ll put some advice out at some point, can definitely put some of the basics together to get you started! Core is always a good place to start 😋

[@warrencusick1775]

Thank you 👍

[@jbosseur]

Hi phily nice video. I got some similar sun glasses as you have but I am still not running as fast as you 🤣🤣. Good session!!

[@PhilyBowden]

Haha stick with them I’m sure the effects will start soon 😉

[@marcoimseng6105]

Running is hard. My words phily..

[@NNRUNNING]

Hi Philly love ur videos just wondering if u have any tips for 14 year old runners ? Thanks

[@PhilyBowden]

Thanks Connor! I’d just say enjoy it, don’t overcomplicate things too much or put too much pressure on things - being a young athlete is the time to make sure things stay fun and that way the enjoyment for the sport will continue as the years naturally progress!

[@fleshboundtobone]

I don't have a running Q but I'd love to know if you made or bought your cat tower because it's awesome

[@PhilyBowden]

My Dad made it for us!

[@eddiedalbock5357]

Phily, add jam onto the peanut butter. Tastes awesome!

[@PhilyBowden]

I do sometimes!

[@andypandy2848]

I forsee a DIY channel in your future 😆 Well done getting the training in. It sure is hard sometimes.

[@PhilyBowden]

Haha I’m not so sure… looking forward to not needing to do any for a while!

[@Auser429]

But Philly what will you film when the house is done?!

[@PhilyBowden]

Watch this space!

[@matejmurin7981]

Got here via ThisMessyHappy, awesome videos! You scouse by any chance? By the way you said "lucky" at 3:40 haha

[@PhilyBowden]

Most definitely not scouse 😂

[@brynmordey2659]

Love the videos. Well done on you 4.21 1500m tonight

[@PhilyBowden]

Thank you!! 😄

[@terryloker2585]

Just started watching your videos . You are an absolute rocket . Ever though of giving triathlon a go ? You'd smash it . Something for the future maybe ?? :) x

[@PhilyBowden]

Thanks Terry, absolutely not - I’m a terrible swimmer!

[@stuartwalker6786]

Knots Bleeding their Knot juice 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mrjonnylowes]

Is this the one when the saying “love the grind” was born into the wild?

[@PhilyBowden]

It sure is! A little old unassuming video!

[@hellomark1]

TIL about petrichor! Thanks Phily! Love that smell!

[@MrColdIce83]

A penny for your thoughts...he gives his thoughts... no penny :P.

[@Thegreat772]

Running in the heat is awful! I ran at 4am and it was 23 and muggy. I'm best at 5c lol don't like the heat.

[@PhilyBowden]

It actually wasn’t too hot this day.. last weekend - different story! 5 degrees is a little too cold for me though. We’re so fussy aren’t we 😂

[@PoetWithPace]

Running is as hard as you choose to make it? 🤔

[@PhilyBowden]

Ooooh good point!

[@tadejdanev5030]

COROS PACE 2?

[@PhilyBowden]

Nope this is a Garmin 245 music!

[@stuart1346]

Damn hard in this heat, rather you than me 😂

[@itsfortheloveofrunning]

Great watch, but weren't you meant to be at the gym? 😂 After your snack of course

[@PhilyBowden]

I did go to the gym! 😂

[@coco_bold]

Even americans are now using Kilometers and metric system for running, and you keep on talking about mile repeats? UK uses the metric system even after brexit or will it be Metrxit next?

[@backYARDbanter13]

UK has always used miles on the roads

[@coco_bold]

@@backYARDbanter13 for cars maybe, but watches can be set both ways. And you don't run in motorways.

[@backYARDbanter13]

@@coco_bold but if you grow up using miles for moderate distances then you intuition is set up to find that measurement useful. Also if you are running 1.6km repeats it makes sense to call them miles so you are using a full multiple of the unit rather than the cumbersome 1.6 ... 1.6km repeats just doesn't flow nicely off the tongue

[@PhilyBowden]

I don’t really think it’s that controversial.. just what I’m used to and what I prefer. Definitely not as big a deal as Brexit calm down 😂

[@coco_bold]

​@@PhilyBowden Sure, and it is certainly shorter to say mile repeats, than kilometers repeats. One day if i ever have two cats, i will call them Miley and Kimey, just to honour your choices on miles and kilometers. Keep the good job.

[@nath9091]

Complaining about cold... then predicted two days of 34/35C a few weeks later. Even running at 2230 is hot!

[@PhilyBowden]

Haha yes little did we know when we filmed this session a couple of weeks back… how I wish it was cooler now 😂

[@T1MB05L1C3]

*sees axe/hatchet* *o shit run*

[@coco_bold]

you are training like the karate kid, to run better you have to do as Mr Miyagi tells you, so more diy. At the end you will see how better you got.

[@kerricappy4890]

It's clear you guys don't have kids. The lid has a child lock. You have to push down on it whilst you turn it. Still bloody hard though.

[@PhilyBowden]

Haha oh we know, but no matter of pushing down seemed to work! Was very bizarre 😂