RUN 35KM WITH ME | Reality of training for a marathon and all about my running journey so far

Hello everyone,
Little bit of a reality of training for a marathon today, this was a hard week and it's getting tougher the closer we get atm! Also for the second part of the video I have a big chat with you all about my running journey, how I managed to build up from 5km to 35km and what my training looks like now I'm training for my first marathon.
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[@isnafatima-uq9uc]

This influencer has a unique talent for creating immersive experiences that make you feel like you're right there with them.

[@micaylapedler1159]

I never comment on your videos, but can I just say that you are making amazing progress! I have run multiple marathons and ultra marathons, and I have never run 35km all on my own! I've always run in a group as it's much easier. Well done on completing that distance on your own. Just slow your pace if you need to when you do long runs. It's about time on your legs. You will have a fantastic marathon!

[@hollyb_fitness]

Thank you so so much! also wow ultra marathons are crazy so massive congrats!! That is so lovely of you to say and so helpful thank you xxxx

[@lbbc23]

This video came up on my suggested videos after a SHOCKINGLY bad run I had. Scheduled for 18km and only managed 10km and had a cry. Thank you for making this - it helped so much ❤

[@leahjade2459]

You really do have to embrace the high and lows through marathon training, it certainly isn't linear and everyones journey is so different which makes it all so interesting to learn more about yourself. I came out of my first marathon a different person and I am so thankful. I love that you're being authentic and showing how hard the training is, but nothing beats crossing that finish line! Best of luck Holly, I've loved watching your progress :) x

[@hollyb_fitness]

I completely agree! I feel like the hard days really teach you so much. Thank you!!!

[@foolishwitt]

Just started following you - had just run my first half marathon and couldn’t even imagine attempting a marathon, so seeing this is quite inspiring.

[@hollyb_fitness]

that is amazing! I hope you are really proud, trust me if you can do a half you can do a whole xx

[@abbeypaddles5635]

Holly! I never comment on videos, but I just have to thank you for sharing your struggle with us. I’m training for my first ever marathon and suddenly had my first mental break down 9km into a 16km “deload” week run. It led me to believe I was in over my head and started to doubt whether or not I could actually accomplish this goal of mine. But seeing your struggle made me so emotional and acknowledge that those moments are all part of the process. Thank you for helping me to feel more validated in this experience. Best of luck to you in your training !!

[@clemencewassen7421]

I'm also training for Paris and had a very similar experience yesterday - I ran a fantastic 34km last weekend and had a tempo 25 before starting to taper. And it didn't go well at all, my knee was hurting and I couldn't hit my splits and had to stop at 24km and was really beating myself up about it. It was also the only run that's gone badly in this specific marathon build, same as you, and it was very reassuring to have that perspective. This is all part of the training! We got this!

[@lilalurawr]

The marathon while a feat itself, the training is the real mental challenge. You're doing great! Good luck in Paris!

[@krystalleggett7014]

Thankyou so much for sharing this Holly!! I have started to get back into running after running a half marathon a few years back and this is the most honest video I’ve seen!!

[@mollybaker6116]

literally bingeing your videos right now! obsessed. i started the couch to 5k last year and stopped when winter hit as with my life schedule i didnt want to be running in the dark, but with spring coming and having lighter mornings and evenings youve inspired me to go for it again. Being a mumma of 2 young boys i want to do something for myself but also to make them proud, so thank you! adore you x x x

[@niamhotoole3379]

Thank you for sharing this. I am training for a half marathon and sometimes it is so hard. Thank you for inspiring me on my journey!

[@hollyb_fitness]

It really is tough but just remember you are tougher. If it was easy everyone would do it, but they're not and you are!

[@MM-bp6zl]

Holly! You did amazing don’t beat yourself up! Remember you’ve just moved abroad as well there has been a lot of change! You got this ❤

[@lottieparker]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this video, appreciate the realness especially when you got emotional when you hit a wall during the run and had to stop. Hoping to be at your level this time next year!!! Lots of love ❤

[@j.turnerbatdorf6434]

Awesome job bouncing back after a tough day! Should be a huge confidence boost for you on race day!

[@helenalobato8905]

You did it 🙌🏃‍♀️ love watching your videos. I was smiling so much when you got to the 35k so happy for you! I always have tan on and off due to various factors I stop. Since January have finally picked up again and on a good routine and I do just run for fun 😂 is crazy but I do, makes me so happy! Looking forward to more videos!!

[@jenihoneyman1194]

Legs carrying you brain’ is the best description. So glad you showed this girly🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@jenniferhiga8915]

wow this video was such an inspiration. And your videos are so real. So grateful you show us the ups and the downs of training for a marathon

[@edelsmiley7725]

Stay in LA the content is fire!!! More videos before you go!! Vlogs vlogsssss!! Also loving the longer 30 min videos these are the best!!

[@hollyb_fitness]

Honestly I wish I could stay foreverrrrr. Thank you though, will get as many out before I leave!xx

[@777anouchka]

Love watching your videos! I’ve always weight trained and I’m genuinely thinking of taking up running after my prep. I want to involve morning running into my routine and I get a lot inspo and advice from your channel! Please keep uploading more running and training videos 🙏🏾💕

[@lucyharrison7358]

❤❤❤❤ I love your running vids and whole attitude and honesty with running ✨✨plus your so speedy!!

[@IceIceIfe]

I’ve recently caught the running bug and I’m training for my first half marathon! I was doing 10ks before and I’m very excited at the prospect of longer distances ❤❤ loving your vids I’m a new subscriber!

[@fattysl26]

Marathon training is no joke, you really are training yourself physically and mentally. Some runs just end up being shit for any number of reasons. What I try and remember is that as long as I'm consistent most of time, missing a run or ending one early doesn't do any harm.

[@paulallan192]

Just came across your channel, I’ve run the few marathon’s myself and marathon training is tough both physically and mentally try not to beat yourself up over a run that didn’t go to plan.I try and put the longer runs into manageable 5k chunks. Keep up the great work and you’ll smash it 👊👍

[@anjelicaroses_]

omg i LOVE interval training lol i feel like its such a rush but i know what you mean for sure. im proud of your progress and i literally just started watching you, ur one of my faves to watch lately

[@o1iviaxx]

You truly inspire me Holly, I love you and your videos, you inspired me to start running again. I’m so happy you met your goal!! Ily Holly!!❤️🫶🏼

[@hollyb_fitness]

Thank you, you're going to smash it!! love you xx

[@nikkigibbonsiscool]

Thank you so much for sharing this - really helps to know others go through ‘bad’ run days too xx

[@nicolaemsley260]

Your content inspired me on my run this morning 😀 I find it a struggle (only short distances) but I thought of you on your runs holding the phone showing us as you are running along - and I genuinely thought if Holly can do it, I can carry on and I kept running!!

[@laurahiggins7912]

You did it! You should be so proud 💕💕💕

[@markfairbairn1769]

Don’t beat yourself up Holly, tomorrow is another day! Be kind to yourself, negative self talk is potent, & damaging. You’ll be fine!

[@LexDundee]

❤ the content 👌🏽 ❤ the bounce back too 💪🏽💪🏽 gwan Holly 👍🏼

[@sarahmccabe4371]

I just found you a couple of weeks ago, but I want to tell you that I love your videos! I have focused solely on weight training for the past three years and have barely done any cardio, and this year I've decided to start working on my cardio endurance, so I'm training for a 5K now--and if I get that, who knows, I may go for a 10K!

[@kate3229]

Needed to see this today. Had a horrible run today and was getting so down. It’s normal to have bad days and bad runs and we go home and try again tomorrow

[@nicolewaller9802]

I have never related to anything more. Sometimes you can’t help But to cry on a long run like that! Congrats! Giving me so much motivation for my marathon!

[@ParisDeVaughn]

Congratulations on your progress!

[@mratran]

I just ran my own 20 miles last weekend. Your mind does play many tricks along the way. Marathon training is not only physical, but mental as well. You have train your mind in believing and staying calm in tough times.

[@haileyww767]

Girl! That hill was no joke! Remember to be thankful for what you can do and what you have accomplished, let that motivate you. You got this!

[@hollyb_fitness]

Honestly I was NOT having a good time on that hill ahaha. Thank you so so much!!

[@michelleflair2022]

You are doing brilliantly hun xx it was just a blip xx you've got this xx

[@pchan1728]

This video was so wholesome . When you cried, I wanted to cry. When you celebrated finishing your run, I wanted to celebrate and cry also. Definitely the hormones for me also 😅 .Thank you so much for sharing with us ❤

[@EmilyCalladine]

The way you bounced back from that!! 🥺so impressive

[@christinefortier1766]

So proud of you!!!! ❤🎉

[@alisonsezonov1420]

I love your comment that it is nervous running long distances for first time. I find it very easy to run short, very fast intervals, but hard to run long distances, by myself. I know I can do it, but I worry will be muscle endurance be ok, will I get any niggles or soreness and have to stop. What if I'm a long way from home. I know exactly what you are going through. I used to run where it was very scenic but not lots of people. I love your honest commentary and emotion. Running long, even at very easy pace is so much harder than people imagine, especially doing a new long distance for the first time. Well done!!

[@lauraemerson7900]

I had this exact experience in my first 20 mile run, spoke to myself awfully throughout and had a little cry. Ended up walking up a lot of the hills, did it again a couple of weeks later and it was so much better! I have another 20 miler on Saturday so I feel you. Well done for showing the highs and lows of training ❤

[@geoffclarke3796]

Well done on your progress ang good luck with your marathon. I'm the exact opposite to you as love interval training but not that keen on long runs though I do try and get a 10mile/16K Sunday run in as necessary for endurance. HM is my absolue limit for racing but admire folks who take on the marathon which is such a brutal event.

[@leahellyson]

Great video Holly!

[@mansoor3159]

Hey! Holly you're so close too 30K Subscribers and I was eagerly waiting for this vlog you are my inspiration and I wish you reach 30K Subscribers very very soon!☺️💫❤️

[@hollyb_fitness]

thank you!

[@mansoor3159]

@@hollyb_fitness give me heart

[@melissagrindon9074]

You smashed it! Well done xxx

[@susanedgar7341]

Well done on your progress

[@conniedohertyy]

This is so informative and motivating ❤️

[@chloeudall]

Holly you smashed it!!!!👏

[@robertkeyte8144]

Big cuddle goes to u , its all over mind over matter , u can get through it , keep good work up❤

[@calvinliu6304]

Hello Holly, Your getting closer too 30K Subscribers soon

[@davecurry3322]

My first 1/2 marathon was last June. The prep and then finishing was completely exhausting. People do not realize the commitment and energy/effort it takes is overwhelming at times. It is hard work

[@rrmediavlog]

Wow great advice and knowledge, thank you sis 🤞🤗👍❤️

[@poppygoldstraw761]

I went on my first run today because of this video. It was AWFUL but can only get better. This video is amazing and has really motivated me thank you ❤

[@hollyb_fitness]

The first one is ALWAYS the worst but just remember, thats as tough as it gets!!!xx

[@emilymurphy2926]

I’m so proud of you !! I’m training for a marathon too, let yourself have those moments ! I totally am always swearing the first a mile or 2 i than tell myself why I am running . My answer is I’m running for me and my supporters. ❤😊

[@brittbritt034]

I do this too! Glad I’m not the only one ❤

[@hollyb_fitness]

This is so lovely thank you!!!

[@sasanach8]

congrats kid really you did well can tell you how many times if had to cut a long run short because it went bad then did it a couple days later you are inspiring many runners to give it a go wait till you run that marathon; the runners high will last for weeks ;;I agree with your doing 10 k you can run a half marathon my first half marathon my longest run before that was 10 k but for me I felt so euphoric from finishing I was addicted

[@staceybrookman5113]

You have inspired me to sign up for a half marathon. Something I thought I’d never do. Could you please let me know who you running coach is that has helped you with nutrition and plan? X

[@conniedohertyy]

This is amazing!!!

[@andrewharper4296]

Hello matey. Ok. Bit of back story. I came into running late (I’m 48) Hated sports at school. Just decided to do a Santa run one year to raise money for charity and to maybe build my confidence. That was 6 years ago. I’ve done about 15 half marathons and 40 other events over the years. What you are experiencing is totally normal. The body is not a machine, it can’t cope with the same punishment day after day. When you run, you will have good days and bad days. It’s all part of the journey. Don’t worry, yes if a bit of a cry helps relieve the pressure then by all means do it. Then come back stronger. OR take a step back, do something different and then try again later in the week. I’ve been running 20km runs in prep for a half marathon coming up soon. However the other day I went out and after 15 minutes my legs were just hurting so much. I had to stop, some stretching, energy gel, just walked for five minutes and took in the lovely morning views and then tried again. Yes I was pissed with myself but it happens sometimes. Please don’t get upset my friend. Just make sure you rest well, eat well and you will come back stronger. 😊

[@britpowell]

Hey Holly - just found your channel and really love your content. Super inspiring - I'm running my first full marathon this year. What running vest do you use? xo

[@ashhiam1719]

Wow - how are you not even red faced and sweating! well done!

[@paulaknobloch9917]

Hey Holly, what kind of oakley are your sunglasses? :) ps: love your content

[@marissa7929]

Congratulations on your 35km!! I really love this (and all) of your videos/content! Thank you for being so open about your ups and downs and being vulnerable. I was wondering if you could do a full running Q&A. Also especially on the topic of digestion. I know this is very personal/TMI, but I was wondering if you could talk about, coffee before running yes/no, bloating, ... You said in one of your videos (a while back) that you sometimes have a few issues with digestion due to PCOS. I ordered the digestion vitamins from my protein after seeing you talk so highly of them! Excited to try them! Sending you lots of love from Germany! Honestly yo have such a positiv influence on my mind and thoughts! Thank you

[@hollyb_fitness]

Hello lovely! thank you so so much, I do lots of Q&A's on insta on running so make sure to follow me over on there!! So I personally have a coffee every morning and usually run every morning, I've never had any issues with bloating, I normally leave about an hour between the coffee and the run and it's all okay! Lots of love from me xxxxx

[@Team.L]

Well done👍💪

[@katierowe7690]

Which Garmin do you use? I would love one for running and other fitness but not sure which one to go for! 💙🙌 recently completed my first half marathon and determined to complete a full now!

[@phoebeandkaylee7927]

The tough runs that don't go well are the ones that matter the most and prepare you best for anything that might go wrong on marathon day to overcome them last few mile of a marathon need to be mentality tough as mind and body are telling you to stop I just completed my 2nd one on Sunday still sore and in bit.of discomfort from it.

[@jacopocontin]

thank you so much for using kilometres! 😊

[@annekafrench7120]

Listen, I am a 3 hour marathon runner.. I’m very fit however, we all have shit running days 😂 Don’t worry about it. Sometimes you have a great training block but your not with it on the race day etc.. recovery is important, electrolytes and carb ‘centered’ meals. Do you have a goal time or is it just to finish?

[@hannahexum4982]

God bless!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jesscazaly1796]

I cried when you did it!! You are making such amazing progress Holly, you are so kind to yourself, listening to what your body needs and knowing you still did 16k and then you went back a few days later and absolutely smashed it!! To think you have come from not even being able to run 5k a year ago!! You inspire me so much - your dedication, mindset and drive. Be so proud of yourself🤍🤍🤍

[@MackenzieBelleReese]

I would love to see what your recovery routine is for these sessions

[@Sweetdrmz]

💯

[@jessasughroue887]

I know this video is from a while ago, but once I get into the really long runs (16+ miles), I have to go every other week instead of every week. My body just doesn't recover from a long run in one week. When I try to do super long runs in back to back weeks, I feel like absolute garbage.

[@britpowell]

Also, are you on Strava?

[@SophieElizaabeth]

Hello! where abouts is your vest from? is there a brand you suggest?

[@meensbeans_]

Last weekend I was running in a group on the promenade and the groups pace was 30s faster than mine but I said “fk it let’s try” and if I can’t keep up, cool, I’ll just slow it down but finish the run. My boyfriend was running at my pace (2mins slower than his) and he kept looking at me and checking if I was okay cos I slowed down. I IMMEDIATELY felt anxious and overwhelmed. I knew I wasn’t keeping up with the pace group, plus I wasn’t keeping up with my boyfriend. I felt insecure and uncomfortable with myself. It brought me back to struggling through my first 2.5km. And I had trouble breathing, mini anxiety attack and I just stopped to cry. If I wasn’t running in a group, I would have just stopped my run. But I felt the need to keep up appearances and keep going. I stopped a couple times to shake off the anxiety and I just kept going to finish the 7km. I was hormonal and stressed out and didn’t know how to communicate this to my partner, I felt like he should’ve just picked up that I was struggling. But he taught me the same lesson - not every run is a good one. And that’s okay ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@linh8887]

What is the watch that you were wearing? Does anyone know?

[@ginaburrton]

hey what camera do you use to film your running?

[@constanzaallen6592]

Where are your running vest from ?

[@lilyvictoria6993]

I failed my 2 mile run this morning and I felt exactly how you felt in the crying clip. This made me feel better knowing that it’s not just me and sometimes we all have our bad days.

[@philiplaycock8944]

Holly- 😊

[@juliae5639]

I want to say that if you ran a half marathon that you are an athlete! Just because you’re not winning races or on a national team does not mean you don’t deserve that title

[@katieharknett1563]

Any corporate girlies got tips for this sort of training outside of long dark work hours ?

[@foxsbestlaidplans]

i work 7 on/7off and the bulk of the 7 days on are 10hr shifts. it is HARD to convince myself to go out and do the run some days. especially when training for spring marathons, i do at least half of my runs after dark. so i have a lighted vest and a headlamp. i try to choose areas of town where there are lots of businesses open for my longer runs so i know there will be people around and better lighting (only negative here is being out on a long run, starving, and running past all those restaurants full of people eating delicious smelling food haha). and then just find good podcasts. good podcasts are a lifesaver! when i have to run solo and am not feeling it, sometimes scrolling through my Strava or Garmin feeds helps me get motivated. also if you have regular like 9-5 hours at work, look for the running group in your area! we have 2 running groups here that do midweek track and pub runs at like 630pm on weekdays. that way you have friends holding you accountable

[@KyleLeeuw]

You’re so beautiful honey ❤❤❤ im disabled & feel ugly 😢... So im trying to work out 🏋️‍♀️ & change my look!

[@jeremymia4949]

Nice Holly B Fitness..

[@BilalDemiroglu]

Holly baby My beautiful love, I am in love with you and I love you very much. Is there a cure for your absence, dear, if there is, can you send it to me? I can't stand being without you, darling.

[@GTE_Channel]

Yeah this is not creepy at all

[@elzuettevanwyk3685]

Wow you talk alot