RUNNING MY FASTEST HALF MARATHON EVER | Race Recap

I just ran a huge PR in the Mesa half marathon over the weekend. In this video, I take you through my thoughts, feelings, and splits during the race.
This series documents my training to run a 2:50 marathon on April 28th in the Eugene Marathon.
Thanks so much for watching!
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[@nico.felich]

Where in the world are you watching this video from?

[@sophiemeisner]

Virginia

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Finland🇫🇮🇫🇮

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Canada 🇨🇦

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Argentina🇦🇷

[@s.tnguyen4468]

My cozy bed

[@user-zo9dy9th5d]

Brotha, you are an absolute dawg. You just hop in a half marathon and get a 5 minute PR, thats wild

[@PsychoSpit]

Not to diminish his achievement, but he runs consistently at a progressive overload. He’s bound to break PRs at every distance.

[@user-zo9dy9th5d]

I know, but he didn’t train for that distance and he also didn’t taper

[@tyroneeasy9804]

the power of consistency

[@PsychoSpit]

@@user-zo9dy9th5d you don’t have to taper to PR. But I understand what you mean. But to your point with a taper maybe he’d even have a 10 minute PR who knows

[@user-zo9dy9th5d]

Honestly you’re probably right, I still have to respect his rapid fitness growth

[@chrissybradshaw4879]

I’m a 53 y/o mom of 2, just about 9 months into my running for fitness journey, and I ❤ your videos. Such inspiration and great example of building endurance and maintaining a great life/running balance! Running has been my new passion. Thanks for all you share. 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️ I’m on my way to a half marathon in April/May!

[@Mytwins825]

I have loved running almost my whole life. Running XC for multiple years in elementary school. i just started taking running seriously and your videos have helped me a lot thank you.

[@dancross7463]

You never fail to continue inspiring me Nico, well done man such an awesome achievement!

[@nico.felich]

Thank you so much for all the support!

[@pkspeedy6715]

Love to see how much it means to you and the confidence gain keep enjoying it man.5 min pr is insane

[@KonradGamrath]

Watching from Gran Canaria, where I yesterday, the 16th, ran my first ever half marathon. I’ve been training for the CPH Marathon for about 8 weeks now, and also just had my first half. I’ve been running in Denmark mostly, where it is pretty cold, so it was very different to run a half in the heat🎉 As you said, the half marathon really serves as a nice indicator for your race💨

[@pearl_greytea]

One of the best feelings is fulfilling an amazing outcome without much intention. Love this vid! 🌟

[@MuseFoxs]

Awesome recap and accomplishment, congrats on the PR! I really love these more sit down and talkative videos 😊🙌 Would love some more videos on your general neutrition rather than individual days, best part of my weekends as always!

[@finding_health]

A 5 minute PR is inspiring!! Congratulations on reaping the benefits of all your training and hard work.

[@ricardokaka22ful]

Great job bro love seeing your vids! Keep at it they’re so motivating!💪

[@dudefromlaveenaz]

Interesting to see so many familiar sights in a video like this for once. I am on a journey myself, have lost nearly lost 90lbs starting at 372, dropping to 283 this morning. I just signed up to do a super sprint Triathalon in flagstaff this summer so im starting to train for that and hope to drop another 50-60lbs in the next 20 weeks. Hope i see you out running some day.

[@ashlynnchipman6096]

Congrats!! Making me more excited for my first half marathon in May

[@AlyssaEveMitchel93]

My half is next weekend and this just pumped me up! Shooting for a PR after 23 weeks of training. Congrats on your huge PR!

[@belllibu]

you're my favourite youtuber at the moment! always looking forward to your videos:)

[@ayeletschaum]

Your videos are so motivational! Thank you so much!!

[@adorablebelle]

You are helping me get faster. Love your channel!

[@fidgetmackenzie9419]

Great video again, enjoying going on this journey with you as my first marathon is in 6 weeks! A half marathon coming up in two weeks to see where I am, hopefully sub 1hr 20 min, thanks for the inspiration 🙏

[@Matt_freeman7]

Great video mate, racing a half tomorrow under similar circumstances so this was great motivation!

[@mdogg95]

This is super dope. There's nothing quite like proving to yourself that all of your hard work is paying off. Keep it up!

[@nico.felich]

Thank you so much!!

[@claudiab1573]

Absolutely incredible and so inspiring! Happy for you, keep grinding 🤘🏻

[@nico.felich]

Thank you so much!

[@Klian159]

LET"S FEAKIN GOOO NICO!!!! Love your progress and keep Crushing it, YESIR!

[@nico.felich]

Thank you so much!!

[@dominicpersinger]

Awesome PR. Hoping to see you at the Eugene Marathon!

[@martinosorio5830]

Amazing congrats brother keep it up love the journey and the work you put it all inspiring. Im doing my first marathon this year running NYC nov 3rd can't wait. Goal is to do sub 5 and ofc using bpn supplements. Started training from now since recovering from an injury but also want to build up my base again got a few months to train.

[@lurefusion]

Hi Nico I love your stuff watching this from Australia, (also love how you put in pace or time/km as well)

[@RunWithPhilip]

Congrats Nico!

[@crazycasen6822]

Dont worry man, you're going to crush the Eugene Marathon! Proud of you!

[@Running4lyfe1997]

Keep the great videos coming!

[@crosscountry7587]

Great video Nico!

[@jusjar315]

Nice race nico !!!!!! 👌 watching from Syracuse New York !!!!!

[@310boii]

That's Right Congratulations 💪

[@annabelleschade170]

Seriously so inspiring 🎉 keep it up

[@leo.and.phineas]

You are killing this series… can’t believe you wore anything beyond Vaporflys… I’m a sucker for those now because of you. What kind of cadence are you running at near the end or are you keeping it steady the whole way? My cadence craters near the end until the last push of the race. Looking forward to next weeks video!

[@Abby-1372]

Good job I love your channel so much and you make me want to run more ❤😂 and I’m watching this video from California but i have a cousin that goes to the same college as you do

[@nyck]

You’re gonna be one of the greatest, mark my words you’ll have a world record im running sport by the end of this year!

[@nickolerutt62]

Congrats on your race. If you are looking for a challenging race you should think about the Whiskey Row Marathon in Prescott, Arizona in October. It’s one of the toughest in the country at a mile above sea level.

[@BlakeDavis42]

Great race man!

[@sethmaas1958]

Good stuff! Love your content

[@Bryan_Gutierrez]

Killed the half! 2:50 looking pretty good for you man 💪🏼

[@jamesfreeland5895]

Well done, good luck

[@Veryrarejavi]

Congrats! Those are really great numbers!

[@nico.felich]

Thank you!!

[@ckrtom2]

Such an amazing emotional proud video!!

[@user-lj5jd7yo1h]

I know I am watching this a little late but vongrats on getting that well of a time. Keep going

[@user-pg2xz7jh3j]

You killed it man, let's go!!! Only up from here. How did you like the Hoka's on the run?

[@Unikon_yt]

Happy to see that ❤

[@bena8272]

Wow so inspirational. I hope to run a HM in 70 mins - this gives me hope.

[@s.tnguyen4468]

I hate running with a passion but you always make me wanna go on a run, bless your soul. BUT THE FLOW IS GONE

[@chrisgodwin8473]

Feel the same...I even just went and purchased a good pair of running shoes

[@s.tnguyen4468]

@@chrisgodwin8473dude I literally went to buy a pair of Hoka ora slides this morning because he recommended them😩 they are comfy though

[@ChewieTomatoes1]

Bro bro, calling it now. You’re gonna run a sun-2:40 marathon. Incredible!

[@stijnbuelens650]

To get a sub-2h40 marathon you have to at least run sub 1h18 half marathon. Probably even around 1h16:30 half marathon.

[@declanmorrison8566]

Brilliant running you look strong Ireland

[@nathankramer2080]

Good luck in Austin tomorrow. I’m running my first full marathon there.

[@katrynaraye]

Great job as always Nico! I have a question, do you prefer handheld water versus a vest? (I assume you do) But, I'm asking because I live in Texas and was wanting to get a vest for my summer runs and wanted to know which could be better!

[@alejandroflavia9817]

Nice job!!!

[@aadityakumar1541]

Lots of love bruhhh ❤️❤️🫂🫂 Absolutely loved it 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@random-kl7es]

Congrats!

[@nico.felich]

Thank you!!

[@yuyangma7194]

miss Arizona so much, spent a great four year in tempe

[@Rodrigo.Vega.Mendez]

Great video! Any tips for a first full marathon with a rolling profile (La Valette on March 24th)? I did a sub1h30 half marathon on December after recovering from an injury, but it's tough to predict my pace for the full marathon with such a big elevation gain (around 300m total elevation gain).

[@armstrongngouan2701]

"I honestly didn't realize you were near me until I like mile 5..." Nico I would take that personally.🤣Good job though!

[@david1ii5]

It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward, that's how winning is done! 😤🫡

[@nico.felich]

Great quote!

[@david1ii5]

@@nico.felich that motivates me, like you bro. Thanks to you i quit smoking cigarettes and start running. After 2 months i run my first half marathon, (02:10:00) but time does'nt matter, what does is you are reason that my life changed. Greetings from Poland 🫡❤

[@sundaystride]

What an amazing story. Love this. I just started running and landed a sub 1:30… maybe one day I can keep up and land an early 1:20!!!

[@adamcrosland1]

Great videos mate

[@nico.felich]

thank you!

[@manog2105]

After a month of rest and being miserable, I am finally going to run again for the first time today. Had some serious shin splints but after a long process got fit for some inserts and its alleviated all the pain. So stoked to get back!

[@carloshurtado6130]

Would you go with the cielo for a marathon? Or stick to the alphafly 3. Im trying to decide for Boston. Congrats on the PR 💥

[@babykangarootribbiani2766]

Hey Nico, great video! I wanted to ask, do you keep track of your cadence?

[@nicholascorliss9014]

Putting shoes on the table, big no go brother. Otherwise, congrats on the half marathon PB!

[@dassydoodles]

You know someone is a serious runner when they do a half marathon without music

[@TheButGunner]

i'm planning on doing my first half marathon very soon and this is very insightful! i run 4:32 for 5km avg and i thought that was good considering my age 17 so this made me open my eyes and really make me wanna push myself.

[@Semmelweckle]

Min/km right? Im also 17 btw

[@TheButGunner]

@@Semmelweckle yesir

[@Semmelweckle]

@@TheButGunner My PR for 6,5km ist 4:03 min/km. I think about joining a competition in may. I dont know wether I will go for a half or a full marathon but my goal would be sub 1,5h for the half marathon an sub 3h for the full marathon just bc its sounds cool. Do you think I can realisticly get this? (Sorry for my Bad English btw)

[@myworld2537]

First one here!!! Lots of love ❤❤❤

[@silvershaley]

you inspire me :)

[@juanignaciocelisturriaf9933]

Nico can easily get a sub 2:45 after the 11 weeks of training he has left. Let's get it 💪💪💪

[@Jake-fd1oj]

You have more in the tank as well, probably could’ve pushed for 1:20. Nice work.

[@federico85748]

That's quite an expected pr since u ran a sub 3h marathon... great effort btw!!!

[@c_pittman3121]

Louis Litt reference was on pointttttt

[@nico.felich]

Hahaha had to!

[@jankrakowski94]

Greetings from Poland :D

[@yash4o4]

Let's litt up

[@mxa3338]

Hey. Any advice for breathing while running? Lately I feel like I’m getting slower/more unfit and my legs feel heavy all the time. Any advice is helpful :)

[@kaitlynstone3894]

How do you maintain not getting injured? Or handle it when you do?

[@martinxvff]

which watch do you use?

[@matthewmichalko5232]

What is your cadence around when you run easy?

[@Sup7569]

I am going for a run now

[@jameskelly402]

Hey Nico, What are your current Daily Trainers? and also how long do they last you?

[@nico.felich]

new balance sc trainer v1! they last 500 miles for me.

[@Theicool]

I run the Mesa marathon every year. I only do the 10k but next year will be my first time doing a half.

[@jimmp6005]

that "poop" right there is 100% true.. never skip the poop session before run

[@Cassiopeia-hn5ue]

You beat my time by 5 seconds 😭

[@kshizzle63]

What Nike tank is that?

[@RealLife092]

What handheld bottle do you use

[@nico.felich]

Nathan soft flask!

[@axlem_8]

My own distance and time PR is 6km at 1:12, which for being a scronny 9th grader living a very hilly and high elavation place, not bad...

[@yaya4061]

How would I find a running coach?

[@aaronburmeister1017]

Listen, I followed you for half a year and I am going abroad for a Semester in south Florida. I would Love to Run with you once

[@BollywoodMediaOnline]

LOVE Caitlyn Miller... you guys should do a collab sometime ♥

[@phihihat]

How can i run the half marthroon ?

[@samuelrice7684]

How’d them shoes do? Besides the new PB 🎉🔥

[@nico.felich]

So fast. I highly recommend!

[@samuelrice7684]

@@nico.felich debating TYR, Cielo, & Alpha 3…appreciate the help and you have any company kick back codes to support the channel?

[@ljac_1314]

real talk with the poop!

[@nico.felich]

Fr!

[@azreeazmdn]

Man, america USD 100+ just for the sign up thats wildd, here its only BND 35.

[@davidp.3103]

Sub 6 final mile....smoking

[@speedstackingmaniac]

Why did you pay $150 for a half-marathon?? US Road Running charges like $65

[@WordWithinTheWord]

Dude gotta know where those half tights are from

[@nico.felich]

Nike!

[@Yuparooni]

Anybody know what watch this is?

[@nico.felich]

Coros pace 3

[@ryangeorge3982]

The hot shower before any athletic endeavor is a definite hack! I do the same

[@someguy9778]

Nothing like carrying a loaf for 26 miles...😆

[@KevinTran-qy3in]

Shoes on the kitchen counter tho

[@nico.felich]

Sorry

[@KevinTran-qy3in]

just messing with ya hahah huge fan! inspired me to get out and run! @@nico.felich