Thoughts Of A 24hr Race Hour By Hour

[@runningchannel]

Would you take on a 24hr race?

[@chaerulkahfi1301]

I'm gonna run 24 hour but not a race, just charity run by the end of 2022. Wish me luck, preparing A-Z

[@gggibson3058]

yes

[@andriratnasari2648]

Yeap

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

Hmmm, nah. I'm not ready for that!

[@Ligerpride]

No

[@davidarana3232]

My wife watched with me and at the end she said “She’s better than you.” I replied that that wasn’t the point but it was, of course, true. Congrats on 50 miles and 500 smiles.

[@brentschmgbert3578]

Time to show your wife whos boss and send her back to the kitchen

[@runningchannel]

Hahaha it's not the point David! Do you think you'll take it on next year?

[@dabascom]

Anna your endurance (mental and physical) is amazing. To see you smiling the entire time is wonderful. You are an inspiration!

[@runningchannel]

Thank you for all of the support Daphne! Have you got any races lined up?

[@dabascom]

@@runningchannel So kind of you to inquire, thank you. I am cross training now to allow my ITBS to heal but targeting a local 5K towards the end of August. Your channel keeps me smiling, motivated and learning new things. Thank you!

[@brannmacfinnchad9056]

I always love seeing your videos... they're usually so down to earth and realistic.

[@spec1975]

I've wanted to do a 24 hour race for a while now but I think I should probably get through marathon training and my first marathon. I'm 14 and I've always loved running long distances. I finished an 18 mile run two days ago it was the worst physical pain I've felt but very worth it

[@runningchannel]

Great that you're so driven and love running long distance so much! 👏 probably best to train for a marathon distance before you take on an ultra marathon, but it's a brilliant long term goal to have! What's been your favourite distance so far?

[@spec1975]

@@runningchannel half marathon but I'm getting to the point where it isn't challenging enough so I'm moving up to my first marathon

[@timlicence94]

Brilliant film Anna, and well done!! I did Endure 24 Reading this year in a team of 4 and managed 30 miles. Your film captures the atmosphere and spirit beautifully! It's an amazing event where everyone is going through their own mental and physical battle. Loved it, will definitely be doing it again!

[@MrMisuma]

You made me leave my couch today and I did 10K under an hour, thank you!

[@muskogeefisherman]

Saw this while laying on my couch. I'm warming up for a Saturday night run now lol

[@lcpholman]

What an amazing effort! I cannot even comprehend running that long, then sleeping and getting straight back up to run again. Here's an idea - the beer mile - 1 beer per lap (you know where I'm going with this). Beer 24. 5 mile lap - 1 beer per lap - GO!

[@JustKeepFlowingYes]

You’re the best anna! Such an inspiration for all of us

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for all the amazing support! What races are on your bucket list?

[@JustKeepFlowingYes]

@@runningchannel NYC marathon and a 50K ultra eventually. Doing 70.3 iron man in AC this September 😃

[@michaelreid322]

Anna acts and represents herself as an average runner, but in truth, she's a stone-cold badass. My other takeaway from this video was seeing it light at 10:00 pm and being reminded just how far north England actually is...

[@kildpopper]

An Anna video without tears? How unusual! Ha. I mean that in the best way, once of the strengths of Anna in front of the camera is seeing all the emotion. Loved this video :)

[@trevordockeray8510]

Great to bump into you (twice) on the laps and get a selfie update. My first Endure24 and we managed 29 laps as a small mixed team-great fun and we all want to do it again ! Well done you!

[@runningchannel]

Congratulations Trevor! Hopefully we'll see you at more events soon 😃

[@christopherbrand5360]

The first time I did 100k I took hour breaks between ~10.4 mile loops. It was a disaster. Like you I found that I got sore and tight during the breaks and getting going again was absolutely torture. Since then I have learned to keep moving with an emphasis on fueling and hydrating constantly and walking fast when running seems impossible. Really, the key is to not give my body the chance to enter recovery/healing mode. Caffeine can be a help too. Did I mention keep moving?

[@robertfarris7375]

Love seeing Anna on these videos. She is so upbeat and personable. Cheering you on from Mississippi.

[@LeeWilson-l1i]

I love watching Anna she is so lovely, relatable, and soooooo inspiring!!! Her strength of mind is unbelievable. More Anna please.

[@RachieRawrs]

Thanks for sharing! Doing my first 24 hour race next weekend in a team of 8, really looking forward to it!

[@RachieRawrs]

@Anna Harding ThunderRun 😊

[@TheHutchRuns]

Great to see you at Bramham Anna, I have done solo at Endure twice, beaten by lack of prep in 2019 and by the thunderstorm in 2021, I did it in a team this year and enjoyed it more, I now don't feel the need to get to 100 miles but it is a great endeavour to do once in your life

[@TOONRJJ]

Great to watch this video and see how much you had done after saying hello a couple of times on the course. Well done Anna.

[@sizzler1474]

Well done!! Amazing you smashed it. I love this!

[@kathydriscoll8189]

I think a 24 hr race would be a great experience. My hats off to you. You make it look fairly easy. This is something I would like to try

[@runningchannel]

Great Kathy! Have you got a particular event in mind?

[@budycelyn]

game plan for a 24 hour race: sit on the settee and watch anna do it :) i'm out on a 14 hour bike ride tomorrow so not as tough as what Anna has done but for me it's going to be a killer, btw great job Anna thoroughly enjoyed the video.

[@jothompson6989]

Awesome Anna, great to see your thought process and strategy changing. A great inspiration

[@rgh622]

Great job Anna, well done! I'm inspired.

[@martinelcoate341]

I’ve run an 8 hr and 24 hr lap race. Both were really inclusive for the reasons you point out Anna. Love them for that. Unless at the pointy end of the race then it really is a case of pick your own goal. I achieved 100 miles in my 24 hr race - short stops every lap & one 10 minute snooze. Coffee at midnight was the best! Backyard ultra style will take it to a whole new level of toughness.

[@danmunnery6951]

Love these types of videos! Definitely inspiring for 2023 😁 Well done Anna! 🏅

[@scottmeechan437]

Mite have to give this a go next year. You are an inspiration anna

[@runningchannel]

Go for it Scott! Such a great event! Have you done an ultra before?

[@scottmeechan437]

No but have looked at doing one for a well now

[@jenniferbraun2654]

I just gotta say how much I love Anna! You're truly an inspiration! Way to kick ass!!!!

[@jenniferbraun2654]

Can Anna come to NY and do rock the ridge in 2023? It's 50 miles up a mountain. That would be awesome!!!

[@wheezy64]

Brilliant to see how an event like this can challenge both mind & body. Well done.

[@baimengshan]

I would definitely love to do one once I'm better at running. Aiming to reach my first 5k soon!

[@runningchannel]

Amazing! Are you enjoying it so far?

[@baimengshan]

@@runningchannel definitely! 😍 Ran my first km non-stop today 😁

[@katharinaschneiderr]

I just signed up for my first official half marathon.. May only be 2 hours but feels like 24+ and both 30 minutes at the same time. I'm so excited and you guys' tips really help!

[@pjlehtim]

Nicely done. These videos with Anna have become my favourites of this channel.

[@lildeb2620]

WOW!!!! what an amazing achievement. Well done to you Anna and all those that took part too.

[@anthonyeastaway1596]

I did the Reading endure and managed 8 laps solo. Really is hard to get back out after a rest. Well done.

[@runningchannel]

Congratulations Anthony, what a great achievement! 👏 What appeals to you about the endure events?

[@CaptainBrash]

This looks very fun, I've got a road marathon in 2023, then I'm going to do some trail events either marathon distance or less. Then 2024 is the year I start doing some ultras, this looks like a fun one! Brecon to Cardiff will be my first one because it's fairly early in the year and I feel like one on home soil should be my first ultra. :)

[@eileenn8358]

I throughly love watching you conquer your goals and be a badass! You are amazing Anna!!! 💪🏾🔥💗👟

[@tnan123]

Incredible Anna. Amazing effort and a great video as well!

[@christinaclementson]

Fantastic effort Anna!! My club took part in the Spitfire Scramble 24 hour event last weekend (I’ve done it once before) and it is TOUGH!! I ran 2 laps with friends to give them some company but I was very happy to go home and shower!! Huge kudos to you!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Christina! Glad you enjoyed taking part in a 24hr race 😁 would you do it again?

[@christinaclementson]

@@runningchannel Ermmmmmm……. Not sure 🤣🤣 You did make it look fun as a solo runner though.

[@kaitlynphillips2818]

Watching your videos before I go for a run really helps me mentally prepare!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Guess... 18. Wait, that's almost 100 miles! OK, 12. Congratulations!! You did incredible, and with your normal wonderful attitude! You made the right choice with your planter fasciitis. 50 miles is amazing! I'm headed into a 12 hour next weekend, and still have lingering pain in mine. I love this style of race, I always bring a comfy chair to relax in when needed. It's a great way to do marathons/ultras, because you don't have to worry about getting lost, the aid stations are full of good food and energy, and any support crew can see you often without driving!

[@robertwright9321]

I’ve done three 24 hour races. I’m 65 years old and did 100 miles last year. As you say, a key factor is mental strength not physical. Maintain the discipline of keeping to your scheduled breaks but no more. I rested for 10 minutes every 2 laps then got up and got out however slow the running might be.

[@AM09286]

The atmosphere looks amazing! Can’t wait to see you smash this Anna! I would have thought they’d lit up the course a bit more at night - were they expecting people not to run in the dark?

[@runningchannel]

We think that’s part of the challenge, ultra marathons often don’t have lights throughout the course and you have to reply on your own torch/supplies to get you through

[@paulkim1384]

Very well done!!👍👍 And you're probably ready for 48 Endure someday soon. Happy recovery! 🙏😊

[@donnawilliams1825]

Cheers 🥂 to a warrior Queen 👑 and everyone else who endured 24 hours of roadwork! ✌️ Blessings my You Tube inspiration!

[@rubarb1275]

You are an inspiration Anna! Great video (am posting this halfway through so I hope it all ends well)!

[@michaelbennett6778]

Fantastic running and determination to get back out there in the morning 🏃🏻‍♀️👍🏅

[@Clare-ug7fq]

Well done Anna, this has inspired me to look at ultra marathons! Xx

[@ancientsound]

I love these race report/vlog style videos! Thanks Anna, and very well done indeed!

[@gm2407]

Never run for that length of time, my plan would be to just not stop moving. Even when eating and drinking just keep walking. Maybe jog for 30 minutes zone 2 walk for 30 minutes all the time. I would probably cover the first hour just over 1 lap and get slower afterwards, as I know it is a long time. It is all about how much you are going to push yourself and maintain fuel sodium and potassium. Think I would be lucky to last 2 hours right now as not trained for those distances or times, but if all else fails I would just keep walking, think if my shoes are good I can manage that. Might set myself a 60 mile target. But expect my feet to be destroyed and think it will be 20 hours 95% walking, with down hill running. Would honestly be happy to cover the time regardless of distance. (3mph walking which I do walk faster than) Truth be told, I don't think I would ever enter the event. So probably all talk from me. You have smashed it and that is a great amount of endurance, just pushing for all that time is a major achievement.

[@AlwaysForwardRunning]

You're just wonderful in every aspect of the word.. :) Love ya!

[@simonplug8099]

What a great footage🤩. Congratulations on your performance🥳. I never was inspired to go for a marathon way to far. But this could definitely be one for the bucket list.

[@runningchannel]

Go for it Simon! Why does this appeal to you more than a marathon?

[@mariefrench916]

Well done Anna, you made that look easy!! Amazing 🤩

[@marierunsultra]

Well done Anna! Great video and has deffo inspired me to try a 24 hour. I did my first ultra this year and I now have some more on my list that I want to try and was thinking what to do next year. Might have to be this one!

[@janettrigwell8851]

After my friend ran 78 hours on Endure24 this year and my other friend a few years ago 55 miles and you the lovely Anna. I am inspired to do Endure solo next year to run the 100k I want to do.

[@cosplayersunionentertainment2]

To answer your question, yes I have 2018 and 2019. I did well, but thought I could’ve done better on each one. In 2018, I came in third with 87 miles when I could’ve done 100+ like I did in 2019 but didn’t because I felt I little too depleted and once I received aid didn’t even try to go back out and finish stopping 20 hours 30 minutes in. In 2019, after running a 2:59 marathon just six days before the race, I finished yes I did it finished. Due to the short turnaround recovery time between the marathon and the 24 hour race, I didn’t feel comfortable at all the first 33 miles or six hours, I was struggling and spent the next nine hours walking(36 more miles). After 17 hours and 79 miles in, I figured that I wasn’t going to win or make 100+ miles, so I started to run again and not only finished with 108 miles, I won the entire race by 7 miles.

[@BenzoDJ]

Anna, I admire your resilience. True inspiration.

[@nicmarlow6388]

👏👏 huge well done Anna the Runner!!!

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

Coming up I have signed up for a 12 hour event, must complete 3 miles every 15 minutes 😵‍💫 glad I got to see this!

[@peterparkingmeter4764]

Great job Anna,get inspired watching your blogs.would love to do this at some point.Keep up the good work👍😁

[@jamesspo]

Brilliant. What a fantastic diary!

[@timeonfeet]

Great stuff Anna and good to see how you adjusted strategy to what worked for you as well. I'm the same, if I stop I'm probably not going to move again!

[@alicksasylum]

Great video and great to see you finish. You looked to be having so much fun while also feeling the pain etc. I don't think I'm up to a 24 hour challenge, maybe 12 if and when I put my mind to it.

[@feganc]

Amazing achievement Anna and with smiles pretty much all the way. Well done 👏

[@TwoCombs]

Well done on a great challenge. Love these long distance events and how they test your mental toughness 😎👍

[@mcm4point2o]

Anna's smile makes everybody smile!! :D

[@nicolahinch8497]

Loved reliving my endure journey through your video,how did u look so fresh after 50 miles.....amazing, see u next year maybe

[@ScentNomad]

I always love to watch you race, Anna! Great run! My very first ever race was actually a backyard ultra (only a couple of months ago) and while I only did six laps (which at least made me avoid a „DNF“ status as per the rules), I absolutely enjoyed the format. It's not only a test for endurance, but even more for tactics. Would love to see you give it a try. 🙂

[@runningchannel]

Wow what a great first race! Where abouts did you do it? What would you change if you were to do it again?

[@ScentNomad]

@@runningchannel It took place at the „Devil's Loop“, a 6.66km course in a nature reserve in the norths of Berlin. And the next time I would make sure to get enough sleep beforehand, I only slept three hours and that made things hard. :-) Beside that: a good flow of nutrition is key in my opinion, because you never know how long it will go.

[@wilsontang8995]

That was absolutely amazing Anna! Inspirational indeed!

[@armella_ultramyggen]

I going to try one next month :) Where you run 5 km every 3 hour for 24 hours. That`s together 40 km :)

[@enonek2960]

I actually tore my Planter Fascia about 10 yrs ago on a routine training run. I had no idea what the hell happened, but I heard the pop, and it felt like someone slapped the sole of my left foot with a 2X4. Great job Anna!

[@runningchannel]

Oh no that sounds so painful! How long did it take to heal?

[@enonek2960]

@@runningchannel about 3 months in all, until it felt right. Crutches & boot the PT to heal, more PT, and exercises to strengthen. Also moved from neutral to Stability shoes.

[@sonnypeart7313]

A great event, and you captured it so well.

[@dannyalden6660]

Well done Anna. Hoping to do this next year!

[@kellyshaw5084]

Anna, you should come to Devon next year and do hope24. It's been taken over by GB ultras for next year and is absolutely brilliant!

[@Ruateddybear2]

The best game plain I’ve discovered is just walking or slow jogging the entire time. Just keep moving! The longest distance I ever did was 72 miles, and I walked the ENTIRE time. No running at all.

[@Mookiethedog]

I’d love to try this. Anna well done.... so inspirational

[@Aeronwor]

Its good to see I am not the only one who cannot count and exercise at the same time. The worst is swimming, but I've also done an extra lap on race day. :D

[@michaelmulligan0]

Amazing well done! And you look so fresh faced

[@jamesbrinklow1979]

You are making me feel Tired! You are certainly putting Endurance into Endurance so well done👍I'm Running a small Race next April called The Brighton Marathon! Nothing compared to Your Double Marathon 🎖️

[@runningchannel]

Thanks James, glad you enjoyed the video 😊 Good luck with the Brighton Marathon training! Is this your first marathon?

[@jamesbrinklow1979]

@@runningchannel NO! SECOND MARATHON! My first was London in 2009 Time 4.25 Why ?Have you any Tips.🙂for Brighton.

[@Shevock]

Congrats. 50 miles is such an amazing distance to cover on your own 2 feet. What an accomplishment.

[@runningchannel]

Thank you Dan! Would you like to see more ultra marathon events covered on the channel?

[@Shevock]

Absolutely!

[@tjr1770]

Totally in awe of people who manage to get up and run again after a night's sleep! Had to get my miles done first as I knew I wouldn't want to run again after I woke up!

[@runningchannel]

It's definitely a mental struggle to get going again! Did you run the Endure 24 this year?

[@tjr1770]

@@runningchannel No. Ran Hope 24 in Plymouth. Endure is definitely on the bucket list though!

[@TheDancechick801]

Absolutely incredible, Anna! You’re just amazing!!!!!!! Wow!

[@beachs7210]

Congratulations, that was amazing!!!

[@julietaandr]

Congratulations Anna! You did it!!💪💪💪

[@fatrunner]

Well done Anna. I think not having a cut off time for each lap makes it harder. Too much time to procrastinate and considering quitting!!

[@AncoraImparoPiper]

Totally extraordinary Anna! Yeah, I would take on a challenge like this but only with totally extraordinary Anna by my side. I would need that fountain of endurance and inimitable grit by my side to make it to the end.

[@jacobriis7859]

I've done a 24 hour race with 7 other people. We shared running for 24 hours. One of the best races I have ever done. We all needed to do about 3 hours. I took a little bit more and even ran a few runs with members of my group. It's free running extra :-) It was just great doing it with some friends. If you do it in a group you can also have some longer breaks and some sleep. I did around 60 or 70 km I think.

[@runningchannel]

Great achievement Jacob! So glad you and your team enjoyed it 😁 would you ever consider taking it on solo?

[@jacobriis7859]

@@runningchannel I'm planning to do a 12 hour backyard rac e. 12 x 6.5 km around 80 km total.

[@drbleachers]

Yeeeesssss!! More videos like this as well as 50ks, 50 milers and 100ks, please!!

[@runningchannel]

Noted! Thanks George! 😃

[@ankitaggarwal028]

Great Run Day Anna .....You Rock !!

[@FPrefect61]

Congrats, Anna!! I've loved this channel since the NYC Marathon video. Any plans on coming back to the States?

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Tom! Hopefully soon, we love going to the States 😍 Have you got any US races planned?

[@FPrefect61]

@@runningchannel NYC again in November and the Dopey Challenge at Disney in January. 48.6 miles in 4 days, something right up this channel's alley! 🤣🤣

[@davebroom7]

Great stuff...I thought it was just me that got mental blocks whilst running. I lose count very early going round a standard running track!

[@clairhardywynn5620]

Omg I just had to say how funny I found that, about figuring out the hrs 😂😂 I do exactly the same when I’m trying to figure out parking permits when I visit my Mum n dads house sooo funny 😂😂

[@happy_running_sober]

Amazing work Anna, great vid!

[@jemmasykes1909]

Great video and great to see you Anna, I'd love to get to that endurance one day 🙂

[@andriratnasari2648]

Annaaaa😍😍😍. Everytime I see there's a new video from Thr Running Channel just makes my day😘

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Andri! We really appreciate your support 😊 What's been your favourite event we've covered?

[@andriratnasari2648]

My favourite is everything about long distance running and workout 😍

[@deathcass]

Thanks so much for being a goof ball in public 😜your intro made me laugh and brought my mood up several notches just watching you being silly 👍

[@jasonree]

Anna, you are awesome!! Missed endure this year, after watching Anna, maybe solo next year…

[@runningchannel]

Go for it Jason! Have you done the event as part of a team before?

[@alisonhope1]

Well done Anna,you're brilliant.

[@channingcorrington8715]

Yes I would take on a 24 hour race, seems fun and would run, how you first started in the first 7 hours, but love these challenges🥳🥳

[@DiggerPrints0814]

These are the videos that have me excited for my first 24hr race in April. I have a personal goal of 100km for my event.

[@runningchannel]

Good luck!! Which event are you doing?

[@DiggerPrints0814]

@@runningchannel it's called the "LightHorse Ultra" 2.4km loop mixture of paths and trail. It's an event to honour current/past members of the Australian Defence Force.

[@warwick269]

You are an absolute trooper - endurance superstar 👏 👏 👏

[@michaellangston5662]

That looks like such a great experience. I did my first marathon last year and I'm training for another, but started thinking about a backyard ultra of 5km every hour from my house. I would love to see you give it a go too!

[@runningchannel]

Go for it Michael! How many laps would you be aiming for? 🤔

[@michaellangston5662]

@@runningchannel I would aim for 12 laps minimum but would want to push for more if my body could stand it!