Brilliant MARATHON training | 4 times 5km

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Welcome to an exhilarating marathon training experience like no other! In this video, we're diving headfirst into a series of 5km training sessions that will elevate your marathon game to new heights. Join me as we embark on a journey of endurance, determination, and achievement.
Been a tough few weeks, but great marathons are built even when you're not feeling totally up for it,
But this isn't just about physical prowess - it's a mental game too. We'll delve into the mindset required to tackle each session, sharing tips and insights to help you stay focused and motivated throughout your own training journey.
Whether you're a seasoned marathon runner or just starting to explore the world of long-distance racing, our "Brilliant MARATHON training | 4 times 5km" video is packed with valuable takeaways. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and excel in your marathon endeavors.
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[@rishimishra123]

Time heals everything brother, before you know it this period will seem like a distant memory. I hope you run Berlin so well that all your exes will regret the breakups!

[@masonwillis708]

I felt really sorry for you until you implied 14:30 for a 5k would be a disappointment… you bastard 😂 Jokes aside… me and my running mates love your channel. Keep going brother 💪🏼

[@TkONe22]

really honorable exposing yourself emotionally and on this marathon journey, life is a marathon and we take the good with the bad. Really hope you blast through your goals at Berlin and know that you helped so many of us that follow you in achieving our goals.

[@lmcov4]

This is why I gravitated towards your channel. Not only are you knowledgeable about all this running stuff but you have the capacity to be honest and vulnerable. Thanks for all you do. Hang in there with the break up. And the fact that 14:30 is a slower 5k time for you is fucking bonkers.

[@DarianG98]

Stephen, I’m sorry about the break up. You’re a huge inspiration to me and I watch every one of your videos. I’ll be rooting for you from Philadelphia when you run Berlin. All the best.

[@jaskoGie]

For me this is not a channel about running but about life. And just like in running there are better and worse moments. Thank you for sharing those moments with us Stephen, you are a huge inspiration

[@bobbyk9939]

I lost my wife of 26 years almost 2 years ago. I’m still trying to recover from depression, anxieties, and panic attacks at 52 years old. My wife was my soulmate and my everything in life and running has helped me with my daily heartaches. I totally understand your situation as my hard journey in life of losing my best friend was a total devastation.

[@rogertudor8595]

Thank you for sharing your challenges Stephen - courageous to do that, and kind, for others to take inspiration from. Fantastic training advice as ever also - will replicate this workout as part of my NYC marathon training. Take care dude 👍

[@Tincanman50]

No-one is perfect, Stephen. Not me, not you. Not your partner. We are all human. We make mistakes. But the best of us learn from them & move forward. Know that you are a real inspiration to me & your sage advice has not only taken my running to the next level, but has shown me what it takes to succeed & become really good at something. I look at you & see a super intelligent & successful runner. I also see a kind, down to earth, man, trying to be the best he can be. Keep doing what you've been doing, mate. You will get through this.

[@stevenlennie]

Perfect timing for me having just separated from my partner of 12 years. Still doing the wallowing in self pity but also hitting the mileage hard keeping myself busy and occupied. Appreciate your honest, it’s kinda what I also needed to hear.

[@koen-2160]

The human aspect of a professional athlete makes your videos so much more relatable. Hope you'll find a place for the breakup, and smash Berlin!

[@nami7810]

You are amazing, stephen. You've helped me and many others with so many things you can't even imagine. This video means a lot to me, and I'm sure it will to a lot of other people as well. Please keep up the amazing work. We love you ❤.

[@christinegerson8555]

❤

[@williamfoster3180]

I feel your pain brother break ups suck!!!! Please don’t give up on your running, you will get through this time heals the pain. You are a big inspiration to many people👍🏻

[@user-zo8xp6qc1o]

head up, heart open. it's hard to be this vulnerable, publicly, but what happens happens and life is all about how we respond to it. Metrics and "progress" aside, running is always there for you. You got this, Lion.

[@user-wc4ix3gb2m]

It's unusual to see such unanimously positive and supportive messages on a video on youtube. You're a warrior mate and bringing a lot of good to the community. Wishing you the best all the way from NZ.

[@padmabharani6122]

Applaud you for opening up. Sometimes just opening up helps. Broke my heart to see you getting emotional. My son recently broke up with his girlfriend and I thought after a month he should be ok. I now know that it’s not that easy. You will exceed your goal at Berlin. I can’t even run your marathon time for a half. See you at Berlin. Thought you are training hard that’s why you are MIA. Life is hard but everything happens for good.

[@AmusingMunch]

So many men will appreciate the honesty and vulnerability here, Mr Scullion. I found a relationship through running and it felt perfect - like I’d finally met the person I was always meant to meet. Unfortunately things got complicated and we split. I was pretty devastated and really blamed myself for a lot. There’s no easy way through these things but focussing on my hobby and the happiness of myself and the people still in my life did eventually pull me through. I hope it does the same for you. Best wishes!

[@florianbusch3082]

I can't stress enough how incredibly strong it is to put yourself and your emotions out here, show you crying and talking through what's going on in your life and how it's impacting your athletic journey. Often times professional athletes seem untouchable to humans everyday problems but this video is pure gold to my relationship to sports. Sometime's life is shit, sometimes life is awesome. I'm not here to tell you "you'll get through this" because obviously you will, i'm just writing this to say thank you for your honesty!

[@nickbarton6022]

Dude. I’ve been running for a about 2 years and I have about as much in common with your level of running as I do with Usian Bolt. But I watch all your videos and I get something out of every single one of them that I can use to make me a better runner. What I’m trying to say is that I watch them because you’re the reason I watch them. You’re the inspiration. You work to get better every day whether you succeed or not. And that’s enough. Shit, that’s more than enough. You’re doing enough. You are enough mate.

[@johnshandle777]

Hope your coping Stephen. A hard watch, with you expressing your feelings like that, yet despite all the emotions coming out, your still giving us all great advice. Feel for you brother

[@andrewwastaken2]

Big of you to air out your emotions for the world to see. This is a good time to put your own advice to practice! Coach yourself, don't berate yourself. Whenever I am extra hard on myself or disappointed in myself, I try to speak to myself as if I am almost another person and not me. Coach yourself as if you were a friend or relative. Talk the same to yourself as you would with people close to you or even a stranger. It works for me and hopefully it works for you. If you cannot process your thoughts, think externally. Change it from "why did OUR relationship not work out" and look at it more as "why did THAT relationship end" or "Why am I failing" to "why is this person failing?" Sometimes you just have to treat yourself as just another person. Helps ground myself and be more realistic through ups and downs. Hang in there brother, you have an audience for a reason. You are good people.

[@ElMexipon]

I don't know you Stephen, but I genuinely believe you are a great human being. Keep that head up, brother!

[@mrgearfreak1997]

real men show emotion. Proud of you man. Im here rooting for you from Austin TX. Keep praying and stay true to yourself. Trust in the lord with all your heart and do not lean into your own understanding.

[@oscar272731]

Thank you for being so honest in every aspect of running and in your life, really appreciated. As in running, every emotion that you’re feeling will heal at its own pace, part of life is just experimenting a lot of that and though I believe you will come back stronger so keep going positive for this channel and all the people that support you. Thank you and virtual hug

[@90rock1]

I appreciate your courage and honesty. It's OK to be sad. I'm pulling for you for Berlin and beyond.

[@joseingoal]

“I’m not good enough” is a belief so many of us struggle with across many areas of life. I’ve also had to grapple with it and I take comfort and encouragement when folks like you share their journey. Thank you for sharing that with such openness and vulnerability

[@responsiblewealth7509]

My man being as honest as it gets. Respect this and adore your content brother. Keep it up

[@jocycles]

I find it very impressive how you can take this all out and share about what you've been through and how you feel about it. Not many can do this and not many cultures allow this either. Being able to share shows how strong a person you are. Without a doubt, you will pull through this one in a very healthy way. Cheering for you and yourself is a very positive inspiration!

[@jerrychanhly]

Use this to fuel your training and upcoming marathon. We're all good people, but even good people grow apart and it's ok, part of life. You got a whole army of subscribers standing behind you. You got this shit Stephen.

[@gusmontano]

I admire your transparency, mate. You are an inspiration on not only matters related to running .... but life. Following your journey every step of the way mate!

[@whatevermayne1]

Breakups suck. Your continued transparency about it and your training in general is brave. You said it right yourself about getting your shyt together and part of it includes getting that MRI bro. Be well!

[@_shep_]

Why a video man. Good on you for putting yourself out there and being so raw. That’s not easy and you’re right what you’re doing is helping others to be better. We’ve all got to go through sad times and you will look back on it in some years and realise that it made you stronger than ever. Sending my love man.

[@danielstevens8827]

Been following you for a long time, I love how open and honest you are. There’s many of us that have self doubt and find your stuff relatable. Many of us wouldn’t talk about our struggles. Time is a healer. Fingers crossed for an epic Berlin result in a few weeks. Training seems to be in a great place, it’s just having that belief and I’m sure you’ll absolutely smash it. You’re a lion after all. 😊

[@armica]

Thank you for being real! You don’t come across a lot of running channels that talk about their life the way you do. Sometimes when it comes to running you get in your head about your current situations, but running will probably save you. Just try to keep yourself busy and stop blaming yourself.

[@jamescampbell3609]

Appreciate the honesty and I truly hope you feel better soon! We've all been there and it hurts but I hope you continue training as this truly shows what it is to prep while dealing with real life.

[@julienj1823]

Thanks for sharing mate. I've been watching almost 100% of your content not only because of its great value but mostly because of the heart and commitment you put. You're a true inspiration. Keep crushing.

[@kirkwisdom6318]

Thank you so much Stephen. This video is so important. I’ve been watching your videos for the last 4 months, which along with professional coaching for my own marathon prep, has been super helpful. I’m a standard 9-5 worker with a family and other commitments, and self doubt and worry is often a concern, so your timing of this video could not have been better. Thank you again for being so open and raw about your own situation, and for giving us all hope and motivation x

[@MrMarcosfujita]

Love your videos, taught and still teaching me a lot about running. Sorry to hear about your sad situation. I hope you recover well and come back stronger.

[@EBoone503]

I've been beefing up my mantra card for my half on 10/1. My fave one so far is "drop your shoulders, drop your jaw, and shake out your hands. YOU GOT THIS!" , also, in close 2nd place is "Smile, this is FUN!". Try to remember that running is your happy place. Breakups suck, but they get easier.

[@shanebutler9253]

The honesty is so refreshing and the numbers you're achieving when "not at your best" are mind-boggling! Really sorry to hear about the separation, everyone deals with these things in their own way and their own time. Keep going kid! Will be shouting for you in Berlin from the desert in Abu Dhabi 💪🏻

[@thomasredmond6189]

Stephen, You are honestly such a big inspiration to me and I’m sure many others out there would say the same. I see you as a running deity, although you may not be perfect your power to reflect and to share your knowledge and experiences is incredible. Break ups are horrible because it feels like you have nowhere to turn sometimes and it’s like something is missing inside of you. Such huge respect for being able to talk about your emotions like this. Keep pressing on, keep working on the little things. The rewards await tomorrow, most will give up this evening.

[@soupyruns9709]

This has to be the most honest and open video I’ve think I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Stay strong Stephen, you’re an amazing character!!!

[@Dr1bbler]

Your channel is an inspiration to someone like me, who is getting on a bit but still wanting to prove to myself I can keep myself relevant with my training. Keep your chin up with the life stuff, this only shows how human you are!

[@joakimlandhage5611]

All of us following you on this channel strive to be like you in one way or another. The fact that you share videos like this on youtube shows alot of strenght, every post you make appeal to different kind of people. Ive followed you for about 6 months and learned alot from you about running, nutrition, gym work etc but this hit me way more personal then all other videos you’ve made. Im sure you will smash whatever goal you set up for yourself in Berlin! If you push trough the hard times and stay strong there is always a great reward down the path. Best regards from Sweden.

[@emirjoyattar]

Got tears in my eyes listening, really felt the weight of your words and I hope you feel mine when I say what a great inspiration you are Stephen

[@brentonarrington]

Training for my first marathon and I found your channel. Though it's not easy, I appreciate your vulnerability here to show us a whole person living a real life. You add so much value to this world and inspire so many. Even with a broken heart, you're still pressing record, helping people and changing lives. Take care of yourself, brother. Much love and respect, and thank you!

[@mauludirachman7881]

The way you showed your vulnerability to the public show me that you're not only a very strong person, but also a tough athlete. You're gonna get through this "storm." Thanks for inspiring me to run better every day, Stephen!!!

[@N3wt199]

you are very brave, being so honest on camera for all to see IS hard.. you have made yourself even more relatable. kudos to you

[@ilariae346]

Thank you so much for your openness and transparency. It really helps so many to see some realness on the internet in the people that we admire. You will get through this!

[@HeyDev-ur6de]

Thank you so much for your honesty not only in running journey but in life. I echoed someone who said here that probably this is one of the reason I gravitated towards your channel - your honesty and authenticity. Take your time and look after yourself. Thank you for keep making quality content for us. Much love!

[@hoopxnation]

Bro, I've been watching, and listening to your channel/videos from the very beginning and you have inspired me and helped in ways you are not aware of. You are an amazing and great person! We are for you! Keep your head up high!

[@DrProfX]

You’re perfectly normal my man! Emotions and vulnerability is essence of being human and I’ll always follow an athlete who’s a real person first! I’m confident that you’ll move from this even better and stronger! 👍

[@TeaBean81]

You’re a true inspiration Stephen as I work on my own running journey. Thanks for opening up and sharing this and for all the amazing running advice. Keep working hard!!

[@afreere4354]

Sending you love Stephen. Been there and it’s hard. Focus on the day you’re in and the things you can control. Feel what you feel and keep moving forward. ❤

[@imjasonmiller]

Thank you for sharing Stephen. Wishing you a lot of strength and I’ll be rooting for you during Berlin! Grateful for the content you’ve shared, it’s been a huge help and inspiration.

[@TrackCoachP]

I hate to hear the breakup my guy, just remember you have changed all of our lives for the better. You are an inspiration to us all! Now pick yourself up and lets get to work!

[@thru_and_thru]

Stephen I have been watching all your vids since you started doing these regularly. I am 9 weeks out from my first marathon and I would have never gotten to where I am without your help. The amount of valuable knowledge and insight you have share is incredible. I’ve no doubt you have helped every single person who watches your videos and you should be very proud. Keep the head up man!! Sometimes life give s it to us on the chin.

[@damienmartinezcoro7765]

Beautiful man!! Keep on visualizing where you want to go and feel it deeply. Love your channel and teachings man.

[@petehowonearth]

Sorry to hear you're going through a tough one. You've been so helpful to me at the beginning of the year whilst I was training for my first marathon. Love your videos. You'll get through this chap. 💙

[@waynetradingfutures]

Massive gratitude to you for being so honest, raw and open with what you are moving through at the moment ❤. This is what life is and to share like this can help help so many thousands of other humans out there who are facing their own struggles.

[@hughobyrne8921]

What an incredible video on what it means to be human. You’re the best Stephen and an inspiration

[@jrochez]

Scully, you're human. We all face these struggles. Thanks for continuing to share with your community. It brings it down to earth how similar we ALL are....including Olympic marathoners.

[@m.ch4rmaland3r10]

This video sums up a big difference between others youtuber I have seen. Mate, you have being a legend on my runner journey. No one is perfect but you have inspired many. You can tell my the many comments or viewers who appreciated you. It is great to talk it out. Too many men like us just hold it in. Keep it up mate.

[@redcoolaid1840]

Fam your a warrior just battle this marathon and then focus on them demons. Much love man stay strong

[@Brizo78]

Really honorable exposing yourself emotionally as others have said. Breakups are tough and its a journey of pain for a time until you come out the other side with acceptance. You have family and friends around you to help as well so keep talking. Praying for you dude. You inspire me and others so keep at it. Thank you for this and all your videos. Big hugs from a fello Norn Irish man.

[@donethis3888]

Strength right there. Total respect for how you keeping it moving along. Tough times mold us. Best wishes.

[@TrismegistusH]

honestly there is no guide book to life that is going to fit you as an individual so the best thing is not to be tough on yourself. I know is easier said than done and you have probably heard that many times but it must be practiced all the time. And i think sometimes we forget to emphasize this to ourselves when things are going good so when bad times come we almost get hit out of nowhere. you gonna bounce back sooon

[@luciannealbrecht190]

Watching you has been such a highlight throughout my marathon training - setting intentions aside for a moment I realise it’s the mental strength that you’ve really ignited - thank you and I think you are very much good enough 😊

[@andorkish]

Totally get how you feel because I do exactly the same thing. Thanks for putting yourself out there for everyone to see too. Keep going strong. Things will get better.

[@gavinbruce-thegreyrunner5581]

Very raw Stephen. Well done on being so honest. My wife of 13 years left last year- really tough time. I’m 51 and running got me through it and continues to get me through it. You’re videos have been so helpful to me during all this. Keep the head up. Life moves in mysterious ways and you can be sure something brilliant is coming your way.

[@TrafalgarLaw01]

youre such an inspiration to me. Not only from an athlete standpoint but also on a human and personal level. you will be better soon. Im rooting for you!

[@markgillespie4630]

Love this channel. Will be watching and cheering you on in Berlin!

[@annettestevens2260]

so hard to imagine now but sometimes these losses are sparing you something that wasn’t going to be good down the road so cherish yourself and however you deal with this is just fine

[@wasimraja7439]

Thank you for being so vulnerable. As everyone as mentioned we are all so grateful for your honesty and commitment to being real and genuine. Use this as another callous.

[@ecruzd3rd]

Thank you for sharing all that running and personal life wisdom man. None of us are perfect and life is damn hard. Glad you're feeling a bit better.

[@daronbailey7311]

This is the first time that I have ever commented on a channel, and I have been following your channel and others for the last 3-4 years. I wanted to reach out and thank you for your honesty and emotion in this video as I can fully relate to your sadness, as I have been where you are now. It was truly inspiring to see such a great athlete be a human being and not a machine and to show the rest of us that even though life is fucking tough sometimes, we are able to find and heal ourselves through running, Thanks Stephen and take care of yourself mate

[@PAcevesMX]

You're not alone Stephen. Regardless of whether other people have faced similar life challenges recently, I'm sure we're all pulling for you. Your calm demeanor, honesty and excellent tips are a joy to watch. I also had a tough break up which has affected me emotionally this year and sometimes it feels like the only thing keeping it all together is running. I will also be at Berlin hoping to come in a little slower than you at 3:10 ;) You've got this my man!

[@daviemetalhead22]

Keep the head up high Stephen, you're an inspiration to us all, whatever happens in Berlin you're still a champion. From a fellow Norn Iron runner, stay strong 💪

[@ButtaflyGrlNZ]

Thank you for your honesty, sincerity, vulnerability and transparency... it's super refreshing to see on social media. I am sorry you have been through a rough time and I hope things continue to improve for you. You are an inspiration to watch and I am so grateful you share your knowledge and experience with us on this platform. You had to be "in it", you definitely need time to grieve and process (and that may come in waves) but it's good to see your resilience coming through. As I said, just very honest and refreshing. Take care and be kind to yourself X

[@jonathantrotter715]

Your videos and training advice are brilliant Stephen and help so many people. This is an incredibly honest and emotional video. If we can give anything back to you even via a few positive and encouraging comments, take it with our blessing. You are an amazing and inspiring runner, now get out there and train like you know you can all the way to Berlin. You'll smash it.

[@ik6030]

Every man that can shad a tear especially in front of the camera to be that honest and to share his thoughts has my deepest respect. Heart will mend in time. Just keep your head up high. Remember that you’re healthy, your doing what you love so start to find motivation from there. Thank you for your videos

[@jasongreen6886]

Head up bro. You really inspired me to get back into my training with an entirely new approach. Looking forward to watching you crush the Berlin Marathon. Will be cheering for you from the states!!

[@lus921]

Sorry to hear this happened Stephen. Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable - I’m sure many people really appreciate your honest and no fuss approach. Very inspiring stuff. Keep it up

[@johng826]

Love watching your videos. You are inspirational, sorry things have got rough. Stay strong, stay focused, believe, channel everything into running, you are phenomenal.

[@rauli6000]

Kudos Stephen for putting this out just like it is! As you mentioned life gives us turbulance sometimes at moments we don’t expect or need it. I admire how you have showed human and emotion side of things in many ways and occasions not just a machine like executing. That’s one of the big reasons I’m always clued to your YT videos. You’ll come out of this stronger and better as athlete and human! I’ll be rooting for you in both! Hope that leg also gets better and you can perform at your best at upcoming races 💪 Salute from 🇫🇮

[@asl2g4u]

Hey Stephen, you're amazing. You're an inspiration. I'm so sorry for your break up. I gravitated to your channel last year because of your brutal honesty about your good days and bad but this took it to a whole new level. It would've been easy to edit out the emotional stuff from this video but you didn't. Youre pouring out your heart and soul on this channel. You're going through a super difficult time and you're still trying to teach us how to think about running and how to move forward Life is a marathon my friend. Keep your chin up and good things will happen. 👊 Cheers from the US

[@MsTrinichic]

Hugs!!! As you grieve, what could have been, as the challenges come, I'm sure you'll overcome, and your imperfections actually make us appreciate you even more. Hugs from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@laymcintyre]

sorry you are going through it at the moment mate. Stay strong Stephen and thanks for putting this video out there.. you don't know how much it helps and is appreciated by us all

[@Davidb171]

It's fantastic that you opened up! The break up I'm sure is hard but time heals. More men in general need to be like this. I never open up about anything and I wish I did. This video is an inspiration. Thank you.

[@joncrode]

I resonated with a lot of this video. Thanks for being open and vulnerable. You're a good human and you'll get through it. Keep focusing on you.

[@SamGoku19]

Thanks for your content Stephen I relate to this. Its interesting seeing someone like you going threw this. Your a beast and you're inspiring to me. Stay hard brother.

[@VillaMalvern]

Your honesty is refreshing and inspirational. So many of us go through pain and unhappiness but suffer in silence. Brave work.

[@giacomog5216]

I was looking forward to meet you in Berlin but i tried to push through a pain for too long and eventually i just decided to pull out for my own health. You are such an inspiration for so many, stay strong buddy things will get better and you will get through it.

[@carlosvaz2663]

Thanks for being so open, you will overcome this one, be yourself, love yourself, you've got this 👊

[@kimwkahler7381]

Thank you for sharing, I love your channel and I am learning so much about running and technique from you!

[@ivanlavrinovich6735]

Stephen, thank you for your transparency. You are a great guy!

[@Pilkie101]

Good vid bruh. You are very honest and open, I think seeing that from a top athlete like you is very helpful for runners like me who suck but are always trying to improve.

[@robinmitchell849]

So much of this amazing video (relationships) I could relate to. I’ve been there. Endless heartbreak and the shit feelings that seemed to last forever. You’re a great bloke for sharing this and you’re in no way alone in these feelings. Great things are just around the corner.

[@HopkinsRunning]

Look at all the comments Stephen - it’s very clear that we all love you man. You’re a huge inspiration to us all, we love you because you show the pure, honest raw emotion in your life. We connect with that shit. You wear your heart on your sleeve. We are all rooting for you. Keep grinding man. ❤

[@MrLarrybenn]

Sir, from far away Brooklyn, New York we’re cheering you on! There’s a reason you’re my running hero. You’ll come through turbulence stronger.

[@WILDFOXRUNNING]

We love you brother, you’ll get back to it in no time, and even if know it doesn’t seem possible, everything happens for a reason, do what you can, don’t focus on what you were doing 4 weeks ago, focus on today. Sending much love your way❤