Stratford Shakespeare Marathon 2024 // Will the wheels come off in Race 1: 6 in 6? // MARM vs GARMin

[@jamesleagas5857]

The bit with your daughter at the end, magical ❤

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks James. Was lovely. But then she fleeced me in the Cornish Bakery.

[@vanessamartinez4917]

Well done! What a great race. Love seeing the MARMY ARMY out in force. My favorite part of the video was “You a KZbinr? Nah, I’m just a pervert.” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Worryingly, he seemed to accept that response Vanessa.

[@vanessamartinez4917]

@@middleagedrunningman Oh dear. When a pervert and an exhibitionist meet, an angel gets their wings. 🫣

[@middleagedrunningman]

Famous old expression.

[@deansummerton2577]

What a brilliant time...and you wore black on a sunny day!! Excellent video Tim. Poppy has some pace too 😊

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Deano! She sure can shift.

[@leannebyard4376]

Hi Tim, thank you for the mention. Very privileged 🎉 Massive congratulations on an amazing marathon time. Unfortunately I had a fall on the greenway and had to have medical treatment. They thought I’d broken my nose but thankfully it’s just very swollen and sore. I’m pacing at Birmingham so hope you see you there. So great to finally meet you 😊

[@middleagedrunningman]

Great to meet you Leanne. That greenway genuinely had a lot to answer for. I felt great until I got on that bugger. The last lap was 5 miles or so on there too. Hope you are recovering.

[@willbo2000]

Bloody Gove, you showed him! The Bard on the bridge was excellent.. 👍👍👍

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Willbo!! Love a bit of Shakey!!

[@willbo2000]

@@middleagedrunningman thank you, I was going to put Shakey but I changed it to the Bard thinking it would make me sound more cultured! I even googled shaky or shakey 😂

[@louiseboxall5583]

Well done, brilliant as always and really funny 😊x

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Louise!!

[@kates8704]

Loved the video marm! Great run and time. 2/3 for me 😊

[@middleagedrunningman]

2/3 looks like a very good score based upon latest results. Well done Kate.

[@TomAt1337]

Jeez, you make running a marathon look so easy! :) Marm went from "I'm not doing another marathon again" to running two in a matter of weeks :D I'm very much looking forward to a video about your mental state at the end of those 6 weeks. P.S. I've got 3/3. Not sure if it's me being lucky, or you having decent pronunciation.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Through to Coventry Tom. Mental state? Already wavering. Next 2 weeks will be ok….. But the long runs after that…..

[@chrislowry8863]

Great video Tim. Loved the ending with Poppy, and then the bromance. Good luck for the next marathon, somewhere in the 3:00-3:05 must be a possibility, no pressure 😂😂.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Next one in 4 weeks Chris. Just need to stop eating chocolate

[@nicmarlow6388]

Excellent work Mr MARM!! I can't say the same for myself, only 1/3 i'm afraid. So disappointed. I'll try harder I promise (not looking forward to my end of term report) 📙📙

[@bobhogarth2014]

Awesome video as usual Tim. Congrats on the race too!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Bobby!!

[@tworunningbrooms]

Well done on getting very close to your target time! Love the thought of Gove the Garmin. 😂 Might spot you at Birmingham as Dawn's doing the 10k for England Masters.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers John. Hopefully see you!

[@cremins]

Phenomenal time Tim 💪. Another great video & looking forward to your next outing in Coventry. Gove 😂 Put me down for a 0/3

[@middleagedrunningman]

Come on....!!! Zero!! See you in Coventry!!

[@LauraPaterson-ii8zj]

Amazing, Tim!! You didnt even look out of breath! See u in Birmingham, tho i dare say you would have had a good couple of hours rest once i get over the line 😅

[@middleagedrunningman]

You will be fine Laura…. You’ve got a solid training programme behind you…oh, wait… 😂😂😂

[@LauraPaterson-ii8zj]

Very funny 😂 yes, I think it's fair to say I'll probably be walking most of if! Oh well, it's for a good cause and I can look forward to a curry afterwards 🎉

[@jackcopson]

Love the shoutout! Loved the pics of us! Right laugh we had! Hope to see you at a race again soon!!

[@jackcopson]

And well done on a brilliant time!!!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers mate. That Greenway was a killer second time around. Too much of it. What did you think?

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cracking snap that one mate. See you soon!

[@jackcopson]

Certainly was a killer! Made it a tough course! First time round was hard enough but second time and closing in on the finish was a real struggle!!

[@Journeyoflee]

Excellent mate 👊 quality at the end running with your daughter , when you can share your passions with your loved ones it’s very special indeed lovely moment 👍🏻💪 stunning time aswell 👟🍻and the zippy impression 😂😂😂😂 watched it back about 5 times 👍🏻👍🏻 great work take care mate 👊

[@middleagedrunningman]

My Zippy is a classic. Wasted on my own kids. Not a clue.

[@Journeyoflee]

😂😂😂 Im expecting a Bungle impression in a future video now 👊

[@clairemilsom7241]

Well done 🙌 Loving the Marmy army shouts of support. I got 0/3 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Zero??? Bloody hell Claire!!

[@Run_Like_a_T-Rex]

Great work, Tim! Cheeky 3 out of 3 too! Hopefully see you on Sunday 🦖

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Dave!! See you Sunday. You filming?

[@Run_Like_a_T-Rex]

@@middleagedrunningman I’ll be doing my best to. It’s looking pretty wet so will see how much my phone can handle it. I hope so. Vlog 3 and first race Vlog

[@benandmichelleoliver1125]

Congratulations- great result and video (as always)

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Ben and Michelle. First of all loonnng haul….

[@Q.OnTheRun]

Looks a cracking event! Well done mate!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Todd. Was a belter.

[@David_Hamilton]

Keep it up,top video.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks David!!

[@JamesDONK-d5k]

3/3 and thats the best moment of my day. job's a good 'un

[@middleagedrunningman]

Good certainly is DONK

[@SimonWatkinson-n6u]

good stuff Marm , 1 down 5 to go , a cakewalk 😀😀, fantastic run well done Sir .

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Simon…. Not sure about the cakewalk… that sounds pleasant.

[@ian-easypaceexplorer]

Great video, great PB! Kudos for tackling the greenway building site twice, once was enough for me. Birmingham next for me, need a week off 🙂

[@middleagedrunningman]

It was a bit of. nightmare on the rubble way. Hope to catch you in Birmingham....Where there will be 10 times as many runners!

[@jamesleagas5857]

Nice work, smashed it! Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next vid 🏃‍♂️ 🎥

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks James!! Insatiable desire for MARM. Appreciated.

[@jamesleagas5857]

@@middleagedrunningman id love to hear more about you! I know you got into running quite late, myself 2, 18months ago (37 now) I’d love to hear about your fitness when you started and how you developed as time went on etc.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Content for a future video? Or a bit me me me?

[@jamesleagas5857]

@@middleagedrunningman 100%, your whole channel is “middle aged” it’s specifically about you, imo your the star of the show, not necessarily the running, I think the value is you, very funny, witty, and the running content is a bonus. I think a lot of people would be quite inspired to hear how you started at a later stage. I sure would.

[@KathyBly]

Tim you’re amazing! And you got one over on Gove which is always a life goal.. Well done 🙌

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Kath. Getting one on Gove Trumps everything.

[@ShaneJackson-q4q]

Great run Tim, That trail track second lap round was the stairway to hell I just missed out on a sub 3 did a 3.01.59!

[@middleagedrunningman]

It was wasn’t it Shane?? And wasn’t it a lot longer on the second lap? About 5 miles? Killed me. Looked on Strava. It literally looks like someone had let my tyres down.

[@ShaneJackson-q4q]

@@middleagedrunningman likewise grim strava ending! it was much longer 2nd lap definitely a physiological battle in the head! Onto Worcester 19th May to try go sub 3 again 💪

[@middleagedrunningman]

@user-tk2fd4rq7b me too mate!!! All road I think. But will be 🥵

[@petehoye]

Great vid MARM, you always make it look so easy.. Congrats on your PB, well deserved!..👍👌 So funny when you were talking bout wearing his missus clunkers!..😂🤣😆 Good luck for Coventry 👍👍

[@middleagedrunningman]

"Clunkers"!!!! Ha ha!!

[@Ted-offroad]

Cracking effort, much better than my 2/3 (I thought I was going through but sadly not). All these weeks of running such distances will build your stamina and have you smashing a sub 3. Looking forward to seeing the progression.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Teddy. That sub 3 - going to happen....

[@TobyNewbatt]

you really Gove that EVRI-thing you had - nice job...

[@middleagedrunningman]

See what you've done there Tobes.

[@markg99]

That bit about Facebook was hilariously accurate 😂 Excellent running, Mr MARM 👍🏻🏃‍♂️ I failed to find any discernable difference between the pronunciation of Korea and career, so please put me down as a 0/3 😅 Will this count towards my final grade? 😬

[@middleagedrunningman]

Zero!!! Of course it counts. Hugely disappointing Mark. There was clearly a subtle nuance in the intonation.

[@emmarunyeard6832]

M. A. R. M. Quite clearly misled with nuanced pronunciation.. I feel a bit cheated truth to be told!

[@thetimoneers]

Yet another well constructed race and video MARM goes from strength to strength 😊

[@corinnenunn8326]

I really enjoy your videos, I love the poetry. Well done on your PB and By the way, Garmin all the way! It’s got you stirred up and moving. Love from 🇦🇺🦘🐨

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks so much Corinne. Can't beat a bit of culture. Always said it. Aussies are culture vultures.

[@anthonysmith-os5xc]

Great run mate 👍did the half really enjoyed it didn’t mange to bump into you there was a few people doing the run 😳 took me nearly 10 mins to get to the start 😳

[@middleagedrunningman]

Was a bit brisk, plenty about. Glad the half went well and you survived the Greenway....

[@anthonysmith-os5xc]

@@middleagedrunningman not sure I did survive the Greenway bottom of foot is killing me 😩

[@middleagedrunningman]

The bruises of battle Anthony….

[@anthonysmith-os5xc]

@@middleagedrunningman 👍🏻🤣

[@philwells4226]

Great run MARM. Sticking it right up Gove like he's Sooty and you're Matthew Corbett. I always hoped my nips would get on KZbin. Just not this way. It was great to see you. Looking forward to August. Ps. I only got 2 out of 3. Just like Meatloaf.

[@middleagedrunningman]

In August we can play this game for between 5 and 6 hours straight Phil.

[@davidhayward1261]

Well done sunshine ☀️. Class 🎉👍🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks David. Love a bit of sunshine.

[@clairel3730]

Brilliant effort 😀 good luck with the next 5 . I got 2 out of 3 !!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Solid effort Claire.

[@andrewgoldsby]

Take that Gove! Great running again Tim! Was going to head down to watch up my legs were in tatters after Saturday! Also, I overthought Korea and career and scored 1/3!

[@middleagedrunningman]

One?? Bloody hell Andy. That’s shocking. You should have good musical ear!

[@andrewgoldsby]

@@middleagedrunningman obviously not for K-pop! 😂

[@QuookieT]

Awesome vid MARM, keep it going!!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Quookie!! One race down!

[@QuookieT]

@@middleagedrunningman looking forward to the next part of the hexalogy! Yep had to look up that word 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Great vocab.

[@PoetWithPace]

Well done Tim! How is the recovery going?

[@middleagedrunningman]

Not too bad Donato. Will be feeling those miles in Cov I imagine.... Going to break that sub 3 one day!

[@PoetWithPace]

@@middleagedrunningman watch out for that first 8 miles uphill and you should be fine! I thought you had the sub 3 in the bag? If you need some coaching, let me know 👍🏼

[@middleagedrunningman]

I’ve NEVER had the sub 3 in the bag!!!

[@PoetWithPace]

@@middleagedrunningman based on your HM times, with the right training, should be in the bag 🙂

[@clairehoward550]

Nice Macbeth soliloquy… but you missed a trick to do The Road Not Taken at the halfway point…😉

[@middleagedrunningman]

Did it in a previous video HOC. Of course I've already used that beauty. Only know 2 poems.

[@cpettifer]

Are you doing it again this year / 2025? I've always found that GARMin is WAY too optimistic with it's estimated timings for me.

[@middleagedrunningman]

I’ll be there I shouldn’t wonder!!

[@lighteningbob1697]

Brilliant end to the marathon. You are human after all. I've got a cactus i called "Nibbler".

[@middleagedrunningman]

I won’t ask….

[@videos-gl2qq]

great job. stickin it to Gove!

[@middleagedrunningman]

It’s everyone’s duty to do it.

[@bubsybrown8308]

I've found where Gove came from 😂 hilarious rant. My Gove pisses me off with his predictions too

[@middleagedrunningman]

They are all the same Bubs. Trouble makers.

[@thetimoneers]

This was no petty pace, and it signified MARM is at his lung bursting best, what a stunning performance and another cracking video. “ There is no art to find the minds construction in the face “ MARM always concludes with the appearance of someone who’s just been down to Sainsbury to get some milk.

[@middleagedrunningman]

There’s no more poetic piece than a Wakeman comment. (I’m staunch cooperative these days Hearty)

[@eddycurrant1380]

well that was an emotional roller coaster and i cant help wondering why you were anywhere near Phil's nips, Lee's missus will be distraught, but a splendid day from start to finish clearly and enjoyed the Marm-alade sunglasses. Re Gove, I recommend Polar watches , they keep you posted and help out when they can, but know their place . Cant think of a political manifestation, says it all. Crashed on the quiz, but just a thought.. Cornier "its a Christmas cracker" or Cornea "I can see clearly now", could lead into a nice little sing song too.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Only person to mention the specs....Thought long and hard about that purchase! Heard of Polar. Might have to get Gove on eBay.

[@daveyearp1499]

Super achievement, well done MARM! I got 0 / 6 (I cheated and did it twice) AMSSG Forever! ..or maybe not, have to say I am struggling to sleep at night Tim. I will be 65 in July and worried that I will no longer meet the stringent Marmy Army age requirements. Do I just get kicked out ? Receive a Marmy Army Pension? or have to join the Marmy Dad's Army ? Cheers 👍

[@middleagedrunningman]

Davey - AMSSG or not...Zero??? Come on!! Don't worry - my squadron doesn't pension off loyal campaigners.

[@daveyearp1499]

@@middleagedrunningman Yay! Happy Days 👍😆

[@HarperCS]

Hoping for a music round in the next instalment of Career or Korea

[@middleagedrunningman]

Can see this becoming a full on quiz. Maybe need an Ultra to fit it all in.

[@Dmasson14]

Well done MARM, that's a great time. You can definitely go sub 3hrs with a full training block instead of 2 days 🤣🤣🤣

[@middleagedrunningman]

Got another one in 4 weeks. What do you reckon? Long enough??

[@Dmasson14]

@middleagedrunningman Well, if you didn't have 2 HM's before the next marathon, then you would have been ok 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MrSmokedTurkey]

These videos are way too funny

[@middleagedrunningman]

Cheers Turkey!

[@paulk7663]

Usual observation 12:26 Bodie driving Mercedes nearly careers into Marm

[@middleagedrunningman]

Yep. But he was respectful. He could see an important game of Korea or Career was taking place.

[@Mack.Tracks]

3/3 but I did confer with the wife. Think that’s a ban in exams, hmm… Well done on this! 1/6 down!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Right Mack. Will let it go….this time. You’re going through to Coventry. Eyes on your own paper….

[@jamesleagas5857]

Oh, forgot to ask, what’s your prediction for us at Huddersfield this weekend? A must win, right? KRO 💙

[@middleagedrunningman]

A must win....But feel like our relegation lives have all been spent....

[@jamesleagas5857]

@@middleagedrunningman I hate to agree 😢

[@Lazy_Jay_Racing]

Bloody Gove always seems to shout at me to MOVE at the most inconvenient moment, after I've raced.. usually when I'm driving home or sat in the bath, trying to relax! .... Waste of space 😂 Well done MARM 😁👏👏

[@middleagedrunningman]

Can’t trust him at all Lazy Jay. Spoils it for everyone.

[@garymanders1273]

Hope no EVRI vans were damaged in the making of this video😄....Well done great time...should keep your mate Gove quiet for 5mins 🙂

[@middleagedrunningman]

He’s already plotting against me for Sunday.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Jenna is struggling to believe that you have any other name than marm. She asked me who's Tim 😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Even my kids are starting to struggle to remember.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

@@middleagedrunningman see you in cov 👌

[@ianl4518]

3/3 here. I should point out that my wife is a naturalised Aussie that grew up Sth Korea. Just don't say 'HI-un-DYE around her, she will go for your jugular 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks for the warning Ian. Looks like you're inn the final on Sunday!

[@2spoons]

Negative Splits..... stick to your plan and get that Medal after the Half Marker is over - not before

[@lizzilake3106]

Career or Korea .. I got 0/3 .. not failed anything in my life before .. gutted

[@2spoons]

Oh.... there is no Wall

[@middleagedrunningman]

There was for me!!

[@gavinbruce-thegreyrunner5581]

‘Gove’ 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Can’t trust him / it.

[@JCeeeeeee.]

0/3 for me, I think I panicked, my other half got 3/3! but she lived up your way for a while (ie; up country). My Gove must like me, he's always over estimating, he reckons 3hr 10 for a marathon, no chance!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Zero?? Come ON JC. That's a shocker.

[@emmarunyeard6832]

Ffs only got 1/3.. Not happy!

[@jimbrace5102]

That was some achievement... It's not your finishing time, but my 100% record in the quiz 👌😀 FYI, tell yer mate to use zinc oxide tape over his nipples... I never leave home without it.👌😀

[@middleagedrunningman]

Do I assume I’m taking you through to Coventry Jim??

[@jimbrace5102]

@middleagedrunningman Yes.. Coventry, what a delightful place for the next round of Kim 🙈🤣

[@middleagedrunningman]

You’re through to bootcamp.

[@jimbrace5102]

@@middleagedrunningman I will bring my armoured car and security dogs 🙈🤣

[@tobyk8125]

3 out of 3 and Kim Jong Un isn't Dutch! 😀

[@middleagedrunningman]

Looks like you are through to Coventry Tobes?