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[@Sharshock]

I watch absolutely every episode of your trainings religiously. You can do it. I feel it! Bring that 2:30 at 50’s home!! ❤🎉

[@global-runner]

Thank you!! Thanks for watching and thanks for the vote of confidence! I’m excited to see what the day brings!!

[@Steveness100]

Geez mate you’re looking really strong and fit. It’s been fantastic following your journey 👍💪

[@global-runner]

Thanks for such a nice comment! Hoping it all comes together on race day!

[@carstendieterle1595]

Viel Erfolg!🍀💪🏁

[@global-runner]

danke schon!

[@Cbr_auh]

I'm writing this in case you are wondering if these videos actually help people. I imagine you upload them in the hope that they do. I can testify that for me, your videos have been transformational. It's been years since I've had the motivation to get through proper hard sessions of any kind. I also need you to know that your training commitment, which is kind of subtext in these videos, is what gets me out of bed at 0430 for those runs I need to do. If i can make one (hopefilly) helpful comment in return, it's that a funny thing about these events is that your race time is already decided before you get to the start line. You'll know what your body can do and how to make it do it, and now it's just the formality of basically pressing go. Can't wait for your race report!

[@global-runner]

I love this comment so much. I should print it out and frame it. For some many reasons. I’m glad the videos are useful to you. 4:30am is hardcore. You should be super proud of that. That’s motivational in itself. And you’re right about the race. It will take care of itself. I just need to turn up with the right mindset. Such a good reminder. Thank you!

[@cathycronin2291]

Beautiful scenery and editing

[@global-runner]

Thank you! I work hard to make sure they’re not boring. Really appreciate your comment!

[@DanielKeam-George]

I've loved watching your videos since stumbling across The Global Runner a few months ago. You provide me with some serious inspiration (as a 53-year-old who's still clinging onto sub-3 for dear life). Solid training block - it's there for the taking. I hope to watch you go and get it. Good luck.

[@global-runner]

Thanks for the comment. And thanks for watching! Sub 3 at our age is amazing. Congrats!! I’m hoping you’re right!! 2 weeks to go. The hay is in the barn! :)

[@DanielKeam-George]

There is a vast difference between sub 3 and 2:30 though. I'm in awe of the amount of hay in that barn!

[@global-runner]

That’s a nice thing to say! Thank you. But I bet you work just as hard as I do. My best friend ran 2:09 back in 1999 and for years I did the exact same training as him. But for whatever reason, he was just (way!) better than me. I don’t think I tried less than he did though.

[@TheFODRunner]

Really solid session, great paces at that elevation 👏

[@global-runner]

Thank you!! (And congrats on Cheltenham! You’re smashing it yourself! Well done!)

[@Stefikp1122]

Hey i wish you all the best on your marathon race! You are definitely getting ready for it! I like your approach not to compare ourselves to previous workouts especially that ones they are not important. What matters is how you get ready for the race and you are ready to go! ( i need to get ready for mine in one month 😁)

[@global-runner]

Thanks for your comment! It’s such a touch mental game - I don’t want to give the demons any more fodder. :) Good luck in your race! Which one are you aiming for?

[@Stefikp1122]

@@global-runner haha agreed 👍, thanks I am getting ready for local marathon in Leavenworth in WA ( maybe you heard about it it’s a Bavarian style town very cute) it’s a smaller race Boston qualifier and terrific nature!

[@global-runner]

⁠I haven’t. But I’m always on the lookout for good marathons…!!!

[@seekingUltraNick]

Fantastic sessions! (MP) You really knocked those out perfectly. And good work fitting in the recovery, that’s something I struggle with and pay the price for almost immediately! 😂 At first I was curious why you’d do a race this close to race day but if you’re tapering volume, it’s actually great to keep the intensity and legs alive. Good work, dude!

[@global-runner]

Thanks for your comment! I always appreciate yours - they’re so supportive! It’ll be a local 10k two weeks out so you make a good point about racing too close to the main event but I think it’ll be enough time to recover (if I do it properly!) and like you say it’ll be a decent effort - my plan was to run 12 miles with 6 fast anyway so 10k is not too far removed from that! The only risk is if I race poorly and that messes with my head! :)

[@alangray8952]

Your flying in your workouts. Been following your series and training, inspirational stuff! Looking forward to seeing how get on, recon you'll nail it 🏃‍♂️👊

[@global-runner]

Thank you! The training is hopefully the tough part. If you do that right, the race is supposed to be easy! :)

[@raygee77]

You really nailed that 3 x 5m at RP! Looking strong and good luck with the sharpening sessions and taper. Great content again and inspiring 🙏

[@global-runner]

Thank you so much! I finished the session and felt like I should have done more. I’m glad everyone else thinks it was such a good session. We’re always our harshest critics aren’t we?!

[@rheno03]

Great workouts! Rooting for you! 💪

[@global-runner]

Thank you!!!

[@paulwilliams2814]

Genuinely inspiring!

[@global-runner]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment!!

[@fatihbirkan8527]

Wow solid session almost a marathon itself. Did you choose which shoes to run ?

[@global-runner]

I think so! (But that’s my next video…). :)

[@mainersusa]

Dunk you’ve rounded into great shape! So excited for you! Good luck with the taper! Let us know how 10k goes!

[@global-runner]

Thanks mate!!

[@peterc09]

Hope to see you at the starting line in Montreal man. Will cheers for you after my semi

[@global-runner]

Give me a shout and come say hi if you see me on the start line!

[@mikehobbs624]

Great session and weekly roundup. Good luck in the taper, I hate it too! 😏

[@global-runner]

Thank you! (I think secretly we all hate it!). :)

[@RobertNaik]

Best of luck. 73vo2 max is amazing!Meta speed edge looks like a good shoe. I have the sky. The edge probably would have suited me more as they are more like Vapor guy.

[@global-runner]

Thanks for your comment! On the shoes I’ll do a comparison but it’s interesting. I prefer the ride of the Sky but I prefer the lock down of the edge. Both are great shoes though. The edge is slightly heavier than the Sky funnily enough.

[@irritablearchitect]

Good luck!

[@global-runner]

Thank you!!

[@MikaNumminen]

Looking sharp already! 2 weeks out! 🫢

[@global-runner]

Thank you! Taper time soon…!

[@shawnbedard5982]

Found this for your Reference. The Montreal Marathon course has a few notable steep sections: Kilometers 6-8: An incline begins around kilometer 6, reaching a peak at kilometer 8. Kilometers 16-18: Another climb starts around kilometer 16, with a steeper section near kilometer 18. Kilometers 30-32: A significant climb occurs between kilometers 30 and 32. Now we enjoy the Taper. Like you I also don't like it, but it is needed. We'll see you at the start line.

[@shawnbedard5982]

I forgot to add this: The notable downhill sections on the Montreal Marathon course are: Kilometers 8-10: A descent begins after the incline, continuing until around kilometer 10. Kilometers 18-20: A moderate downhill follows the climb near kilometer 18. Kilometers 32-34: Another descent occurs after the climb at kilometer 32, continuing to around kilometer 34.

[@global-runner]

Thanks for this! This is really helpful! When I signed up it looked like a pretty flat course but I knew there were some inclines. I quite like an easy incline or two. Mixes things up a bit! Good luck with your race! If you see me on the start line, come and say hi!

[@greyman2428]

Vo2max of 73 @50!!!!!!!! Curious to see which shoes you will choose for the race, the Sky or AF3.

[@global-runner]

Thanks for your comment! A lot of people have commented on that. Hopefully I can do that number justice! That’s my next video…. :)

[@mikes5764]

Great to see you did well on the big workout. You're a big inspiration, showing such paces can still be run at 50! I'm curious for your thoughts about your race pace strategy. E.g. will you try a negative split and practice the strategy in the 10K race? Or will you go more by feel and circumstances?

[@global-runner]

Thank you! Great question. I’ll probably do a video on this but I’ll probably have an idea of what I want but go by feel on the day. A negative split is always the goal but there’s not a ton of rope to play with. So if you fall off the pace, it can be a problem.

[@mikes5764]

Thanks for the answer! Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm often changing my plan for the training on the day of the training myself, because of how I feel that day. Usually I have to downgrade 😭. I probably should rest more and make my trainings a bit less intense.

[@global-runner]

Maybe. But we can only do what we can. I think I’ve been pretty good a focusing on key sessions in this block so hopefully that pays dividends!

[@blainepenny7287]

You are so ready!!

[@global-runner]

Fingers crossed!!!!!

[@timtrenholm3698]

Really hoping you have a race you are proud of regardless of the time.

[@global-runner]

This is the comment I needed. Great perspective. Times are so artificial and self-imposed. Just got to get out there and be proud of the effort. Excellent point.

[@Gufenaugh]

Good luck.

[@global-runner]

Thank you!!

[@scottstemberger3202]

Great channel. Just started watching. One thing am curious about is your fueling strategy- both race day and during these workouts. Don’t see any mention to gels, liquids, anything. Do you fuel beforehand? Any fasted running? The different approaches around fueling seem to be evolving - e.g. in ultra running the recent Leadville 100 mountain race winner took 500 calories / 120g carbs per hour for 15 hours - all gels! He said this allowed him to maintain z2/z3 the whole time with no bonk. Thanks for sharing and good luck!

[@global-runner]

Thank you! And thanks for the watching! I’ll do a video on my race strategy but I have to admit I’m not good at this. Definite room for improvement. On the marathon pace run I had one maurten gel and just a few sips of water. Definitely not enough. I do like fasted runs - I did a video on that a few weeks ago. Feel free to check it out!

[@erikfadiman]

❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@global-runner]

Thank you!

[@303anders]

Looking good! Now it’s just recovery left and don’t visit anyone with a cold.

[@global-runner]

Ha ha! That’s right. I might even wear a mask on the plane. :)

[@ryangonzaga2874]

No bears on this run? I visited Alberta in the summer of 2019

[@global-runner]

No bears this time! But they’re out there! Did you like Alberta? The scenery is amazing.

[@ryangonzaga2874]

@@global-runner i did, i just dont know how you run during winters there. Loved the place. Calgary, Canmore, Banff, we even went up to Athabasca glacier

[@global-runner]

I’m not going to lie, winters are BRUTAL…

[@shanegill5091]

I swear by the metaspeed. They're all I wear, easy runs included. But I have to say, you looked better in the Alphaflys on your 1st 5 mile rep.

[@global-runner]

Thank you! The only issue with the alphaflys is they made my left calf tighten after 5 miles. That’s not a great sign…

[@shanegill5091]

@@global-runner Ok. Go with what you felt best in and stick with it between now and race-day. You're going well.

[@bettinapoulos7891]

Ur mom nailed it….🦸‍♂️

[@global-runner]

Ha ha ha! Thank you. She’ll appreciate that. :)