SUB-3 FITNESS TEST: Racing the Buntingford 10 to end 2024

[@NRG_Runs]

What do people think of the format? Mixing old style (short clips to camera during the race) with new (point of view with stats)? Would love some feedback if possible 😊

[@tworunningbrooms]

It works well. The disadvantage of pure PoV is you don't get to see the person making the Vlog. So a good mix.

[@NRG_Runs]

@@tworunningbrooms Thanks, appreciate the feedback - and was my thoughts exactly! Harder to speak to camera over shorter distances, but 10 miles works for sure 😊

[@tworunningbrooms]

That start looked crazy. Pavements, Road Road. Pavements. Excellent pacing

[@NRG_Runs]

Ha, it was a bit… couldn’t decide what was best 😅 And thanks, was pleased with it!

[@SimonSypula]

A great result Nick 👏

[@NRG_Runs]

@@SimonSypula Thanks Simon 😊

[@ingagade951]

Really great running Nick and what a finish there and I liked the way you pep talked the race through and made it into a very exiting race....congrates with your last race in 2024 and the great result..inga dk.

[@NRG_Runs]

Thank you Inga, and glad you enjoyed it! Always nice to be able to look back at these as well 😊

[@robinwells8817]

Great run to finish the year. Julian Berry was marshalling with me at 4.5 miles (as you turn left after the hill) Best wishes for 2025 and Sub 3 💪👍

[@NRG_Runs]

@@robinwells8817 Thanks Robin! Ah, that’s the one! Thanks for your support on the day and all the best to you as well 😊

[@markg99]

Nicely run mate. The format looks good to me 👍

[@NRG_Runs]

@@markg99 Cheers Mark! Bet you can’t wait to be racing again! And any news on joining that running club? 😬

[@markg99]

@NRG_Runs I'm just getting ready to go to the race. Will hopefully speak to some club members today 👍

[@NRG_Runs]

@ Bit late to say good luck (but good luck), hope it went well! And great stuff - always a bit scary, but you won’t regret it!

[@ThomasGroves-so3px]

Well done on beating your predicted time , good luck for 2025

[@NRG_Runs]

@@ThomasGroves-so3px Thanks Thomas, much appreciated! Same to you too - do you any running goals you’re aiming for?

[@PoetWithPace]

Great running buddy and great to meet you at the finish line 👍🏼

[@NRG_Runs]

@@PoetWithPace Thanks Donato - and you too 😊

[@PoetWithPace]

@@NRG_Runs super!

[@josephgonzalez_]

Ah, nice to relive the race. I was there in the masters championships. Very well organised and enjoyable event.

[@NRG_Runs]

@@josephgonzalez_ Glad you enjoyed it 😊 Ah nice. Did you have far to travel? I believe it’s the second year running the masters championships has been held at Buntingford - selfishly I’d say long may that continue 😅

[@josephgonzalez_]

@ from Surbiton, on the Greater London / Surrey border. About 1.5 hour drive with the lighter holiday traffic. I’d be happy to go back next year 👍

[@NRG_Runs]

@@josephgonzalez_ Bit of a trek, but not too bad in the grand scheme of things! I do wonder whether they mix it up every couple of years so it’s in different parts of the country, but we shall see! How did you get on?

[@josephgonzalez_]

@@NRG_Runs yes they typically do hold it at different events each year. Buntingford isn’t far in comparison to where it might have been. I won gold in the M55 age group, so I’m the British M55 Champion 🙂

[@NRG_Runs]

@@josephgonzalez_Yep, true. Amazing! Huge congrats 👏🏼 🎉🏆

[@raleyadventures]

Great work out there mate, that sprint was insane

[@NRG_Runs]

Ha, cheers! Still haven’t actually caught up with anyone before the line since getting the Insta camera… cursed? 😂

[@raleyadventures]

@ 🤫😂 it'll happen, next video i'm expecting it 😉

[@NRG_Runs]

@@raleyadventures We shall see…

[@iandevlin8282]

Another great video Nick glad it went well

[@NRG_Runs]

@@iandevlin8282 Thanks Ian! Well done on your run too 👏🏼👏🏼

[@iandevlin8282]

@NRG_Runs like the mix of shots. It works well. The POV camera while your running makes me re live my own race which I really like. The build up and post run analysis showing you on camera afterwards is a good balance. Keep up the good work

[@NRG_Runs]

@@iandevlin8282 Thanks Ian, that’s really good to hear - and my intention as I said to you at parkrun earlier 😄

[@petersibbett791]

Another great video 😊

[@NRG_Runs]

@@petersibbett791 Thanks Peter, and also for being my draft excluder in the first mile 😬

[@gregrunsultras]

Brilliant running and another great video (thanks for the shout out). 👍

[@NRG_Runs]

@@gregrunsultras Thanks Greg - and it was my pleasure! Same to you too 😊

[@TimRsn]

Well done. I've just looked at that last mile on Strava. No wonder I lost 50 seconds there!

[@NRG_Runs]

Thanks Tim, and you too! Yeah it’s a tough finish - nothing super steep, but a gradual incline most of the way… but that’s also why the second mile is a fast one! Both years I’ve run it I’ve been able to save a bit fortunately, but easier said than done!

[@Tonyr2]

FYI the Strider was Peter Moye. Did the Buntingford 10 in 2017 and absolutely hated it. Still came back for more punishment in 2019 and ended up getting 2nd in my age category. Enjoyed that second race more. Brilliant effort on the run in Nick. Great time too.

[@NRG_Runs]

@@Tonyr2 Ah good to know, thanks Tony. He kicked on during the downhill and finished about 10 seconds ahead of me (gun time) in the end. Yeah it’s a tricky course, but I think it can be quite rewarding if you judge right. Sounds like it’s about time you returned - Buntingford 2025 on the radar?

[@Tonyr2]

Maybe Nick see how 2025 goes. Staying injury free is the main issue ​@@NRG_Runs

[@NRG_Runs]

@ Yep, I hear you! Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

[@jamessleat8651]

Great video, it just reminded me how horrible that last mile was! 👍

[@NRG_Runs]

@@jamessleat8651 Thanks James! And sorry about that 😂 See you there in 2025, then?! 😬

[@jamessleat8651]

@NRG_Runs maybe, if I can get a pass from the wife, it's always tricky around Xmas time!