The Inaugural Yorkshire Dales Marathon, Part of the Long Course Weekend in Masham. Swim, Bike, Run

[@andrewjambo1]

Finish line press-ups - awesome, congrats on another marathon

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks 🤗😃 I think finish line press ups are the future! It was actually really fun to do! 🙃

[@grahamyoung7580]

unbelievable hilly start for a marathon.well done

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks, yes I'd definitely have preferred to have had a decent 4 or 5 miles to warm up first! Walking bits in the first few miles was so strange! 🙃🤣

[@Mackem4life-safc]

Lovely to meet you on the start line, Nicola! Team Nicola forever! ❤🎉 x

[@NicolaRuns]

Awwwwww absolutely! How did you get on? Really lovely to meet you and thanks for getting my glutes fired up! 😃😃😃

[@jankarel6454]

Really enjoyed the video (and seeing Fountains Abbey), but also really grateful to be sat here with a cup of tea and not running up those hills in the rain!

[@NicolaRuns]

🤣🤣🤣 I can't blame you 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 silly rain hey?! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@emmarunyeard6832]

I remember seeing Allie B and Julius years ago at an ultra and got to see the press ups first hand... Inspiring xx

[@NicolaRuns]

Awesome! That sounds great! 💪🏼😃

[@emmarunyeard6832]

It was one of those crazy weekends.. A dark 10k on day one.... A light 10k early day 2 followed by 50 miles then a half on day 3... Insanity really x

[@emmarunyeard6832]

I must add I only did the short version 😂

[@NicolaRuns]

@@emmarunyeard6832 sounds brilliant!!! 😎

[@NicolaRuns]

@@emmarunyeard6832 the short version still counts! 🏃🏻‍♀️

[@gypsymuffinABZ]

Well done Nicola. Marathons are always tough in that miserable weather! I like your race number. I remember my first marathon, I was number 111. 😀

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks 🤗 It's silly really as it doesn't mean anything but it is so strangely satisfying! I was so happy when I got my number 😃🤣

[@stephenwright4186]

Really enjoyed the video Can't believe how easy you made that tough course look I am English but have lived in New Zealand for the past 18 years and although I get home every couple of years I do miss it and your content allows me to see some of the beautiful places

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks 😃 Ooh we should do a swap for a year so you can come back and I can come and run out there! 😜🙃 I bet it's stunning! 😍

[@runningoneddie]

Pretty amazing time Nicola and nice work enduring the elements. It didn't look very pleasant out. that was a pretty nice medal and I have to admit their mid race fueling stations looked well stocked, although the rain would definitely make for lousy chips. That temple area looked a bit like St Andrews. Congrats on your finish and as usual great job filming.

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks Eddie! 😃 Yes nobody was eating the crisps at all but it worked well as it meant I could take a bag and eat them on the run 😋

[@steviee.7469]

Outstanding effort, Nicola, well done you, loving your content as per. :)

[@NicolaRuns]

Awwwww thank you so much 😊 What a lovely comment 🤗 Thanks so much for taking the time to put positivity into the world 😃

[@emmarunyeard6832]

Best start ever 🎉

[@NicolaRuns]

It was cool wasn't it?! 😃😃😃

[@joggyjames]

thinking about other runner's feelings at 20 miles, wow just wow :) congratulations Nicola!

[@NicolaRuns]

Awwww thank you 🤗☺️

[@steveb9658]

Just 12 miles from me, so I've entered for next year on the strength of your video!! Week before the Great North Run so may regret it 😅 thanks Nicola. Great video as always ❤

[@NicolaRuns]

Ooh awesome! But hmmm... Yes you may regret a double weekender as it's sooooooo hilly 😳 But I showed you the elevation profile so don't say I didn't warn you! 🤣🤣🤣

[@steveb9658]

@NicolaRuns 😂😂 elevation is everything around here so hopefully used to it by now. 😫😂😂

[@NicolaRuns]

@@steveb9658 phew 😅 as long as you don't hold me responsible 🤣🤣🤣

[@steveb9658]

@@NicolaRuns I promise 😉🙏

[@OpelFruits676]

I couldn't do push-ups at the start never mind the finish ! Great vid, well done . Nice for part of it to be through Fountains Abbey, stunning.

[@NicolaRuns]

Awww thanks 🙏🏼 I love my strength training 😃 it was fun to do push ups at the end as everyone looks at you like you're crazy! 🤣🤣🤣 Fountains Abbey was definitely my favourite bit! 😃

[@richardbuck1729]

Kudos for the finish line press ups Nicola! 💪Giving me excitement for York in four weeks for my sub 4 attempt. Really hope the rain holds off there though! You must have good kit to avoid chafing in those conditions.

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks ☺️ Yes I love really tight compression kit as then there's no movement and I know I won't chafe. Ooh good luck for York! If you get your sub 4 you could always celebrate with finish line press ups?! 😜😃

[@richardbuck1729]

@@NicolaRuns Maybe! Probably not right on the line though to avoid getting mown down by people behind!

[@NicolaRuns]

@@richardbuck1729 KEEP MOVING THROUGH THE FINISH LINE PLEASE PEOPLE 🤣🤣🤣 I think you might have a very valid point! 😂

[@Tonyr2]

Congrats on passing 4k Nicola.

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks Tony ☺️ It took me longer than it should have to realise you didn't mean 4 kilometres 🤦🏻‍♀️😂😂😂

[@barnabynorman157]

Six weeks off - you is so fit 😜And press ups at the finish - do you think I should do them at parkrun - I might manage one! Thanks for sharing.

[@NicolaRuns]

Yes! I absolutely think you should 😃😃😃😃😃💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@emmarunyeard6832]

I hate hate hate the smell of smoking too x

[@NicolaRuns]

Pleased it's not just me! I can't stand it 😳😳😳🚭

[@richsullivan1950]

Nicola's Hair Tier Week Five - "Even though It's wet, it's hot and I'm sweating." Pigtails. 7/10

[@NicolaRuns]

I should be collecting all of these together so I can see the progression through the weeks 🤣

[@MichaelTinker-dt1rp]

is this a Grim up North event love watching your videos

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks, no it's Long Course Weekend 👍🏼

[@pudseypumper]

How does the hill compare to Leeds?

[@NicolaRuns]

It's not massively dissimilar in terms of there being a hill that goes on for miles but here that hill is at the start. This has about a quarter as much climb again on top of the elevation gain at Leeds and this has none of the joy of the final 6 miles that Leeds has because it's largely downhill. This is basically a lot harder but in terms of having one half that's very lumpy and one half with a HUGE neverending hill then they're similar but swapped around with one in the first half whereas the other it's in the second half! Clear as mud?! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣 The award for the least concise answer goes to...?! 😜

[@shielavasquez7161]

Wow you ran a Hilly Marathon in under 5 hours despite stopping for chats and walking the hills? Well done! 👏🏼 by the way are you still pacing in Yorkshire Marathon this year? If you’re on the 5 and a half hours then I’ll finally follow you along the course. It’ll be lovely to see you and have your company for my Marathon debut despite my poor training block. ❤

[@NicolaRuns]

Awwww thanks lovely ☺️ I'm doing the Yorkshire Marathon but I'm on 5 hours this year 🙃 but definitely come say hi in the pens and if you're feeling speedy then come join the 5 hour bus! 😃

[@shielavasquez7161]

@@NicolaRuns you’re a machine for running yet another Marathon in 4 weeks time. I want to be you when I grow up ☺️ 5 hours will be very ambitious for me this time around. I will try and find you in the pen though, if not I’ll see you on the course.

[@NicolaRuns]

@@shielavasquez7161 awwwww that's the nicest thing I think you can say to someone... Although obviously do try never to grow up! Growing up is overrated! I literally just sent an email to ask if there's places on a marathon next weekend 🤣🤣🤣 Go hard or go home right?! 💪🏼😂

[@shielavasquez7161]

You’re very inspiring! I do hope you get an entry next weekend. Have fun and keep making such wholesome videos. ☺️

[@NicolaRuns]

@@shielavasquez7161 thanks lovely, I'm in! Eek!!! That's next week's long run sorted then 🤣🤣🤣

[@bren70ssss94]

Whos the best girl ? Nicola is the best girl .There ,that should hold you for a while 😁

[@NicolaRuns]

That's hilarious 😂😂😂 it'll get me through to tomorrow I guess 😜🤣