The longest run I’ve ever tried… as a slow runner

[@andrval]

Thanks for the video, Jon! Awesome accomplishment. I’m also a bigger dude, slow runner, prepping for my first marathon in April. My current longest run is 9 miles at around 12:00ish/mile. What are some tips to keep your heart rate down? My fear with longer runs is that I can’t stay in zone 2 very well, and after my runs, my heart rate sits around 100-120 for about a day while I recover. Even if I walk around the house my heart rate can jump to about 120, and I am gassed. I take cold showers and sauna regularly for recovery. Any advice would be appreciated. It’s been freaking me out, and I’m considering switching to a half marathon instead. Thanks man!

[@jon_hopkins]

That’s awesome thanks for watching!! And I’ve started putting more effort on my warm up and that’s helped with when I start my run keeping my heart rate low but for it being up days after I’m not sure, it might be something that goes away over time 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@chrism2996]

Awesome work man, love the cinematography whilst also grinding. Showing the true visions of Nashville! Respect form the UK

[@jon_hopkins]

Thank you!!! Appreciate you!

[@ingagade951]

Well its that time of the year when the weather can be unpredictable and it will improve your mental toughness this run and you do it great outthere Jon......great work and I think you have a big chance of running the marathon you train for in february but take care you dont wear out your body before this..inga dk.

[@jon_hopkins]

Absolutely! And yes I’m really trying to :) thanks for watching!!

[@janetpaul8029]

Congratulations on a great run! I hope you film your marathon. Love your vlogs.

[@jon_hopkins]

Thank you!!!! 🙏🏻

[@playray91]

You freakin did it man! Imagine that was a rush a good vibes flowing through ya

[@jon_hopkins]

Yeah it was!!! Super glad I finished strong too 😊

[@matthewthompkins6130]

Great work. May need to come up to Nashville from Clarksville for new scenery.

[@jon_hopkins]

You should!!! If you need good rout recks lmk!!

[@pearsbears]

Wow!! Great stuff!

[@jon_hopkins]

Thanks!!

[@kamilahmuhammed3194]

Nice to see you running into the New Year Jon! Whenever I run on the road I get worried that cars won't see me or that I'll get hit. Any tips for staying visible or overcoming that fear?

[@janetpaul8029]

I use reflective clothing and blinking lights., but always assume that cars and cyclists don't see you.

[@jon_hopkins]

Yeah running on the side where you can see them coming helps me and bright clothing!

[@hirosuzaku]

Do you use Strava?

[@jon_hopkins]

I do!!