The Melbourne Marathon

[@Agathonstath]

2.45 may have been your (A) goal but 2:48, around a 3 minute PB, is definitely an awesome (B) goal. Really well done Dave! Keep up the great work. I'm super excited to do my first Marathon next year at Gold Coast, only my times will be nothing like that!

[@DaveTheRunner]

I completely agree now 🙌🏻 thanks for the kind words

[@katieargyle]

Sub 2:50 is so brilliant. Congrats! You should be so proud of your time. It was a warm day - especially for those of us running for over 4 hours (!) - and you did well to push through the cramps

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thanks Katie! you did so well being out there in the heat 🙌🏻

[@scottbanbury6511]

Congrats on the awesome run 👏🏻as someone who finished the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday in a very slow 5hrs 28 I’m just in awe 🔥 What a great day 🏃🏻‍♂️

[@DaveTheRunner]

Mate that’s unreal well done 🔥

[@jacksonhughes5078]

Good work Davo. 2.48 is an unreal time.

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thank you 🫡

[@paulalbietz9719]

Well done on putting it all out there. The series has been great and I look forward to seeing where u go next. Thanks for your videos. That looked like where I cramped as well!

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thanks for watching and I hope the cramps weren’t too bad 😅

[@jayt4835]

Duuuude! New PB. Under two fifty! C’mon!! 👊🏼 Proud of you, man! 20:48

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thanks man! I’m happy as with it

[@stehesketh4875]

Phenomenal run! Congrats on the new PB & top effort fighting through the cramps. Its been a fantastic series to watch, some really great content.. You’ll smash the 2:45 soon enough, just enjoy the journey, you’re killing it 👍🏻

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thanks for the kind words 🙌🏻

[@ChrisRichards-e8s]

Your positivity and upbeat vibe is refreshing. Not many can run sub 2:50. I had similar issues to you until one day it just clicked. Try arriving on the Friday to settle in and relax more. Eat carbs for lunch and dinner but be mindful that this effects your magnesium and potassium levels.

[@DaveTheRunner]

I really appreciate that 🙌🏻 Thanks for the advice, very solid stuff there.

[@jeremypacheco6450]

You crushed it! That's an amazing time🎉🎉. Keep striving to be the best version of you 😊. I look forward to seeing the next one.

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thanks you bro! I will 🙌🏻

[@matthankins23]

Can’t wait for all the work to fall into place bro. You crushed Melbourne and the content was great 👌🏻

[@DaveTheRunner]

Me too 🫡 appreciate it mate

[@doothedoo9143]

you're a huge inspiration! just started my running journey recently as I have to train for my yearly military 2.4km fitness test. love the vids!

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thank you! And you’ve got this 🫡

[@junluo6606]

Great effort, Dave! I was in Melbourne Marathon 2024 as well and could only dream of running your time. You’ve been training hard and have tried your best. All your efforts have had a deep effect on your muscles. Hope you come back even stronger next year!

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thank you 🔥 Congrats on your run

[@BUSCHY1]

Still a big congrats is in order, the block to get you there and the victory lap around Melbourne. Yeah the time you didn’t want but I can imagine like me hungry for more and see what the next takes you. I fell in the same boat a little, ran the half an snaged a pretty decent PB. Would have liked to go a little faster though, still had some really good positives come out out it though. Rest up recovery well and back to it 💪 Cremorne is the best. Been in the area for a number of years and being able to run to the tan in 5 mins is just so good! Well done again, hope your enjoyed your time in Melbourne.

[@DaveTheRunner]

I appreciate that man! I completely agree 👍🏼 Also cremorne was a nice spot 🔥

[@dquin12]

Honourable effort and journey brother! It's more than just the time, you are inspiring many to chase their dreams, to find meaning and purpose, to become their greatest potential! You show great courage and honor in posting vulnerable content like this. I take my hat off to you good sir! You are living your own journey, mad respect!

[@DaveTheRunner]

I really appreciate it 🙌🏻🫡

[@hybridrunclub]

Crushed it, in a lifetime of running many, many people can only dream of a time like this!

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thanks bro

[@Bruzeys]

Production on these vids have levelled up big time 🔥🔥 Great run brother, super impressive

[@DaveTheRunner]

Appreciate it bro!

[@michaelsleap9240]

Congrats on a great run mate! While not quite the time you wanted it was still a great run and you showed a lot of mental strength in coming back after the cramps hit. Still a lot of improvement to come 📈

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thanks mate, still got some work to do!

[@keanuhunt3674]

Done well bro !! Motivating as hell

[@DaveTheRunner]

Appreciate that man!

[@maccadewar]

Unbelievable effort brother! Still a huge pb and another massive block under the belt. Loved following the series and getting to celebrate with you post race! Bring on Ballarat I say 👀

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thank you brother! The training I’ve done isn’t going anywhere, onto the next 🤝🏼 You’re not the only person to mention Ballarat in these comments 👀

[@TheBp77]

2:48 is an incredible effort mate. I was out there too. That wind and heat crept up.

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thank you 🙏🏻 I feel bad for people out there for longer

[@kmgametv5453]

Congrats on the run Dave! Sub 2:50 was still incredible finish!! Not everyone can do that

[@DaveTheRunner]

Cheers 🙌🏻

[@johannesb6725]

Awesome performance, great video! Congratulations!

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thanks mate!

[@careystoff6137]

Proud of you, great job. Love you ❤

[@buttsniffa7469]

Are u his mum?

[@DaveTheRunner]

Love you too 🥰

[@Andrew.dicarlo]

Keep up the grind bro!! Only a matter of time till 2:45 is in the books 🙌🏼

[@DaveTheRunner]

You already know!

[@skidlid4072]

Congrats mate, solid effort! I’m sure you’ll figure out the cramping issue and crush your goals in the near future 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

[@DaveTheRunner]

Hope so! Thank you

[@internalmedicine9982]

I just ran a very slow 04:46. Even that, was tough and I was sore for days. Congratulations on this amazing achievement

[@DaveTheRunner]

Well done on finishing 👏🏼 Thanks

[@pauljabbour6250]

Well done Dave. Don’t be hard on yourself mate. The human body is complex. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thanks Paul 🤝🏼

[@stevenwoolley]

Still a great run! Well done!

[@DaveTheRunner]

Cheers mate!

[@martybordignon8437]

Should be very proud of that one mate !! Let’s get back to it now

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thanks brother 🫡

[@marc2196]

Wow! Amazing work, congrats!!

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rowancooke3913]

Great video to round out the series, I really enjoyed watching. How was Melbourne compared to Sydney?

[@DaveTheRunner]

Thanks 🙏🏻 Melbourne was hotter for sure. Both great runs, I probably enjoyed jogging around Sydney more but that’s obvious 😅

[@G-G._]

hair translplant looking solid in this cuzzo.

[@DaveTheRunner]

Hahah which part

[@HannahRobertson100]

I did the Melb half on Sunday and I just managed to get my goal of sub two hours - there was a bit of wind and the sun was gruelling for a bit (although no doubt you’re used to this training on the GC 😂). The drink stations should have been placed at Albert park as I was in the pain cave in the direct sun 🥵I’m sorry you didn’t get your time but you should be so proud - it wasn’t easy! You inspired me on many a treadmill interval session 😊

[@DaveTheRunner]

That’s amazing! Well done on your sub 2 hours 🙌🏻 thanks for watching the series

[@ammarihsan7663]

Enjoy the vid mate! On to the next onee

[@DaveTheRunner]

🫡

[@rickdyson-r2k]

Great vid Dave … big question though … when you dropping the coconut beef pasta recipe 😂

[@DaveTheRunner]

instagram.com/reel/CvbwHVyB5df/?igsh=dzF1YjJ2ZjQ3ZDg1 🤝🏼 Give her a follow too 🙌🏻

[@apostolis_23]

Great content mate!!!! Once again, congrats for the new PB!!! Having your gf on the vlog make you smile more!!! 😉

[@DaveTheRunner]

Haha I have to agree 🙌🏻 she’s the best

[@benwatson5975]

Yo! congrats man. what hat are you wearing at the end of the vid?

[@DaveTheRunner]

It’s from a brand called R. Sport

[@saltytravellers4449]

How goods tipsy Dave 😂 Good vlog So those cramp fixes didn’t really work?

[@DaveTheRunner]

Haha guilty 😂

[@DaveTheRunner]

Doesn’t seem like it 😅

[@hick5y]

How’d you recover from the cramps man? I had severe cramping from 36km onwards too but couldn’t shake them was a rough trot to the finish.

[@DaveTheRunner]

Legs were absolutely written off afterwards ahha, but they came good later that day. Not the worst I felt after a marathon but definitely not the best 😂

[@hick5y]

@@DaveTheRunner epic run well done

[@JoshBerger-sz5wf]

Can you share where those shades are from?

[@DaveTheRunner]

These are the Oakley Eye Jackets 🫡

[@bretthomburg]

ballarat marathon, they have 2.45 pacers get on the train and a faster flater course

[@DaveTheRunner]

I keep hearing about this marathon and I think you’re right!

[@alexh-j5347]

No doubt you were in sub 2:45 shape. Only thing to do is get on the flat on the right day and demolish it.

[@DaveTheRunner]

Agreed 🫡 thanks man

[@mickmccormack5442]

I’ll sway your 2.48 with my 4.28 😂

[@DaveTheRunner]

😅

[@tomrcollins76]

Wear a helmet on the bike!

[@DaveTheRunner]

I really should have

[@tomrcollins76]

@@DaveTheRunner its the law in Melbourne.