THE PAIN & THE GLORY // Manchester Marathon 2022 - Short Edit Edition // NEW V60 World Record Day

[@kristiansayer325]

Great stuff 👏 Congratulations on Your Race & Your infectious enthusiasm 👍👍😃 I will be 50 at the end of the Year 😬😥 But will be doing my 1st Marathon in October 🔥🔥 Keep up the great work Donato 👍

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Kristian! Enjoy the training for your first marathon. Be sure to keep watching here! 👍🏼

[@kristiansayer325]

@@PoetWithPace Cheers Donato 🖐 Will.do & keep searching for that perfect post race curry or pizza 🍕 🤔🤣🤣

[@PoetWithPace]

@@kristiansayer325 oh yes! Gotta be done!

[@lawrencefoster5855]

Just over an 80% age grading, at Marathon distance, with an injury niggle. Let's all just take a moment to let that sink in. Congratulations Donato. Incredible stuff.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Lawrence 🥳🥳

[@ProfessorDraekko]

Everyone needs a running buddy like you. Great attitude and so supportive.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Ethan!

[@runningwithdr.andrewdpt9177]

That’s incredible time for anyone. You are a legend sir at 61 and pulling of those incredible times. Seems like a fun marathon. Thank you for sharing!!

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you for the kind words Andrew! Indeed it is a fun marathon and one to add to the list 👍🏼

[@runningwithdr.andrewdpt9177]

@@PoetWithPace you’re welcome!!

[@GGCommunity]

Rewatching! Getting hyped! - Mack

[@PoetWithPace]

Keep it on replay!

[@cwattage]

It’s become such a special race the Manchester Marathon, really love the spirit of the crowds & the people are so lovely! Your result is nothing short of incredible. Truly inspirational & thank you for capturing your experience on camera!

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Chris for your kind words, which is greatly appreciated! Indeed Manchester Marathon is a special race. You may of seen my previous years videos, where I was spectating and it was great to finally race it and experience it myself first hand. Wait till you see next weeks FULL edit version 👍🏼

[@doubled1509]

I'm speechless to be honest Donato. That was nothing short of an amazing run. Total total respect to you Sir. As for the marathon itself I thank you Manchester. Support was brilliant and I loved my first UK marathon that much I booked it for next year earlier this evening. I really suffered during the last 2 miles but managed to get a pb even if it was only by 1minute. Can't wait for next year already. Looking forward to all your running updates over the next few months. Utmost respect to you again Sir👏👏👏

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Dermot! Indeed a great race and so happy you enjoyed it! A PB is a PB however many seconds or minutes it may be 👍🏼

[@dsmith8384]

Congratulations, you are an inspiration and show us all that age is just a number.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you! I hope you continue to enjoy my channel, subscribe and share.

[@MrCol104]

Congratulations once again. You’re a superstar. Loved watching this. Thank you for filming & uploading.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Colin! Full video next week 👍🏼

[@clairesmith5327]

Well done Donato,fantastic race for you. Always love the enthusiasm for what you’re doing. Congratulations to you & also to Kieran.

[@poliuuuc]

Great race donato. So much fun watching you in such glorious spirit after having gone (and shared!) difficult moments in the past. True honest athlete. I missed my first Manchester attempt due to Covid but I really want to rediscover this magic city I married some 23y ago! I hardly recognize anything with the exception of city center. I loved your video! Keep the spirit up!

[@PoetWithPace]

Many thanks Patrick. So happy you enjoyed this and i really appreciate your positive support!

[@GGCommunity]

Signed up for Manchester Marathon 2023… Daunting yet exciting! - Mack

[@PoetWithPace]

Oh wow! That is quite a jump from 10K. I will be at Worcester Woods parkrun this weekend so may see you there.

[@GGCommunity]

@@PoetWithPace Yeah, I only plan to finish, so no big race time plans... I did 21KM comfortably on Sunday, so going to focus on getting the miles in over the next 6 months... I'll be volunteering at the Woods this Saturday as I have the Worcestershire Beacon Race during the afternoon. Will see you at parkrun! - Mack

[@PoetWithPace]

@@GGCommunity sounds like a sensible approach to the marathon. See you Saturday!

[@martruns23]

Amazing - just come across this video! What a great run congratulations. Running Manchester 2023 myself in less than 3 weeks and this has really got the juices flowing now - can’t wait!

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Mart! You will love this race. One of my favourites. Very best of luck to you!

[@samsonslaphead1]

Fantastic time Donato for a man nearly 61. I'm 64 and running the Boston Marathon UK in 13 days & hopefully I can dip under 4 hours. Well done on your fabulous achievement 💪💪👏👏

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Samson! Great to see another in our 60s smashing it! Good luck to you at Boston 🥳🥳

[@jassaljs]

Wow! That’s amazing! Best wishes 👍

[@mycard100]

Great to see you, yes that was me can't believe I'm in you video lol,your a legend pal.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you! You are a legend for running that marathon 🥳🥳

[@JoseSantos-mq7tq]

Congratulations, great race Donato. Can't wait to see your video tomorrow.🏆🥇

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Jose! See you tomorrow 👍🏼

[@algill71]

Congratulations on another superb run Donato. Great video,really captured the euphoria and the pain of marathon running.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Alan! Hope you keep watching here 👍🏼

[@JaimeeLauren]

I love 💕 how excited and upbeat you are 🎉

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Jaimee. Really appreciate you taking time to watch and leave such lovely positive comment. Hope to see you here regularly?

[@MattRuns]

Excellent Donato 👍🏻👍🏻 You my friend are what it's all about.. smiling right to the end. Well done mate 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Matt. It was more a grimace to the end! LOL

[@madmaf6011]

Terrific video Donato, thank you. Happiness and sadness mixed. Well done on your run, the whole training block and the continuing story.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you buddy! Glad you are enjoying my channel. Be sure to share 👍🏼

[@christempro9432]

Awesome Donato! I ran my 1st marathon on my 60th birthday in 4:22:16. I love your joy! Congratulations!

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Chris! What an epic time and age to run your first marathon , well done! I hope you continue to enjoy and share my videos!

[@kerrys9315]

Well done Donato , you did so well be proud ✨ great video footage thanks for sharing the experience with us 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Kerry 🥳🥳

[@sharonread1661]

Well done again Donato- it was really lovely to see you coming through the finish- amazing run - sorry to interrupt your filming!!! - I unfortunately had DNF’d at mile 8 on Sunday :( and I was just happy to see you finish :) #legend

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Sharon! Sorry to hear about your DNF, but we all come back for another day as you may of seen what happened to me last year at Yorkshire Marathon? Interrupting whilst filming is always welcome 🙏🏼

[@sharonread1661]

@@PoetWithPace yes we have been following you for a little while now and felt for you after the last marathon. The comeback is always better than the setback though as you showed on Sunday. I have booked straight onto Milton Keynes in 4 weeks time...I’d had a good block but covid struck the week before, I gave it a shot but it was too soon. Keep on inspiring 🏃🏼‍♂️

[@neilgrangermagic]

Donato! What an inspiration you are 😊 Running such an incredible time at 60 years of age🙌 I so want to run another marathon but with young kids the timing isn't right at the moment but you give me great confidence knowing that there might still be time later on in life 😉Massive congrats again. That sub 3 will be yours so soon. I'm sure of it! Hope you enjoyed your pizza 🍕

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you for the kind words and support Neil. I know what you mean about young kids and not having time. Although i never wanted to run when my kids were younger, there would of been no way fitting full marathon training, full time job and being a dad at same time. There is no rush and you will be back older and stronger whenever you are ready. In fact, i interviewed a "born again runner" who stopped running when he had kids and restarted when they were older and he is now world record holder at many distances. the pizza was awesome as you will see from the FULL video edit next week!

[@runningben74watts90]

Congratulations Donata , you are great source of inspiration, your sheer joy for the sport shines through , I've got Vienna Marathon soon , hoping to go close to 3 hours 🤞

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you and good luck to you in Vienna! Let me know how you get on?

[@barrfish]

Took part in that marathon. Loved this. Missing Manchester this year as I’m having a go at paris before Connemara at the end of April. Keep up the good work! 🤘

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you for commenting. It is an EPIC race. Good luck with Paris and Connemara. Hope you continue to enjoy and share the videos from here.

[@stevierunner]

The pain and the glory. well done fella.x

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Bo 👍🏼

[@stevierunner]

@@PoetWithPace you nicked my comment😄

[@PoetWithPace]

@@stevierunner LOL

[@runningromani]

Hi Donato, fantastic run I bet you are still on a high. Well deserved achievement with the work you put in and love your enthusiasm. I did follow you on the day along with my club mates on the tracker when I got back from my 10 mile race (which I thoroughly enjoyed) have a nice rest now 🎉🍺👏

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Neil and so happy you enjoyed your 10 mile race too!

[@josheyres2839]

Awesome, Donato! You should be so proud of yourself. I've not even do one, and I'm 36! Just shows how amazing you've done. Thank you for sharing

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Josh! No need to rush into marathons. I don’t do one till I was 54 almost 55 👍🏼

[@mycard100]

I ran a pb 4.44.45 I was over the moon and I shouted you at the tram station was great to see you,love your videos.

[@PoetWithPace]

Brilliant time buddy! If that was you shouting, then you are in this video!

[@PoetWithPace]

Forgot to mention, you can join in live at 7:30pm tomorrow Tuesday.

[@mycard100]

Brilliant I catch the live.

[@PoetWithPace]

@@mycard100 super!

[@xelionizer]

Wow! Well done, mate! The Force was defo with you on that one! Epic run!!!

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you! Hope you continue to enjoy my channel videos.

[@sellis1799]

Great vid mate. Fantastic time. I ran Manchester last Sunday. What an atmosphere. I was more than an hour off my best, but considering I had COVID and a chest infection during my build up, I was still happy and proud that I ran every step of the way!!!

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed the video! I can understand your issue as i had a bad chest infection in October and didn't start clearing till January. the main thing is you finished and will get healthier and better again. Hope you continue to enjoy my channel.

[@sellis1799]

@@PoetWithPace that's the aim. I've got the Serpents Trail 50k in July! Lot's of training between now and then.

[@PoetWithPace]

@@sellis1799 sounds fab. Enjoy the training!

[@lizgreen2936]

Loved watching it!!....well done Donato... 👏👏That looks a great race.... I did my Tom Scott ten miler in Glasgow... I was 3rd last.... BUT I finished and that's what counts too me... And I cheered on every club runner as they lapped me!!!.. 😅😅😅🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️x

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Liz and glad you enjoyed this! Well done on completing your 10 miler super star!

[@markhulse1224]

Brilliant that Donato great footage and as I said before top class running, cannot rate you enough on this, 100% , 5 stars the lot....keep it going onwards and up...😀

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Mark, so happy you enjoy this! Please do share this for the joy of running.

[@deanhand9188]

Amazing video and a fantastic run Donato.......inspirational!

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Dean 🥳🥳

[@mauricehill8921]

Well done Danoto another cracking run buddy great effort oh so close 👏👏👏

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Maurice 👍🏼

[@kylequigley4714]

Well done and amazing time. I kept my eyes out for you but you were way ahead of me. The best marathon I have run so far with an electric atmosphere…slowly improving with a time of 3:42 (Heidi that spoke to you at Derby)

[@PoetWithPace]

Very well done Heidi. This was a cold one just like at Derby 🙀🙀

[@bigadventuresonaveragetale1563]

Totally awesome running and love the energy that you have in your vlogs (and runs!)

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Much appreciate your positive feedback. Hope you continue to enjoy and share my videos.

[@mitchyruns7818]

Congrats! I came in at 03:08, what a great event! Awesome video and you have a new subscriber. Great to see such positivity mate

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you foe the kind words and support Mitch. What an epic time you ran also! Next race booked yet?

[@mitchyruns7818]

@@PoetWithPace just deciding what route to take, have a place in the Edinburgh marathon at the end of may that I was actually planning on missing but thinking I may be able to go and have a crack at it, will do the big half in London in September and looking at the Newport marathon in October to try and break 3 hours. Was on track for sub 3 before I got injured last year so going to see if I can crack it! I’ve got to say as well, to have ran for as long as you have and to still be hitting the times your do, it’s just incredible and inspiring mate. And I mean that with the maximum respect possible

[@PoetWithPace]

@@mitchyruns7818 thank you for the kind words Mitch. This summer will mark 7 years of running for me. Good luck with your future races and i'm sure you will crack the sub 3!

[@yellowfolder]

Was worth the wait.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you so much for the kind comment. Wait till you see the FULL edit version next week!

[@darrenpyne1939]

well done Donato, was good to see you finish...we shouted at to you but didn't realise you were filming at the time! congratulations

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you so much Darren. Was great to see you and thanks for shouting out.....i think you made it onto this edit of the race day video. You can join in live at 7:30pm tomorrow Tuesday.

[@swiss300173]

Ran my first ever marathon on Sunday in Manchester , loved it , hated it in places but got round in 4.04 which I’m happy about I’m 49 and haven’t been running a year … well done Donato 😎👍🏻

[@PoetWithPace]

Well done and thank you for watching. That is an incredible time for any age, let alone 49. You should be very proud!

[@mattjcole]

Absolutely brilliant video. Amazing time.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you 🥳🥳

[@LifeWithScoliosis]

Love this video! Haha! Well done! I did Manchester last weekend (my first marathon!) I loved it! The atmosphere and the people and everything. You captured it perfectly in this video :) Amazing time too!

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Well done on your first marathon also! Glad you enjoyed this and hope you continue to enjoy my channel here?

[@LifeWithScoliosis]

@@PoetWithPace thank you! I'm sure I will :)

[@PoetWithPace]

@@LifeWithScoliosis good to hear!

[@Ab-qp2yu]

You have such a nice running style, congratulations Donato, not a PB but what a race, huge success, not every runner can do what you ve donne in this race, massive well done💪💪💪👍

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Ali, glad you enjoyed this 🥳🥳

[@itsonandy]

Insane mate. Absolutely brilliant - you're an amazing athlete and an even better human being ❤

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you for the kind words Andy. Good luck to you at Brighton Marathon!

[@gokiwi2642]

Way to go Yeahhhh!, what a amazing marathon, you did amazing Donato, couldn’t get better weather, 30sec under Pb is pretty incredible going, the filming work is top, keep on runnnnnnng! 🥳✌️👍👊🏼🌲🍀✅😀

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Reece! Really appreciate your support and kind words.

[@bh4560]

Great stuff again. You just smashed it as usual. I had the glute sciatica thing and i feel your pain. Keep up the great content buddy. ❤

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you buddy! Indeed you know the feeling 🙀

[@deegsy]

That was so much fun can’t wait for the next one! Such an inspiration mate you lit up Manchester on a cold Sunday morning you should be so proud of yourself! Keep pushing the limits because anything is possible as you keep proving 😜

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Kieran! What a blast it was and what an epic achievement by yourself! Shame i couldn't keep up with you....onwards to some summer races!

[@deegsy]

@@PoetWithPace yep, get some more speed in the legs in the summer and come back and smash that sub 3, it’s definitely in there! 🏃‍♂️💥

[@PoetWithPace]

@@deegsy couple of 10k and halfs and we are good to go!

[@ryanrunning247]

Well done, an incredible time I hope to be running at those speeds when I get to that age. I absolutely loved doing the Manchester Marathon (my first) which I did in 2:48:55 and will probably be back next year aim for a sub 2:40.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Ryan. What an amazing time you ran and also being your first marathon is even more incredible. You must be very proud of yourself?

[@trueredred859]

Well done 👍 donato Epic effort Inspirational as ever

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you 👍🏼

[@racheld1844]

Brilliant to watch this. Fantastic effort, enthusiasm and determination. You absolutely captured those last few moments of a marathon when you’ve given it your all and just want that finish line more than anything else in the world 🌎 Well done Donato 🥳

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Rachel for the kind words and support. Wait till you see the FULL edit! LOL.......now over to you at Stratford. Ready?

[@racheld1844]

@@PoetWithPace - probably as ready as I’ll ever be 😀

[@PoetWithPace]

@@racheld1844 excellent!

[@GogglesTyresandTrainers]

Great run Donato!!! Must take heart from that result

[@PoetWithPace]

Oh yes absolutely, thank you! Hope you are well?

[@Kg_travelandrun]

Great video. Just subbed! Well done on your time 🙌🏽👏🏽 What a day it was, my first marathon and I loved it.. I’m doing Berlin later in the year, can’t wait

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support! If you are doing Berlin we have to meet for pizza if i get there!

[@DanRuns]

Blimey! What a run. Epic!

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Dan 👍🏼

[@RichardHarper83]

Great video Donato! You captured the essence of the day perfectly. Congrats on your result too; amazing! A PB for me - not quite the time I wanted, but a PB is a PB, so I'll take it!

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you for watching Richard. As you say, a PB is a PB. Well done! Hope you continue to enjoy my channel and share the love of running.

[@RichardHarper83]

@@PoetWithPace Thanks Donato - I'm sure I will for as long as you pump out great content :)

[@PoetWithPace]

@@RichardHarper83 the content will keep coming....

[@GazC84]

Lovely to meet you today in Coventry hopefully will be able to touch base with you for 2024 Manchester marathon

[@PoetWithPace]

Great to see you too! Manchester here we come!

[@GazC84]

@PoetWithPace already looking forward to it

[@PoetWithPace]

@@GazC84 boom!

[@krilin84]

A lovely vlog that put a smile on my face. Inspiring effort and attitude!

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you for the kind words and support Kristoffer! Be sure to share this for the love of running!

[@krilin84]

@@PoetWithPace I actually thought about showing this to my partner to help get her running motivation up. She is usually not impressed with my nerdy youtube stuff - but I thought she'd enjoy this as you're such a lovely character! 😊 👍

[@PoetWithPace]

@@krilin84 too kind! I hope she enjoys it!

[@TimGrose]

Well done! Good to see what I missed too.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Tim! Wait till you see the full edit next week 👍🏼

[@WinningInters]

Well done, incredible achievement at any age never mind 61, speechless 👏👏👏

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you for the kind words and support! Be sure to share this for the love of running.

[@Ligerpride]

Great running, well done.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you for watching and commenting, much appreciated. I hope you continue to enjoy my channel?

[@ricd2821]

Great running! You've definitely inspired me to do it again next year, well done!

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you sir! It is so convenient from your location, i guess?

[@ricd2821]

@@PoetWithPace yes it is! Next year sponsored by Adidas too think it going to get bigger and bigger

[@PoetWithPace]

@@ricd2821 looks like it!

[@milesformum7602]

Great running 🏃‍♂️ 👏 👍

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you!

[@justanoldfashionedrunner605]

congratulations to a great race, almost even splits, strong to the finish, well deserved.....and yes, like you say...not bad for a 60 year old....i tip my hat

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you 🥳🥳

[@jassaljs]

Wow! That was quite a run🍻

[@PoetWithPace]

Indeed it was, thank you for watching!

[@StitchEm]

Well done Donato! I'm about half your age and it took me almost twice as long! I spied myself running past in Altrincham at 15.53. 😁

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you and well done to you also! How is the recovery going?

[@StitchEm]

@@PoetWithPace I can almost walk normally again! I had Covid three weeks ago so I was thankful to get round at all. I look forward to more videos 😊

[@PoetWithPace]

@@StitchEm you are a super hero! Well done!

[@TheBramptonValleyRunner]

Congrats great time 🏅

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you buddy!

[@alexanderjames8615]

Great run Donato! I found those inclines around Altrincham really tough going but finished in 3:12 for a 9 minute pb 🥳

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Alexander. What a great time you ran also and toughing it out with a great PB 🥳🥳

[@ob9400]

Congratulations from Boston awesome time

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you! Will you be racing Boston Marathon?

[@chrisharris7288]

Great running Donato, it was great doing Manchester. Great course and pretty flat compared to Worcestershire!!! I got a pb 3.03.19 i'm aiming for that sub 3 its getting closer. London 2023???

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Chris and well done on your PB! Hope you continue to enjoy watching my videos on here.

[@jamieknight1764]

Well done mate!

[@PoetWithPace]

thank you Jamie! Hope you continue to enjoy my channel.

[@DanielKing-vi7mm]

Well done Donato!! My daughter was supporting at the finish and said “I saw your friend off KZbin that runs to McDonalds on his videos” 😂

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Daniel. I think McD should sponsor me, yes? How did you get on yourself?

[@DanielKing-vi7mm]

@@PoetWithPace Saturday smiles brought to you by the church of the runners has a ring to it! It was my brother in laws first marathon and he wanted to break 4 hours so paced him round to a 3:53:40. It was nice to run the last 5k and feel fresh rather than thinking this is never going to end when chasing a PB 😂

[@PoetWithPace]

@@DanielKing-vi7mm top pacing. Good man!

[@broesel41kling9]

Great Emotion, and even better singing, i will try this next time when running. Keep this up, and pls come to Berlin this year, i will be there too. Regards Peter

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you for the kind words Peter! if i come to Berlin we have to meet up for pizza?

[@broesel41kling9]

Sure !

[@PoetWithPace]

@@broesel41kling9 excellent! Where are you based?

[@sturgmanrunning8546]

Well done mate u smashed it I got Brighton marathon Sunday 🥶

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Danny and good luck in Brighton! Have you seen my two Brighton marathon videos here? 🥳

[@sturgmanrunning8546]

@@PoetWithPace yes and it has helped I am getting nervous!

[@PoetWithPace]

@@sturgmanrunning8546 nerves is normal. Let me know how you get on!

[@skfarouk]

Well done. Didn't realise we were running the same race again!!!!

[@PoetWithPace]

Fabulous Sameen. How did you get on?

[@skfarouk]

@@PoetWithPace this was my first marathon. I didn't believe in myself till 30km in, hijinx galore but managed to complete it with a time for 3.39 with zero training. Brum half and Brum/black country half next for me. You'll love the Brum/black country one - a huge canal stretch and a haunted tunnel.

[@PoetWithPace]

@@skfarouk may see you at one of those races then!

[@JasperPuttu]

Supreme effort! Well done

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Hope you continue to enjoy my channel?

[@JasperPuttu]

@@PoetWithPace I have and will keep enjoying it. I'm 34 and just ran the paris marathon in 3h21 and I truly hope I can do the same at your age. Inspiring stuff. Really!

[@PoetWithPace]

@@JasperPuttu too kind Jasper and well done on your epic time!

[@johnturgoose4205]

Great video and great run. Very much enjoyed. Also well done Kieran, we ran exactly the same time! I wonder if you had the same "I've got it, I haven't, I have" sprint in.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you John! And well done to you too on a great time! Indeed he did have the same thoughts but powered through last 400m 🔥

[@longsightlad]

how do you do it,i've ran 3 marathons,all manchester,ran it last october managed 3:38,just cant get a sub 3:30.i give myself the excuse that i am 60 yrs old but watching you gives me inspiration and hope that i'll give it another go,i was going to make it my last marathon.well done,great videos,keep doing it

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you! I don't know how i do it, because if you asked me if i could do these time 6 years ago i would of laughed! Just keep training consistently and you will get sub 3:30 and beyond!

[@duncanedward5341]

well done

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Duncan 🥳🥳

[@runstretchsucceed]

i vlog this races as well on my channel , what other races are you doing this year x

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you! I have Berlin and London booked, but will also book some more for the summer shorter races! And you?

[@languageoffootball]

Well done. I don’t know why they call it the Manchester Marathon when barely any of it is in Manchester.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you! I’m not sure on the Manchester borders, but races are normally named after which main city they go through 👍🏼

[@languageoffootball]

@@PoetWithPace yes it’s a shame as apart from the first 3 miles in and out of Manchester the rest is outside of the City. It’s a real shame as a Marathon used to be a huge thing when I was a kid and seeing runners go through your suburb was inspirational. It doesn’t touch one bit of the north or east of the City. Sad because north Manchester in particular is always forgotten but at least it used to have the marathon pass through.

[@languageoffootball]

And yes the city it runs through is a valid point but even that’s a little nebulous here as the turnaround is on Deansgate which is barely into the City at all and only around half a mile over the border.

[@PoetWithPace]

@@languageoffootball i can understand that. I guess a lot is to do with councils and other organisation who would allow road closures for a whole day?

[@PoetWithPace]

@@languageoffootball such a nice stretch across Deansgate and back

[@briansmyth1502]

Great video and effort. Inspiring me to want to step up from Half to Full marathon. Would Manchester be a good first Marathon?

[@PoetWithPace]

Glad you enjoyed this Brian. If you are UK based, i would say it is one of the best to have as your first. Great transport links, nice route, lots of support and free beer (alcohol free) at the end! have you been running a while?

[@briansmyth1502]

@@PoetWithPace Yes, I'm based in London. I started running 18 months ago at the age of 42. I have completed Royal Parks Half and London Landmarks Half in 2:10 and 2:08 respectively. I've got Battersea Park Half this weekend and plan to do Vitality London Big Half and Amsterdam Half in September and October. Currently in week 3 of sub 2 hour training plan, hoping to break 2 hrs at the Big Half. Thinking of training to step up to Full after these. Manchester looks great, and beer 🍺 👌

[@PoetWithPace]

@@briansmyth1502 sounds like an excellent plan. It would be worth getting your place booked and a place to stay before hotel prices rocket up, unless they are already pricey! If you are in London, maybe worth considering Brighton for the other big city marathon UK as its closer than Manchester for you? Albeit the Brighton "power station" section can be disheartening as it is an out and back section with not much support.

[@briansmyth1502]

@@PoetWithPace Thank you. From yours and other videos that was my worry with Brighton. Manchester is a great city, I'll make a weekend of it. Would love to do London but not sure I'd get in.

[@PoetWithPace]

@@briansmyth1502 i know what you mean. A lot of people pay for the Manchester place and if they get a London ballot place, they run London. Also get a cancellable hotel in Manchester or surrounding areas, which you can cancel booking.

[@danokane2299]

Hi Donata I am trying to figure what is is about guys like you and the likes of Tommy Hughes that means yous are miles ahead of the rest of us with regards running ability. I am endlessly going down with injuries even when doing 10 min miles. I am 65. It must be genetic....a good skeleton with everything in the right place. The search goes on for some strategy to avoid niggling injuries. The will is strong but the body won't play ball.......

[@PoetWithPace]

If i had the answer i would share with you now Dan. Do you have a running coach?

[@RunThePlanet]

Powering through the Pain Donato !! Well done, it was a great day, I enjoyed it too. How are your legs feeling today (2 days after) ?

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you buddy! Legs are sore but not too bad considering what they went through. How about you?

[@RunThePlanet]

@@PoetWithPace I'm okay too thanks. Took it easy at the end for the last few km to stave off a bit of cramp setting in, but manage to push get through pretty much unscathed. A couple recovery runs will sort me out 😂

[@PoetWithPace]

@@RunThePlanet very smart move! Enjoy the recovery and onwards to next race! Which is your next event?

[@RunThePlanet]

@@PoetWithPace I'm not ready to announce it yet sorry, but I will. Coming up very soon though. The running calendars quite full already, but space for another couple maybe. Hope you've got something good coming up soon too !

[@PoetWithPace]

@@RunThePlanet i have zero booked apart from Berlin and London, so better get my arse in gear! LOL

[@clairesmith5327]

Well done Donato,fantastic race for you. Always love the enthusiasm for what you’re doing. Congratulations to you and also to Kieran.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you Claire and glad you enjoyed!