SMASHING A COURSE PB! The LAST RACE Of 2024 | Hereford 10k

[@justanoldfashionedrunner605]

congratulations Andy, that was a very strong final race of the year Happy New Year for you and your family

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Thomas! Happy new year to you too!

[@crankgreenwatts]

Very well done on the course PB Andy 🥳 Content has been absolutely fantastic 🙌 So wish you, and the family, a Happy New Year and look forward to what you have in store for us in 2025 🤞

[@TheFODRunner]

Oh my word, thank you so much, that is so kind 🤝 I am so grateful 🙏 happy new year!

[@Cocorayko]

Congrats to you Andy, what a way to finish a year! I love watching your race day videos, whenever you overtake someone, it seems like you fly over him 😂 Best wishes to you and your family in the new year!

[@TheFODRunner]

Haha thanks! I definitely offer a unique POV 😂

[@AuDHDRunner]

that one guy really makes sure no one crowds him with the wide stiff arms.

[@Ruffnreddyrunner]

🎉🎉🎉yeah Andy massive kudos mate well deserved enjoyed your journey and part reason I got into making KZbin content tbh 😊

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy! Happy new year!

[@nicholassmith8044]

Happy new year to you and the family, great work and way to finish the year off. Hope this continues for you in the new one. 🎉👍

[@TheFODRunner]

Happy new year buddy! Thank you 🙏

[@landaring]

absolutely mega race, happy new year!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy!

[@Snerunseasy]

Awesome , great run Andy... what a way to close the year. All the best in 2025...

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy! Happy new year!

[@TolunayOrkun]

Congratulations Andy! Amazing run!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy!

[@Pakka0313]

Well done - great race! Happy new year. Hopefully another good year of running ahead.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! Happy new year to you too!

[@garethevans2499]

Amazing work mate, chapeau. An indication that you've come a long way and loads to be grateful for after putting in all that effort. Happy New Year!

[@TheFODRunner]

Chers dude, wishing you a happy new year too!

[@mikehobbs624]

Fantastic run Andy, you stayed strong while running solo city. Exciting times coming next year! Happy New year 🙂

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy! Happy new year to you too!

[@chad.haggerty]

Amazing work, Andy! Congrats and Happy New Year!!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! Happy new year!

[@benadams2692]

Another great video, enjoyed following you this year- you’ve created sone great content! Happy new year

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy, happy new year!

[@racheld1844]

Brilliant Andy, well done 🙌 Glad to see the start/finish (and bag drop off) were back to normal this year 😂 Such a strong year for you after a bumpy start but you’ve left 2024 in top form. Thanks for all the videos this year and best of luck with your 2025 goals 😊

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Rachel! Yes nice to start down in the proper area, a bit more space for a calmer start! Wishing you a successful and happy 2025 also!

[@runningoneddie]

@@racheld1844 I love your content too Rachel. I hope you are doing well and hope to see some new videos. Have a great new year!

[@racheld1844]

@@runningoneddie - thanks Eddie. Things are good here, plenty of running recently, just no filming. Hope your running is going well too. Best wishes for 2025 🙂

[@christpourn]

Great run Andy ! Happy new year! 🎉. old vfs are great for a reasonably hilly course especially at the uphill parts.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! Yes they are, they really work well!

[@LinkedBooks]

Very well done Andy! All the best for you in 2025!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you! Happy new year!

[@Manuel_712]

Morning all. Excellent score, Andy. You did it. Like. ¡¡¡¡¡Happy New Year!!!!.

[@TheFODRunner]

Happy new year buddy!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Great time Andy. “Always good to be in No Man’s Land.” That’s the spirit!!

[@TheFODRunner]

Cheers buddy! Wishing you a happy new year! Looking forward to more great content from you!

[@chrisnicholls8815]

Fantastic what a run and a gift to yourself. See you next year 💪🏻

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy! See you in 2025

[@toddboucher3302]

Well, congratulations man. That’s great. I’m gonna have to see how I do Sunday. I have a 50 K I heard a challenging first one but the way to start the new year. Congratulations again.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy, best of luck on sunday for your race!

[@TadeuszCantwell]

Well done Andy, wishing you another great year of running.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy!

[@philipppuchner1115]

Congrats Andy, nice race record with a Christmas baby. See how good the carb loading works also for a 35min race? ;)

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks!! Haha yes it does

[@hjeconomicstutor]

Well done looking good for next year 🎉

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks!

[@thewingitrunner]

Great race, mate. Smashing it. Keep it up, and 2025 will be a great year for you

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy! Likewise! I am sure we will see eachother at a few races again next year!

[@johnhiggins674]

Well done Andy, great running on that horror of a course. I remember watching last years video thinking “is Hereford too far away” ….. I’ll put it on my list. A great scenic and hilly race is the Elan Valley ten miler in November. About 900 ft of elevation I think. Well done, great end to your year.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks John! Its definitely a good one to jump into... zero expectations, just go there and race hard after xmas! Elan valley sounds like a good suggestion!

[@Q.OnTheRun]

Quality race Andy! Brilliant video!

[@TheFODRunner]

Cheers mate! Wishing the Q's a very happy new year!

[@michaelgriffiths305]

Well Done Andy - that’s a great result! All the best as you head into 2025…

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy, same to you!

[@amandawalker4510]

Bloody marvellous Andy. 2025 looking good 🎉

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks amanda! Happy new year to you!

[@stuartwalker6786]

The guy in grey looked like he was carrying 2 rolls of wallpaper under each arm!🤣🤣👊👊

[@DandoesFitness-ih6mj]

Good way to end the year well done mate also what website did you get those bi products from might be helpful for me to

[@TheFODRunner]

Definitely a good way to end it! Of course - www.bicarrb.com/

[@simonhallgbduathlete]

Great running. I see a few of my Western Tempo team mates there.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! Yes they absolutely dominated! And were all lovely chaps too! I think it was the winner that bought be over a bottle of water at the end, really appreciated that

[@3orpSoida89]

great video and race! Not sure about the spoiler in the title though 😂

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! It was just a little tease...

[@davidbell7416]

Great running Andy! Bring on 2025 💪🏻

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks David!

[@Harolddeharold]

Congrats on the course PB! Tempted to try Bicarrb

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! I think its well worth it!

[@RobE8475]

Great job Andy on the PB… that’s the Christmas calories and rest for you😂

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy! Haha absolutely, a bit of extra weight to give me more extra momentum on the hills

[@garethevans2499]

I could not handle that amount of caffeine!

[@TheFODRunner]

Childs play mate haha, drink more coffee!

[@Mack.Tracks]

Phroawr, mate! Congrats! 🎉

[@TheFODRunner]

Cheers!

[@runningoneddie]

What a way to go Andy. Question: do races like that have age group awards? Would be frustrating to me to get 7th overall in a super competitive race and not walk away with a bonus medal. Usually here in the States, the top 3 are taken out of the AG awards and then age groups for every one else. Just curious how it works there. I love seeing the progression you've made this year. Just getting in tough workouts, dedication to tried and true practices are yielding some nice results for you. I did try the Keotone stuff on a regular long run and really didn't notice anything. I think the science and reports are sort of split on the efficacy of it. I'd try it again but I am not holding my breath on it. I do like caffeine and I've dabbled with beet juice (with mild success). Happy New Year to you and thanks for all the training inspiration for 2024.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thabsn buddy! Yes we do, usually from V40 upwards… I’m still 37 so I’ve got 3 years to go until I move up into the next category! For now I mix it with the 21>39 year olds! Ketones are interesting - I did a little test in the beginning when I first tried them and I stick by that having used them for a long time now… Running on no fuel - having a ketone is noticeable Running well fueled - don’t notice it Now with the caffeine ones I really do notice the buzz from those so I have one before each workout and race

[@runningoneddie]

@TheFODRunner interesting age groups. Most races here have 5 year increments starting at age 5. Right now, I am in the 55 to 59 group. Some races have 10 year increments (50-59). Also, is Rachel D still filming? Let her know if you talk to her that a fan misses her content.

[@TheFODRunner]

@ she commented on this video actually! I hope so, I enjoy her content too

[@Maxkelly600]

What a run mate! Considering it was a solo run! Caffeine and Bicarb, I’ll have to give it a go. Nervous to mix them though with my stomach 🤣

[@TheFODRunner]

Cheers mate! Give it a go.... in training first haha!

[@simonstebbings5070]

Goodness me Andy, that was a great run!! That might not be far from your fabled 33:00 if you correct for the elevation, well done!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! I am hoping it puts me in the range of 33:10/33:20 on the flat... just a bit closer to sub 33 than I was in the summer!

[@simonstebbings5070]

Definitely, looking forward to 2025!