This Nearly Put Us Off Running Half Marathons Forever (Disgusting Conditions)

This has to be the most torrid and testing race i've ever run. How we finished I will never know but I took the GoPro and tried to capture the torment!!
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[@finbarcoyle6691]

Mary’s attitude was so admirable. Well done on pushing through!

[@Kaleidoscope2412]

Crazy conditions, just being able to complete it was an achievement in itself. Y'all keep it up!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks so much, Grace

[@jodiebrignell6981]

Made my day to be up for a new MessHapp upload!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Woop woop 🙌🏼 thanks Jodie 😊

[@soupturn2485]

despite these conditions, it's super inspiring to see you guys pull through. races like these make it easy to appreciate races with better conditions for sure

[@ankit-b]

As someone who runs a half marathon joyfully in 2:20, I am always surprised when people say they didn't know if they could finish it and then finish it in 1:24 hahaha. Great race guys. One disclaimer guys: it somehow sounds like the marathon was bad because of the way it was organized. Maybe you should clarify that. Love your videos. Hope to see you running in India soon. See if you can run the Highest Marathon in the world in Ladakh, India.

[@Kelly_Ben]

I agree, I saw the title and expected to see them lost, slogging through rubbish, kicking rats out of the way! 😂

[@dianagrahl1983]

Mary and Ben, you are such a huge inspiration and motivation for so many of us runners. Thank you 🙏❤

[@robiniddon7582]

Fantastic. Mary, so calm and collected. It's just a long run. Oh, and another trophy 😀. Seriously, well done both of you for finishing. I cannot imagine what running in that heat must do to your body!

[@GuwapoAP]

I give you alot of credit for going through those conditions and finishing. I live in humid Florida and deal with those conditions at times during races here and still finish like I've been through a rain storm

[@ellachadney3579]

Ah excited for an extra video! This looks horrid, massive well done for getting to that finish line!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks so much Ella 😊

[@undertheinfluence0056]

Nice video y’all, im a boxer who does mma- you guys made so much informative videos, made me a better runner, now my cardio is great

[@harmonydoa7808]

You guys are so inspiring, true champions. Always dedicated and positive. Thanks for the content!

[@kim-anh9860]

You guys are absolute stars! 🌟🌟

[@stevenofalltrades8553]

I’ve been watching your videos for weeks, didn’t even realize I was t subscribed you guys are awesome. I love the clear info that’s accessible but still challenging. I’ve started training for my first marathon in September here in Utah. Thank you for everything you put out! Don’t quit!

[@JBIRDRN8]

Congratulations to you both! I can’t believe how well you did in such bad conditions.

[@KC_Runz]

Wow!!! That looked TOUGH! Fair play to you both & Marys composure was immense!! 🎉

[@jamesmoss5404]

Hey both huge congratulations I was sweating just looking at you I hope you recovered properly I’m sure you did loadsa water Excellent times 👍👍

[@gooutanddogreatthings]

Great way to start a day on east coast, thank you for this video. When the conditions are gruesome, grit comes into play and you have an infinite amount of that!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

I don’t know about infinite amount. I nearly lost it all on Sunday 🤢😂

[@tamlyngoodrich3838]

Great to meet you guys. Hope to see you again soon and run quicker, without dying! ✌️

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Great to meet you too, dude. Yes we’ll meet up again for sure 🤟🏼😊

[@chrisbull845]

I've run night marathons in Malaysia and Singapore and recognise what you went through there -was getting serious deja vu of the brutality of humidity ! Really well captured ! I did the Penang night marathon in 2018 where there was thunder and lightning on course and monsoon season downpours - running in South East Asia is definitely an experience for sure!

[@qcomberette]

Congratulations two both of you. It looked hard! Same heat in Malaysia. It was 42 degree Celsius this weekend.The kids are not allowed to do extra curricular activities or PE outdoors right now. Meanwhile, I did my 40km long run in the jungle on Friday....it was hot!

[@robertstanden3163]

Looked like phenomenally tough conditions for it but amazing job getting it done! Will defo be on that merch as soon as payday is here!

[@ismovanutube]

Same in Vietnam recently. In a marathon base building phase and an hour easy pace makes my clothes and shoes soak of sweat. But they say, training in the heat is similar to altitude training, so hey, there's that 😅 Good job guys!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

That’s what I’m hoping! Poor man’s altitude training 😂

[@juliemckie72]

Incredible running considering the conditions, well done both of you 🎉 It’s those runs (where you want to stop but keep going) that build the mental resilience needed on tough race days

[@beachs7210]

You two stay in the most beautiful hotels! Congratulations on a fantastic race, in horrible conditions! I absolutely love and look forward to your race videos ❤️. Great job guys!!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ahh thanks so much. Yes I can’t pretend this hotel wasn’t the nicest of the lot but it’s a rare treat for sure 😊

[@CoolInOlympia]

Wow! Great job to both of you!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks so much 😊

[@christinaclementson]

I can’t even imagine running in that heat. I’ve run in high 20’s but mid 30’s is other level!! Well done to you both. My new messhaps t-shirt is ordered and I’m waiting patiently for its arrival 😍😍😍

[@outerheaven8797]

Wow you guys are something else, well done.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks so much 😊

[@IainThacker]

It's funny how the mind works... last km or so of a race, last few reps of a session and there's that magic bit of extra oomph left! Great effort guys!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Totally! No idea where the final few km’s came from but I’ll take them 😂

[@liamfinnegan8085]

I was just reading about that in the book Endure, in the chapter about the central governor

[@runningoneddie]

Well done Mary and Ben. I've run a few half marathons in conditions a bit like that. I lived in the Midwest of the US for a while and there were a few ugly races where I had to wring out my shorts afterwards. I'll be honest, I sort of shy away from races where the potential for high heat is an issue. I've done my fair share of them and I really don't like to put myself through it. Super impressed with Mary's time. Enjoyed the video!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks so much, Eddie. Yes I think we’ll also shy away from at least the hottest months over here 🤢😂

[@smokingsnakes_project]

Mary, your time was amazing! I'm dreaming of reaching your level. Be proud of what you accomplished, especially in such cruel conditions. Ben, you did very well too. I love your channel, and thanks to you guys, I've changed the way I run and view it as my healthy pension. You both rock! Thank you for sharing your experiences and more. Greetings from Luxembourg!

[@st4331]

Congratulations, amazing times in those conditions. I went for a run in the afternoon, when it was 48C in the sun, planned to do 10km but gave up after 6km. Your mental strength is incredible.

[@traceySYLVANDER-hm4ss]

Well done! That was a brutal race! Your mental tricks are awesome to keep you going… where was that link for the merch? We are so interested 😊

[@andrewcollier3495]

This, week in SEA has been terrible. The weather for running is really challenging. Congrats to you both for finishing 👍🏃

[@doncarlospipely8852]

You two are legends. That sounded absolutely brutal! Well done to you both. I complain about running in the mid 20’s in NZ.

[@MRadhiPhotography]

Very inspiring! Congratulations!!!!

[@superwaynem]

I felt sick just watching this. I did my 2nd half marathon run a few days ago and I moaned near the end because it was humid and hot, no where near the level of this run! I really enjoy these videos as it really inspires me to keep at my running and hopefully I’ll get into next years London marathon 1st timer, won’t be sure if I’ve done a good or bad thing here 😂

[@richardbrown1573]

Love this channel! Amazing stuff both of you - well done + congrats! Can’t imagine running in that heat!

[@CREATED4HISGLORY]

Love you guys! You inspire me!

[@timtrenholm3698]

That was completely bonkers, I LOVE running in the heat....but racing....eeeeep. Well done!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks Tim! Bonkers about sums it up 🤢😂

[@sinkorswim-westernaustralia]

Epic time for that temperature! Well done guys 👍

[@stevenlowry1833]

Love the new kit. Will place an order. Hopefully will ship to the USA.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks Steven 😊 I think you have to email them to get a shipping quote. Hope the price is ok as I have nothing to do with that part 😊

[@nicksrunningandadventureschann]

Well done in the crazy heat wave, sterling efforts 👌

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks Nick 😊

[@churchill19708]

Love it! You guys awesome!

[@ep2653]

I've said it before, I'll say it again.... YOU GUYS ROCK! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@ThisMessyHappy]

That’s very kind indeed 😊

[@almorrison2040]

That took me back to my time in Singapore. Squelchy shoes from sweat. Great effort.

[@SilviaPallova]

Grat job! Congrats! I was acutally complaining about 25degrees during Vienna half marathon... now I will be very quite 😀

[@mikestevenson1334]

Those are some crazy conditions. I've been putting off my runs at the minute because it's been 15C outside. Can't even imagine doing it in 35C! Ben, your "another one" face cracked me up lol!

[@manvimehta]

Hey Ben & Mary that was an amazing run in those conditions...I would like to know how did you hydrate and fuel yourselves in these hot and humid conditions.

[@HarishChouhan]

There was Ironman 70.3 in Vietnam this Sunday with 35 to 37 degrees. The forecast was supposed to be 41 but glad that did not happen.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Brutal! To do the swim and bike before and then try to do the half in the late morning 🤢

[@ankit-b]

Some of my friends participated. They said it was better than the Ironman 70.3 Philipines, last month when it was 45C

[@marathonranati]

Im here running in thailand... training for a sub 1:25 half... And I have breathing problems... and it sometimes reaches 43 degrees Celsius! I can relate!

[@marathonranati]

Hope I see you in amazing thailand... or bangsaen!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Wowsers, great work! Sub 1:25 half is no joke. Yes it can get too hot here right?! We’ll be at amazing Thailand for sure. Bangsaen not sure about. But hopefully we’ll see you out there 😊

[@runstreetwise]

I remember running the Brooklyn Half last year in NYC, and it happened to be the first hot day of the year (reaching as high as 88F/31C and extremely high humidity). The entire race felt like running through a wall of heat, and I couldn't drink enough fluids to offset how much I sweat out. Definitely tests your body and mental fortitude. Unfortunately, someone passed during it - so please be careful whoever ends up running in these kinds of conditions.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks Andre. Yes it’s no joke! 😊

[@irawhitlock1084]

Brutal! I did a training run here in Midwest US last summer in 37+ (Celsius) temps. Felt slightly drunk/hungover for 3 days; made me rethink my running journey😂. From what I’ve heard and read, some bodies just can’t handle the heat as well as others; especially with humidity; that just makes it a whole different world from dry heat. Hope you guys recover well! Maybe you guys could move to a higher altitude? Assuming that would be cooler. You’d still get additional training benefit.

[@stephensimmons8657]

Congratulations on toughing that one out 👍

[@HazratH95]

Same here in Malaysia, I sweat heavily as i was having a workout while taking a nap on a hot sunny days.

[@markknee4421]

Yikes! Well done to all three of you! Was John ok afterwards?

[@SteveJones379]

That's hotter than Louisiana! You both are very inspiring...thank you!!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks Steve 😊

[@abiejepson838]

Gopro hero Mary 🥳 amazing effort guys. Can imagine that heat was an absolute killer 🥵😱 well done for both not giving up 💪🏻💪🏻

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks so much Abie 😊

[@dimitar297]

Brother Beat Cancer Bangkok run uses the same course except the turnaround point is a little further out so it's a 25km race. Same weekend as Khon Kaen.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

I know which one I’d rather do 😂

[@priority3]

Same in Mumbai here, middle of a heat wave run, cycle outdoor is a sweat bath

[@kathydriscoll8189]

I just ran the flying pig in Cincinnati Ohio. There was thunder and some lighting and a monsoon. But I actually PR ed my marathon ....whoop whoop. You got this

[@lewisnbeans]

At least you enjoyed it 😂 The reward..... 2 big blisters was great

[@kieronturner2667]

That looked absolutely disgusting 😂 well done to you both 👏

[@HoucineAITHAMMOU]

Well done. Hope we can see you at Marrakech, Morocco.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Hopefully one day 🤞🏼😊

[@hectors03]

Living in the northeast of brazil, running under 31-33 C is kind the usual. I have a huge fear of running below 10 C, someday i will beat this fear.

[@scotchbarrel4429]

Good work Mary, I barely make 10km in an Hr, well done 👊😎

[@sigmatau8231]

...u guys r living my dream life

[@Richard-lx5xi]

respect 😎that you can run in that heat, I'm already complaining when it's 12 degrees running in Amsterdam,. thnx for sharing tips and information 😉👍you deserve a few 🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@psgraphics05]

Hi Ben (and Mary), I've watched a few of your vids and find them really interesting and helpful (subscribed)! I guess you're in the Sevenoaks area? Come down and try the Hastings Parkrun one Saturday (actually held on the seafront, weirdly), be great to meet you! What's your best 5k time?

[@CliveWalker]

These are amazing times in that heat!

[@JohnSmith-rx2uv]

That's an insane temperature to run in :O

[@Ian-oi2pe]

Don't know how you both do it in those conditions. And especially so early in the morning. I moved from England to Australia 18months ago and have to admit, it took me almost a year to get used to running in the warmer conditions and starting races earlier in the mornings. Keep up the great work with your vlogs and with your racing

[@RedSeaChallenger]

I assume, sweating was somewhat senseless, nothing evaporated? Very nice merch , stylish👍just got one Regarding Mary‘s outro singlet, a hint?, are you going to run NYC this fall?

[@sylvaindore3190]

Very interesting. I ran the London marathon about 2 weeks ago, and the weather was miserable. +10 and raining. Very very hard. I prefer Thailand's weather by far.

[@MTBEAST007]

Imagine if you race in the UK again soon.....imagine the times you can both do!

[@Alan-xxxxxx]

I'm doing Borneo marathon next Sunday. Race starts at 2am. I have no idea how I will do as this will be my first run in these conditions. I will have been in Malaysia for 4 weeks by the time of the race, but have struggled with long training runs due to the conditions. It will be an experience and however it goes - good or bad, I will be back to do Penang Bridge marathon in 2024

[@maxcasal]

Same weather in Jakarta now. Training is tough.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Yeah. Gotta remember the cooler times 😂

[@mitchatkins7402]

Hey, well done, Mary on a sub 1:40 again and in such heat. You are an inspiration. My goal is sub 1:40 in 2 weeks at the Hatyai marathon. Also excited to see your new merch. Is it wicking material? How different is the mayerial from the running shirts you get free in Thailand races?

[@Thezuule1]

As an American that lives in Upstate New York, I hear "It's going to be 35 degrees out" and I'm just figuring I need to add a sweatshirt, some gloves, and heavy socks. 😁

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha like your miles to my km as well 😂

[@mandie492]

Honestly same, I'm from Western NY and just thought "ah that's a bit chilly but it's 330 am so"

[@michelleharnett1351]

I like Mary's thought of imaging her local 5 km to get her through the last bits. I'm going to try that.

[@jobanski]

In addition to the heat and humidity, the smells that combination amplifies also contributes to the misery.

[@my98thaccount]

Hopefully it cools down for the May 28th half marathon!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 😂

[@foiledagainjim9129]

Yep, been there, done that. It scars your mind. I don't show up when conditions are like that.

[@thesnudge1]

Wow! Torture! Great content folks! Thank you!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha thanks 😊 appreciate it 🤟🏼

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

I couldn't do it, I can't do heat, feel sick after a few kilometers.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Yes it was pretty grim, Martin. Not something I’d wish to repeat to be honest 😂

[@JamesMartin-gl8gg]

There are no stopping Mary winning trophies 😅😅

[@RunLiveSG]

Same in Singapore... I'm hoping to run in a non humid race though it'll cost a bomb to fly there...

[@FlatToRentUK]

One word of advice when exercising when it's hot - headbands. Yeah, you might think they look silly or you resemble an 80s tennis player but I find them invaluable. Especially as I wear glasses so taking them off to wipe sweat away means I can't see!

[@road2profitadvisors]

Can your merch be shipped to the US? When I tried to order, there were no shipping options listed. Unable to order.

[@irondistance4313]

Ouch I loved I want to sweet soo bad turning off the camera Fu… grueling conditions well done to you both

[@mikekarpaty3871]

Hi Ben, What time were you expecting pre race?

[@steffpeeters]

Kinda special that they start a run in the middle of the night 😂

[@agidomingo818]

just did my 34km trail 2 weeks ago in Khon Kaen and it was 41 degrees. Trying to get sub4 but I can’t it’s too hot.😤🔥

[@NicholasHallows]

Even without the heat that course looked grim (as in boring and grey).

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Yes it was! Boring 🤪😂

[@iq_by_0303]

heat is the poor mans altitude

[@markjohnson4237]

Brutal. Not for me, that one. Hate early starts, so 2:30am is a no go for sure, especially in that heat. Well done both.

[@songofvigilante]

Hope I able yo purchase the black singlet. Looks super dope! I live in Indonesia, hope I can get it ship from Thailand

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks so much. I think there’s an option to email them and enquire re shipping (but it’s from the UK rather than Thailand I’m afraid) 😊

[@vento2175]

I laughed so hard at "Another one...." :D

[@annt7384]

I’m pretty sure I’d either burst into flames or disappear into vapor under these conditions. I break into a horrible sweat just standing in humidity - it starts at the top of my hands yuck - even in cool weather. Watching this is as close as I’ll ever come to being in Southeast Asia at any time of year.

[@85parrot]

i'm sure i'm preaching to the converted but in these conditions (and even much kinder ones) make sure you have some salt with your hydration. major cause of sudden cardiac death during these events is low sodium due to sweating and rehydrating with just water.

[@toasterboy708]

Ben, Mary, now you guys are a year or so in, how are your Thai/UK time differences going? Guessing the gap is closing, now you're adapting?