Thoughts Of A Marathon Runner Mile by Mile | Brighton Marathon 2019

[@jameswu3513]

Before the race: “woot!!! All this training is gunna pay off!!” Miles 18-26: “omg i hate the world i hate this life society is trash i want to go home and fall asleep eating glazed donuts” After finishing: “That was amazing, I love marathons! Lets sign up for another one~” And the cycle continues forever.... ✌️🙃

[@runningchannel]

The circle of Marathon life!

[@David-jr9ox]

People in school think that I'm a good distance runner but I can't run more than 2 miles.

[@TheUnholyPosole]

Not even. She seemed as perky at the start, as she did at the end. If anything, she made it look too easy.

[@Seeker0fTruth]

James Wu - Also me during childbirth...

[@dawnmiller8461]

And if that doesn’t say it’s more about the mind than anything, I don’t know what does. 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

[@MidnightBloomDev]

Watched whole video from my comfortable bed

[@ells1216]

Me too :p 😂😂

[@hanphilnoffz8827]

Me too but I work out enough and I pass out after half marathon

[@katelynfaith4728]

Same and I’m eating chips

[@alexanderbarnett4948]

Me too but yesterday I finished a marathon so not shaming myself

[@Aritul]

😂

[@aaronyyj]

Most relatable comments: “When this is done, I’m eating all the food” “I think these markers are getting further apart” “Everything hurts”

[@runningchannel]

Those pesky mile markers 😂

[@mxstery9960]

“Wonder if the wind is going to show up”

[@ozziejed]

@@runningchannel Put each of those on a t-shirt and I'll buy them all...

[@stuartshenton8]

“I’d really like to walk a bit but there are too many people watching!” 😂 .... really well done 👍

[@Dragonsbreathcreationz]

I've actually said that also!

[@ramonagirea5351]

Literally the thing that I heard(and though) the most the last 10 k of Rome's marathon🤣😍🙏

[@missdaos]

I've literally said that too! That, and the "6 miles in! only...20 more to go..."

[@keshanafonseka6706]

That’s happened to me so many times

[@brandon4391]

One of my biggest motivators are cars passing by and other people I will never stop if there’s another person around but I will if I’m alone and completely out of it

[@seanm7785]

I can barely do 3 miles on the treadmill... and you did a marathon while recording, giving interesting commentary, AND looking happy! #goals

[@claudia644]

Please note the marathon distance is alot more shorter than a typical mile.

[@cmolty9582]

@@claudia644?

[@sethshirley1769]

@Vyro it does make sense 26 miles is alot shorter then a typical mile

[@Deuces0810]

Seth Shirley uh huh

[@derfer007]

Right at 20 miles, I become a mathematician.

[@runningchannel]

Hopefully a better one than me! (Anna)

[@joanoconnor8552]

I do the same thing! I'm so happy to see her try to do the math while running.

[@TglotSHARKify]

18 for me! Haha

[@alfromtx245]

That was the most convoluted math equation I've ever heard. 🤣

[@AllanDavisArt]

You’re not even sweating and look stunning after finishing.

[@runningchannel]

There was definite sweating!! But thank you! 🙌

[@papo1papo116]

Allan Davis how long did it take you from start to finish and You don’t even look tired what’s the technique?

[@luckycharm5757]

@@papo1papo116 take commute

[@angelcastaneda1437]

She walked some of it

[@hidayat1999]

Bc she ran in a colder climate. Try a marathon in southeast asia lmao.

[@Eli-qu4bs]

Total props for digging your phone out every mile marker to video this, especially in those late double digit miles when everything hurts. Great video!

[@runningchannel]

Cheers! We actually filmed this on a GoPro Hero 7 Black - they stabilise the footage so much better than phones can, so great for running 🙌

[@crosscountryr2]

I was curious on the go pro im using one on my 100k. Great race:)

[@helenamcdonald5042]

Why does this make me actually want to start running wtf

[@runningchannel]

Yesssss 🙌 I hope it does! We have loads of other videos about how to start, please check them out and subscribe 😎

[@MrRaErickson]

Helena McDonald do it. You won’t regret it. Set big goals and set micro goals. Running is hard but it is rewarding.

[@salemr2088]

Do it. You legitimately DO NOT know what you're missing. It'll be tough to start, but once youre past about 3 months into it, you'll never want to stop.

[@boneythelynx8884]

Word of warning about starting running, it's so very addictive. But great fun and you meet so many cool people. I wish I'd started sooner

[@MixwellEventsOrlandPark]

This put a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing. Well done!

[@runningchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheSparkyPony]

Did anyone else cry when she hit mile 26? No? Just me? I can never shake the emotion when I see the finish, whether it’s a 5km or a mara!

[@runningchannel]

Aww. It is so emotional isn’t it?

[@stacylamb5607]

Me too. I did a virtual 5k and I cried when I finished all by myself

[@usget]

Shout out to the guy in the tutu at 3:38 😆👍

[@adrabntemp2018]

chiqui2007 same 😂

[@goodkingkarlos]

Going to run Belfast half in September should I take gels at the start?

[@cdh79]

@@goodkingkarlos no, it's better to having had the right nutrition the night before and the same morning, and then start with the (non-caffeinated) gels after about an hour when the glycogen stores need to be re-filled.. caffeine gets your heart-rate up, so gels with that included might be helpful towards the end of the race.. also try them in training first to see how your body reacts to them. good luck with the event :)

[@matthewgillespie2835]

3:58 -I don’t run too much but I run enough to know that math while running is IMPOSSIBLE

[@SolePompano]

Matthew Gillespie 😂 I’m actually a runner for my school and love doing math while running though I must admit it is solely for the purpose of keeping my mind off of the agonizing pain I think we all know and hate😂

[@rilstoos733]

Sole Pompano4660 me too

[@mikedauplaise7477]

I'm constantly figuring out what percentage of the run I'm done with. It becomes more difficult when not going in 5-mile increments, but it takes your mind off the discomfort for a while!

[@audreyhartman]

@@SolePompano sameee

[@dclark142002]

@@SolePompano, exactly. It was my method for staying sane...

[@jakedelembo455]

I spotted myself with the megaphone at mile 20!

[@runningchannel]

Great cheering Jake 🙌

[@maybemaybemaybe333]

Haha I remember seeing you and wondering why a ladyw as running with a gopro 😂😂😂

[@runningchannel]

And now you know! 👌

[@bossgamera123]

This is me but every single minute into my run

[@lillym5908]

And here I am, my face a tomato after running three miles 😬

[@claire3999]

I cannot begin to express how accurate this is.

[@runningchannel]

Haha! Cheers Claire 🙌

[@ellmatic]

As someone who just got into running and has been thinking I'm doing really well doing 5km.... this absolutely blows my mind. I can't even imagine.

[@moritzlang2251]

baby steps! keep training 💪🏻

[@SallyWaters24]

Same! I just did my first park run today :D

[@ellmatic]

@@SallyWaters24 Congrats! It's now been just over a month since I started, and I must say that it's become a total addiction! I'm now doing 10km most days and loving it (even when it totally sucks at the half-way point). Keep up the good work :)

[@hidayat1999]

@@ellmatic try doing that in southeast asia in hotter climate

[@ellmatic]

@@hidayat1999 Hey! You just reminded me of my comment from five months ago, which is really awesome because I recently ran a 17k at 4:51 average pace. Amazing how our bodies adapt at get better. And yeah, I live in the Netherlands, so it's only unbearably hot for a few weeks each year. I can't imagine running marathons in Thailand.

[@nadsjqn]

She is fast!!! 04:24hrs considering vlogging while running. 😁 I remembered my first forty-freakin-two where I said I will never run this long again, ever. Guess what, I just registered for an ultramarathon 😁😂

[@jomanom8651]

Nads Joaquin insane, you go girl!

[@Hari2897]

Subscribing so that when u get huge...ull know where it started

[@merihalme9498]

Omg I’m exactly the same as you when I run. I always do the math and also count how many percents I’ve left

[@runningchannel]

It takes your mind off it, doesn’t it?

[@isi0374]

she looks as great as before she ran that marathon...HoW iS tHiS pOsSiBlE???

[@runningchannel]

Haha! Thank you 😂

[@runningchannel]

Haha! Thank you 😂

[@DarkPa1adin]

She is a veteran

[@rebam1203]

This is one of the most realest experiences of doing a marathon. I have done 2 already and I am 16. For me the first 15/16 miles is really easy, I don't sweat or even being closed too tired. But by the 19/20ish mile everything starts to hurt. It's like you pretty much did the entire marathon, and what's supposed to be the easiest 5 miles because you trained farther than that is so hard. And when she said 'I would really like to walk but there are too much people watching at 5:29, I could relate to it so much. And as the miles keep going on it feels more and more like the finish line keeps moving and you are not making any progress, until you hit the last 1.2 mile, and then you finish that mile and you can see the finish line. This is where all the pain goes away and it's just like nothing happened. I am now addicted to that feeling of running across both the start and finish line and can't wait to do it each year. My dad and I have now made it a tradition to do this every year. I recently did a triathlon and it was pretty amazing too. Hope I can make that a tradition as well.

[@nataliaocallaghan6807]

What marathons have you done? I'm 16 also but all the ones I've looked into have a minimum age of 18? Thanks (also congrats on it achievements!!)

[@rebam1203]

@@nataliaocallaghan6807 I live in Hawaii, so I do the Honolulu Marathon. There's no time limit and not really much steep hills there is just one gradual hill that lasts for about a mile and everything is pretty flat. It is great for all runners and walkers.

[@BackpackingBananas]

You make it look so easy 😍😍 massive congrats!! I don't think I'd be looking that happy if I tried haha

[@gachatigers1240]

In all honesty I feel the same in my XC meets. "I wanna walk but there's too many people watching" like everytime I want to walk either someone I know is cheering me on or there is just a big crowd...

[@shelbyyang]

Gacha Tigers haha, this is so relatable. I like it when there’s people cheering though, makes me wanna finish strong!

[@tortoise2.04]

That's the point of a cheering squad.

[@Mrssuperkitty78]

Fab video. You definitely captured the mile by mile thoughts 🤣 Trying to do maths from mile 20 is a great distraction but it’s like trying to do it while drunk! Well done on a fab marathon

[@tomk7777]

Congrats. The video was really well done and your comments are not only spot on but done in a very charming way. I have run plenty of marathons and it's great to see people run and enjoy it for pure pleasure of running. I may just run Brighton some day. Hello from the USA!

[@runningchannel]

Hello from the UK! Glad you liked the video 🙌 Thanks for your lovely words

[@elyssachandler4239]

I can’t even imagine singing after running 13 miles.

[@runningchannel]

😂

[@colbster-mg8hg]

If you’re running a marathon, at each mile, yell the corresponding letter of the alphabet. Like mile one is “A” and so on. Edit: I just had a moment of silence to myself.

[@angrythomas2177]

Why is it a psychological thing?

[@drew7311]

Angry Thomas 26 letters and 26 miles

[@Voileen]

So I started doing this (training for a half, only up to a 10k currently) and I will think of every word I can that starts with that letter in my head 😅 until the next letter / mile

[@hairyairey]

Surely it should be letters of the Greek alphabet?

[@tayzia4life]

I am horrible at running but I have a three year plan to run a marathon. I’m gonna keep referring to this video to motivate me because your energy is beautiful.

[@runningchannel]

Good luck with your plan! And be sure to check out our other marathon running tips that will hopefully help you on your journey 🙌

[@laurenmathews1344]

Natayzia how’s the preparation going?

[@matthewsue4032]

Did you do a marathon?

[@TimDaOne]

Nobody: Actually nobody on earth: The Running Channel: Running a whole marathon while talking and filming.

[@michaelprivett1335]

This lady must know how to recycle her energy efficiently to smile that much through the whole thing! Well done! Tell me how!

[@jasperinooo]

Lol, I LOVE doing math while I'm running. Its the only thing that keeps my mind off the pain....

[@kazubetzler7970]

it was so cool at like mile 24-25 futuristic performed

[@antjobert]

NOPE. Nope nope nope nope nope. Not for me. Well done, and I'm glad you enjoyed it! 👏

[@kellymears2550]

Yes!!!! As a mom of 3 teenage daughters....and a (long time) Army Soldier! Loved your approach to marathons. Since, I have decided to start running and join marathons again. Will take your commical and mathematical approach! Wtfn!

[@runningchannel]

Amazing Kelly! Good luck and check out our other videos on here for training tips! 🙌

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Well done Anna ✊ A great achievement. Never do maths when running on camera 📷 🤣

[@runningchannel]

😂

[@amelb6247]

I teared up, I was so happy for you when you crossed the finish line and got the medal... Well done indeed ! One day it will be me :)

[@CTeale1]

Health challenges will probably prevent me from ever running a marathon but I greatly appreciate you showing me what it’s like. This was incredible!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Charles! Best of luck with your running.

[@Bevsec]

Love your video and attitude throughout the marathon! I will be running my first marathon in a couple of weeks.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much 🙌 Good luck with your marathon. Which is it? Let us know how you get on!

[@Bevsec]

Finished my marathon in the mountains of North Carolina. It was brutal, but I replayed your dialogue in my head at each mile to keep my spirits up and I finished it. I will be making a trip to the UK in the next year might have to meet up with someone from your channel and run a race together. Cheers!

[@mpc2478]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. Ive ran 2 marathons so far and your attitude towards it has alot to do with how your experience will be. She has a great attitude!

[@stevie6868]

Currently learning the hard way that winging it isn’t the best training plan, 2 weeks until my first marathon and currently have a bad dose of plantar fasciitis 😂 not sure I’ll make the start line never mind the end. Loved the video 👍

[@JAHinHK]

Golf ball under the arch. You're tapering anyway, take it easy. I've got plantar and a half tomorrow. Still debating what to do. You will get there.

[@85set05]

How did it go I really I to know man

[@samanthajwright4839]

Loved this! So, do we all hit mile 2 and realize "Whoa! I'm going too fast!"😂 then use the weird, confusing math around mile 17, 18 or 19😂 then think, "I really want to walk but there are too many people watching."😂😂 great job! All so true!

[@runningchannel]

Yup! It would seem most people are in agreement! It must just be the Marathon way 😂

[@MrCol104]

Love this. Very entertaining account of the race. Huge congratulations on a brilliant run. You seemed to enjoy it all, from start to finish. Not sure counting down the miles is a good idea. I generally try to forget I’m running. At 20 miles (10k to go), and 23 miles (ParkRun until end) are my only thoughts. Congratulations once again.

[@runningchannel]

Thank you 👍 Glad you enjoyed it! I had a great time. You’re right about the counting though! (Anna)

[@wilsontang8995]

This absolutely put a smile on my face. It also made me laugh a bit because I felt her pain! Fantastic video! Kudos to you for recording, running and finishing the race!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Wilson 🙏

[@BenzoDJ]

This was a fun watch. Did you even break a sweat? :) congrats

[@runningchannel]

I can confirm there was sweat, yes!

[@BenzoDJ]

@@runningchannel I just saw you in the Run Experience's video posted today! Parkrun 5K :)

[@runningchannel]

@@BenzoDJ Yup, that was me! Had a great time hanging out with Nate and Craig 👍🏼

[@aubreyg8067]

Your running math is on point!!! "In 2 miles there will only be 5 miles to go" 😂😂😂😁👌💯💯💯💜💜💜 Awesome job!!!

[@runningchannel]

🤣

[@danjo1967]

laughed so much when you walk down the stairs... i know only too well :)

[@runningchannel]

We find backwards actually works better! 👍

[@LifeWithLee]

I love this!! Its awesome how you kept a smile on your face the entire time. Getting that medal always makes it all worth while!! GREAT JOB!!

[@runningchannel]

👍 Running makes me happy 😃Loved adding that medal to the collection

[@ajiah4154]

I’m a long distance runner and it’s so hard for me to talk while running props to you! And a new sub💕

[@runningchannel]

Welcome AJ! Let us know if there’s any videos you’d like to see in particular.

[@ajiah4154]

The Running Channel Alright thank you!

[@LindsayDaly]

"I'd really like to walk a bit, but there's too many people watching!" lmao big mood

[@tiffaniwalker1106]

I honestly thought I was the only person who always sings living on a prayer when I am halfway done with anything

[@runningchannel]

Welcome to the gang 🙌

[@MariaH-hl1su]

I thought so too , and I cry 😢 right there bcs another half to go lol do you ?

[@TheDrMash33]

3:59 to 4:35 It is just simple math. x = −b + √(b2 − 4ac)/2a So, 5x2 + 6x + 1 = 0 Coefficients are: a = 5, b = 6, c = 1 x = −6 ± √(62 − 4×5×1)/2×5 x = −6 ± √(36 − 20)/10 x = −6 ± √(16)/10 x = −6 ± 4/10 x = −0.2 or −1 That's mean you are 6.2 miles or 10km away from the finish line. Please dont confuse people with that

[@wdmertens]

R/iamverysmart

[@runningchannel]

🤯

[@sianh]

I loved this vlog style video! I'd love to see one of a trail race or run - think of the pretty views! Congrats on the marathon Anna!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Sian! And great suggestion

[@cac7865]

Pretty views on a sofa whilst watching someone suffer ....🤣

[@Rachel-iStockholm]

One mile away from being two miles away from being done!!! So funny!

[@runningchannel]

I am TERRIBLE at maths! I calculated that NYC was a 10k with a 10 mile warm up 🤦🏻‍♀️ forgetting the other 10 miles despite the fact the sign said it! (Anna)

[@Rachel-iStockholm]

@@runningchannel I am always counting when I run. I count up until half way then count backwards. Always on my fingers and during a half, I feel so stupid I get stuck at mile 7. How many left?? Who knows!

[@Rachel-iStockholm]

@@runningchannel forgetting about the last 10 miles....not a problem, right!! So funny! But you inspired me to think about new York....I live in Sweden and am running Stockholm next year. It will be my second attempt. I pulled out the first time I tried a marathon back in 2015. It was a very bad experience and has taken many years to build up courage to face it again. Wish me luck! 30 may 2020!!!

[@runningchannel]

Best of luck! Enjoy the training - that’s half of the battle! (Anna)

[@johnwitt586]

Hey!! I just came across your channel and subscribed! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks John. Welcome on board 👍

[@cormacmccann3608]

Congratulations Tom. Well done, you went into the depths and dug your way back out of it. Fantastic.

[@pine_pluto]

Who else down on their bed like a lazy potato while watching this video😂

[@akerr783]

Why would 104 people waste their time dis-liking the video? SHE RAN A MARATHON! and she did that while talking to us

[@runningchannel]

Thanks :)

[@mirekkowalski2284]

You know what hurts even more than going downstairs after a marathon? ... Going upstairs :) Great run. It looked like negative split or steady pace.

[@runningchannel]

Haha! This is true! Sadly no negative split here. I went out waaaaay to fast through excitement and slowed quite significantly in the second half 😂

[@janewhitham5612]

Well done Anna! Loved this video. You were smiling all the way 😀 Terrific achievement 👏

[@runningchannel]

I love running - always makes me smile 😊

[@rych7852]

Even though I had a bit of a mare at Brighton this year. This vid brought back happy vibes. What a great race!

[@runningchannel]

Sorry to hear you had a mare but glad we could give you those happy running vibes 🙌

[@lifeonthebeelist]

You're amazing! You had a smile all throughout. I'm "training" for a half marathon right now and all I'm doing is sometimes swearing, crying, shouting, but not smiling 😂😂😂 - I'll check out more of your videos for inspiration 😊😊😊

[@PoetWithPace]

Who said running a marathon would be fun? Well done on finishing! You should come for a run with me 👍🏼

[@runningchannel]

Only the people who’ve run one before, maybe? There are definitely parts of a marathon that are fun 🙌

[@PoetWithPace]

@@runningchannel the start and finish are good fun :-)

[@James-Henderson]

Just watched this again. Brighton was my first marathon and I remember how hard it was. I love Ana talking to the dog. I can’t pass a dog without saying hello to it.

[@runningchannel]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@struong57]

Wow! Very well done! At one point (when you were counting the number of remaining miles) you seemed delirious. 😂 But your video was very inspiring, I wish I had the stamina to run a Marathon. 🙏🏽

[@runningchannel]

Ha! That’s just me in general. I’m terrible at maths at the best of times! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙌

[@emmasg9971]

Honestly, any time I lose running motivation, I just come back to this video. Thanks Running Channel :)

[@runningchannel]

This makes us so happy!

[@ericagoehring1089]

You seem so composed from beginning to end! Well done!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks! It really was a great experience 😁

[@psykrypt5608]

Your reaction made it look so simple even though it's not and that's what I really liked about this vid. 😍😍😍😍😍😍 Inspired me alot

[@runningchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙌

[@sajfen]

nice summary : everything hurts - but that was amazing

[@runningchannel]

Ha! Yup, that just about sums it up!

[@amandacarson1680]

Thank you for this channel! I definitely get strange looks and some laughter from others when I mention running, just because I'm a bigger girl. But this channel has inspired me to get back to running, to train for my 3rd 5k, and to go after my goals and dreams for ME!! Hoping one day I can say I ran a marathon!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@runningchannel]

So pleased we could help Amanda! Well done and carry on running! Make sure to let us know when you've done your 3rd 5k! (or your first marathon!)

[@NugentsOsteopathy]

*people running towards on other side of road*... “are they in front or behind me?”

[@runningchannel]

😂

[@deansuter1263]

Fantastic video. Literally every thought of each mile went through my head too! Actually quite emotional watching that!

[@loganwayman569]

The person who is walking but then sees the finish and sprints

[@runningchannel]

A common sight at marathons 🙌🏼

[@GC-yv3ic]

Wow. Well done to you. Thanks for posting and congratulations to all the finishers. Such an achievement.

[@runningchannel]

Thank you! 🙌

[@velvetmidnight9535]

I can't even catch my own breath watching this video

[@runningchannel]

😂

[@TeamYosh]

I love doing 10km or 5km run from time to time (btw I'm Canadian) Sometimes people inside house that are located close to the street you run into comes out and cheer for you. It really gives you boost

[@girlabouttown9294]

The next day it's all about going down stairs BACKWARDS

[@Dragonsbreathcreationz]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one that does that. Who cares that some people look at me like I've lost my mind.

[@jean-francoisbelec3883]

In 6 days I'll be running me 2nd marathon. Thx for this cool wrap up of yours. When you go your medal, brought me right back to when I had my 1st. Still have the same chills thinking about it !

[@runningchannel]

It’s a great feeling huh?

[@keith3494]

0:46 getting home from school be like:

[@wdmertens]

Keith hahahahhahahahahahaha funny man, you should be a comedian

[@lisathibeault3274]

I cried the last 2 miles lol! That’s so great you are smiling and laughing!

[@maryanny.1611]

Do marathon runners realize they don’t have to run them..?

[@meltemfilms2999]

Nolan Nortje i don’t understand at all why people do this could u educate me?

[@loseruknow4460]

Meltem Bee I am in cross country, which is a running sport. Its long distance running and the longest race we have is a 5k (3.1 miles). In the beginning of XC season, I also didn’t understand why since we didn’t do any races just yet. After my first race, which was a 3 miles race (not 5k). I was running and I was so exhausted by the time I hit the 2 mile mark. But in my head, I thought “I trained too hard for my family / coaches to see me walking right now. I want to cross that finish line knowing that I didn’t walk and that I pushed through” Because running for a long period of time is really really REALLY hard. These people have trained for this and for them to keep running in a marathon, it’s just a huge achievement. Hope that makes sense.

[@KC-zy5jy]

Haha we know! For me, it’s about proving myself to myself! I used to be a chain-smoker and 70 lbs heavier than I am now. I found running and suddenly it became my reason for being healthier and better everyday, so I could run better and feel that accomplishment after. Everyone has their own reasons and things they do. Running is just one of mine!

[@geykume3883]

@@loseruknow4460 bruh XC os lightwork. Clapping cheeks at 18.12.21

[@morningstar8187]

They do if they want to finish before the cut off.

[@damiankedzierski1261]

Just happened to watch it after completing my second half marathon and signing up for Brighton Marathon next year. I enjoyed watching it, I hope I enjoy my race as much 😀

[@simacca]

Well done Anna....you are bonkers 🤣🤣🤣...in a nice way.

[@runningchannel]

I am. And proud of it! 🙌

[@andrewsmyth6237]

I love Anna's videos, such fun and energy. I bet she would be a great laugh on a night out.

[@deepsudeep]

You should see me sweat after 3k on a treadmill!

[@runningchannel]

Haha!

[@slimmii111]

“I’m not sure if I’m moving forward or backwards?” 😂😂😂 relatable

[@runningchannel]

Sometimes it just feels like you’re standing still!

[@slimmii111]

The Running Channel I’ve definitely felt like I was falling before even though I was up right😂

[@xxjackxx1150]

Oh man! What were your average mile times? Cause you seem to be doing extremely well!!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks! I started off farrrrr too quickly and slowed in the second half. The average minute/mile pace overall was 9:59 though

[@xxjackxx1150]

@@runningchannel Amazing!!!

[@harrycrab1677]

@@runningchannel wooaahhh that so good!

[@Jaxon_Wii]

I’m guessing with a finish of 6:50 she was running a world record fast pace!

[@craigallen1201]

8 weeks to go to my first ever marathon at Bournemouth aged 50. Only started running in January 2018 to lose weight - now beginning to get nervous. Have followed a 20 week plan fairly well but the long runs are a struggle to fit in. Found this inspiring.

[@runningchannel]

The nerves are normal Craig! Harness the nervous energy to get you through. So glad you found the video inspiring. Let us know how you get on at Bournemouth 🙌

[@craigallen1201]

@@runningchannel I completed my first ever marathon aged 50 yesterday in Bournemouth. Managed 5h 34, but was really struggling for last 10 miles. I have really enjoyed all the videos on here. No going to look up the one on recovery after a marathon

[@DIYToPen]

I couldn't do a marathon. I'm fit and I train a lot but marathon is likely never something I will want to do. 3 or 4 hours of constant exhaustion. Id just pass out, and die. Very well done though, you stayed pretty optimistic through the whole thing.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks. You should give it a try someday. Marathons really are amazing!

[@MrRafael1912]

Running my first marathon tomorrow! This video got me excited!!!

[@runningchannel]

Hope it went well!

[@ErLong1800]

Can't be real, you are so positive the entire race 😂😂

[@runningchannel]

I promise you it is real! Every 26.2 miles of it 🙌

[@AstoriaRunner]

Cool video. I'm planning to run my first half marathon ever with NYRR in Staten Island on 10/13. Hopefully, I will be to finish hehe

[@akf2000]

What only runners know: Walking sideways down steps

[@joeculligan8937]

Well done Anna!!! You did terrific and all while filming. Really loved this video. 🧡🏃🏼‍♀️💨👍🏼😎💩

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Joe! I love running and want to encourage anyone thinking of taking in a marathon that they totally can 🙌 Hopefully I’ve not put them off!

[@graleo5.089]

Amazing.. still wondering if I could even finish a half marathon. 😁

[@runningchannel]

We’ve got loads of videos to help you!

[@lumpy368]

Yes you can. Put in some training, and you'll do great.

[@graleo5.089]

@@runningchannel Thank you.. just what I need! 😊

[@graleo5.089]

@@lumpy368 Thank you for the encouragement! 😊

[@pquirk99]

I started running during the pandemic at age 68. I had never been athletic or played sports, and could barely run 100m without getting puffed. A friend challenged me to train for a 5k a year ahead, which I achieved in under 28 minutes. The next year it was under 27 minutes. I started parkruns this year and new friends challenged me to a 10K. I've run two of those now. Then we challenged each other to a half-marathon. I did one two weeks ago (2:01:58)and have another this weekend. I just registered for my first marathon in April 2024 and Berlin 2024 in October. With consistent training I expect to complete these too. It's great to discover that you're capable of doing things you thought were impossible. My Garmin coach was the key to developing the necessary fitness, speed and endurance. Inspirational runners like Anna and Sarah help with the mental game. At points where i fell like giving up, I say "What Would Anna Do?"

[@juliehurlburt2241]

Love this video!! Doing my first half marathon in a month and I don’t know what to expect!!

[@runningchannel]

Good luck with your half Julie. Which one are you doing? Hopefully this will give you a few ideas of what to expect!

[@silence8205]

Run a marathon They said It will be fun They said

[@runningchannel]

😂

[@teetertotter5787]

Wow. It seemed you ran a pretty fast pace the whole time and barely out of breath. Kudos! Well done! Very inspiring.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much!

[@livieaustin]

You make this look so easy! The most I've done is a half marathon. I don't know how you do it!! Congrats!! Edit: how many medals do you have from running all these races?? 😂😉

[@runningchannel]

Haha! Thanks Livie! It was a lot of fun. I have quite a lot of medals now. They’re all hanging up on my special medal board (Anna)