TWO IMPORTANT MARATHON WORKOUTS - marathon pace and tempo // 2 wks to Carmel marathon // sub150@50

[@changez77654]

Brand new subscriber here - your videos are an inspiration!

[@global-runner]

Thank you!!!! And thank you for subscribing!

[@jameschaves5723]

I’m 53 y/o and just ran 2:59:35 at CIM. I just found your channel and find it’s so inspiring to continue to improve my times.

[@jeffmather5594]

Just wanted to let you know that I've been enjoying watching your videos. I'm 51 yrs old and aiming to run sub 2:50 next month. Huge kudos to you for going for 2:40 and then 2:30! Looks like you are in shape for it.

[@global-runner]

Thank you so much for your comment! I really appreciate it. I’m sure you’ll get sub 2:50. Do you have a race in mind for it?

[@timtrenholm3698]

Just makes you realize, age is a number, so many people are now committing to their health in the 2nd half of life. Running my 4th marathon in May and hoping to break 3:15 and get a bib for Boston 2025. Seeing all these older runners posting gives me hope that my gains don't have to slow down and maybe sub 3hr will organically happen, without getting divorced. ;)

[@global-runner]

Well said! I don’t feel like there’s any reason I should be slower at this point in my life. Good luck on number 4! I hope you sail under 3:15 and remain married!! :)

[@Jono01]

Hi. I just found your channel and subscribed. I am similar age and started running 3 years ago. I did my first marathon last year and ran it in 3:48. I can only dream of running as fast as you but I am going to stay consistent and try to better my marathon time each year. 😊

[@alangray8952]

Inspirational, I'm 42 and going for a sub 3 this year, hopefully leading to a 2.55

[@global-runner]

Go get it! You can do it! Which marathon do you have lined up?

[@alangray8952]

@@global-runner cheers mate, Brighton marathon this Sunday 🤞

[@global-runner]

I’ve always wanted to do that one! Here’s hoping you get a tailwind both ways! Let me know how it goes!!!

[@keithc1264]

You’re inspiring. I’m 47 and have run two marathons (4/2023 - 4:52:20) & (10/2023 - 4:01:35). I have another marathon in three weeks and am planning on 3:55:00. I’d like to qualify for Boston when I’m 50 (currently 3:25:00). I won’t actually go to Boston, it’s just a good goal that I think I can achieve. I’ll keep watching your videos for inspiration and training tips. Thank you!

[@global-runner]

Love this comment! Thank you!! That’s a HUGE improvement from your first marathon to your second. Congrats! Sub 4 would be a massive achievement and you’re nearly there!!! Got get it! Never say never on Boston. If you keep improving the way you are, you’ll get there! Let it happen and surprise yourself!!! :)

[@keithc1264]

@@global-runner Thank you. And just to clarify, I think I’ll be able to run a 3:25:00 in three years to qualify, I just don’t think I’ll race Boston. Boston isn’t that big of deal to me to figure out cost, travel, etc.

[@global-runner]

Got it. It’s a great target to have though! I’m also certain you can get there with solid consistent training!

[@global-runner]

Thanks for your comment! That’s a great time!! 2:59 is the goal most people look for. Congrats on breaking that!! That’s huge.

[@charliejolly6022]

This is fascinating for me to see what is attainable. I'm 51 (88kg) and running 25-30M per week. My last half was an easy 127bpm and pace of 9:46/mi. I saw on your 100M week video that you run 124bpm and a pace of 7:33/mi. I've never taken the running too seriously but this has motivated me to try some more structured training to see if I can improve.

[@global-runner]

You definitely can improve! Don’t rush into it though - patience is key. And heart rate is individual for everyone but your 127bpm suggests you can go much faster over the half. I race around the 160 mark if that helps at all. Good luck! I’m glad my video nudged you a little! :)

[@RaphaelIgrisianu]

Brilliant runner , brilliant channel. Good luck in future races.

[@global-runner]

I am constantly amazed by how supportive the running community is. Almost every comment is positive and supportive. And yours stands out as one of the best. Thank you so much! And good luck with your own goals!

[@RaphaelIgrisianu]

@@global-runner yeh, but realistically speaking, you're fkn inspiring for a 44 year old runner who PRed 10 years ago and is getting slower each year. From 2:41 down to 3:12, but guys like you help me trying to get back in shape...at least sub 3

[@global-runner]

Fight the slow creep! You got this man. Sub 3 again sounds pretty cool! :)

[@global-runner]

Thanks for your comment and thanks for subscribing! You have the right mentality! Consistency will get you there!! Sub 3:30 for you? :)

[@reluctantfellrunner]

That's not wet windy darkest Lancashire, England! But wishes with your training.

[@global-runner]

That’s true! But I normally train in Canada with snow and ice and temperatures as low as -40. So that has to count for something, right? :)

[@davidstaunton2386]

I’m 41 and just started running last summer following a serious illness. I’m running my first marathon in a month and it’s very inspiring to see older athletes pushing what’s possible. Looking forward to your other videos ❤

[@global-runner]

Thanks for your comment!! Good luck in your marathon. Having the ability to complete one is something we should all be grateful for. Definitely worth remembering gratitude! I’m sure you’ll knock it out the park!

[@maxm5967]

Yes, sessions like this gives you much more confidence in your own strength 👍

[@global-runner]

Absolutely!

[@rasher331]

Great bit of banter and fantastic running by the both of you. Loving your videos.

[@global-runner]

Thank you!! My friend is good entertainment as well as a great runner!

[@blainepenny7287]

Let’s just say the time flies when we get to run together and the miles tick by! We have a lot of fun

[@seekingUltraNick]

You’re absolutely killing it! I’m just a tad envious of your speed. I’m just “training thru” Carmel since I’m pacing… and it’s just too far off from my Fall marathons to get too crazy just yet! Anyway, well done for the week, man!

[@global-runner]

Thanks for your comment! I think I’m going to have less of a taper for Carmel. Still a taper but less of one. And I’m happy the speed is still there. I haven’t done sessions like this for a few years so it’s good to see that the speed still exists!

[@Jake-fd1oj]

Nice work, man. Really impressive and inspiring.

[@global-runner]

Thanks so much! Wonderful comment too! :)

[@OlympischbriesjeNadaAverage]

@50, impressive and inspirational

[@global-runner]

Thank you!!! :)

[@uamalik777]

I am 37, i have a 2 mile race with my 17 year old nephew! Now I'm motivated!

[@global-runner]

I love this! 2 miles sounds like a gateway drug to me - you’ll be doing marathons before you know it!

[@MrNaiall]

You're doing very well!

[@global-runner]

Thank you!!

[@runningmannn1975]

Great run!

[@global-runner]

Thank you!!

[@religionofrunning253]

Superb

[@global-runner]

Thanks 🤗

[@jfk-q4r]

On behalf of all 50 year old marathon running Canucks, Go Hoser Go !

[@global-runner]

Thank you!!!! :)

[@Jjmv1986]

Keep it up my friend!!

[@global-runner]

Thanks for the support!!!!

[@frogdu]

Got tired with sitting 8+ hours everyday, started running since August 2023, first mile took me about 12 mins 😂, kept running 100 miles every month, did one half marathon in sub 2-hour this march, but hit the 'wall' at 10 miles mark could not forget the feeling of the very last 3 miles, glad that I did not give up. Keep running, hopefully I could make one full marathon sometime this year or early 2025.

[@global-runner]

Good for you!!! Keep at it. It sounds like you have been building sensibly. A marathon is a big undertaking but you can definitely do it!

[@PERFECTWORKOUT]

I will also break 2 hours 50 for the first time in just over two weeks and equalize your time goal in the next few years. In addition to your fantastic performance, the situations in your videos remind and motivate me extremely of my own experiences with aggressive dogs, for example in places where no one goes jogging or early morning hours and situations that no one would consider normal, including, like in this video, aggressive traffic situations that seem completely nonsensical make appear to go racing. Nevertheless, the work has to be done, I really like that and I will especially try to do hard long runs on a regular basis as you practice 😍🙌🏻💯👑🤝👍🏼

[@global-runner]

Don’t get me started on aggressive dogs!! ;)

[@PERFECTWORKOUT]

@@global-runner In any case, they are surprisingly efficient pacemakers🤣🤣🤣

[@global-runner]

That’s right!

[@blainepenny7287]

Being from Calgary, we are used to aggressive pickup trucks with oversized tires!

[@PoetWithPace]

Must be tough training in Hawaii? 😱

[@global-runner]

That’s right! So tough! (But I had to escape the snow of Canada!)

[@PoetWithPace]

@@global-runner 🤣🤣

[@darkhorse1144]

Thank you for posting these great videos Global Runner ! Can you tell me what part of Maui were you running in where it was so flat? , Ive been there and stayed in Kanapaali but there seemed to be more hills at that place , Just curious if I am 65 what sort of marathon time can a guy expect to run with proper training? once upon a time ran 228 in my 20's thank you

[@global-runner]

Thanks for your lovely comment! I was in Kihei. It’s still not super flat and the flattest parts had quite a bit of traffic and no sidewalk - other than that it really is paradise! 2:28 is fast! There are a ton of variables in your question but I was reading about a 65 year old who is hoping to go sub 2:30. Never too late to try!

[@darkhorse1144]

Thank you for your reply , your vids are really inspiring, I do notice it take a lot longer to get into shape when we are older thats for sure, keep going for your faster marathon, I am from Vancouver Island what part of England are you from?

[@global-runner]

It definitely does. I have started taking my usual 12 week build and giving myself an extra 2 weeks. Just in case! East London! A west ham united fan. But don’t hold it against me. ;)

[@darkhorse1144]

That sounds excellent, I always tell English runners, think our your famous history , England the land of great runners, so many to name, Dave Bedford, Ron Hill, Jim Peters, Seb Coe, Paula Radcliffe, so many ! Then there is your football, so many great ones, think how England just inventing the sport changed the world, Run on ! when is your next marathon and where?

[@estebanarayaguzman4012]

beasts!!!!

[@global-runner]

Thank you!! :)

[@michaelgriffiths305]

Jonathan Walton did 2:28 aged 51 in London. He is a 100 mile per week MAF guy but ex army and tough. The jump from 2:40 to 2:30 is big. You plan this within six months of each other? I like your ambition. Have you got the speed to tackle a sub 2:30 marathon ie 16 min 5km sub 33 min 10km and 71-72 HM pace. If the HM is stuck at around 73 long or 74min then not many examples out there of sub 2:30 marathoners. Off course a 75 min HM is a good basis with adequate mileage/endurance for a 2:40 marathon.

[@global-runner]

These are excellent questions. I did 2:26 aged 43 and 2:31 aged 44 and a 50k in 3:09 aged 45. Then covid hit and I stopped racing. I want to see if I can get back to those times. It’ll definitely be a serious challenge.

[@michaelgriffiths305]

@@global-runner Clearly a great challenge that is a stretch goal, yet also possible for you, so inspiring for all of us watching! All the best!

[@global-runner]

Thank you! Definitely a stretch. But I think definitely within the realms of possibility if I have a tail wind (in every sense!)

[@global-runner]

And part of it is to see if I CAN get back to those times now I’m the wrong side of half a century. Have those speeds gone forever? Maybe. But I’m starting to think I might still be able to tap into them.

[@simonhall7945]

Hi this is the first video of yours I've watched as a 47 yr old runner aiming to crack 3hrs this year can i ask how many yrs have you been running for?

[@global-runner]

Thanks for the comment! All my life! I started at the age of 10 and ran track for many years before doing my first marathon in 2003. You can do it! Is this your first?

[@simonhall7945]

Next months marathon will be #6 although it will be my first marathon in plated shoes my last was marathon was 3:12:43 I'm aiming for 3:05:00 then 3hrs in October hopefully.

[@global-runner]

You got this! Sub 3 by year-end!! Those super shoes will definitely help.

[@qigong1001]

Incredible. Anything special diet wise? Approx. calorie per day? Keep track of carbs? Protein sources? Fruits and veggies? Coffee? Sodas? Junk food of choice and how often? Sorry, love to know tho.

[@global-runner]

This is a great question. I’m not an expert and food was always the last thing I worried about (stupidly). I used to be a real candy junkie but I’ve really tried to cut that out recently and have been trying to limit carbs (sensibly) but I don’t track them. Sources of protein are nuts and lattes! (I drink one or two coffees a day). Hopefully that helps!

[@tomatopastefever3769]

There's no way you guys are 50. You look great!

[@global-runner]

Thank you!! Just take a look at my hair line though. Ha ha.

[@blainepenny7287]

Haha, I think we are in denial! Honestly though, very grateful to have our health and to be able to run at this level. We are also very fortunate to have an incredible running community Calgary and we have running together for 15+ years. Very motivating and with someone always training for a race people are eager to jump in and help with pacing whenever possible. Very cool!

[@AnhPham-nu3kh]

Is that normal to run with a skewed body? I just noticed I have the same running form - a little bit skewed shoulder to the right

[@global-runner]

I don’t think so. I dip my right shoulder massively when I run. I don’t notice it when I’m running but I definitely do it. I think at my age I’m never going to fix it!

[@JohnSmith-rx2uv]

He isn't even out of breathe running at 3:40/km, WTH?

[@global-runner]

I was definitely working hard though! :)