Warwick Half Marathon 2024//Am I now a sociable runner?//Will the ultra destroy race day fitness?

[@markg99]

I genuinely get excited when a new MARM video appears. That warm up gets me every time 😂 Enjoy the dirt run! 👍🏻🏃‍♂️

[@middleagedrunningman]

Love that comment Mark!! Thanks for sticking with me!

[@raleyadventures]

That was an absolutely brilliant video 🎉 well done for doing that after the ultra, it was great to finally meet you, I’m proud to represent the youth with substance 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Ryan!! Great to meet you!! YWS.

[@andrewgoldsby]

Tim! I’m crying mate! Absolutely brilliant! So great to finally meet you and well done on your run. No doubt I’ll catch you at some other races and hopefully I’ll be a little bit quicker next time to catch you at the end too!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Andy - you’re a true sport. Great to finally meet you too. Catch up with you before long. Enjoy the Malvern. It’s brilliant!!

[@racheld1844]

Nice to put a face to a name Andy 😁 Quality warm up too 🤣

[@andrewgoldsby]

@@racheld1844 that was one way to really embarrass the kids! I was also chatting away to you when you were timekeeping at arrow valley last week blissfully unaware that I knew who you were because of your KZbin channel but you had no clue who I was! 😂 Keep up the great work with your channel too Rachel - really enjoy your videos!

[@racheld1844]

@@andrewgoldsby 🤦🏻‍♀️ watching the video I thought I recognised you. Hope time keeping goes ok tomorrow 🙂 I was distracted by the brain effort of getting the timing right but also I got harassed at parkrun on Saturday so wasn’t really thinking straight.

[@andrewgoldsby]

@@racheld1844 oh no! That is not great being harassed - hope you were ok! It’s supposed to be fun so that is not on at all! See what fun is in store tomorrow…it’s going to be busy as sole local ones have already cancelled due to wet courses! See you soon and look forward to your next video…you’ve tempted me with Babbs Mill and those waffles!

[@williamjamesdeering-webb1656]

Excellent video. Having spent most of my life in Warwick, it was great to see the area again. I ran for Leamington C& AC in the 1980’s, nice to see folk wearing the colours. Warwickshire hilly, pull the other one!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Ha ha!! It’s not that bad is it??

[@AndrewBush_XK]

Great video. I ran my first HM at Warwick on Sunday and wished I’d joined your warm up! The last hill nearly got my 50yo legs but got round under 1:40.

[@middleagedrunningman]

First time?? That’s a great time Andrew. Rest those legs. Won’t be your last race I’m sure. Catch you for a warm up soon!!

[@racheld1844]

I’m in the process of getting a print out of our meeting. It’ll take pride of place on Rory’s fridge. He just wishes I wasn’t in the middle of the shot 🤣 Brilliant video Tim, at least we can say we knew you before you hit the big time!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Rory is fast becoming my favourite person. How big's the fridge?

[@racheld1844]

Massive 🤣

[@davebowerman9869]

Hilarious. Especially love your slating of colleagues eventhough they might see the video. Brave man. In your face Mike!

[@middleagedrunningman]

"Mike" loved it. (Clearly he sees me as no threat - even more irritating)

[@robertgoldfinch9903]

I have only just found this channel, I think the first video I saw was your first parkrun. I think your attitude is fucking hilarious, the Robin Hood stuff in the intro to this is great.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Rob!! Well chuffed you like the channel. Have a look at some of the other videos. I will start doing your head in after a while...

[@tworunningbrooms]

The growth of your KZbin Empire is hugely deserved. So regarding 'Mike' Reminds me of an Exam Moderation meeting I went to back in 2002. I had just run my first Sub 3 marathon and was super proud to display my Sheffield Marathon t-shirt at the meeting. Nice chap who I knew from previous meetings - "Oh you've run a marathon. How did you do" "Oh 2:54.10" I replied with pride. "Not bad. I used to run a lot but was never that good at marathons. 2:35 was the best I ever managed" So I wasn't even the best runner in the AQA Modern World History Paper 2 Team C group 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Think I would have had to spit in his face at that point. 2.54 is a quality time. 2.35?? He knew what he was doing. “Prove it.” Would have been a strong response. Good job you were with AQA. If that had been at Ed Excel it would have gone off.

[@clairemilsom7241]

I’m an injured runner at the moment and your videos are an absolute pleasure to watch. I’m working my way through the videos from the first year you uploaded.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Bloody hell Claire. There are some absolute shockers in and amongst the back catalogue. If there is anything likely to speed up your return to fitness it’s the prospect of watching them!! (Thanks for watching)

[@TheLaprasMan]

Lmao I can relate to your thoughts on bumping into a stronger runner in a workplace setting. I started a new job and one of the guys working there was a flippin olympic marathon runner who had a PB of 2:10! 😂😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Lapras. You need to make a formal complaint to get this sorted. Harsh, but hopefully a dismissal if you do it properly.

[@stephensnead9005]

Your videos get better and better! Love your HM race videos ..... but was really interested to see how many views your Parkrun vid got...! A MARM Parkrun tour coming up......?

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Stephen!! Yes, the parkrun vid seemed to be a surprise hit. Not sure why. Did another one at the weekend. We will see if it’s got legs!

[@chumba31]

Another belter of a video. Keep em coming. Any chance of a MARM podcast ?

[@middleagedrunningman]

I would LOVE to do a MARM pod. But I think I’d need some of the boys from Kazakhstan to buy me an audience!!

[@herecomesbod]

Here thanks to Rachel (must have missed my youtuber invite 🤣) and you almost had a new subscriber, but then you started singing 😆 Great video.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thank you!! Subscribe anyway. I might not sing again.

[@herecomesbod]

@@middleagedrunningman I did, and I'm really enjoying catching up on your old videos. No more singing so far 👍

[@DrProfX]

I just subscribed! 😂👍 Really enjoy the content! 👍👍

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Prof. you’re a legend!

[@DrProfX]

There’s only one legend here, and that would be you, sir! Keep throwing down those mean paces 🏃🏻‍♂️👍😎

[@andyhuxley6133]

Another great video and excellent time well done. Keep them coming

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Andy... Will try. Always open to any content suggestions. ParkRun was a doozy.

[@DrProfX]

Dude, 1:25 on a hilly half-you can run sub 3-hour marathons, too! Great job!!!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Not so sure prof. Marathon is my tricky distance. 3h16 is my PB…. Only ever done 2….

[@DrProfX]

Trust me - on a flat course (e.g., London) you will, at a minimum run 2:59! That’s a minimum! Your half marathon performances are way too superb and predict better than that! Of course, you may need to focus on how you structure your 20-22 mile long runs and have a few sessions where last 10 miles are run at MP or even faster… Not sure what your weekly mileage is, but if it’s 60 (or if it’s 60+ during marathon build up), you’re absolutely going to smash marathon! I say this as someone who’s ran faster marathon than you but way slower half marathons than you! You got the hard part down - speed! Now, it’s just about mileage/volume! 👍🤞

[@mazdawg2068]

Well done my mate Warwick is a tough old route undulating 3/4 of the way is about right ..I did it in 2021..after Covid had an awful race held back a pee from the start and stopped at 6.5 miles must of been the longest pee ever 😁😁..finished the race but struggled all the way and finished in 1.20.xx…your friend Mike and his mate run for the same club as me BRAT …not met him before say hi though .hope to catch up at a event this year hopefully I’m back but it will be just 5-10k due to Hip ..all the best buddy Paul coughlan

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Paul. Tough old course.1h20m with a full bladder? I'm starting to feel Mike style threatened about that.... Now he's famous - give him a shout at BRAT. He will love it. Hope hip gets better soon mate!

[@helenbaker8480]

Great video, well done, loved the warm up 🤣 and a brilliant 'Bond' Shame I didn't get to say hello,I saw you but it was just so crowded. Great run after your ultra !

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Helen!! Catch you next time I’ve no doubt!!

[@ianbowdler7794]

Great video, well done for tackling those hills after the ultra!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Ian. After the Ultra, those Warwick gradients were like a home access ramp.... (lying to myself. It was tough)

[@Mack.Tracks]

The final third of this race is a well-deserved treat. Great performance, Tim!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Third?? Generous Mack. Nice to get the momentum going in time for the crowds at the end!!

[@jonfreelove]

Just discovered your channel mate after a break in my running journey I’m slowly getting back into it and I already know this channel is going to be quality the fact your reference one of my childhood favourite films with Alan Rickman as an awesome sheriff . Definitely running seems to gotten popular at the minute. Random question do track what you eat to make your always fuelling enough for life and training

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks for watching Jonathon!!! Like and share with your pals. Recovery is a struggle, but I will only eat overnight oats every morning.and I’ve stopped drinking alcohol. Doing a video about it on Friday - make sure you watch!!.

[@bobhogarth2014]

Brilliant! Loved the video. If I could I would subscribe twice!

[@middleagedrunningman]

A quote for a poster! (If I’d got one) Tell a friend Bob. That will do!!

[@Nabbo892]

Your videos are great, keep going if your ever in Liverpool come and do a run would be awesome

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Nicolle!! Too kind. Went to the Albert Dock once. Cracking. Yep - might start getting adventurous with the new places. Start at Chester and work my way up?

[@mrk2450]

Great video and thanks for the new Jockey poster, I couldn't find it. But, bloody hell Tim, where did you park, looked like a half marathon to get to your car 😂 I parked on that "service" road which was just the other side of the main road as you enter into the race course for the finish. It's not blocked because of the road closure, you don't need to use the bag drop as its just across the road from the course car park and it was free, food for thought for next year 😁

[@middleagedrunningman]

Parked in the multi story mark. Wanted to walk to the secret toilet…. But next year….great tip!!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

The speed in which you got your camera out to film me 😂😂 So proud to make your channel. Fun fact, i worked for the stables that provided the horses for that robin hood film. I was alot younger back then 😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

I could dine out for years on a fact like that. The sheer knowledge that you have probably groomed a spot where Maid Marion's arse had spent 3 months. Great memories.

[@lizzilake3106]

What a superstar is Mike , Sacrificing a PB to pace someone else .. does Mike have a you tube channel ? Does Mike have merch ?? .. ( asking for a friend 😂) …

[@middleagedrunningman]

Lizzi. You start down this road with Mike and we are finished. Over. Done. (Overreacted. Sorry)

[@lizzilake3106]

😂😂😂

[@nathanwarren5616]

I ran The Wall once. Happy days.

[@petehoye]

Great footage and a great time MARM...👏👌

[@middleagedrunningman]

Get practising Pete…..

[@petehoye]

@middleagedrunningman The missus is becoming a MARMETTE.. All I've heard is "When's MARM posting the Warwick vid"..🙈 Oh I'm practising 🫣😆

[@petehoye]

Already on it MARM...🫣😆

[@middleagedrunningman]

Marmette!!! 😂😂😂

[@petehoye]

🫣🤫😆​@@middleagedrunningman

[@TheOneandOnlyIJC]

Great video and lovely Adidas jacket

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks!! It’s a classic!! (Jacket not the video)

[@trueredred859]

Another classic Big upgrade toilet wise on the thunder box and fisherman’s hut in previous episodes 😂😂😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks True Red!! The castle thunderboxes were far superior, shame the bog roll was made of parchment.

[@sarahswims]

Another great vlog, 100% 👌🏻😄

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Sarah. NOT GONNA LIE. I love that comment. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT.

[@sarahswims]

@@middleagedrunningman did I use it correctly? Am I young now? 🤞🏻

[@middleagedrunningman]

You nailed it.

[@Mack.Tracks]

Gonna go subscribe to Mike.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Please don’t do that Mack.

[@smarttigger2830]

Proper belly laughing today - 100% x

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Smart Tigger. NOT GONNA LIE - great to hear you enjoyed the vid. ONE HUNDRED….

[@garymanders1273]

How have i not seen this channel before...a tongue in cheek grumpy beggar...my kind of person😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Kindred spirits Gary!! Thanks for watching!!

[@nathanwarren5616]

I ran 1:15:47 at the Warwick Half Marathon once. Happy days.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Great time that!!

[@Run_Like_a_T-Rex]

Do I count as a 'MARMER' as soon as I subscribe? Great video. SBR Stu and Raley Adventures made me aware of your channel.

[@middleagedrunningman]

David. You are officially a member of the MARMY Army. A Private at present, but I see you rising quickly through the ranks. Thanks for watching!!

[@richjm78]

Singing, Tim?! I take it back. All 100%. ❤

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thought I’d sing one of your favourites mate.

[@Dr_Dunkles]

Not gonna lie Tim, you have really put "Mike" in the mud with this one. One hundred percent.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Threw him right under the bus Dunkles.

[@paulk7663]

Another new Marmer on board the Titanic. 💯

[@middleagedrunningman]

Welcome Paul. No evacuating. Women and children first.

[@emmarunyeard6832]

We need to meet '' Mike '' 😂

[@emmarunyeard6832]

An interview! 😊

[@simonhodgson4941]

I think Andy fully knew the assignment, his sarcasm was off the scale 👍😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Simon. Yep. No flies on Andy. Think he read it….

[@alfdickinson1971]

Yellow car 4:05(no returns)

[@thetimoneers]

“ the tone is changing “ “ It’s taking off “ Foil wrapped poncho , dog shitted jockey, and Mike with a slower time, pre race warm up it’s got all the MARM ingredients, originality, fun and comment “ it’s not about the race it’s about you guys “ MARM is the runner’s runner 😊

[@middleagedrunningman]

Will make sure I set aside a poncho for you Hearty, when my poncho deal gets over the line.

[@robidoo99]

33 years ago that Robin Hood film was released! Bryan Adams camped at No.1 and refusing to leave the premises. Feels like only yesterday you could pay £1.50 for a TDK blank tape (C90) and try to hit record/stop so you only got the music off the radio 1 top 40. Imagine describing that debacle to a youth of today, streaming any song they like with a few taps on their phone 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Hi Rob. I loved a TDK cassette. I sometimes went BASF if I was feeling flash. Loved that video. Adams arsing about in the woods, with bits of the film popping up every now and agin. That's the blueprint for success. (Followed closely by Wet Wet Wet.)

[@emmarunyeard6832]

I have graciously 'allowed' a colleague to embark on couch to 5k.. I fact I have been 'helpful' THUS FAR, but if she ever ever starts banging out half's faster than me or starts doing ultras.. There will be an atmosphere and I will scupper her in some sneaky way... A workplace can only have 1 DESIGNATED runner... For you, you have time seniority, Mike needs to understand this 😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

It’s simply not on.

[@emmarunyeard6832]

@@middleagedrunningman we need 'designated workplace runner' badges.. Could be marmy army merch methinks although us wimminfolk might need an extra initial (be very careful how you reply to that)

[@middleagedrunningman]

😂😂😂😂

[@nathanwarren5616]

Those toilets were loo-dicrous!

[@middleagedrunningman]

😂

[@eddycurrant1380]

Hey marn you may find that 5k parkrunners like me have contributed the the extra 300 , that was the plan right! personally i have imposter syndrome as these 21k runs seem a little painfull to me, especially in Feb. Hey and dont fret on mike at work, he may be , probably is, better at loads of stuff than you , but I am telling you now , if he starts a channel - I ain't watching it.

[@middleagedrunningman]

Loving that Eddy. If he starts a channel, I genuinely think I would have to start letting his tyres down on a daily basis. Great shout on the ParkRun crowd. Need to keep doing them to satisfy the PR crowd.

[@SimonWatkinson-n6u]

brilliant , never meet your heroes they say .....😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Simon!! Thanks for sticking with the channel!!

[@SimonWatkinson-n6u]

also seriously do you have a rough plan of your training each week , that would be useful, perphaps a video on that ? i suppose now you do enough events not to have to worry too much ? but its good to see how someone gets from point A to B on their running journey , anyway a cracking time , you'll be under 1hr20 soon 👍amazing 🏃‍➡️🏃‍➡️, sorry about the English my school was crap , dont worry about your competition either he won't pass his probation 😃😃

[@middleagedrunningman]

If I’m completely honest, I don’t really understand training, how much, how little, how often, different paces etc. I used to run 6 miles on a Saturday morning relatively quickly, and 13 miles every Sunday a bit slower. I only really started to shave real time off my races when I lost a bit of weight, stopping drinking wine the night before and bought better trainers. But, going to start doing more research on training. Will def do a video on it.

[@SimonWatkinson-n6u]

well your times are even more special then , imagine what you could do after some speedworkouts and some cross training etc , shame to knock the wine on the head but my running coach swears by a pint of guinness - best part of the program if you ask me 😀, i also lost a few stone by running so its here to stay for me 👍❤love the channel , chapeau mon ami

[@Ponty30]

You can't beat a secret toilet on race day😄😄

[@middleagedrunningman]

No queue. No pong. Soft roll. Doesn’t get any better.

[@eddycurrant1380]

marn - middle aged running nan - now theres a thought

[@middleagedrunningman]

There's a channel. Actually, there's a BBC 1 series.

[@eddycurrant1380]

@@middleagedrunningman I could only find Middle Aged Running Nun, but that was pushing some dodgy habits

[@jimbrace5102]

I bet you have exchanged that jockeys face for Mike's now. 😅

[@middleagedrunningman]

Going into work with some fresh stuff wrapped in foil…..

[@reluctantfellrunner]

A sociable runner? Say it ain't so!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Reluctantly so…. (See what I did there?)

[@Midlifesports]

Only 6 minutes in and have to comment how hilarious this is, and a big screw you to Mike!

[@middleagedrunningman]

Thanks Andrew…. Mike’s actually quite nice… But you’re right. Screw him.

[@Journeyoflee]

Hahahaha dirt run it’s not an euphemism😂😂😂😂😂

[@middleagedrunningman]

Honestly. Not. A. Euphemism…..

[@Journeyoflee]

Thanks for the correction MARM - keep up the great work

[@markcameron3]

You must have been roasting in a long sleeve top

[@middleagedrunningman]

What with that and the poncho, it was like HotBox Yoga.

[@nathanwarren5616]

*Jockey’s