My name's Matt or The Welsh Runner. I am a sub-elite runner, coach, and content creator. I started this channel to share my love of running and how it has changed my life.
I will upload content that outlines my training, nutrition, and race strategies. I will also share tips, advice, and things I wish I knew about running when I first started.
I am also open about my mental health and the struggles I have with anxiety, and the approaches I use to manage this.
I hope you enjoy the content I create and learn more about how to improve and enjoy your running.
Feel free to connect with me on my social media channels and all of my training is on Strava. I always enjoy discussing running and fitness. You can also reach me by email at matt@thewelshrunner.com.
Matt how would ya rate valencia marathon? Its right near end of year but really only last 3 -4weeks of training for it is headlamp season so in a way it gives ya all summer n into autum to get in shape rather than a rush to get in shspe for sept 😊
The battery life on the Coros watches is ridiculously good. I did a 50 miler at the weekend. Was out there for 12 hours with the watch in full GPS mode and it went from 100% to 68% in that time.
Tried that Naked band really could not get on with it to fidly getting stuff in and out ended up with a cheap one on Amazon much better!Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the feedback. The naked one seems to work okay but I am always looking for the best option. Do you have a link or a name of the band you use as I might check it out, thanks.
Your opinion of shoes is identical to mine. I sent the Alphafly 3 back. I bought 2 pairs of v1s when they went back on the Nike website a year or so ago. Not a fan of the Vaporfly 3. Also toying with the idea of the meta speed sky Paris or the adios pro 4! Decisions decisions. Looking strong for Valencia 💪💪
I broke out a box fresh pair of AF v1 for Berlin after not being convinced by AF v3. Just not as much pop in them, PB'd by 3.5 mins with a 2h 41 low, also doing Valencia so hopefully dip under 2hr 40. I have the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Paris as well, I wanted the Sky but got a good deal on the Edge while they were in stock. Been really impressed with them, they are not the AF v1 though. Want to try the Sky though....
Alphafly 1s are the goat! Just got the adidas pro 3 and the upper is killing my feet after 2 runs today. Bit concerned tbh! The saucony pro 4s might be a safe option and very fast I had the 3s and used them for 2 marathons and they are super comfy. I could see you smashing it in those matt. But yes the sky paris seems to be the number 1 at the moment.
Hey Matt, another great video. I will be running my first marathon at Valencia too. As for shoe recommendation i found the Nike very slappy. And then i tried the Adidas. Wow what a difference. For my rotation i have X3 Pro 3. Takumi sen 8. Boston 12. SL2. Novablast gtx for trail. All the very best for the 1st. I may see you there.🤙🏴
Now I heard from other people that are roadrunners I’m a trail runner so but they told me that the endorphin pro three think it was the three is the closest today the original Alpha fly or fly or whichever fly I don’t know if you’ve ever tried that but that’s one a few people. I know that try like the whatever the one have not liked it is it it’s aggressive and it’s fast but it don’t feel great but they called the Paris. Oh, there’s a couple things for you.
@@TheWelshRunner iv tried the deviate elite 2 and the fast r 2 both are great shoes the fast r have the newer foam which is a lot better than the elite 2 so if you want the deviate head towards the elite 3 👊🏻
eBay / Depop / Vinted are probably your best bet for the OG Alphaflys. I'm heading to a Nike outlet next week, but last time I went they didn't have anything of interest. Looking good in the session! Do you think the track racing over the summer helped?
There's a decent kindle book on athlete nutrition which has just had a price drop, only £1.99 now. It's something I've never really got to grips with (I can manage <10g/hour at marathon pace, then I get a stitch every time 😂) Book is called "The Athlete's Gut" if you're interested. Good luck for Valencia, looks like you're in pretty good shape already 👍🏻
What do you think would be a reasonable marathon race pace for someone who does (most recently) 20 mile long run in 2:25 (7:16, with mile 20 at 6:57 pace) and earlier (March) diagnostic 15k run in 59:37 (6:24 min/mile) pace… would 3:05 marathon be realistic?
Really strong, maybe your strongest run on that loop ever? How you finding the AF3, I'm having a hard time switching to them from the AF1, but reckon it's just in my head! See you in Valencia, gotta get Berlin done first though!
