I tried running a 1/2 MARATHON race with NO TRAINING | Longyearbyen, Svalbard

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Can I run a half MARATHON without any training? Well, there is just one way to find out - we are running the Spitsbergen Half Marathon, one of the World's Northernmost Races! With 1 degree weather and Polar Bear guards along the course, I aim to just FINISH the 21km (13 miles) race! Let's see how this goes?! I hope you enjoy this video, thank you so much for being here! ✨☕️
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Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 7 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

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@marchepolly 11 месяцев назад

I am the girl with number 220 who is pretty often in the footage :) It's really impressive that you could do such a run without preparation! Congratulations, and thanks for the video. It was very interesting to hear your story and feelings :)

@CeciliaBlomdahl 11 месяцев назад

OMG I tried to find you on social media after the race because I wanted to say thank you for being my pacer person (without you even knowing about it haha)! You were the best to run behind! 🙌🧡

@samanthafranklyput 11 месяцев назад

Now I’m cheering for both of you!!!

@LindaKayHolevas 11 месяцев назад

Great job! Anyone who finishes a half marathon is a hero in my book!

@mehmetucar3685 11 месяцев назад

❤

@LKJONES0406 11 месяцев назад

How cool !

@lindachampion4171 11 месяцев назад

I am elderly and partially disabled now, but in my younger days (back when the earth's crust was still cooling 😉😄) I was a swimmer. I felt an incredible sense of freedom and well being in the water, and I miss it terribly. While watching you running, so strong and so healthy, I almost felt the runner/swimmer euphoria again! Thank you for sharing your experience, Cecilia.

@traceybartlam7737 11 месяцев назад

I used to run and I really miss it. Nothing makes me feel how running used to. I fast walk every morning though and that makes me feel better - just not as good as a run 😂

@CarinaPiersay 11 месяцев назад

😆 the earth was still cooling?

@Karyn1000 11 месяцев назад

Swimming is a great exercise for older people. You should try it again. Water aerobics for seniors would be perfect for you!!

@arianaconnor8208 11 месяцев назад

Have been there ! Good on you , i am feeling the leg pain 😂 and so cold your my hero 😊

@maryannschuetz5155 11 месяцев назад

You should be SO PROUD! Thank you for taking me to the only 1/2 marathon I will EVER experience!!! 😬

@susanstovell7737 11 месяцев назад

WELL DONE. That's a an awesome medal. I'm 62 and in a months time I am running my first 25km trail run in the Franschoek mountains. I am training hard for this scary dream. So I hope you will continue to run ,you have fabulous scenery. Congratulations on your run.

@kinga5102007 11 месяцев назад

As a runner I can tell you - what you did without any running....is beyond impressive! Really! Good job!!

@tpwkitomobrien131 11 месяцев назад

33 isn't old; you're actually in your best decade for endurance sports - so feel free to push it! BTW - I speak from experience. I'm 75 and I still do cycling events; so that isn't too old either!

@cqbarnieify 11 месяцев назад

I’m older now, but back in the day I ran almost every day. When one runs enough, it almost becomes a form of meditation. Thank you for this video. I’m proud of you for your enthusiasm and tenacity.

@sjb723 11 месяцев назад

So insightful! That's the only way I made it through training for a 500 mile bike ride! Thanks!!!

@cdn0199 11 месяцев назад

Meanwhile I'm laying in bed trying to muster the energy to get up to make a cup of coffee. Basically the same as doing a 1/2 marathon, right? ....Right!? (Ps - thank you for the videos. Longyearbyen seems amazing and these vlogs are like mini-vacations!)

@deedeemommy2312 11 месяцев назад

😂😂😂😂 sameeeeeeee😅

@bethb7965 11 месяцев назад

Same here!😁

@CeciliaBlomdahl 11 месяцев назад

Hahah YOU CAN DO IT 😂🎉🙌

@moda78z 11 месяцев назад

I just vacuumed. I’m just as sweaty as after a 1/2 marathon. Does that count? 😁

@NurseMJ986 11 месяцев назад

@@CeciliaBlomdahl You are awesome. After a 12 hr ++ shift on my feet and a very busy night, I feel the same as you after that half marathon. 😂

@jacquelinelewis2110 11 месяцев назад

I’m dying to know Cristoffer’s reaction to you deciding to do a half marathon with almost no training…I imagine something like, “hm…well…that will be interesting…” 😅

@CeciliaBlomdahl 11 месяцев назад

Hahah he is my biggest cheerleader his first reaction was "you can easily do that 🤝" 🙌😃

@jacquelinelewis2110 11 месяцев назад

Awww ❤ we love Cristoffer! Couple goals! 🥰

@Ashlee1985 11 месяцев назад

@@CeciliaBlomdahl So sweet!!!

@BE-bs8oe 11 месяцев назад

Yeah, he always is about that Cécilia is soooo strong! However it will be good to be breathless because of his (delicious cooking ???) Video and not because of running fast to try to keep up with Miss Blomdahl ; - ))

@BE-bs8oe 11 месяцев назад

Icewoman!!!

@asifyoucare 11 месяцев назад

I trained for a half marathon and still came in almost last place because I had an injury.....so good for you!

@julietyler8864 11 месяцев назад

Well done for finishing the race, injury and all ❤x

@carochan86 11 месяцев назад

But you finished.

@angelicafrangakis4257 11 месяцев назад

How cute were those girls greeting you at the end with the medal 🏅 .. were they in traditional clothes for Svalbard? Grim and Christof what a support 💜🐶🎉🎉🏅

@CeciliaBlomdahl 11 месяцев назад

They were wearing the traditional Norwegian dress called Bunad, in the Svalbard version (they all look different depending on where you come from) 😍

@donnabaardsen5372 11 месяцев назад

@@CeciliaBlomdahl Yes, Stavanger, where I lived, has their own too🇺🇲🇧🇻

@angelicafrangakis4257 11 месяцев назад

@@CeciliaBlomdahl thanks for the reply! 💜your channel is always the best to watch . Appreciate you 🎉😊🐶

@markhepburn501 11 месяцев назад

You are such a wonderful storyteller. You tell stories about yourself and your life and your skill at storytelling makes watching and listening most extremely enjoyable and entertaining.

@marshalowman1611 11 месяцев назад

I love how when you commit to something you see it through!! So proud of you friend!!!🎉

@CeciliaBlomdahl 11 месяцев назад

🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

@DivineSparkStudios 11 месяцев назад

Cecilia you’re so inspiring. Who else would just impulsively sign up for a half marathon? LOL

@arlievaughn 11 месяцев назад

I’ve never been able to run any distance so I’m so impressed with those who can and do! Congratulations!

@carochan86 11 месяцев назад

Same . I can run maybe a third of a mile without shin splints kicking in.

@missymaddie3518 11 месяцев назад

it's all about starting slow! Just start jogging barely faster than you walk and you'll surprise yourself with how far you'll be able to run!

@JJ.___. 11 месяцев назад

Haha I run to a bus stop if that counts 🥲😋😅

@MedusasFeelinSalty 5 месяцев назад

It's the asthma that keeps me from doing it. I know I'll spend the next 2 days coughing and wheezing. I think my legs could handle it, but the lungs are like nope ✌️ lol

@pman2916 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for taking us over the finish line with you. I would never have thought you were dying because you could still talk clearly. Well done Cecilia👏

@spiritofanu3112 11 месяцев назад

Is 2014 not 9 years ago? That is recent right? Seriously, you did a great job in the half marathon! I think you are pretty fit in general. Love the medal!

@jj-if6it 11 месяцев назад

9:38 I always thought people would start a marathon/half marathon by running, but when you see how slowly everyone is jogging it actually seems a lot more doable. I think my issue is I try to sprint too fast at the start and don't pace myself for a long distance

@vallovesnature8449 11 месяцев назад

You did very well Cecilia! I’m not a runner. Grade school included. I worked in a mall & a couple of us did WalkAmerica(I was 33). 12K in 3 hours. I was quite proud of myself. Now at 64, I happily stroll on the walking paths. Stay awesome!!❤️

@tvsouzamartins8044 11 месяцев назад

Congrats Cecília! You even finished slightly faster than your goal and that's great. If you train properly I think you can finish in two hours.

@CeciliaBlomdahl 11 месяцев назад

That's my plan! 😃

@scot60 11 месяцев назад

I’ve been terribly overweight and lost 50 pounds recently. I’m also 62. I walk every day in 30 degree Fahrenheit in winter and 100 Fahrenheit in summer. Now that I do this i really enjoy the activity. All this is to say that exercise, challenging yourself at any age is a positive thing.

@jodyd2998 11 месяцев назад

Well said! At any age !

@aislingbooks 11 месяцев назад

That was sheer grit and somewhat painful to watch, but you DID IT! Wow - impressive. And what a beautiful journey you took us on too - thank you, Cecilia

@barbarawoodhouse5514 14 дней назад

I love your videos. You are so talented and you make everything you do so interesting and enjoyable. I am 74 and cannot do many things I want to or would like to try. I watch a video of yours at least once a day here in my home in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA (southeast Virginia next to Virginia Beach). Stay young ❤

@cherieb5451 11 месяцев назад

Cecilia, I rewatched this video today to get inspired after 2 nights of insomnia 😂. Thank you for the motivation to get going outside! I think your frequent strength training made all the difference in your ability to do this impromptu half.

@clairehiggins7120 11 месяцев назад

i did a similar thing and wanted to congratulate you, I know it takes a lot of determination to make it through! after six years of caring for my mother and daughter through their cancer I was 20 stone and unfit so I signed up for the London Marathon with only 11 weeks to train, completing it was a proud moment for me. I'm swimming from England to France next if you fancy another challenge feel free to join me. 😀

@Gringa_L 10 месяцев назад

17:30 Even in pain while running, you still smile! 👏🏃‍♀🏃‍♀🏃‍♀ (I couldn't walk for several days after doing a fire drill at work - walking 20 floors downstairs (downstairs!) 😄

@marianne2645 11 месяцев назад

Impressive, Cecilia! And even more impressive? You plan to do it again next year. I admire your can-do spirit!

@funDAYsmiling 11 месяцев назад

i got my “running legs” back after several years of laziness due to unforeseen injuries, illnesses, etc, & love it. Always loved it but be careful-it’s addictive as hell.

@robyn7287 Месяц назад

Fantastic effort and congratulations on your first marathon in 23 years. Running in such full gear must have added to the effort. I hope you do enter the marathon next year and we will be cheering you on again and to remind you to do your training. 😊

@susannechakan4939 11 месяцев назад

Great job! Thanks for taking us with you. I was a dancer and a yoga instructor and use to run (slowly) for 45 min. never knew how fast or slow....just 45 min. usually listening to music or a something. Now 73 I can no longer run but attempt to walk between 7,000 to 10,000 steps a day and do some energy exercises and some yoga. One has to be where one is....not where one wants to be. ..and then work from there. Love your videos. You have so much energy and positivity. AND. love when you say...OK BYE 💖

@desratlinda8639 11 месяцев назад

Cecilia: Next time you should take us on the marathon with you "Live", so we can offer our "help" and encouragement along the way. So glad you made it thru though...Congratulations! 🎉🏅

@bethkeeping 11 месяцев назад

One of my favourite videos you've done! As a runner I found your storytelling and the way you showed running the Svalbard way so interesting! Also your performance was IMPRESSIVE 😂👌

@adventureswithjosie 11 месяцев назад

That was awesome Cecilia! Great job completing the half marathon! Your training routine sounds like mine, don't do much before and just wing it on the day lol! I did a 45km cross country skiing marathon a few years ago, with very little training. It was an amazing day and I actually completed it, but it was very rough for a few days after lol!! It's fun to take on these challenges though isn't it?! I love trying new and challenging things like this!

@DeirdreMc 11 месяцев назад

So awesome, congrats!! I heard you say you are going to do the marathon next year if you are still here (meaning on Svalbard I assume and not RU-vid). HMMMM.

@seansego 11 месяцев назад

Very true to not rest on old merits and keep striving to be better. Also was really brave to keep your word and complete the half marathon. Good job!

@TravelsWithKy 11 месяцев назад

Cecilia, that was impressive for not having run for so long! It speaks a lot to that you keep up with your fitness and at least work out consistently. Excited to see your progress for when you go to do this next year. You should take us along then too 🎉

@pepryan2183 6 месяцев назад

Well done! 🎉 Amazing for zero prep. 👏 You give me confidence that I can do it too ☺️

@jj-if6it 11 месяцев назад

1:49 lol I love how you didn't book the 10km and then just went straight to the half marathon!!

@LindaKayHolevas 11 месяцев назад

2nd comment- only Cecilia can run & vlog at the same time, all while smiling & being chatty. I would be so out of breath that I wouldn’t be able to talk, let alone breathe😂

@dmpath 11 месяцев назад

I'm glad that you didnt recommend that others attempt a half without training. Humans are natural runners and the best endurance runners on the planet. But you do have to respect your body and give it time to adapt. Also as a 64 yo endurance runner who does a weekly 2hr run, age is a big factor!!😂 Congrats on completing this event. Your commitment to health and fitness is to be admired.

@AngelLuluBlu 11 месяцев назад

Cecilia you really are a straight up badass! 🙌🏻👏🏻🏅

@susancofer 11 месяцев назад

Loved this video! I’ve run/walked 22 half marathons and barely trained for my most recent one😳 Not the smartest idea, but I only have two goals: Finish and don’t be last! Thank you for sharing your experience!

@rachelhebert4136 11 месяцев назад

"and so I feel a liiiittle bit.. pretty good about it" with the coy smile was so cute.

@rrr441 11 месяцев назад

Even under 10 °C I couldn't imagine running with a coat on 😅 I always run in shorts and a t-shirt. Congrats on your half-marathon! Next challenge: a marathon!

@Romi_Zii 11 месяцев назад

Glad your legs have completely recovered. That was impressive cardio fitness. That medal is gorgeous! 💗❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎

@brigitteh1591 9 месяцев назад

Wow !! I’m so impressed. I loved how you talked us through how you were feeling. Well done Cecilia you should be so incredibly proud of yourself 🙌🙌

@samanthastephens8127 11 месяцев назад

You inspire so many! Thank You!

@jodyd2998 11 месяцев назад

Kudos!! Awesome accomplishment!! Thank you for explaining how you felt crossing the finish line and getting your medal. I had a feeling something was wrong …. I heard Christoffer call out to you and you kept walking ….. then near Grim ….. you kept walking ……. It helped me as a viewer to understand that you were about to pass out 😢. Oui oui oui 😊

@catherinebiggs8162 11 месяцев назад

Congrats on the run! 🎉

@janetthompson6611 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations! Great job!!!!

@nikkihollabaugh868 11 месяцев назад

Woohoo!! Great job, Cecilia!! 🎉

@hugodaswarzenschwein9658 11 месяцев назад

Loved this Video!

@KateEstella 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations, Cecilia! 🥳💖

@queenbratbracken 11 месяцев назад

Great job Cecilia!

@FreyaSkadi 8 месяцев назад

Love this!! Congratulations!! ❤

@jkat9871 9 месяцев назад

So glad you shared this with us! It was great!

@staceyde8077 11 месяцев назад

Amazing job!!! Congrats!!!

@mayflowergal6794 11 месяцев назад

I've never run anywhere and never plan to... unless zombies are chasing me... and even then, that will be iffy. SO GO YOU!!! YOU ROCK!

@chart2 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations, Cecilia!! ❤🎉🎉🎉

@michelle14749 11 месяцев назад

You did so well! ❤

@parkershot 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for taking us along!!! I enjoyed watching your journey. YEARS ago, I did a few inline skating marathons with the intention of training for each one. I never trained for those either. The first one I was with skates that were 10 years old which after completing the race, I was left with HUGE blisters on the bottoms and sides of both feet! I bought new skates after that and still didn't train for the others but they were much better without getting blisters. 😅 I'd love to do another one and even though I'm much older and know better to train, I admit I probably still wouldn't. 🤣 I look forward your next race.

@dawndawn6946 11 месяцев назад

Way to, Cecilia!🎉🎉🎉 Great run!💖

@elizabethhartshorn8972 11 месяцев назад

Way to go Cecilia! So inspiring!

@Christopher-Yabadabado 11 месяцев назад

This was a great video, Cecilia! CONGRATS!

@jennifermetler2408 11 месяцев назад

Great job Cecelia! You did great!!!

@DeliaLee8 11 месяцев назад

I feel you about realizing that those physical accomplishments were actually quite some time ago. Love your honesty and good nature about (lack of) prepping for the race. Super impressed that you completed a half-marathon. As always, I look forward to your next video.

@michellewookey 11 месяцев назад

Well done!! 🎉🎉

@marysalmon2367 11 месяцев назад

i did my first ultra a few years ago. 31 miles. Felt prepared, trained for months. Got it done but it was agony. Peed myself. Cried the last few miles (it was dark thank god) and when I drove home it took me 20 minutes to get out of my car. I loved it. We runners are nuts. Your effort was commendable, for many runners sub 230 is a goal.

@rebeccagray2443 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic job❣️❣️❣️

@juliannwatson9232 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations!! Great Job!

@BostonHeather 11 месяцев назад

Way to go congratulations!🎉🎉🎉

@westcoastgabber 11 месяцев назад

you rock!! 🎉congrats on completing the run!

@annawessman4029 11 месяцев назад

Bra jobbat Cecilia!

@yannigonzalez1335 11 месяцев назад

Way to go Cecilia!!!! Amazing 👏

@anthonyvisor8880 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations on the half marathon!!! Your videos are wonderful!! Thank you!!!

@simplymonca9608 11 месяцев назад

I’m so amazed by you ❤ Amazing job!

@vickygelineau9451 11 месяцев назад

You are so hilarious! I was laughing so hard at the beginning of the video. Congrats for making it. I had no doubt you would be able to :)!

@Jules-bf2wu 11 месяцев назад

Love it! That was awesome!💙 You had me rolling at " I took it as I didn't need to train at all"🤣🤣🤣 the race is the training!❤ Now I want to race in Svalbard!😀

@jayblack3926 11 месяцев назад

Really enjoyed this video, and congrats!

@naungsan 11 месяцев назад

Congratulation! Good on you Cecilia

@crystalpowers5648 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations Cecilia! I am so proud of you🎉🎉🎉

@sammyzimmermann 11 месяцев назад

Woo hoo, go Cecilia!!

@maighreadoleary9140 11 месяцев назад

Amazing well done🎉

@BaddieEnterprises 11 месяцев назад

Great job! 🎉

@LadyLakeMusic 3 месяца назад

So amazing!!! 🏅🏅🏅 BRAVO!!!

@letalis8672 11 месяцев назад

Cecilia you're truly amazing! ❤

@bethb7965 11 месяцев назад

🎉Congratulations, you did it!!

@kezzien56 5 месяцев назад

Don’t know how I missed this video I’ve been watching you for a long time and this I have to say is so inspiring to me well done Cecilia 🏃‍♀️❤

@colorado-buckeye 11 месяцев назад

Great video! Very fun and congrats

@22lisahippo22 11 месяцев назад

Great Job!!

@Miguel195211 11 месяцев назад

Great job!

@viktorija4485 11 месяцев назад

BRAVO congrats!!! 👍

@GingerKral 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations!!!!! That was amazing! 👍🤗👏

@elainewhitelock5347 11 месяцев назад

Well done for your perseverance.xx

@aidamartinez6791 4 месяца назад

Congratulations, you did awesome!! You were cracking me up with your candor, just one of the things I appreciate about you. Was a fun video to watch 😊❤

@Rozmac73 10 месяцев назад

Well Done!! Fabulous job Celcilia

@wendysmith8426 10 месяцев назад

Wahooooo, CONGRATS on your finish. INSPIRING! It’s been 10yrs since I did a 1/2 or Full and I was considering a 1/2 in December. Hmmmmmm…maybe just maybe. COOL MEDAL!! 👟🏃🏾‍♀️🏅