"Running was the KEY in helping me quit drinking for good." I started running Jan 2018. Completed my first marathon Nov 2018. One of the biggest benefits was two-fold. Not just watching what food I put in my body, but I replaced a bad habit of a couple times a month drinking in excess, to not even craving alcohol anymore, due to how serious I take my training. Replaced a very bad addiction with a positive one :). P.S. Many many runners can drink and celebrate responsibly. I am just not one of those.
Running my 5th marathon in April but still consider myself a novice... I don't have any marathon-running friends, so it's nice to go to this channel instead of learning everything by trial and blister. :D
I don't have anyone to run with either, as I am a lot slower than everyone in the group, it used to bother me and it's probably why I don't see myself as a runner because I'm slower, but I still do the same mileage and get the same medal and tshirt so it doesn't bother me, just pleased I can do it. This group has inspired me tons too.
As a 51 year old who's only been running for a couple years, I can say that, for me, the pros outweigh the cons! My blood work has significantly improved, to the point that my doctor is very impressed and referred to it as, almost perfect. My weight is in the ideal body weight range, where I was 30+ lbs overweight. I'm not the fastest runner, but I put in alot of miles per week and running another marathon this upcoming Sunday in FL. I just enjoy it and try to avoid injuries!
Danny, may I ask how many miles you were running in prep for your very first Marathon? Im a year younger than you, not a natural runner, but am currently running 3-5 days per week and extending the distances now that I'm only 12 weeks away. I work very long shifts (14 hr days and nights) and find it hard to routine. Any tips would be awesome, thank you
@@barrycolmer324 I can't recall how many miles at the time, which was only about 2 years ago, but it seems like it was around 40-50 miles per week. I was running, and still do, 6 days a week. Sundays are my rest days, and do take any rainy mornings off too. Get on a running plan that will help build up your endurance. 12 weeks is enough time, but I have to say that you have a tough schedule! I'm impressed that you can get any running in after those hours! Good luck on your run.
1 and done for me. I did it at 50 and and it took me a good year to get my energy and drive back. My passions are 5Ks and weights so even though I am glad I got this off the bucket list, it isn't for me and my lifestyle.
Doing my second marathon on 7th April Manchester, my first took me 6 hours 22 mins. I'm hoping I can maintain 5 miles an hour for this one, then four months later I will do my first Ultra. Dartmoor 50. Loving all your advice thanks for sharing :)
I quit smoking a couple of months back and started walking to take mind off it. Then I thought I'd walk a marathon a month ago and broke it down into 3.3 mile laps spread during the day with little bits of running included. For some reason I didn't do 26 miles, I ended up doing 33.5 miles instead 1st time (which was potentially very stupid). Increased amount of running and used interval timer and done 3 normal marathons since. 2 marathons in 3 days recently (mostly walking). The key seems to be drinking loads of electrolytes, carbs while doing it and eating well.
Read the book Quit Smoking the Easy Way and you will never think of smoking again. I quit about 5 years ago. With the book it was painless. Keep up the exercise of course. 👏
I have been running and competing for 24years. During this time I only did one marathon. Why? Marathons cause a lot of wear and tear in joints, muscles and bones AND marathons generate too much oxidative stress hence premature aging and coronary heart disease. I am also a qualified medical doctor with sports medicine background. If you want your body to last longer go for shorter distances, half marathons or less. Respect your body! Don't treat it as a slave!
ex catholic what about general progression. 6 years ago I ran my 1st 1/2 marathon, it was the hardest thing ive ever done. Constantly battling with bad knees, feet and back. Now I’ve ran my 1st Marathon 4 weeks ago, then ran 13 miles last week end as a normal Sunday easy long run. I ran it the same time as my 1st 1/2 Marathon, easy pace 150 average Bpm, no joint pains, knees back etc all fine. The more I train the stronger I get....
I'm running my first marathon and I have been constantly thinking about this, along with being asked every time I tell my siblings I'm running.. pretty glad I subscribed !
I can really relate myself here a lot! I just started running last November 27, 2018. I'm 20 and a completely newbie in running but has been doing strength trainings once in a while. I trained myself through this helpful channel and then I ran my first ever half marathon last January 6, 2019! Trained for about 4 weeks (I know that was really short) but I focused on how to properly run first then, every morning at 6am I jog and run in the road. I did finished my half marathon within 4 hours-tired but injury free! so thankful for this channel!!! I was with my big brother at the half-mary, we were at a good pace but then his right leg got cramps once we've reached 13KM. We could've finished it within 3 hours but we were forced to walk those remaining 8KM distance because his other leg got cramps too! xD We got frustrated along the way but realizing that that was our first ever experience in half-maries made us laugh for being so competetive hahahaha The best feeling was knowing that there's a hidden runner in me, like sometimes in life you'll never know how amazing you are until you have given your shot and did something about how you want to live your life :) I was able to convinced my dad too, who has a high-blood pressure, to jog and do cycling with me every other morning which is the best part! :D
Ran my first 50km ultra saturday with my own training i did off my own back, 93kgs ran in 5hrs32 minutes one day off recover back into running the following day 100% recovered. Recovery running slow and easy with alot of stretching and rolling i can happily say i have been successful in recovery. Love your channel! Im hooked
Thanks, was great meeting you at San Francisco Marathon race expo. I completed the 5K+ Full Marathon Double Up Challenge. It was great, had a lot of fun, amazing views of the city. Lovely supporters. Took me 5:54:51s; but gladly in recovery mode with no injuries 🤗👍🥰
After running a dozen marathons and several triathlons over the last 20 years, my run schedule has taken a back seat to cross training. I still enjoy running but in context with strength training, swimming, cycling and Racquet sports. I feel fitter and healthier than ever at 67 years old.
Don Mann Cross training is important to prevent injuries and keep you running longer. The rule of specificity says you have to run to be a better runner, but you can’t run at all if you’re injured! 👊🏼
i thoought u would cover how marathon and long distances could affect the heart health(positively or negativly) and how marathons affect the joints and cardiovascular benefits etc...
Just registered for my first marathon! The Philadelphia Marathon November 2019. It’s a ways away so I also registered for the Philly love half marathon and I’ll also be registering for the Broad Street run and Rock n Roll half to help keep me moving until the big training starts. I’m so excited and will be frequently checking back for help!
The friends part-- quite true! It's hard to make non-runner friends understand why you won't show up at weekend or late night get togethers because you need to train, or that you can't drink with them anymore. Yes to having running buddies (and other disciplines) instead. Getting my friends and colleagues to get the running bug is still a goal for me. Completed 4 full marathons and one ultramarathon so far, and with a half and full coming up in the next 2 months. Wish me luck!
This year I finished my second marathon. My first was 11 years before that. I always considered finishing the first marathon a glitch. Now I have done my second I feel that I can say I am a marathon runner. Yeah!
I've done many halves, and thought that the pandemic would be a perfect opportunity to very slowly build an aerobic base for my first marathon. Motivation is key and this video helps!
I quit smoking a couple of months back and started walking to take mind off it. Then I thought I'd walk a marathon a month ago and broke it down into 3.3 mile laps spread during the day with little bits of running included. For some reason I didn't do 26 miles, I ended up doing 33.5 miles instead 1st time (which was potentially very stupid). Increased amount of running and used interval timer and done 3 normal marathons since. 2 marathons in 3 days recently (mostly walking). The key seems to be drinking loads of electrolytes, carbs while doing it and eating well.
I tried my first marathon in Juneau, Alaska last summer and bonked. Watched a bunch of TRE videos, learned a ton, trained hard, and then completed a marathon in Las Vegas in November. So thank you for all your help! Now I'm using a lot of your strength building tips to improve my times this year and to reduce risk of injuries. I'm hooked!
This channel deserves so much more attention from the community and so much more subscribers. Great content, again. Keep the good job up guys. Cheers from Brazil.
The piece about getting into other sports is so true. Crossfit brought me to running a Marathon, and I doubt I’d have held up without mixing in strength and body weight work. I haven’t lost a toenail yet. I feel like I’m missing out.
I was training for my first 21 km race and I had to quit because of my health. Currently I'm doing running sessions between 5 and 18 km one day after other. I'm 59 .
I'm 59 too. Have done two half marathons and will attempt my first full marathon at the end of abril. Currently at about 35 miles per week and will peak at 45. Best of luck. We can do it!
Hey Coach Nate! I ran two half marathons last year and I´m planning to run my first marathon in June this year. Thank you for the excellent content! It helped me a lot !
I trained for (and ran) a marathon last year. During that time, I put on a lot of weight, got slower over all distances (in fact, I got so slow that I LOST all my training buddies because I now can't keep up with them), and it taught me how much I hate running. So, no I'm not a big fan of marathons - it sucked all of the joy our of running for me.
Ran my first marathon in November (Osaka Marathon) and it was fun. Didn’t properly train for it and limped in, but I finished. Going to run a few 10k’s and half marathons before I try it again. I’m gonna keep running until I can’t. Btw, I’m 52.
Reggie McKinnon Great attitude! I think you’ll be amazed how much easier it is when your adequately trained. Not easy! Never easy! But definitely easier! 👊🏼
Ran my first half marathon in October (Scotiabank Half in Toronto) and running my first full FULL in April (Waterloo Marathon). Your videos have been extremely helpful and amazing motivation for my training!
I just completed the CIM for my marathon debut. I loved everything about it. I’d done half’s, 10ks, 5ks, even ran track in high school and college. Back then I considerEd the mile and two mile long distance runs. Now I don’t even feel warmed up until 3-5 miles into a long 🏃♀️. I’ll CIM again and I have a few 10s and half’s on the calendar along with some cycling events. Should be a great and active year..
There is a great local marathon called “That Dam Hill” in September that is my target for my first marathon. It’s just a two mile loop course but people will be running half, full and 12 to 24 hour ultras at the same time.
Sunshine Smiles Thanks! It’s a local tradition so there is a lot of spirit around the thing. Especially the idea that there is this climb up and over a small dam every loop. It’s very low key and do it yourself.You can even set up your own aid station along the loop so you don’t have any nutrition or hydration excuses. With all that it is also a certified BQ!
I was talking with a non-running friend and she asked how can I possibly talk about losing toenails like it’s completely normal 😂. Training for a marathon influenced me to make decisions on how I can improve my performance. Hence, it has helped me eat healthy foods, avoid junk foods, quit smoking completely and get enough sleep.
I like the honest in your videos. Always good advice Coach Nate. I will be running my 12th Marathon in Fargo, ND in May. About a 3 1/2 hr drive from my home in Manitoba. I have also incorporated the dead bug core work in my weekly training!
There are competitive 5k runners who have no intention ever to run a marathon. (If a 5k is too easy, you're not going fast enough!) If you like half marathons, do them and be proud of your accomplishments!
Totally told like it is, thanks for another great video. From own experience absolutely worth trying at least one full M, and you will want more marathons afterwards too, and see some real health benefits. From a sports pov a marathon requires a lot more fine tuning of your effort compared to for instance a half where you can still be pretty much in "go for it" mode, very cool experience.
I've read about an Austrian man who runs marathon distances literally a few times per week. But he gives himself around five hours to finish it. It's what he does instead of watching TV. I think maybe a lot of the negative results of running marathons comes from running them as fast as you can. But I think if you just take it easy, it's good for you. A few recent studies show that exercise extends your lifetime and that there is no amount that turns you around to shorten your life. I mean, you can be "healthy" and injured, and too often that's me, but still...
Presumeably those 10-12 minute mile paces are comfortable for him as they are long slow runs. Guy is running equivalent of Kipchoge weekly mileage but at a much slower pace. Must be fit as a fiddle.
After 8 marathons, I’ve shifted to just running half marathons. Both the training and the actual race is too strenuous and taxing to the body. Ramping up to LSDs of 27K to 32K - I’m training - takes too much time and takes a toll on the body. On the actual race itself, you take your body to so much strain. Recovery takes a week. Running half marathons is definitely much better. You can survive with 3x a week of smart training and still finish a good half marathon by Sunday. The best news is, the race itself is enjoyable and the recovery is negligible. I think the fitness level of a half marathoner is very good. And you get to enjoy other aspects of life.
Great video! I've only recently started my journey (to a half) and I'm documenting it on my channel, but your content has been so inspirational and informative. Thank you!
Just registred for the 2020 Paris Marathon ... my first on April 5th 2020 ... today just 6 months ... I'm crapping my pants. I'm only used to 10 and 20 k runs ...
I'd still say half marathon for health Full marathon because you love the lifestyle. Also most injuries i see are from people pushing themselves to beat a time more than those who just want to finish
In fitness running more than 1 hour is overtraining, you lose muscle its muscle catabolism. Running 5k 3x a week and doing weights training 3x a week is more healthy thatn running 10 -20 kms a day..
Ran my first half yesterday bout mile 7 my legs were shutting down, and my heart started to jump towards my chest. I made it though. Now everything hurts and sore especially my back and hips the most.
Congrats on the finish! Sounds like you were red lining. Don't be afraid to slow down. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. Try watching some TRE videos about pacing, hydration, strength building, and running form. Best of luck to you!
Congratulations on finishing your race! Since you're feeling a lot of pain and soreness, it'd be a good idea to be doing some gentle movements and mobility exercises. We have a number of videos on post-race recovery on the channel, and here's one to get you started- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0h78a38cX5A.html
Great content guys,coach Nate definitely tells it like it is,I started running in September last year after getting knocked off my bike,Toulouse 10k 44:35 in October.Lea valley London half marathon in December 1:35:15 and have entered the Barcelona marathon on March 10th,I’m aiming for sub 3:30 do you think this is realistic guys?I’m a 50 years old racing cyclist so no problems cardio wise but I’ve had my fair share of joint injuries since September already,
Sounds like you've been an athlete for a while and can run fast. As long as you stave off injuries with strength training and mobility work, that time could be realistic for you!
Obviously it’s not for everyone. Not everyone is an athlete. So the people sayin blah blah knees blah blah. Ok. Maybe that’s you. I know people that have been putting serious mileage in for 20-30 years. They’re fine. I personally can handle multiple marathons and ultras a year injury free. I wouldn’t recommend someone coming off the couch to do that. It takes years of running. Correcting your form. Building your mileage. If you decide your gonna start running and sign up for a marathon and you have no athletic base, then yes your going to break yourself off and it’s going to take a while to recover. Be smart and enjoy your running
Finding your videos super helpful! What advice would you give to rock climbers getting into running? Is it good strength training exercise for running?
Hi Katie, I'm a trail runner and rock climber, and it's an interesting and surprisingly complicated topic! Short answer, yes, I think climbing is great for running because of the full body strength and body awareness you gain, and I use it as *part* of my strength training. I supplement with more work in the gym with weights and a lot of mobility work. I generally climb and strength train twice a week and run three-four times, but since I'll be training for a race this spring that ratio might change! I highly recommend listening to episode 7 of the Training Beta podcast that features Steve Bechtel. He has TONS of insight about climbing and training and thoughts about running, as well (spoiler: he claims training for both will never get you to your full potential in either, but if that's okay with you, as it is for me, then go for it). Linking that episode below for you! - Paige www.trainingbeta.com/media/tbp-007-steve-bechtel-training-power-endurance-running-weight-loss/
@@TheRunExperience Thanks so much for the detailed response, I'll be sure to check that podcast out! I want to avoid buying a gym membership at all costs since I can't really afford it, I have the climbing gym and I can run outside but I guess it might be inevitable (:
Cant answer that without having some details of your expereince etc. If you know how long it takes to run say 5 miles, that would be a guide - multiple by 3 say for a rough guide
amblincork thank you. I ran 9 miles the other averaging 10 min miles. I don’t know how slow I am and what to compare myself to. I’m getting ready for my first half marathon in March!
@@thehonestlife3618 Well done - probably safe to assume you will do the half at around 10 min pace but with more training and the adrenalin that comes from running in a race you may do better ! 2 hours /2 hours 10 mins will be a good target for first Half !! Enjoy the experience - first long race is always a great achievement !
Coach Nate, great video, still getting back into it after the MCM. Slowing building up my weekly volume mixed with strength. All good and thanks for the videos.
I'd love to run a marathon this year. My problem is my speed. The military pounded into my mind "fast fast fast" for PT tests. Everytime I slow myself down, as my mind wanders off....i speed up again. I'm gassed way, way, way earlier than I should be. Any tips from people on here on how to "snail it" would be awesome lol.
Last Action Medic Use the talk test. You should be able to sing happy birthday/recite the Pledge of Allegiance if you’re running at a low-aerobic heart rate! Give it a go! It’s a lot easier than running fast! Ref. your mind wandering off: running is, above all else, a mental game. Master your mind and you’ll be able to run any distance! 👊🏼
There is new evidence out there that running marathons is no better for one's health than running, say, 5 K's and that it may in fact be less good for you. The marathon is an arbitrary distance and has no added health benefits associated with it than shorter distances.
Both non-runners and marathon runners don't live as long as moderate runners. Look at "marathon runners mortality" and "marathon runners life expectancy". That's a downside.
No marathons are not healthy. But as long as they are spaced out and you get enough recovery then it should be fine. Of course i dont know any logical person who says marathon running is healthy
This toenail loosing thing... is this with everyone? Or is it just dependant if u have thick toenails or not? Or is it just if u work up to your marathon in a short training period!?
@@kiliankraus No idea, haven't done it yet. I would recommend not stubbing your toes, so a shoe with a broad (i.e wide) end for your toes to move around and spread out would be better than something to tight. It still needs ro be a good fit otherwise though. Something with no rise between heel and toe so you can land mid foot, also good inner cushioning that does not pinch will be recommended. Just stuff I have gleaned from videos I have watched. But to be fair feel free to ask others I am new to running.
@@gm2407 ahhh eventhough you're new this was very useful information! Since I'm not really a runner I haven't heard of much of these things before, I just have a marathon on my bucketlist so I'm half curious
@@kiliankraus Start training 1 year before the race if you don't run, you need to build your stamina and endurance before you do it. Got to prevent injuries. There are a few nice videos on training blocks so you can build up to the race.
There is new evidence that running 5K is better for you than running marathons. TED has a talk on the dangers of running longer distances. Why does everyone want to run marathons, other than the fact everyone else is doing it?
