Yes! I was on an 8 year running streak, doing at least a mile for it to count. Unfortunately that came to a stop when I unexpectedly found out I had stage 4 colon cancer - I’d been an athlete my entire life, ate right, but it can happen to anyone. Turned out my diagnosis was genetic (lynch syndrome) and worth testing for if you have had a family member diagnosed. Sorry for the random /PSA I ran while going through chemo and most of treatment, only taking time off after surgeries. Two weeks ago I started my daily running again. It just feels right, and I’m even more grateful for just being able to do this simple activity - a life changing habit if you want it to be.
strongly agree on this I just did my 53km Ultra in Thailand last June 4 and it was brutal. Out of 354 runners who signed up 98 are DNF’s luckily I finished it. The fact that I never ran a full marathon and immediately signed up for an Ultra is not a good idea. But with proper training and dedication plus mindset during the race is the key. Nothing is impossible!
@@Sachinsingh-wf5yb Around the time I was training for my first marathon I heard about Ed Whitlock. October 16, 2016, Whitlock, aged 85, ran the Toronto Marathon in 3:56:38. It was a world record for his age group.
Training for a half marathon now on week 5 and loving every minute of it! Age 39 and have always wanted to it’s been a huge goal of mine for years now.finally able to after losing weight. Love your videos and the motivation!!!!
I’ve run a couple marathons and 1 ultra. I’m a firm believer in if you truly want to find out some shit about yourself train and do an endurance race. When everything in you from the neck down is telling you to stop you really find out some shit about yourself. Are mentally strong enough to say fuck that and keep moving forward to the finish line. Pain is temporary. Be a 1%er.
I wanna know: has anyone completed a marathon hungover, like a 30 standard drink per day Alchy? If you're one of those rare few , you have more money in the bank than a 100 miler.
@thechosenone82517 Wow that's very impressive In 2021 I did a half marathon challenge Did 104 for the year and 5348k total Then I got covid 3 times and then long covid Ive done very little since This year has been tough Ive run only 800km and swum 400km
I can walk 25k on a city trip walking around seeing sights in regular ol‘ Vans, but put me in running shoes and suddenly I’m completely dead after 10k 😅
Ran 22.3 miles on a trail today. My PR for distance. My time was extremely disappointing but in time I'll get that endurance built up better and time will naturally improve.
I did my first ultra this weekend I've had an ankle injury, but there didn't seem to be any issues in training. Get to race day twist my ankle mile 19. I did another 3 miles before the pain had gone to my hips and knees. I dropped out at mile 22 to save my self from more injury, but it does stink not finishing the race.
yea never work through the injurys. Any time theres a hint of one lower intesitys and increase rest days. Sucks that you couldnt see your ultra through, hopefully next time
I never ran to even get to the restrooms, hahaha Yet, at age of 40, overweight, heavy drinker and smoker, I completed the 6-months training and completed 2 marathons. I stayed running for 10 years. Now I just started training again, at age 59 and with diabetes. You can do it. (Edited for typos).
Just start! Do a 500 m jog.. then walk 200 m..start! Just start!! After about 2 years you will look back at this post and tell is how the marathon went! 😉
68 Km trying to run the 160 Km Berlin Wall for my 50th birthday. Didn't practice nutrition on the run, but I did complete a marathon every week for four months in training.
What is wrong with telling someone that you achieved a great goal? My famly and friends know that I am a runner so it comes up in conversation if I have ran a certain distance and I give an answer. Is that wrong? or are you just against the people who randomly walk up and say "I have ran *blank blank* distances" when they were just talking about the weather and didn't ask at all.@@tubax926
Thank you I’ll be 55 next week and my interest in running has gone through the roof. I’m doing a 5 k in Aruba next week also I’m very interested in working my way up to running a full marathon within the next two years. Any constructive advice and knowledgeable inspiration could really help, thank you.
I'm only in my twenties, I also have gotten back into running since stopping in my teens. I keep getting ankle / knee injurys. Right now I can't run and it's so frustrating. Take or leave my advice, as I'm a lot younger than you, but my advice is to do some strength exercises in the legs (squats) and to warm up before running. Basic advice I know, but I wish I did it more over the last few weeks to avoid weaknesses / injuries. All the best and enjoy the running, it's truly a blessing.
@@cerddrhysmorgan Thank you so much for your advice and taking your time to help. I stretch and do hip extensions for at least 15/20 minutes before running I wear calf and knee compressors . I also have adidas adizero prime X and Nike alphafly and Nike Vapor fly 2. & 3 After runs I use ice on upper thighs knees and calf’s. Drink plenty of water and take supplements and make sure my electrolytes are sufficient.
Look up the Jeff Galloway method called Run-Walk-Run. It's is great for beginners, and the main purposes are not only to get you to complete a marathon in six months, but to do it free of injuries. I used it to go from coach potato to marathon runner in six months. I stayed runing for another 10 years.
Yeah, me and my brothers are training for a marathon right now. We already had fitness to run 2 miles but are starting slow. Probably week four and we are running 3 miles and a 5 mile on the weekend. Next week it’ll probably be 4 miles and 6 or something and then three weeks of that or however much we need till it feels good. Then we just continue the pattern lol.
Just jogged a marathon yesterday for fun - 3:45 minutes. Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier in Long Beach to Huntington Beach Pier and back. 26.2 miles. 🏃♂️ All along the beach bike path. Then jumped in the refreshing Pacific Ocean. 🌊 Kind of like a cold plunge.
Also please incorporate some lower body strength training with the running!! I had to take like 3 weeks off running from a knee injury just because I wasn’t doing any leg work in the gym.
Agreed. IT band issues are no joke. I started dedicating two days a week just to traditional strength training, and bought cheap bands to do some floor work with those throughout the week, or after a long run while watching tv or something. Since doing that - no issues. I also treat myself to a sports massage a few days before a marathon or ultra distance, and she focuses on that area. It’s always worth it, my legs feel ready on race day and I’m more confident as a result.
Im working my way up, this years gonna be my best year yet, just did my first 9 mile next i got a half marathon then either a full marathon or a tough mud runner( a half marathon with obstacles courses), and i have plans for even farther runs in the later future, running feels like home to me and it's something ive gotten good at and i know i have it in me to run as far as i want, everyone else can too you just have to train right and believe in yourself
I never ran a marathon but I did graduate from basic training at fort benning in 07 and the final road march we had to do was 16 miles with all of our gear on plus weapon! I saw a lot of kids drop from heat stroke that day!
I trained one year to enter my marathon. A few weeks before the Marathon i went to Jiu Jitsu training and my instructor broke my foot in an ankle lock. I was so pissed.
I am far from unfit yet never really ran that long of a distance, i was crushed when i couldnt even run 3 km without needing to walk. Yet now i have the need to break those limits time and time again, only comparing me to my past-self and i couldnt be happier with it
I completed my first ever 3k and 5k in 2023. Now in 2024 I’m aiming for my first ever 10k. - I wish everyone the best of luck, I’ve lost 15kg and it was a long road. - But we can do it if we trust the process. You might not be perfect on your diet at all times but you can do better tomorrow.
I really want to run a marathon at some point, but I hardly see myself actually doing it. I get tired very easily and I don't have the time to train my endurance, so I'm specializing in more technical disciplines
I only manage to run 2km..i try consistent my run 2 day per week at least and there a improvement.. yesterday i did 8km i thought i never can do it before..i hope this year i can do half marathon
I’m 15 and have been running for about 6 years, for the past 7 months I’ve had terrible impact pain in my knees preventing me from running, I’m in physical therapy right now and hope to be running soon, it’s a goal of mine to run a marathon before I’m 20
I’m in 8th grade doing track for the first time, I’m in long distance and have never done that much running, I’m getting much faster and planning on running a 5k at the end of the year. I’m getting there lol
I ran over 67 International Marathon for the past 20 years, including 1 time Boston Marathon, 1 time of Berlin Marsthon and over 5 time of Tokyo Marathon. In fact, tp.complete one Marathon, with good training and that is very easy.
Can i ask what the effect is on your joints for long distance runs on a regular basis. I do max 5k. It gives me the cardio and mightkeep my knees and hips better for thr long run...any advise how to be a long distance runner and keep bones good
Should have done it when i was competing in college. Furthest i ever did was a half marathon for a long distance run at 1:18:45 that was just our tempo run during my collegiate days; i wonder what i would have run if i raced and did marathon that same year 😅 Never too late bur definitely dont think ill be in that shape since i packed on 30lbs of muscles since then😭
Ben Patrick (kneesovertoes) has spoken about his knee issues, getting inflammed and having to ice them constantly in the past. Currently reading Goggins' Can't Stop Me where he's talked about relying on his hip flexors to help make it through runs.
How much of the time is spent walking on an ultra? I’m currently training for my first regular marathon with the goal of doing an ultra in the next couple years. I’m interested to know how much of it is actually at a run.
It varies a huge amount based on the specifics of the course you want to run. A lot of the races in my region have significant elevation gains, so it's pretty much guaranteed that I'll be walking 25% of it because it would just be waaay too wasteful in terms of energy to run the steep uphill sections. Also if you've got an area with significant technical (rocky and uneven) terrain you'll likely be walking slightly more because it's just difficult to navigate that at speed. Get a flat 50-100km on a good trail though and it's entirely possible to run the entire thing as long as you've taken plenty of time to understand your pacing strategy. With all that said though, the only competition is yourself and the time cutoff of your particular race. As long as you know how fast you need to be going to finish the event then you can walk as much as you want within that.
You'll most likely find the ultra easier to train for and run than the road marathon... and more enjoyable! Not being snide, it's just that trails in general are more laid back in attitude and atmosphere, and taking the emphasis off pace-pace-pace is freeing. If you can do a marathon, you can absolutely do a 50k. Best wishes!
Depends on the terrain and elevation gains plus the distance I ran a short ultra years ago on a very flat course 52km 2 years ago I ran a very hilly 60km and the last 10 km was mostly up hills which was a fast walk/slow jog at best
I’m about to do a 100 mile marathon and I have zero experience I got 2 and a half months to prepare and I think I got it 😭 some tips would be very kindly appreciated 😭
When i used to run 10KMs daily i trained my body to not stop even when my mind screamed to stop. It was really fun!! But recently i have fallen off a bit, Slowly building back to that though. I bet if had continued running from that time (7-8 years bqck) today i surely would have been in the one percent that have completed a marathon!!
i have flat feet and a bad knee. i walk and hike and do short run at the beach but afraid to have problems in later life. many marathon runners have worn down their knee. so i guess i never made it a goal. i admire people that do it though.
Many non marathon runners have worn down their knees, too. As a person with non running related damages knees, and degenerative disc disorder, my neck and knees hurt LESS when I'm running trail ultras. Running has been proven to strengthen the ends of bones, and trails are easier on the joints, maybe that's why? Best wishes!
Just because 99% havent done it, doesnt mean its worth chasing. You could spend that time with your kids, investing in your relationship with your partner, reading books or learning. Running is good for your health. Running a marathon or even more is a waste of time and leads to joint pain down the road tbh
I did an ultra marathon! The Toronto Marathon in 2015 placed their finish line 2km away from nearby parking 😒😒😒😒 Im counting that grueling 2k walk to my car as part of the damn race, it was 44km !!!!!
Hlo bro,i also run everyday and i also have a strong foundation and try to maintain consistency but sometimes my knee pains very badly because of which i break my consistency i even strech out to avoid the pain but it use to again n again after some days
I wonder if i have ran a marathon, because i would just run for hours exploring my neighborhoods and the mountains in my area. One time a ran at least 4 or 5 hours straight in a loop by my area Intel i collapsed. Or the time i ran from my city all the way to the top of the mountain them ran back down to my house.
I just ran a half marathon a week ago for the first time... I did it with no practice and the only running experience I had were 5ks i did 2 years ago and a couple recent 1500m races. I finished it in 2:01:10 without much of a problem... then i died the following days bc my calves weren't used to thaat much running...
@jeremy.miller "Tips on how to do it," you say? What tips you got for women with large breasts not to chafe the skin off from under their breasts? I've spent hundreds on different sports bras and found a combo that works but approaching/exceeding 1/2 marathon distance (longest race I've done is 25 km) it always happens. I imagine skin and soft tissue ripping off down to bone if I ever did marathon+ distance.
Did my first 50k last may after 7 months if running. Went from 245 lbs gassing out before the end of the block to 190 doing ultras and just bought my bike for a standard tri athelon next year
Ive decided to take a deep dive into alcoholism, in order to challenge myself. I've worked my way up to a full cask of wine (30 drinks), per night. And hit the gym before continuing to the next cask, each day. Now: im working my way up to a marathon and I feel like I have a certain mental toughness, howeve... I start feeling the need to start dinking around the 12 mile mark. Any pointers? Im not lying, except the 12 mile part. I run at least 8k per day😂
