Love this video. As a fellow runner, I love race recap videos. I love the breakdown of what you were thinking or planning during the race. I have a love/hate relationship with the math/time calculation during a race. Great job on your marathon! Amazing fast finishing kick!! 🎉
Thanks, Karla! Yeah, kind of crazy how much goes on in your brain over the course of a marathon, and there was a lot more decision-making in this one than in my recent others.
Great recap! Thank you! I had planned for Houston (my hometown) for my first half but my father passed away and I just couldn’t deal with the logistics. So next year maybe (for the marathon). But I’ll be a volunteer at Boston (where I live). Mile 2! Hope to cheer you on as you pass!
I am so sorry, Teresa. I had an athlete who experienced similar last year and though she ended up running the marathon, I know it was a very emotional experience. There is no right answer in a situation like this - you have to take care of yourself number one! Hope to spot you at mile 2 of Boston!
Hey Layne, thanks so much. Def hard to know - but did tell my coach after that had this been the same weather from CIM 2021, I know I would've gotten the sub-3:30 (simply because I stopped for a lot less water!)
Ahh so fun!! Definitely planning a meet-up/shake-out run in Chi and would love to meet as many followers of the channel as possible! You have lots of time to get ready and I think that will be a great first one.
Huge congrats on your PR, especially overcoming injury (and covid)! I'm not sure what your Boston plan is but with your current fitness you can certainly get your sub 3:30 at Chicago with a more even paced race. I was told there was also a noticeable headwind for the last couple miles in Houston. Have a great recovery. All the best!!
Thanks, Tim! There was def wind later in the race...it was sort of come and go though and I never felt like it was bad. Also think I was just sort of on a mission at that point haha. The warmth and humidity made it on the tougher side for sure, but I was just thankful it was mostly cloudy. I know I have the ability to go sub-3:30 at Chicago and planning to give that training cycle everything I have...haven't nailed down my Boston goals yet, but it may just be a game-time decision/see what happens with less expectation.
Congratulations on such a great race, Jane! I really appreciate the detail you covered about your mental mindset at different stages of the race and how you used different mantras to push yourself when you needed to! I look forward to your hydration/nutrition video on this race if you plan to do one. Hope the recovery is going well as you get ready for your Boston training block. All the best! Cheers, Scott🤓
Congrats from a native houstonian. You were booking it big time. It was hot for me and I am used to it relatively speaking. I ran 355 9 flats 6116 number and was capable of breaking 3 45 but it was not the day for it. I am 175 and although I have abs, its a lot of weight to haul for 26.
You did awesome! Oh man, I try not to make excuses, but I really could have done without the humidity lol! I was just thankful it was cloudy most of the time!
Cracking effort! I quite like 2 lap events when *us* marathoners run the first half with the *halfers*. It suits my intention of staying relaxed on for the first 13 miles - a word here or there, trying to spot the brave newbies etc - and then *being in the zone*(sic) for the rest. I'm in my 2nd year as VM65-69 (!) Began getting fit in 2009...first 10k that year....since then 50 ½s, 30ish 10k/10 mile/a few 5k etc and 100+ marathons(includes some *short* ultras - I don't have the mental fortitude to be a *long ultra* /over 40/50miles man 😬) My *season* starts in a week or so. A local road ½: I've run it 6...7 ...8(?)times will see where I am speed wise. Then an off road full the week after (I treat off roaders ad a *long run* not concerned with times!). Then into March a road 10k, a local off road full. April London Full (I have a gfa, good genetics 😁) and my favourite another well organised local full - on quiet country roads! Goals this year? Realistically: if I can get anywhere near 1:32 ½ 3:22 full, 42 mins for 10k I shall be pretty pleased. I'd like to plod a *point to point* off road 50miler + an on road 30/35miler 😁 Happy running to you 🏃♀️
Wow, you are amazing! That's awesome they do GFA for locals to give more opportunity. And impressed by the 100+ marathons for sure. I can't imagine doing 90 more lol, but I do love the distance. Best of luck to you on your 2023 goals!
Congratulations Jane! You had a awesome race! I've always find it difficult to race in heat/humidity and my times are always slower. You're coming from snowy cold weather to warm/humid racing, that's a challenge and you did great! You're pacing sounds like you nailed it considering having to deal with warmer temps. Way to go!!!
Thank you so much!! I do feel I approached this in the smartest way possible based on how I was feeling...I kind of feel I need to be a bit braver and go for it a couple miles earlier, but who knows?? And at the end of the day, no race is perfect and you learn from each one!
Congratulations Jane. And I would be interested in a video discussing your fueling strategy as that's something I worry about for my upcoming first marathon.
Love these recap videos! Congratulations on a PR and pushing thru the challenges! Only making you stronger! Going to be a awesome 2023!! Glad you got to cheer on Eloine as well!
So proud of you and inspired by you Jane! Not making a goal is just proof that you are brave enough to make hard goals. It is a great example to the rest of us how to handle it when we don’t make it. We need to stay positive and keep pushing. And absolutely we have to appreciate our health and even being able to run and move and be healthy. Perspective is everything. I love races because they are often in such beautiful places. I just appreciate being able to see and take it in. My father is blind and I try not to take seeing the beauty for granted.
Perspective is everything...yes, yes, YES!! Of course there is a bit of disappointment in being so close to my goal and not getting it, but also I felt nothing but pure gratitude when crossing that finish line so that's the feeling I'm choosing to lean into to. And like you said, if I got the goal right away, perhaps it was hard enough. Appreciate your kind words, Joanne, and I'm inspired by YOU!
Congratulations!! Woo! I’m sure you’ll accomplish your goals this year! Thx for sharing your thoughts and strategy on Houston. Definitely an inspiration for my upcoming marathon at Big Sur!
Since I’m getting healthier…since surgery…my easy pace has been coming down from 11’s…to 10’s…all the way down to 9:30…my heart rate constant…should I adjust pace times or run by feel ? Knowing no guarantee how I’ll feel on race day.
@@alanramos4431 do you mean adjust pace times to predict your marathon time? Or run easy runs by feel? If the latter, definitely run your easy runs by feel. If I were you I'd do a 2-mile or 5k time trial in 4-6 weeks and see where your fitness is at!
@@runningwithjane I've been running for many years and it took me a long time to work out and even be comfortable with running negative splits. It all sank in when I'd refer to pacing calculators after a long race-pace run and realise if I had of ran at a steady/even pace for the distance, I would have saved myself a tonne of energy had I not gone out so fast (and lost energy at the back half as a result). For me it came down to having the confidence of knowing that I could keep the pace and even pick up the pace towards the end (especially having saved energy initially).
Awesome video and really well done in the race. It's funny when you talk to non runners about this stuff they will always say "You were that close and you couldn't dig deep to shave off 56 seconds?" Like ya buddy - you go run 26 miles and then tell me how much "dig deep" you have left:) You brought up music which was awesome as I almost feel like there is some weird stigma out there surrounding music and running. People who don't listen to music while running will always let you know (like they are better than the rest of us or something). I love listening to music when I run and I will in fact, set up my entire play list for the race I'm in. I usually start out with no music (in a marathon) for the first 30 minutes as it's so busy and such but then I will set up minute by minute what songs I want to listen too. I will give the first hour of more easy jams and then when I know I will start hitting lows in the race I crank up the music selections with songs I know get me going. I have even been known to cycle through a few key songs the last 5 miles or so on repeat just to drive me into the finish. That's part of the fun for me....setting up my playlist for the race I'm in. Again, great video and great information.
Thanks for the kinds words! Definitely have replayed how I could have made up the minute....the many water stops def made the difference. But yeah, 7:35s that last 10k just wasn't going to be in the cards (yet). Know exactly what you mean about music! Why are people like that btw? It's the same with the treadmill...like someone thinks they are better if they don't run on a treadmill and it's like who cares?! You do you. I did not listen to music the first 10 miles...when it was time to really get focused that's when I turned it on. Boston I got VERY overwhelmed by the people and crowds early on so I turned it on much sooner; CIM the energy from the spectators was so electric that I turned it off the last 10k. Every race ends up different I guess, but I like having the music for when I need it.
Thank you so much, Matt...having experience definitely can't be overstated. Happy to have you on the team and to get to work with someone so dedicated to their goals!
Congrats!! Great race. Thank you for sharing your thought and thinking process during the many stages of your running event. Very helpful and informative.
You're welcome, Carlos! It was fun to kind of replay the day...I definitely could have shared a lot more, but I figured 24 minutes was more than plenty haha.
Hey Jane, congrats on a great race and an outstanding recap. It’s super interesting to see all the stats. You appeared to execute the negative split strategy perfectly, you’re such an inspiration. But what about pain? Those last miles must have hurt at that pace, let us mortals know how you deal with it.
Hi Dick, it's so great to hear from you! I literally take it mile by mile. I chalk so much up to experience at this point...going out conservatively and fueling well provides the energy I need to pick up the pace at the end. My body gets tingly all over and I can't explain it...I hurt but there is an energy there, too. In my head I have mantras being said and I remind myself that I will be really mad if I ever felt like I gave in. I guess that's enough to push me through. TBH, I still think I ran a bit scared in this race though and that bugs me. I think I could've pushed 2 miles sooner and I would've made it under 3:30. But...who knows. Hindsight is always 20/20 and I'm happy overall.
Congratulations! I enjoyed hearing your thought process during the race and how you adjusted your goals based on how you felt. That Texas heat can do a number on your performance. Reminds me of my only marathon (which I don't count) which was in San Antonio (and 80 in November) where they ran out of everything but water at mile 16 and had no water after mile 20.
Hi Donald - oh my goodness that would be a scary situation. I was pleased with how I adapted my race to the humidity...and very thankful it was cloudy, wish it would've been a bit better weather but nothing you can do but control what you can. Why don't you count your marathon??!
It was done on a whim with zero training, and I walked most of the last 6 miles. Sheer misery. Add a finishing time of 5:36 and I prefer to pretend it never happened. @@runningwithjane
Hello Jane, Congrats on your PB. Your almost there with your sub 3.30. It will be next for sure. This is great recap of the marathon with all details of mental battles and calculations you do on the head to hit the time. BTW, what I didn’t hear about the hills on the race. I haven’t been to Houston yet, is it safe assume this race is similar to Chicago without any hills concur?
Hi Chaminda! Thanks for the kinds words! I can't believe I forgot to talk about the course elevation! It is very flat until maybe mile 20 minus one big hill around mile 12 on an overpass...that was a bear. In the last 5-10k there are definitely more rollers than on the rest of the course, but nothing big. I think the whole race is around 200 feet of gain. Pretty sure Chicago is very similar.
Congrats! 1 minute in 3h30, is less than 0.48% that's almost a bull's eye. With all the snow in the background (I guess you have about as much as here in Canada) I wonder if you are doing some cross training with cross country skiing. I really like the the fact that I can get 90 minutes of cardio with little to no impact tomorrow. I am just not sure how much it matters in training and fitness terms.
Hey Ralph! You're right, I may have not quite got the goal, but I certainly paced it pretty damn close. No cross country local but just a 2-hour drive. We are not big skiiers as a family of 5 just because it's a lot of money and time and we've landed on other priorities, but I do love downhill skiing when I get the chance.
Amazing. I love the insight. Super helpful as I train. Question - do you still train in Altra? If not, what were your go to easy miles trainer for this training block along with your tempo and racer shoe? TIA!
Hi JB - great question! I actually have been bummed out by Altra over this last year...they quit making my very fave shoe (the Torin 4.5 Plush) and so got the Torin 6s and they just felt off from the very beginning. I still really like the Escalante, but def not a great go-to for easy running without having a lot of cushion. But Escalante used to be great for the tempo days and still could be for you! I am really lucky and have a Nike clearance store closeby and get last model Vaporflies and Alphaflies for $100 so I end up doing speedwork in those.
Congratulations and thanks for the insight into your experiences both during the run as well as the before and after. Notwithstanding the official chip time, you must have done 26.2 miles in under 3:30 - result. To avoid embarrassment, my motivational song is sung under my breath but have still not managed a negative split. Maybe next time I'll sing out loud. Best of luck with your next endeavor. I'll be looking to see whether you continue to employ a coach.
Thanks so much, Nigel! I told my son I sang out loud and he says, "No you did not." I said, "No, really, I did." And he rolled his eyes. Add this to the list of I don't care what people think of me in the latest stage of a marathon. Haha! I plan to keep my running coach through Chicago in October...after that I have some different plans for my running - we shall see.
Hooray! Congrats on a 3:30 marathon! I'm training for a sub 3:30 attempt on March 5th and I hope I can run a focused and controlled race 🤞🏼🤞🏼 I'd love to hear about your nutrition in the days leading up to the race and your fueling strategy for the race itself.
Thanks, Jennifer! It is a promise...next video! (Gotta replenish my stash so I can show everything I used.) That is so exciting and I hope you get it...what marathon are you doing?
@@runningwithjane I'll be running the Hyannis Marathon in the Cape Cod area of Massachusetts. I attempted a sub 3:30 in Berlin last year but it was too warm for my NYC blood. Hyannis should be flat, cold and quiet! I am also signed up for Boston, Big Sur, Chicago and NYC this year but I won't be going for a PR in all of them. 🤣🤣🤣
oh wow, 2 minutes into the video, I cheated and went to the results of the Houston Marathon, so I know (ok, let me watch the rest of the video before I comment any further, LOL) Patrick did well too. Coach Jane, YOU still inspire me, and I am going to keep watching your vids. Thank you always for sharing your journey with us.
Haha definitely not cheating...I think that is human nature. My hubby did do well - we got to run together a lot this training cycle (and with our pup) and that was a lot of fun. Thanks for the support and always sticking around, Ken!
