@@AndrewStorerDP that’s great to hear…. We need the sport to move forward with brands doing more projects like this, it’s bridges the gap from what us mere mortals feel is this mystical world of “elite runners” and gives us an incredible insight into the hard work that goes in to running Clayton’s sort of times 👊
What an amazing wife! Love seeing your family moments! My boys just ran their second track meet. My 12 year old was really discouraged to be 8th and 9th in his group. But he shaved significant time off of his finishes. That’s what it’s about. 👏🏻👏🏻
Love to hear it! Good luck to your sons this season! And yes, Ashley is the best. So grateful to have these moments with my girls captured so beautifully.
You still did great!!! Mantz is extremely fit but some people start off strong and maintain, and others will slowly build up to it. I believe in you p.s. im also currently struggling with getting my fitness back after track building for cross
Very thankful for this series. Such a great inspiration. Thanks Clayton and team. PS. That shot with the balloons in the background at the end was phenomenal.
I really like this series because of the tone. Quiet, hard working, perseverance. The cinematography, the score, it all matches with Clayton's low key and humble personality. No extra RU-vid artificial enthusiasm, just work - physical and mental work. I'm not even interested in the marathon but this series is excellent.
That was still a very good showing, man! This episode is so raw. This series is so immersive. I like how honest you are that you…even YOU… sometimes struggle with how you do in races. It helps all of us who love this sport but sometimes feel frustrated by it. Tomorrow I’m trying a half marathon distance run for time. Let’s see what happens. This was a great way to end my evening. Thanks again for a great series.
@@_Clayton_Young_ PR!!!!!! Thanks for sharing your training, man! I did the Salt Lake City Marathon back in April. And that was my fastest half marathon time (it was also my fastest marathon time) (I’ve only been doing these since May of 2023. So I’m not too fast yet). Thanks again!
Thanks to Des and Nobody Asked Us for introducing me to this series!! It has been a gem. Love following along. Congrats to you both on your results at the Boulder Boulder 🎉
Man. This series is so, so good. Thanks for being willing to put this out there for us all to have a window into what it takes to compete at the very top level of the sport.
I wish we had all those paved bike/walk/run trails in Provo back when I was there. It would have been so much better. This is a great series! Loved your interaction with the people at the stadium taking photos/videos. Oh, and the VIP porta potties were probably a nice touch too! My friend who lives in Boulder ran the race too. He did it in 1:40 but said he was slowed by waiting for family members. He's also 80 years old!
Yeahh, been waiting for this since Thursday!! Another banger, the fact that we can witness the raw emotions, champions in the making and ups and downs of olympian trainings here on RU-vid for free is mind boggling, I don’t deserve this. To me this is a privilege!
Clayton you are doing an amazing job with this series and your training! Thank you for sharing with us just a little bit of what it takes to be at your level. To the Videography team your hours and late nights are not going to waste. This an absolutely amazing RU-vid experience
Certainly, it's one of the best marathon training vlogs on RU-vid, akin to a film for runners worldwide with its stunning cinematography and music! While not all runners are the same, consistent running over weeks, months, and years will lead to improvements the more you train!
For us, your and Connor fans and running fans, this series is worthy of PPV Clayton. So refreshing to see an elite like you being so honest and down to earth. Proud of you.
I never wait in anticipation for a RU-vid video. But I am definitely waiting in anticipation for your next installment. An absolute joy to watch. I can’t recommend it enough.
The running community is so awesome like that-we may run different speeds but there is a shared experience at the heart of it all. Thanks for watching!
Comparison is the thief of joy. You’re an absolute legend Clayton and your time will come. Do you think taking the pacing job over from Connor for a few workouts would help that 3 steps mentality?
Great question. This is a tricky balance. I do think that leading would help me more mentally, but I have to be careful about not crossing the line and burning out physically or getting injured. Typically towards the later half of a build is when I can really close the gap and start to trade the lead more with Conner.
I remember running Hobble Creek when I was a walk on at BYU with Sherald James. It was a tough run for me but I enjoyed being up that canyon. I wish I could have been as fast as you and Connor, but I'm Loving watching you guys run. Keep at it!
So cool to see the behind the scenes of this race. Just another workout with some race atmosphere! Loved Ashley's take here that you always smile and interview well but there's a fire yearning for more. Is it getting warmer in Utah yet? How do you stay comfortable running in the heat or do you just embrace the suffering? :)
Great insight. Ashley really is my superpower. The heat of Utah is no joke. But, Paris will be hot and humid, so honestly it's a good thing and I just embrace it. Your body adapts.
