Running Another Ultra Marathon?! 😳 | Runner’s Q&A 🏃🏻‍♀️ 

I bought Hoka Clifton 9 2 weeks ago after I had a run analysis , the shop owner (ultra runner herself) recommended them and told me to run 1-2 times around the block with it. Although it's an adjustment coming from Brooks I have to say, I cannot imagine any other shoes right now. Is like running on tiny trampolines! Plus they correct my tendency of over striding which is pretty bad for a spine patient and cervical prothesis carrier. And I don't have any back pain with them . I told myself I have to earn the expensive shoes, but I think they really save my spine and for what they do for me they are not expensive at all.

How did you not blown up on the internet yet is beyond me. Thank you for sharing your journey! I started watching when I was heavily overweight and had no running experience. Yesterday I ran my first 5k in 34minutes! All thanks to you ❤

Did my first 5k in person event yesterday! Ran the whole time (except up the hill). Thanks again to you and your inspiration since last summer when I found you. I didn't wait until I lost weight. I am still overweight but 15 lbs less of an overweight RUNNER!

Thank you for all you do! You have inspired me to start running at 53! I'm about 10 weeks in and building stamina! Love your vlogs❤

Thank you for answering my question, really enjoyed this video. I agree with you about London and New York!

Hi Hun. Great Q & A. Just signed up for my first half marathon next May. Been off running for a few months after a life shock. Now back on it although totally unfit and a little bit weighty but after a few weeks feeling better. Maybe a marathon the following year. 🤞Really enjoyed this. Xx

I’ve signed up for my first 1/2 in October! I love watching your videos and you’re a huge inspiration!

Try the Asics Gel Nimbus next. I think you'll find them similar to your Hokas. Plus you'll have a Nimbus just like Harry Potter. 😉

Requesting a "Woman's Q&A" or section just for us. Qs for it: ☆ Do you make yourself lift/run/cross-train when you are bloated, PMSing, having your monthly, or the day after when you're drained? ☆ Are there certain foods/drinks that aid you to get your workouts/runs in during that time? (E.g. I try not to eat or drink anything cold but that is a challenge during summer months bc it gets so hot and humid where I am.) ☆ Do you handle your hormone/thyroid issues naturally, with the oversight of a doc, or both and what has helped you the most in balancing them? (I experienced hair loss a lot about a year or more ago and it freaked me out, but all I needed personally was to add back in EVOO mildly into my eating and a better quality s&c, which for me is Derma-e Scalp Relief products (I don't struggle with dandruff but a healthy scalp and great conditioner can make all the difference apparently. But I still struggle with thyroid flare-ups.) I feel like the way you describe a marathon is how I would feel if I can get a half done. My oldest actually printed out 2 training schedules to use for motivation to train for my first one (I'd be skipping over the 10k in my case). I guess if I do, I'll have to cave and get a watch of some kind like a Garmin, a vest, and a new pair of shoes bc mine just hit a year old and they certainly need replacing! (Overdue, I know.)

Thankyou for the video :) I have 4 weeks till my half and getting anxious and not ready (plus new trainers making my leg sore) can’t wait for the next video x

Just saw your interview on Freddy Runs channel. Excellent interview.

That was most enlightening. Thank you. 👍

Thanks for answering some questions. I look forward to running a marathon someday. I hope you get to do another ultra. Happy Mother’s Day to all the US moms. I know England’s was in March. 😀❤️👟

Something that would be helpful to beginners regarding to your journey is your heart rate (as % of HRmax) and perceived effort. The internet is full of contradicting information. Did you keep track of your heart rate and effort as your training progressed? Is it the same for all runs or do you have hard runs and easy runs? Also how did you speed progress? Did you start running at high speed and increased your durations or first focused on duration and only then on speed. I believe that could make a full video.

Hello, Lucy! Commenting on youtube youtube for the first time ever, ha! As a beginner actually wanted to ask you (or anyone who has been doing this running thing for a while), how do you actually get faster? I am definitely quite overweight still and trying to go from 5k to 10 k, and I'm feeling quite discouraged, as I'm averaging a10 minute km :( I'm actually slower than when i started! Did you ever run into this issue? How does one improve? Huge fan of the channel, by the way!

Since you are a Disney fan, have you considered one of the Disney running events? I know they are really difficult to get into, but it's been a bucket list item for me....even though I cannot run 5k without stopping yet :) It just looks like such an incredible time. Thanks for sharing all this great information. Good luck at your upcoming event.

Love this video! I've just been offered a place to run LM2025 for charity which will be my first ever marathon 😬 it's reassuring to hear that you didn't feel ready because I don't think I ever will 😂 only just hit 6k so far (started running in Jan). Long way to go! X

You are talking about the new ultra like it's your husband hhh that was so cute.

Hi Lucy……trainers……I’ve had a couple of bad experiences with trainers, mainly buying online. They either don’t fit correctly or cause me pain so I end up throwing them in the wardrobe to never be seen again. What a waste of money. Do you go to a store to get your trainers? I understand that trainers are a personal thing and depends on your own requirements and physical make up, but I’m not prepared to waste money anymore with buying online. Help and advice appreciated 🏃 🏃‍♀️ 😊

London Marathon was incredible for my first marathon this year. Absolutely loved it. I won’t say no to running another marathon just yet, but maybe an ultra would be too far. I’d love to do Manchester Marathon because I’m going to be studying there in a year’s time, and I absolutely adore the city.