Brilliant running Rick! Another takeaway from this is how far Sarah has come that she can pace a fast 5k, chatting all the way round and still able to chat after👏👏👏
My three favourite TRC videos. Sarah's solo silent 5km into the camera. Gutsy, putting it all on the line. Anna's island ultra. Showing it warts and all. So many emotions . This one. Rick, we love you. That took a lot of courage. ❤
First off, congrats on the PB! But honestly, I couldn't help but notice: Rick's form/stride/posture is fucking *on point.* Very well done on that S&C, Rick.
Had the honour of meeting Rick at the National Running Show - absolutely gentleman and such an inspiration ❤ Sarah's an absolute machine talking at that sort of pace blows my mind! 😮
You can feel the pain and also triumph in Rick’s face. Extremely happy for him. I can only imagine how happy that must make him feel. What we should see next is him taking time to enjoy that accomplishment. That’s something maybe none of us do enough. Congrats, Rick.
Dear god's man! How many times today am I going to cry at your journey back? Only just found The Running Channel, so been binging the videos, so a three year journey in one day might be a bit much for the old heartstrings. Congratulations Rick ❤️💪🏻🎉
I’m working through a very minor thigh injury right now and hate that I can’t be running. Seeing Rick not just come back from a huge injury but be his fastest is very inspiring
It's great to see how far Sarah has come. From being the one being pushed and making so much progress to helping Rick, your fellow runner out achieve something they were told was impossible.
Well done team. Brioni (from Eastbourne) here Rick - congrats on your PB, you are the best advert for mental strength and hard work. Not just in this 5k but in all those tough physio and strength sessions that led to this point. You earned this and I’m sure you will smash through 23 minutes soon. What would I like to see next? Rick “pacing” Sarah through one of his gym sessions. 😂
I never comment on videos, but I just wanted to say congrats to you Rick. Your determination and persistence in recovery has been really inspiring. Thank you for sharing what must at times have been a difficult journey. (Anna from Geelong, Australia)
Im gonna download this and listen on my next run as I'm trying to break 25mins and it could be really helpful and motivating to listen to on the way around. thanks! 😃
I’m not crying … you’re crying. Seriously, that video really hit me hard. I had a knee injury in the last few years. Nothing like what Rick had to deal with but I too thought running was over for me. Seeing Rick tackle this was soooo motivating. Thank you so much for that. And kudos to Sarah. What a wonderful friend she is.
So much respect for both of you - Rick for getting it done after the lengthy lay-off, Sarah for looking as fresh at the finish as at the start! Amazing!
I love following Ricks journey from his injury. It's actually so inspiring. I broke my knee last year and it's really nice his improvements throughout the months
Welled up with a bit of emotion on that one. I sustained a Lisfranc fracture in my left foot 2 years and during recovery I tore my plantar fascia in my right foot. It has taken so much time, energy, and resources to recover properly. Your recovery has been an inspiration as I have tackled mine. I am running a half marathon in March. And loving being able to train again. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Brilliant Rick! Nowhere near the same level of injury but I was out for nearly a year chasing the sub 20 dream. PB sat at 20:11. Funnily enough my first 5k back popped up as a memory two days ago. 24:46 and it felt so hard - I didn’t think I’d ever get close to that 20:11 again. Fast forward two years and have managed to stay relatively injury free, ran my first marathon last year and the 5k pb now sits at 18:16. The joy running gives and a comeback story is so motivating and inspiring. This is just the beginning Rick! All the best.
@@runningchannel I'll be doing the Great North Run in September my aim is to actually run the thing rather than walk a quarter. That and get my 5k under 30mins. 💪
Achieved my pb at the same place 3 yrs ago, this Monday just been diagnosed with ADHD, which would explain my need to run, see Rick now I’m determined to channel the Running Channel energy and go back and get another pb ❤❤❤
My 5k PB is 23:59 from about a year ago pre achilles tendonitis that sidelined me for 6+ months. I'm just now getting to start running again and I can feel how far my fitness has slipped. I love watching you guys push because it inspires me to do the same.
EPICNESS!! Rick is an absolute Legend. To do that post surgery is an absolute delight and inspiration. What a guy!! My PB 23.46 was back in 2015! Feel like I will never ever get near it again but Rick has inspired me and given me hope. Thanks so much for this Vid. Big up Rick - pint and a pizza? haha. RESPECT!
I haven't watched The Running Channel for a couple of years. I have had a knee injury so lost a bit of motivation for the whole scene. I'm glad to see that Rick has recovered from his leg injury and has ran a 5k PB.
Incredibly come back!!! Coming back from such a severe injury and just absolutely smashing it! Well done! Well done for even taking it on as a goal! Amazing. Love all the information and inspiration coming from this channel!! Also, it's already been commented on, but wild how Sarah can talk while working at such an effort! Incredibly pacing effort too- keeping spirits up, talking to us and to Rick!
Amazing job to both Rick and Sarah. Having someone push you when you want to throw in the towel helps massively. I was prepared to walk on my HM, but my friend pushed me to achieve a 2:15 on my first ever HM, where I was aiming for 2:30 and would have taken 2:45. PBs are always harder when you run on your own. Well done again Rick!
Congratulations Rick! It's been years since I attempted and broke my own 5k PB (19 : 45 or something). I did mine at the flattest parkrun I could find, so your attempt with the hills was more challenging in my eyes! I guess to balance that out, you had a personal pacer to do the maths along the way. I had to keep an eye on my Garmin back then, because the front crowd were all over the place in terms of pacing.
OMG Rick - thanks for showing how brutal it was from the get-go - makes my runs - which feel difficult as somewhat 'normal' - awesome job! and Sarah - you're a star. You guys rock! Ciao, Sarah (NZ)
Rick, thankyou so much for your effort. I'm coming back from 2 knee surgeries, and hoping for my own 5k PB in early March (current 24.46 in 2016). From the other side of the world, kudos to you and all who have helped! Love the channel ♥
Really inspiring there Rick! Drove me to a PB at Parkrun today as well (after watching this last night) ... so inspired by you mate, gave all you had and you can see it hurt! Congratulations and well done! Cheers!
Fantastic effort! My 5k PB was 21 : 39 back in 2019. Training fell away after Covid hit in 2020 and group runs were cancelled. Back to basics again with a 28 : 59 Park Run last weekend, so a long way to go yet before I beat my previous time. I'll be just as emotional when I get there.
CHUNK IT!! That has been my mentality of training the last few months as i try to achieve a post-college PR in the 5k. So proud of Rick for doing this ❤
Ohmagosh, just WATCHING this got my heart rate up. (And I know 'cause my Garmin told me so!) Rick, you are AMAZING! (So are you, Sarah!) So glad to be on your team!
I’ve never felt so much emotion for a run! And I was only watching! Rick, way to go mate. So proud of you and how far you’ve come, while defying odds the entire time. Well earned my friend.
i hit my first goal which was 30min for a 5k and i'm absolutely grateful for your motivation. and it amazes me how you can go 4:50 pace and still chat all the way 😹😹😹
Fantastic video guys. So pleased for you Rick, could really see what it meant for you. Such perseverance and effort 👏👏 Great pacing and encouragement from Sarah, team work at its best 👏👏 I had a calcaneal osteotomy in 2016 and I never thought I would be able to run fast again. However, in 2022 at 54 years old I pb'd in every distance from 5k to the Marathon. Unfortunately I am injured again. I think I have torn the meniscus in my left knee, awaiting a MRI scan to confirm this.
Very good. I ran my first 5k today. I'm still quite heavy at 106kg, and managed to do 5k on the treadmill in 34:07. I remember never being able to run 20 meters. Seeing Rick run has given me a goal to hit :)
Wonderful effort Rick. My PB days might be over, but I will be using your effort as inspiration at the back end of my 5km run this coming Sunday morning. I am not likely to have the same support as you did though. Well done Sarah.
Amazing. Huge congratulations Rick. So delighted for you, great recovery and great work. Sarah was fantastic too, and hardly broke a sweat. In 2019 I got my PB of 25:36. I'm going to attempt a sub 25 minute 5K this year. I've lost 2 stone in weight following gaining it over Covid. I'm running parkrun in about 28:30 at the moment and I'm just about to start a 12 week training block to attempt that sub 25 minute parkrun time. Realistically I will probably have to do that block a couple of times. Hopefully by September I'll achieve it.
Well done to the 2 of you Sarah looked like she was warming up for most of it, such courage to take on 5km with your previously injured knee , enjoy the feeling before moving on .....inspiring 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Congratulations, Rick on your PB. You are my inspiration. I watched the video whiolst I was using the leg press in the gym. I would rather have you, Sarah, ruuning beside me rather than Pro on the Garmin😂😂. I am using Rick as my motivation to get back out there after my arthroscopy. Well done both of you❤❤
Hell yeah Rick! I’m looking to go sub 30 this weekend for the first time since 2014 when I was in college. I’ll make sure to remember to work like you and gut it out.
Rick, that was amazing! Truly, honestly, you have inspired me to go for a new 5k PB. Sarah, you did brilliantly pacing Rick! =D Fantastic video all round.
Rick, you have been through a lot but you persisted and put in the work. I’m injured now and it’s hell but you resolve and work is inspiring. Very happy for you!
Congrats Rick. So inspiring. I am a year recovering from a knee injury not nearly as serious as yours but I have been so discouraged. Thank you! And great video by the Running Channel. Amazing to see how strong of a runner Sara has become.
Oh my gosh, I loved this so much!!! Congratulations Rick, your effort was inspirational. And Sarah, your encouragement at the end brought tears to my eyes. Fabulous ❤
So Rick looks smooth and even, like he never even had surgery. And how fit is Sarah?? Good gracious she talks through a 23 minute 5km and has almost 70% stamina left over. Nice work, you two.
Just stumbled across this channel and I'm hooked. Took on board your regular encouragements around frame and less tension when running and taken 45 secs of my PB tonight. Thanks guys I'm buzzing 🎉
Rick i was so emotional watching this, youve done absolutely amazingly masive well.done and you inspire me to get better my pb is currently 25.26 for a 5k and that was all.out effort so i have no idea how anyone can do 23 -24 mins but ill keep trying and keep pushing 💪
Well done Rick - well deserved! Al the hard work - been here the whole way and so pleased I get to see you in even better shape than pre-injury - it makes you stronger! Well done!
Inspirational stuff Rich. Adversity breeds success if you have the character to back it up. 👏 👏 Well played Sarah - a brilliant example of how to pace, support and encourage. Top work all. Gavi here we come!
Total Respect...well done Rick and great job Sarah. Oct '22 I ran London Marathon. I have since had set back after set back with different injuries with running and non-running related and an achievement for me at the moment is anything over my current (much slower at 6 min /km) steady pace and longer than 5K. A 25 minute 5K is a dream right now as is a distance of 10 miles.
Well done Rick. The first Running channel vid I watched was when you were explaining your injury and pre-opp! I was close to sub 20 minute 5k nearly 15 years ago, then hit the tarmac coming off in bike section of an Olympic distance triathlon! I'm probably nearly 3 minutes behind you at the moment!🤣
