I agree with all of these tips. I did the Great North Run. It was a great experience. I would probably add in: don't be afraid to join in with the running chants or being cheered. It helps to push you on.

@runningchannel

5 жыл бұрын

Oggy, oggy, oggy!

@bravoalley228

5 жыл бұрын

Oy, oy, oy.

@LCfit

4 жыл бұрын

Bravo Alley the great north will be my first this year 👍

@bravoalley228

4 жыл бұрын

@@LCfit I wish you all the best. Oggy, Oggy, Oggy

@MACH-ft6zj

4 жыл бұрын

2 weeks ago, I ran my first HM as a long run training session. (my longest distance was 16km before) It was such a bad idea because I didn't thought about hydration and my last 30 minutes were in complete darkness... Additionally, the pain got worse in the end and i got pretty slow. I pushed myself and ended with a 2:06 which I'm absolutely okay with.

I went for a ten mile run Sunday. Got lost and did a half distance. Knowing I can do it, I've just entered my first half in spring 😮

@runningchannel

5 жыл бұрын

+Kosh42EFG Fantastic! Which half are you doing?

@Kosh42EFG

5 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel Fleet in March. Though people are now also trying to tempt me with Farnborough in January. Keep up the good work on the channel. Helpful to a newbie like me.

@Kosh42EFG

4 жыл бұрын

Farnborough in January was ace, Fleet in March even better. Still my PB. 2020 I have a sub 1:40 in my sights.

I got over taken by a dinosaur in my first half marathon :D

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

😂

@Maxyshadow

4 жыл бұрын

So funny. How do they do it??

@zeauxx8351

3 жыл бұрын

@@Maxyshadow dinosaur costume duh 🙄

@SuperYtc1

3 ай бұрын

Dang, I thought those guys went extinct 65 million years ago? Did you manage to survive?

I’ve run six half marathons and am thinking about moving up to take on my first full marathon. Hopefully my half experience will stand to me in making the transition.

I m in love with running channel 4 years before and still watching early videos this channel, my journey from 10k to full marathon started just bcz of Running channel, keep it up guys but I really miss the team of Fantastic 4, Anna, Rick, Andy and the last one I forget😉😁

When doing my first half marathon to avoid going off too quickly I purposely started in the pen behind my target time group. For the first 2 miles I was then running with people at a pace I was more than comfortable with. As I began to run at the pace I wanted to I found I wasn’t held up too much and naturally passed people with ease.

@runningchannel

5 жыл бұрын

Marc Joyce That’s great advice!

@barrysullivan1892

4 жыл бұрын

That's super advice,need to remember that for my next big race

I would add not to get stressed if your race plan falls apart half way through. And also to take into account the weather conditions, if you've trained through the winter and then get to race day and it's over 20 degrees, chances are you'll need to make some changes to your plan and expectations!

I agree with all of these especially tip 2. On my second half I was in the best running shape of my life, but I let that adrenaline take over me. I ran the first 5k in about 16min, finished the race barely under 2hrs was about 30min slower than my first when I actually paced properly.

The video is so timely because I just ran my first half marathon two days ago! One thing I learned was the bigger and more popular the race, the harder it is to maneuver through/past slower runners. Aside from that, I had a great experience.

Putting the legs high... I gotto try that next time :)

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

😄

Your videos are always informative and entertaining!

Love the outtakes before each video!

@runningchannel

5 жыл бұрын

We've probably got enough for a whole video of them...

Notes from my first Half a few weeks ago: Definitely agree about not running too fast to start! You’ll lose your energy too quickly. That said, keep yourself at a solid pace so you don’t leave too much unused at the end. Also I would recommend, unless you’re feeling self-conscious and prefer the comfort of a large crowd, trying for a smaller local race where you don’t have to maneuver through loads of people and you get spaced out more quickly. Far less frustrating! Finally, don’t panic about your stats if someone passes you early on (or at all). You just might end up passing them later when they run out of steam and start walking! And if you paced yourself well enough, you might just have enough of a burst to pass a few folks close to the finish line. Steady wins. :) Good luck out there!

First half marathon is in a month and a half. Both pumped and suuuuuper nervous. Glad I found this video

I usually only run 5 miles, 5 days a week but one day I went out to run 5 miles and I kept going ,before I knew it I ran a half marathon, I would have kept going but my body was like no thats enough for the day.

@trinigyul7507

3 жыл бұрын

Same 😄 felt like I was possessed by Forrest Gump 😂

I've done three halfs now. That clip at 0:48 had me cracking up. 😂 Thanks for the laugh and the great content and running tips.

I have just signed up for my first half marathon! I'm a bit nervous but REALLY looking forward to it. I will try to take your advice and some from the comments too. Thanks all for the help.

@runningchannel

5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Which one are you doing?

@kevinslattery7647

5 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel Maldon in Essex on 29th September. I've used the Jeff Callaway training on Garmin. :)

Just ran my first half yesterday! :D This channel is such a great inspiration!

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Well done Nat! And thanks so much :-). Keep watching!

I did one 7 years ago but am now doing another one on 12th of May. Wish I had known these tips before I did the one 7 years ago

@runningchannel

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with it! Hopefully the tips have helped you for this next one

My first half marathon is virtual one😂😭

Planning to do my first half marathon next Sunday (solo and Garmin timed). I ran 10mi last Tue and feel I'm ready for it, but I have felt a bit awful for the last couple of days, hoping to feel better soon and get some more training runs in before the big run 🤞🏻

great north run tomorrow. i did a half in 2018 but still need this video :)

Love your videos! Always a massive help and yesterday I completed my first ever half marathon 😁 I only did a month and half worth of training due to having covid so I wasn't expecting to do well.. But I got it done in 2:15! Thanks for all your tips and advice 👍🏻

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Well done!

Preparing the Vitality HM in April, and this videos as well as the others I am planning to watch comes quite handy as usual! Thanks guys! :-)

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Francesco! Good luck with your training :-)

Got my first ever half marathon tomorrow!! It was the earliest I could possibly do because all the ones I looked at you have to be 17 and I had my 17th birthday yesterday, so 2 days before the 1/2 marathon! Thanks for all these tips, they’re super helpful! Also I’m ill right now (flu-like symptoms) and the wind speed is predicted at 59mph, so do you have any advice for particularly challenging conditions?

@maxwellhammond1078

3 жыл бұрын

They said "❤ 💫 No 💫 ❤"

Just finished my very first half!!! I feel so great and this was so helpful :)

@fighterinmkiwiscience3517

2 жыл бұрын

No one cares 😡

Completed the Birmingham Half yesterday! My first every half. Awesome experience, and have really enjoyed your videos as part of my training programme. These tips were great, but the ‘don’t go off too fast one’ was really tricky. By mile 11 I was questioning my life choices! Next time I will NOT go off too fast 😂

I’m doing the Rutland half marathon in September which is my first ever race 😁 very excited! First road run tomorrow in over a year 🙀

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Exciting! Good luck Brian!

My first half was about 10 years ago, but I still remember realizing at the end of the race that I hadn't changed the position of my arms the entire way! They were SO sore that I could barely use them for 48 hours after running. Now I am always careful to let my arms hang or to swing them around a bit every ~2 miles during a run. Problem solved!

Thanks for those great tips. Im currently training for my first half marathon. So looking forward to it.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Lee! Which one are you running?

@LeeBottomley

3 жыл бұрын

I’m doing the Brighton one at the end ofJune. Thanks for asking 🙏

My first half marathon in May 😁 nervous but excited !

Just did my first half marathon in the bathhalf and was amazing. Got over taken by a Pac-Man, 5 person caterpillar and a sonic the hedghog. Loved every moment of it even the painful parts.

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

Ah amazing! Well done!

Running my first one tomorrow. And it's a trail at that! I've been following your channel for the past few months getting ready. I've got my first full marathon in March and y'all have been quite helpful!

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Judson! Good luck with your half marathon and so great to hear you've found our videos helpful! Which marathon are you running?

@judsonl8990

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was awesome! I ran the Woolly Hollow Trail half marathon and finished in 2 hrs 23 minutes. I’ve got the Little Rock Marathon in March.

@judsonl8990

3 жыл бұрын

Also, throughout the whole race I kept telling myself, “run your own race. Run your own race,” and it helped tremendously!

Have my first half marathon planned in for March 2022. Currently running 3 times a week - long run on Sunday (up to 5 miles presently )

Recovery! I do an epson salt bath immediately after getting home (and hydrating). And some light yoga poses later in the day.

Hi, I've just found your channel and am enjoying your tips and encouragement. I am a 47 yr old who's been running for a couple of years. I'm running 4x weekly, up to 8km. I'm dithering about whether I have it in me to try for a 1/2 marathon in September. Do you have any 'achievable' running plans for a working, middle-aged, busy woman?

Will be doing my first HM this april... April of 2022! Wish me luck. So little time in this life.. so much to do.. Well a full marathon is still on my bucket list 🙂😉

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! you'll smash it 😊 Where are you doing the HM?

@devashishdhaundiyal4620

2 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel hey hi.. yes i hope so 🙂🙂🤞. I will be running in Gurugram, NCR, India. Thank you, Your wishes mean a lot. 🙂

I like the Half Marathon distance. I would advise novice runners to drink more water than normal (Hydrate) about three or four days in advance of race day, your body will use up more water than you think. If you don't have a running belt, with one or two small water bottles on it can help when you get thirsty between race water points.

@runningchannel

5 жыл бұрын

Great advice Mike

@mikemckinney7031

5 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel Thank you

Handy thank you !! One thing I do worry about is the time element on race day. I am always late ! 🤣 so need to give myself plenty of time !! First HM in September 2021 can't wait! But first my first ever 10k in mid June so need to bear this in mind for this too.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Lisa! All the best for your training... let us know how both your races go 😊

Ran my first 10k yesterday 😁 thanks running channel people for all the advice and training tips 👍 thinking about my first half marathon next year. Oh and my 10k time was 1hr 3min 34sec 😊

There was this spot that I frequently ran to near to where I live. After I moved houses that spot was twice the distance from my new home, I ran there, took half an hour break and ran back. Turns out it was 7.4 miles there and 7.4 miles back... longest run Ive ever been on. Now if only I could do it without the 30 min break in between haha

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

That's great Filip, well done! That's a great end goal to work towards 🙂

I found walking during it helped!

Thank you so much for your video! I have my first half marathon next weekend. I’ve been training for months and done a few days where I’ve run a little more than a half marathon. Feeling really excited and a little nervous for the day of. Do they have things roped off or labeled somehow? I ask because my race has full and half marathon runners at the same time. I just don’t want to take the wrong turn.

The hard lesson I learned from my first half marathon was the importance of good running shoes and to make sure I get ample salt in my body. I remember running the first 10 miles with no problems until I started to cramp up around mile 11. I had to spend some time rubbing my legs down and resort to run-walk strategy for the rest of the race.

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you have found a good pair now!

@davester1970

4 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel - I keep 3 good pairs handy.

My first half marathon was the Baltimore Running Festival half in October of 2019. It was an awesome experience, started to get a little sore around the 11 mile mark but finished strong and felt great. I ran a 12 miler about six weeks prior and felt light headed at the end because I thought dropping a little weight would make me lighter on my feet, big mistake.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, useful tips! 😊

You are the best channel on KZread in sports running I benefit from you a lot, but if the videos have been translated into Arabic

I loved my first half and wasn't too bad the day after.It was the 2018 Dublin marathon,it was preparation for the 2018 Dublin full marathon

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Just found this video after signing up to liverpool rock n roll half. My first ever half😬 nervous.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Stuart! Good luck with it 😊

Got my first half on Sunday! Eek....not the best time to be having it band issues!!!!

@runningchannel

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Hope your ITB doesn't play up! If you've not checked it out already , we've got a video of race day tips you might like kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqaqmpZ_abnanZM.html

My first half is gonna be a virtual one. It's a little demotivating. But hopefully I complete it well

I've just signed up for my first (I am unsure if it will go ahead) no harm in training!!

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one!!

@janethuffman4

4 жыл бұрын

Same here! Mine is planned for august, I really hope I can do it

Should I set a time goal to complete my first half marathon. Or just focus on finishing it regardless of how long?

I am a good follower to you from Egypt and I hope that you invite the Arabic language in the translation of your videos Greetings to you I love you very much

My first half marathon yesterday. Not feeling my legs but I would do it again.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Well done Kiril!

Nobody will overtake me in my first half marathon, cause I'm gonna run it on my own

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea Marcus! When are you running it?

@jingle3330

3 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel may the 22. Cause covid, we can only do sports on our own. Cheers from italy!

@habibhassan7770

3 жыл бұрын

@@jingle3330 How did it go???

@jingle3330

3 жыл бұрын

@@habibhassan7770 oh, very good. It was exciting and I was faster than I expected.

@habibhassan7770

3 жыл бұрын

@@jingle3330 that's amazing!! Today I did my first ever 10k! Aiming to do a solo half marathon before the year ends. Are you on Strava?

Ran one yesterday, it confirmed again that I can't handle heat very well. It was a sunny day and I was overheating after only 4k. Heart rate went spiking to 160, and I couldn't keep my pace up. Reminder to myself: take some cool water with me to pore over my head so I can cool down a bit. Having to use the isotonic drink I carried yesterday wasn't doing the trick but left me with a rather strange hairstyle :-)

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Well done Dimitri! Yes, on these hotter days, definitely make sure you take some water with you 😊

I learnt that fuelling is very important especially when Its a half marathon in the heat with mad trail elevation. Sweat was like chalk and I had hangover like effects after that run. It felt bloody good though after I recovered haha

Anna, I did not see a half marathon train schedule. Do you have one?

just keep runnnig. just keep running. just keep runing running running.......

Hi. I am participating in my 1st marathon on 8th Oct. Putting legs in ice 🧊 baths 🛀 after race is okay ? Can you please shed some light on cadence ?

My first half marathon was last Sunday. I aimed for a time of anything under 2 hrs and got 1hr 50mins which I was quite disappointed about in the end. As the race went on I just felt better and better and I went from running 8 and a half minute miles in the first half of the race to 7 and a half minutes in the second half. I was almightily impressed with my progression in the second half and really felt like I could have got that sub 1:45 if I had started closer to the pacer but unfortunately, I started to far back. It’s Thursday now tho and my legs still aren’t a 100%. I took the day off work, the day after and have got a few gentle runs in. The real test will be tonight when I do a Hill sprint session

This is my goal for this year

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Tyler! Have you got a race booked?

@DTDrake

3 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel not booked yet but hoping to do a half marathon here in April. Going to have to try to stay healthy and make it happen!

Can anyone tell me what wristwatch the gentleman is wearing?

Have never heard about elevating your legs. I will 100% be doing this next half marathon! :)

This question comes from another comment I saw, how often would you say is the maximum someone should do half marathons?

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

It completely depends on your own goals and fitness levels. For example, elite athletes running marathons will do a max of 2 per year, because they're racing them hard. If you are wanting to just run half marathons then really the only limit is your own fitness levels and the amount of time it takes you personally to recover after.

Half marathon is just the right kind of distance. A full marathon is too far to be fun for me.

@abcd-yg2rx

4 жыл бұрын

It s still too long.

@yongjianyi3556

4 жыл бұрын

Then run the perfect length that is most fun for you!

@abcd-yg2rx

4 жыл бұрын

@@yongjianyi3556 I can run that distance but after 13 km it starts being boring

Looking to book my first for 2019

@runningchannel

5 жыл бұрын

+shaun davies Great stuff Shaun!

@northernninjarunner5506

5 жыл бұрын

The Running Channel Great North Run booked for September 👍

Where’s Quickly?

Agree with all the tips!! I remember my legs after my first half marathon and God, I couldn't even move! and I also remember regretting not taken a day off, I went to work!. Lesson learn, after that, I always take a day off and go for a recovery swim

@fighterinmkiwiscience3517

2 жыл бұрын

Stfu 😡 no one cares

Stairs are evil. They make me wish I lived in a bungalow. I have never tried going down backwards though. I will have to give that a go.

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

Haha!

Just did my first half marathon taking a week off before I get back to training for the marathon.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea Anthony, the risk of injury from over doing it can be quite high soon after your first effort over a longer distance.

@AnthonyMcqueen1987

2 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel Yeah not worth it giving my mind and body time to heal also I am older. Loose the ego and pride that will cost you if you are not careful.

Gotta run half marathon this Saturday. Tbh l'm nervous🤣

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Christmas Day Half Marathon? Let us know how you get on!

@lizzygrizzyb

2 жыл бұрын

For sure. It’s my very first time running a marathon and eventually that’s how l spend my Christmas day lol

I still struggle with my 5K’s so I literally cannot even fathom how people run half and full marathons and are still breathing at the end of it. I’d defo end up on the ground... flat on my face.. unconscious 😭

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

You could do it! Believe in yourself

Should you stop running within the week before the race? If so, at what point should you stop?

@biffer4810

Жыл бұрын

I always give myself 2 days rest (no running at all) before a half

@remnant1018

Жыл бұрын

@@biffer4810 ok, thanks!

Lol I just went ahead and did it

I cant even imagine that you start to fast and have to slow down. The first K's / miles are mostly the hardest for me and this is something i always experienced since i started out running. ( Some slight aching as muscles and joints need some time to warm up, breathing and heart rate isn't regulated yet) It takes a time to get in te the zone and then i can increase my speed. If i start out fast i would have to force myself through a lot of discomfort.

@Kelly_Ben

3 жыл бұрын

I felt EXACTLY the same way about the first mile. I'd just walk for a few minutes as warm up, and struggle through. This summer I started doing a dynamic warmup before runs, just 5 -7 minutes of leg swings, squats, arm circles etc, and I've got that mile 2 feel right from the first step! I'll never go back!

Did my first half marathon on Saturday just for fun I was really happy with my time of 2 hrs 9 min as only started with c25k in January and only done one 5k park run. Shout out to Tracey and Lee millmore from dh9 run

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Well done!

I started running not long ago. I love it. I love it cause I don’t have to talk to anybody like in team sports. I hate people. I love running cause I hate peoples, why in the world would I want to do a race with people? Screw that

Fueling is important on a longer races such as a half. Generally on shorter distances 5 /10k the body can manage better without additional nutrients but my tip for a half or longer when you are potentially going to be on your feet for a couple of hours is to remember to take on board something during the run. It might be an energy gel or something similar. I would advise trying these before race day mind you to ensure your stomach is happy with them during a run 😁

Hi running channel just done my 20 miles Sunday time was c3hours 12mins I find out if I get in london marathon let you know later

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh! Good luck Lorraine!

@lorrainecowan7288

3 жыл бұрын

Hi running channel I did not get in the london marathon try other one my friends did not get in

weeks ago, I ran my first HM as a long run training session. (my longest distance was 16km before) It was such a bad idea because I didn't think about hydration and my last 30 minutes were in complete darkness... Additionally, the pain got worse in the end and i got pretty slow. I pushed myself and ended with a 2:06 which I'm absolutely okay with

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

Well done for pushing through to finish it!

Youre so inspiring to me I watch your videos alot and want to tran like you guys I tried running 5k but reached 31 minutes I know it's very slow but I couldn't reach 24 mins. I want to run 5k in 20 minutes can I train within 1month help me out with the routine and strengthen the body I would be greatful if you help me out thank you

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Check out our 5k in 20 mins video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZGeXy6Z8ZrbMY5c.html Let us know in the comments if you have any more questions, we are always happy to help! :)

@skadooshgaming4744

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

In the shorter races I learned to start at the front.Reason is the quicker runners will be gone but you will have the slower runners behind you so you don't have to try and get around them.

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

Don't forget to Stretch your calves as soon as you get to a safe area after the finish line.

Im scared lol xD

I went to work directly after my first half marathon lol

@runningchannel

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s hardcore!

I gave this marathon training “Zοrοtοn Axy” (Google it) to my running-addicted brother a few years ago, and he is been following the training guide ever since. He had been the 4th placer in a Nationals-level 12k race in this age group a week ago. When you`re serious about marathons or other distance racing, this is the finest training around. .

Im all for everything in this video but the 1st thing ill do when i finish is smoke a Marlboro