Even though you didn't hit your sub-3-hour goal mate, your determination and passion for running have inspired so many, including me. Your journey has been a big part of my own running and health journey. Keep pushing, and I have no doubt that you'll achieve that sub-3-hour milestone in the future!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

That’s really nice to read. Much appreciated. Hope you get to take on some big personal goals yourself. I love it when people get inspired, running is such a good thing.

The ‘wonderful wu’ will be back to hit that sub 3! Been great following your journey. Should still be proud of such a great run. 👏🏼

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Good to share the road. You did great.

Well done Will! With everything stacked against you, lack of sleep, bringing up a baby, tiredness from cancelled flight, covid, horrible weather, and even falling over... you are consistently performing as good as your other attempts! As with other running goals you've had: sub 20, sub 40, sub 1.30, it's just a mental barrier (like kofuzi). But when you're finally able to overcome it... it'll be amazing!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Cheers Ken! Yep a crazy rollercoaster ride and I’m happy with it. I can take alot of pros from this. Just need to figure the cramp out.

Well done William. Two things/sayings spring to mind ...... 'We choose to do things not because they are easy, but because they are difficult.' Also, 'one of the most wonderful things on this earth is the unexpected kindness of strangers.'

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely 👏🏽

Amazing. To get up and go again after that fall, and still run the time you did is an insane achievement in of itself.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Happy I could at least try to the end. Better than walking back.

Obviously do what's best for you/the fam, but I for one would totally be watching if you do decide to make another series - you are extremely likeable, relatable, knowledgeable and honest. And, although it shouldn't matter, I like that you're northern too 😉. You described it as having failed again - but considering that you are father to a young baby, that you had covid, and that your training block didn't go as well as you'd have hoped, you totally didn't fail mate

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Cheers man! Really nice words of support. I’ll be back eventually just need to figure out what’s next.

That was some awesome mental fortitude to get after it, after those cramps. Your time will come! Keep chasing that 2:59! I've been following your series through my own preparation for a sub 3 attempt at Yorkshire, this year, and it was a huge inspiration at points in the block that I needed it. I got really lucky with everything just being perfect on the day, and managed to scrape under so I wanted to say thanks for your part in that!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Well done. Yorkshire can be a tough course, especially if there is headwind on the long open stretch that double backs on it self. Great job!

Way to dig deep and find something to finish strong. You are so close to the sub 3 but I think removing that stress and running to just run for the pure joy of it will actually get well under that goal now that your 40! I ran Chicago marathon a few weeks ago with a aim of 3:05 to BQ. At mile 25 I started throwing up and had to stop and missed my time by 1 min. Just have to enjoy the grind and hit the road again!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Yikes throwing up is scary for me as I hate vomiting. I’d rather have cramp ! Chicago looked awesome. Let’s hope next marathons go smoothly for us!

Good on you for getting up again… proves when you put your mind to something, you can overcome adversity! Head down, go again, you’ve got this!! Top man 👏

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Cheers mate. Nice getting a comment from yourself, one of the inspirations in the early days when I started running, and you gave time to comment with tips via insta Dm. Admittedly nowadays I find it hard to keep up with all the KZreadrs videos with the little one taking up my spare time so I do need to catch up on your crazy half marathon you smashed well done.

Shoutout to the guy who helped you. Legend

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

I found him!

Gutted for you Will. When I saw the video pop up and then it started with you on the ground, I thought OH NO! Not again! But the passion and belief and courage you showed to get up at 39 was quite something. The marathon is such a hard race isn't it? Really, really well done.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely, it goes to show no matter how you feel during the marathon , you can never be sure what will happen at any given time. Thanks for the support

I've just nipped back for a 2nd viewing... Absolutely brilliant story well told. Numbers drive you crazy don't they - I just hope this hasn't deterred you from having having another go. A 3hr marathon is something that most of us in the 1% club can only dream about, which probably puts you in the 0.2% club! Well done mate, wonderful achievement considering your mad 2023. There must be something about that final 400m, as last year coming round the final bend I saw someone receiving CPR - and it was horrific to witness. As you say - seeing something like that puts it all in line. A brilliant vlog mate, not the outcome you wanted but probably my fave video of yours!

@TheWu

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Andy, I’m happy to get the seal of approval from yourself as you make great videos with awesome editing. It was hard to try portray the rollercoaster of emotions from the day, so I’m happy with how it ended up even though the result wasn’t ideal. It’s hard to remember that the most important thing is the journey and not the numbers, especially in the heat of it all. It sure does feel fast on the track! We all inspire each other and hopefully we can meet at a event one time.

Dude. We were on a shake down run and said hi near the Amsterdam Zoo. Three of us. Sorry you didn’t break the three.. keep up the good training. I was miles behind with a 3.07 but Gary and Allen got 2.52 and 2.54 😡

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Ah yea I remember. Oh were we near the Zoo? I didn’t know. Good run lads. Well done

never a failure! on to the next one!

@TheWu

8 ай бұрын

🫡🫡🫡

I actually felt tearful for you when you fell- my heart sunk as you did. We are all rooting for you as we always have been and we know you’ve got it in you to do it and get that Sub 3. I can’t wait to see the rest of your journey and progress to get there. Sending love and best wishes to ‘the wonderful Wu’ and your gorgeous little family xx

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Ah thanks so much. Appreciate you can relate to how I felt. Running is full of ups and downs and most people who are pushing goals can appreciate this.

Incredibly dramatic finish, and so nearly made it in spite of the fall. The story continues, and well done for that performance.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, the story continues for sure. Just need some time to reflect and decide when and what I’ll be doing.

Thanks for the upload, been hanging for it :) Love the Wu! So so close.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Yay! Thanks for being patient 😀 🙏🏽

I'd fallen behind on the vlogs but now caught up. Sorry to see that it was so so close but you really put in a superb effort in far from ideal conditions. Well done. You say it's about the journey and it really is - and it's been great to watch all the build up and training you've shared with us to this point. (PS. well done to your brother as well - great result).

@TheWu

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment David 🙏🏽 the journey continues and I’m sure 2024 I’ll crack it.

Mate - you just gotta do another 3hr sub series. Your supporters are counting on it. You are inspirational my man. Keep it GOING.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

I’ll definitely try again, but it’s just figuring out when and what’s next. Thanks for your support!

Well done,. unlucky but great effort!! Sure that you have plenty of time to crack that Sub 3 if you want it enough Will 👍 I am 50 in March and I also ran a PB of 3:10:31 in Amsterdam, giving me a 14 minutes and 29 secs Boston Qualifier for 2025 🙂 Still believe that I can possibly go quicker but know that I will probably have to keep pushing to knock a couple of quick ones out each year and keep my fingers crossed 🤞 at my age. Sub 3 would definitely be my ultimate aim and if I ever managed to run just one of them then I would happily run any future Marathons for fun only.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

I hope I’m like you when I’m 50! Thanks for the comments. 🙏🏽 Well done 👍🏽

Fantastic effort fella, those splits show how strong you are, you even said how strong you felt at the finish, banishing your 35km demons. Cramping and specific muscle fatigue can be overcome, you’ve got the speed! That clock can be an unforgiving beast, 33 seconds! 🤦🏼‍♂️ But you’ll feel so much better for one more effort, hope you can find the energy to go for it again! Big respect! 👍🏻✊🏻

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment. Yes a lot of pros with this run. I need to figure out the cramp for next time and gain confidence I can get past 35km and feel strong enough which hasn’t been the case in the past.

@marcredford6475

9 ай бұрын

Don’t forget it was a PB, got to be a win that, just the not the one you wanted, ever improving eh! 😊 You just need some time to figure stuff out, keep jogging on 😊✊🏻

Hi from the guy at 13:03 in the orange shoes! I thought it was you, but I wasn't 100% sure 😅. It's been great to follow your journey on KZread in the lead up to the marathon. Well done on getting up after those cramps and continuing to run such a close time! You absolutely have sub 3 in you, maintain some fitness and head into Spring strong - you can do it!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

I see the shoes! Shame you didn’t say hi. I hope you had a good result. Thanks for following the series.

fair play to you. Sometimes the chase is better than the catch:)

@TheWu

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏽

Enjoyed that buddy. Well done toughing it out👊

@TheWu

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it my friend.

You just gave me a booster of my upcoming Indy marathon! Thank you so much Wu!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Awesome 👏🏽 you go!

Inspiring. Can’t wait for the next series

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great job and good time ❤

@TheWu

8 ай бұрын

🫡

That looked brutal. What a pity. Very impressive determination and time yet again though. Well done.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you appreciate your comment.

Thanks for letting us ride Your journey through all of this 🙏 Mate despite all that happened You did amazingly well so don't be disappointed with anything 👍👍❤️

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙌

I like the videos with you and your brother. Both very impressive running!

@TheWu

8 ай бұрын

🙏🏽 glad you enjoyed the content.

Great video Will as always and it made me think fondly of doing Amsterdam in the past. The 3 times I’ve done it was great weather on the day and the day before was awful - sorry it seemed the other way round this year! I think as much as you were disappointed at not breaking sub 3, no-one watching this will think you have ‘failed again’ as you said in the video. Instead all of us are seeing you so tough and resistant to get back up after your cramp and finish strong and we all have massive admiration for you. Your spirit is superb and i for one think you embody what this thing we all do is all about! You will get that sub 3 and next time it will be perfect weather and you will do it incident free! Oh, and congrats to your bruv too - awesome stuff!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate the comments 🙏🏽 , really glad you can relate to the video. The marathon can bring out so much in us and it’s a journey that ultimately should make us better in every aspect of our lives. I know many people will also understand the emotions and challenges of chasing goals out of our reach.

Great effort, you're a beast!

@TheWu

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much.

Been following Daniel Stevens Journey for a while (lad who waffled about having the flu and being 50/50) Glad you finally got him on the channel! Would love to see him on here again soon!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Haha you never know we may bump into each other again at another race.

@BHecKtiC

9 ай бұрын

@@TheWu I hope so Mr Wu

@danielstevens8827

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, I hope you didn’t watch with too much envy! Hope you could also make a start line with us one day @BHecKtiC😃😉

@BHecKtiC

9 ай бұрын

@@danielstevens8827 omg it’s actually him!!!

Inspirational getting back up and finishing in a bloody good time mate. It’s coming! We go again

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Cheers mate. Appreciate the support as always pal.

Amazing effort! You go again!!!!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏽 Hopefully I decide what to do soon. Just unsure for now.

No spoilers, been looking forward to this! 🤞🏻😊

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. Appreciate the support.

Great effort! I’m so proud of you ❤

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Yay!

I didnt see you over there but i wondered how you got on. I ended up with 3.17.45 . Looking forward to your upcoming sub 3 series......

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Oh you must have run very close to my brother who ran a similar time. Thanks 🙏🏽

Subscribing from Canada. It looked like a treacherous condition. You will get it next time!

@TheWu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you , appreciate the subscribe and comment. Hopefully the sub 3 comes in Manchester!

Super like my friend. I have the same goal at the same place in october '24

@TheWu

Ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏽 hope the weather is better for you! Good luck 🤞🏽

sh***t i felt this. such emotional.. and yet inspiring! thank you so much for sharing. ❤

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you can relate to the video!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you can relate to the video!

Awesome effort mate, the Wu will smash it on the next one. Well done 🎉

@TheWu

6 ай бұрын

Yes 2024 will be the year, I promise!

So close! Keep fighting!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

🫡

I feel if you had all your ducks in a row - nailing a training block from start to finish, good regular sleep, hassle-free travel, good conditions on race day and avoidance of cramp, you'd be around 2:50. If you'd taken even one of those out of the equation this time you'd have been comfortably under 3. Keep on keeping on, as the tagline of another channel (not Ben Parkes) says 😂

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you as always. I will defo keep on keeping on! Just need to reflect and figure out when and what I’ll be doing next.

Still an amazing attempt and am excellent result! Despite all the debacles running up to the day.. congratulations 👏👏👏

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, sometimes the stars don’t align but we do our best. Thanks 🙏🏽

Without a doubt, if you are 100% healthy next year, you’ll definitely smash it.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏽, let’s hope the next one is slightly smoother 😅

Will I follow all the KZreadrs and damn if I don’t relate to you the most!! All the F… bombs and asking myself “why am I doing this?”. I absolutely love the RAW emotion. Not Ben Parks, Kofuzi, Seth …. No one has that honesty and emotion. Please continue your journey. God knows I’m continuing mine!!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Ah man, massive thanks 🙏🏽 glad you can relate to the situation of it all. It has been a crazy ride.

💪 beast mode engaged

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Congrats on the PB. Boston 🇺🇸 here we come !

Next time!!! So close you’re in great shape. You did this being ill don’t forget nice work!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Yea I’m happy for sure. Just need to sort the cramp out. Not sure why that hit so bad.

Mega job Will !! Really enjoyed the video. You'll get in MCR. And well done to your brother 😀

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt, now it’s your turn! Vamos Valencia!

@RunThePlanet

9 ай бұрын

hahaha 😂 thanks and no excuses, just Vamos !!

Good job 👍 You definitely can hit your sub3 goal if no cramps Great sharing

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

Hey dude good running - I was grey under armour cap/ black vest - we crossed similar time. I missed out by 50 seconds too, but always good reason to come back. I felt course was pretty tough for a fast time - weather, super busy, and pinch points made it hard to get into a rhythm

@TheWu

8 ай бұрын

Ah very close, I’m sure we will both crack it next time. I thought the course is fast but similar to England the risk is the climate and unpredictable weather. Valencia in dec is cool weather and almost always dry I think so that could be a good choice instead of Amsterdam.

Amazing achievement in those conditions and while you were still recovering from illness! It is tough to get that close - only time will tell if the itch comes again. It's so obvious that sub3 is in the cards!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

Amazing video and a brilliant attempt. To suffer a fall and still only be 30 seconds over you should be proud. 👍

@TheWu

8 ай бұрын

Thank you , glad you enjoyed the content. 🙏🏽 Proud to finish well for sure !

02.55 coming next it’s clear you’ve got it in the locker Will. Great series mate I’ve enjoyed every episode. Look forward to the next one! 👏

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for following the journey. 🙏🏽

Incredible effort! Very unlucky to cramp up so badly that close to the end, but that was some insane determination to get back up and battle through the pain 💪🏻🎉🎊🏅

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend. Yep I’m gonna really need to find out what to do about cramp. I’m thinking more conditioning and experimenting with salt chews.

You were there mate. no failures in running just lessons!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

True true!

You’ll never forgive yourself if you don’t keep trying for the sub 3. It will feel so sweet when you get it

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben, yep I will keep trying just need to reflect and find out what and when is next.

Mate... So close. You will get there soon. Just keep at it mate. Well done

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Nate!

I ran the Amsterdam marathon as well. The conditions were horrible don't blame yourself that you did not achieve the sub-3-hour.

@TheWu

8 ай бұрын

I hope the run went well for you. I found the course fast but a little narrow and then open and windy along the canal loop. On a better day it would be awesome. Thanks for the view.

@TheWu

8 ай бұрын

I hope the run went well for you. I found the course fast but a little narrow and then open and windy along the canal loop. On a better day it would be awesome. Thanks for the view.

Mate, what an epic finish! Double-leg cramp came a-knocking for me at 37K, which was devastating as my head and heart were still in it. Going to try taking on more salt in the days leading up to it. On the bright side, your fitness is clearly there. Just the cramp which needs solving.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yea a few people gave mention salt chews, I’ll look into it. I got the fitness to pass 35km feeling confident of holding pace but need to figure why I cramped so bad.

Very disappointed for you to have come so close again, if you get a bit of luck the next time I could see you comfortably doing it. I have been following you from the start of this training block as I too prepared for a go at sub 3 in Amsterdam. Was great to have someone similar to compare to but couldn't believe how much things went against you. I got my sub 3 and was delighted, but disappointed for you. I have no doubt you're well capable of that too. My 12 year old son also watched you over the past few months. He watched the marathon from the stand and was able to show me a short video he got of you crossing the line. I had been looking out for you beforehand but that hail shower meant that keeping sheltered was the main priority! Best wishes Will with your next venture.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Ah well done you! Sometimes things just don’t go the way we want on race days or for me those pesky taper weeks seem to be a real problem haha. At least I was happy with how I finished, I did take a few positives from the run but also some new problems I need to figure out like why I cramped so badly. Hard to know if it was a lack of strength work or not enough salt electrolytes or just because I was already fatigued in my body from the week before with covid. I’ll be back once I decide what and where I’ll be doing it. Thanks for the support.

Great effort mate. Well done! I really think you have this in you. Keep believing. I'm also 39 and due to become a dad so wondering how all these things will effect my marathon training block for London. Your journey really has been great inspiration.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Congrats 👏🏽, it was really challenging at the beginning, it isn’t easy for sure and probably the hardest thing I’ve done in the first few months of becoming a dad. However it all depends on the baby, some are much easier than others and sleep better too.

Ah man. I also ran this race, and got cramp in both hamstrings basically within view of the stadium. It was cramping weather. Thankfully it happened as I was going round a roundabout, so the barrier was in front of me and I could catch myself on it and go straight into stretching them out rather than having to pick myself up off the floor. It probably cost me 2 minutes stretching out and shuffling the last 800m, but thankfully not enough to cost me sub 3 in my 1st marathon. I genuinely feel guilty saying that, knowing what you've been through and how close you've come. If I'd have cramped with 3km to go instead, I doubt I'd have found the strength to do it. But if you do really want it, 40 is no age to be giving up on sub-3. It's well within in your locker and seems like you had a challenging training block and taper this time round with lack of sleep and illness. Train to go 2:50 and you'll beat 3:00 with ease :). Only get back into it when you're ready though, don't feel pressured by viewers. I didn't see the collapsed runner on my way out of the stadium, so they must not have been there very long by the point you saw them. I hope they are ok

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Wow sounds like you had a epic dramatic finish too. It would be gutting to get cramp just within the stadium! Good running though you got it! I’m not giving up for sure but just not sure what I’m doing and where and when. Need some time to reflect.

Let’s run the next marathon together! It’ll be fun. You’re my hero mate! ❤

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Drag me along haha

Hello. I'm Alejo, I live in Bogotá Colombia and today I had the opportunity to watch your video running the Amsterdam Marathon. I really liked being able to see the city from your camera. My dream is to run my first Marathon in 2024 and I chose Amsterdam as the city to do it. Your video helped me a lot to learn a little about the race. I would like to ask you several questions. Can? A hug! Blessings to you

@TheWu

7 ай бұрын

Hi Alejo, thanks for the comment. I'm glad you found the content useful. Yes any questions you would like to ask go ahead.

Well done👏Great effort though. Didn’t know you were there as well.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Ah hope you had a good run!

@yiannis_christodoulou

9 ай бұрын

It was a draining but very fun weekend, I was with Polar for the V3 launch so was being filmed during the race which was hard. I took it easy and then pushed on as felt good and got a pb😊

Great video that showed all your struggles! Too bad you did not had the sub 3 but you do have what it takes! I was also doing this marathon and the weather was terrible. Running with wet socks was a pain. My goal was to get sub 4 but had a cramp around 37K and had to walk. Finished 4:05, so next time better for me!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Sounds like you had a similar race to me. The distance is just unforgiving and you can never tell what will happen late in the race. It can change so fast within that last few km. Well done you are also close to your goal!

Great video again !!! No way that’s a fail !

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Cheers Neil. I’ll take it as a mental win. Finished fast so I’m happy about that.

Hi from a fellow Amsterdam marathon 2023 runner. Bad luck not quite getting the sub-3, but you are and have been so close. You clearly have the sub-3 capability, just need to avoid those cramps one time! If you decide to go again, I’ll be watching.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Hi, I hope your run went smoother than mine! Thanks for the comment 🙏🏽

@dandan01234

9 ай бұрын

@@TheWu Well these things are all relative! You were disappointed (if that’s the right word) with your 3 hours and 30-odd seconds, I was delighted with 3:15.

Well done mate, not what you wanted but so many positives from it. If you want public opinion I say go for it again. After many halfs I've got my first full marathon next April in Manchester, excited and terrified in equal measures. Congratulations to your brother as well. All the best👍👏👏

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Ah thanks 🙏🏽 yes definitely go again , just need time to think what and when. Ohh Manchester a big one for your first. You will love it.

@simonhodgson4941

9 ай бұрын

@@TheWu that's brilliant, glad to hear it, best of luck👍

Great race video as always Will, so sorry you missed out on the sub-3 but you were so close. It seems like cramp at 38-39K is really common, maybe fine tuning of hydration/salt tabs might help. You can’t give up on sub-3 because you’re getting better and better👌

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, yep many have mentioned salt tabs. Something I need to research for sure 👌🏽

@AndyCliffMTB

9 ай бұрын

@@TheWu I actually checked how you did on the AMS website on 15-Oct and couldn’t believe you’d just missed the sub-3, little did I know that you’d have done 2:55 probably without the cramp. If you’re doing Manchester next April I’ll look out for you as I cycle around the course, I reckon it’s your destiny- Northern lad gets sub-3 in Manchester👌

Well done Will, that hail storm was bonkers just before the start. Wish I had got nearer to the front it was sooo busy further back. Great support when we got back into the city. So what is next? Derby10?

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Yea that storm was a spirit killer. At least I’ve experienced running a marathon with soaking feet now haha. Hope you had a good run. For me I’m not sure what I’m doing. I’m gonna have a break and reflect on what to do.

@parleekingy

8 ай бұрын

@@TheWu you might not have gone sub3 but you have a lovely little child to star in the vlogs. I'm 60 next year and still think I might get sub3, you have plenty more years to do it

You could have easily just gave up when you fell but you didn’t, and to be so close after that. You must have another go, I need to see you break 3. Well done,you know you can do it 👍

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

I mean I kind of did give up on the goal as I was on the floor. I think the man who helped me was the reason I had another chance to get it. Big thanks for him really.

Well done standing back up and continue the race. I fully understand your personal disappointment, but relatively speaking a 3h something something seconds marathon is one hell of an achievement. Just remember without the cramps and despise the rocky preparation weeks, you where well on track to get your goal. I have no doubt about you going to crush it very soon. Sadly did not spot you that day but started in the group (3:30-4:00) behind you.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏽. I hope you had a good run. Was some tricky weather conditions at times. I’ll be attempting another sub 3 but not sure where or when.

That’s so Cruel Man. You had it in the bag.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

The marathon can be cruel at any given time 😥

Some serious going to get within 35 seconds having spent a minute on the floor with cramp. To hit the pace again afterwards shows how well you’d paced it. It will come, back yourself

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks man. Yea I’m happy with a-lot of things, my fitness was decent enough I was so confident of doing it even at 38km , in past marathons at this stage I just felt like doom! So I just need to figure why I cramped so bad, maybe lack of strength and conditioning in my legs or body fatigue from covid. Not sure but I’ll up the strength work and also experiment with salt tabs too.

@TumoRuns

9 ай бұрын

@@TheWu so I did jack all s&c in my block (I will be changing that going forward) but I’d say definitely do more of it, but also your body would have been zapped from Covid and the residual illness so there’s definitely something about that as well. Even trying to keep yourself warm - it looked absolutely minging 😂 - might have had something to do with it. Reality is, it’s probably a lot of 0.1%ers that added up to the 1%. But Christ, it is definitely within your capabilities!!

Great run, easily under 3 on a better day - you just need a bit more luck in the build up and with good conditions you'd be more towards 2:50 I bet

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Yea seemed like nothing happened to my favour this time. But I took a lot of pros from this experience too. Thanks for the comments

So close mate. You just need a good race execution, you’ll smash 3hours 💪 don’t forget your compensation claim for flight delay. With 3 of you travelling, that’ll be a nice little bonus 😉

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy. I hope you are right!

Sorry you didn't make it. Love your videos.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great running buddy despite your cramp! Sub 3 is in the bag for your next one. Which will be your next race?

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Cheers! Not sure what I’m doing, all I know I need a rest haha

@PoetWithPace

9 ай бұрын

@@TheWu oh yes, a well earned rest for sure!

You will smash a sub 3 on the next one!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

I hope so , 5th attempt is getting too many now 😢

38/39km are supposed to be cruel... I got same venom recently running sub3h Zaragoza marathon... keep pushing bro!

@TheWu

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏽, how is the Zaragoza marathon?

@alexperes7815

2 ай бұрын

@@TheWu yes, amazing race: pros: flat & not crowed. Cons: A lot of 90 / 180 corners. But overall a great race & people ...

Oh no, just like Mattruns18 's mishap at Mcr marathon.

@AndyCliffMTB

9 ай бұрын

I was thinking the very same thing🤔

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Yep, the cramp devil really got us! Matt and myself will learn a lot from this and adapt for future attempts.

Real shame, but shows you have it in you for the sub 3! Next time mate.

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Cheers pal. What’s next for you? You have fans lol

@itsgoodall

9 ай бұрын

@@TheWu what do the fans want? That is the question 😅

I blame all those speed bumps

@TheWu

4 ай бұрын

😅

Awesome video ! Thnx ever so much ! Next time in chilly wel eeather try using leggings

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

I needed a umbrella haha

Oo you came from Manchester Airport 😢

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

Yup, it was a very boring day haha

@Sandeep-fl1tl

9 ай бұрын

@@TheWu can imagine 🤣🤣

Ha, I know the guy who helped you with the cramps. Let me know if you want to get in touch with him,..

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

YES please! how do you know him? I would like to thank him for sure.

@86WTH

9 ай бұрын

@@TheWu I did a long run in the Amsterdamse Bos with him not to long ago and recognized the face.. If you look at the results for the Antwerp Marathon 2023 ( BIB n°2291) you can find his name ;-)

You are young, my friend! Get a coach, find a raceday hydration/nutrition strategy that works for you, and put together a training block that's harder than raceday. You got this!

@TheWu

9 ай бұрын

I have been looking at maybe a coach just not sure about it. In two minds if to try it again myself as it would be such a good feeling to crack it myself but then maybe it’s the missing key.

@allheartrc

9 ай бұрын

You will find your way! Just keep having fun and keep appreciating the good skill you have worked so hard to develop already. Have a great day and a meaningful run!

I dont know Wu but have you got enough salt before and under the marathon dear, ?? Inga Dk.

@TheWu

5 ай бұрын

I had plenty of hydration and fuelled well. More than the average runner who was going for sub 3 as nearly everyone i spoke to don’t take a extra bottle like I do and just take water from the course.