Do you have any questions for Andy? What has been your proudest moment in a race? What do you think about when you are racing? Let us know in the comments below 👇

@hairyairey

2 жыл бұрын

I like how the commentator says "Baddeley's coming through for second place". Still wasn't expecting him to win even at the end. I think that was Paul Dickenson whom I had the pleasure of working with in the commentary box for London 2012 Paralympics. (I was one of the scoreboard volunteers - when I signed up for the technical team I expected I'd be working in an office somewhere. Imagine my shock when I realised 80,000 would be watching my mistakes? If you saw a mistake at the 2012 Paralympics that was probably me. Like putting up the 100m start list when it was the 1500m. In my defence it was next on the official list and I couldn't see the athletes lining up due to a pillar...) We had the best view in the stadium. I remember Richard Whitehead in the T42 200m looking at 100m to go like he was out of the medals. Then there was that finish. One of the most incredible parts was the silence for the blind long jump. You could hear the coaches shouting instructions from the other side of the stadium through the closed window! One of them got the crowd clapping then hushed the audience. I was so pleased to click the "silence please for the athlete" at exactly the right time. The speed of work was utterly manic, without those minis bringing back the hammer, discus and javelin we'd never have kept to the timetable. I think I'll wear my Gamesmaker kit to the next running show, with my old accreditation too (some parts of it were a mess - I wasn't allowed through the media section to get into the commentary box even though that was the only practical door. I complained and received full media accreditation)

@GrooveyBobby

2 жыл бұрын

My best race , finishing the Dogs run marathon with Bobby (my favourite 4 legged running pal) and I still think he got as much joy over the finish line as I did, plus we have matching medals 🐕💚💜💙

@multechpro7151

2 жыл бұрын

my most memorable race is when i broke my own PR which was actually too slow anyways, im a middle distance fan , that was an inspirational race

@finberaviation

2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to sprint the whole way round when you broke the parkrun world record?

@ye5331

Жыл бұрын

The World's Fastest Mile Time Male world record: 3:43.13 (Hichem El Guerrouj, 1999) Female world record: 4:12.33 (Sifan Hassan, 2019)

I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (a type of arthritis) over 3 years ago and thought my running days were behind me. Last weekend I completed a half marathon and even though it's my slowest time, I'm the most proud of it.

@almorrison2040

2 жыл бұрын

Amy, i was diagnosed the same about 28 yrs ago. Caused me some issues, but i have been back running now for quite a few years, marathon training etc. If i can offer you one piece of advice, which i didnt do, is really focus on mobility and spinal flexibility as best you can. I regret not taking it seriously. It also appears to "die off" after some time. Great result with your half.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

That is fantastic Amy! You should be so proud!

@Kelly_Ben

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your race!! Running through the mental and physical pain you must have dealt with makes your finish even more awesome.

@Trivico

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Amy👏👏 well done 😃🥳🥳

@carolinecrollick6305

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations I am training for my first half in October

The mile seems so short when you’re watching, but when you’re running it seems like an eternity.

@jackspoor6839

2 жыл бұрын

The first two laps are a breeze, but the third one is the long and painful lap.

@armchaircoach

2 жыл бұрын

Tip: if you run faster it'll end quicker 😃

@omgurheadsgone

Жыл бұрын

@@armchaircoach running too fast and not pacing yourself will make it feel even longer though because when you hit the wall and still have a lap to go and every second feels like an eternity of sheer pain, you’ll have wish you paced better haha.

@SubparLoki

Жыл бұрын

I know 😫 and I run 5ks

@gm2407

Жыл бұрын

A mile always seemed a long way. Then when you run it consistently the mile feels short. But I bet when competing you always feel on the edge of not having enough time left to get the position you want. Never done competative running. Just impressed how much distance Andy pulled back so late in the run.

This is great! I had no idea Andy was this much of a beast. He strikes me as a humble nice English dude and now knowing this makes him even more special. Thanks for this video

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

My proudest running moment was after I crossed the finish line of my first 5k. I was overweight and had family and friends telling me I couldn't do it-- that it would be too taxing on my body-- that I could really hurt myself. But I did it! Here i am 5 years later, only slightly overweight, training for my second half. Never stop! You CAN do it!

@Stevenc1984

2 жыл бұрын

The people who say you can't do it are always the ones who've never done it 🤔 Well done for believing in yourself, enjoy your 2nd half!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant! I had a very similar start and will never forget that first finish line 😊 - Mary

@chad9431

2 жыл бұрын

Fuck everyone do your thing!!! Keep hammering away!

@gyozakeynsianism

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you ignored the doubters. While preventing injury is important, you can't run without running. Never stop indeed!

@Laocoon283

2 жыл бұрын

You can't run a half. You will really hurt yourself.

The most special moment of the video is the acknowledgement of a profound relationship between athlete and coach. You run, but having somebody next to you gives the journey and the end result a different flavour. It does not matter if it is world record as an Olympian or your PB.

My most memorable race, was taking my 23 year old son through his first half marathon (his 1st ever race) on South Downs this year. He started running after he came and watched me run the same race in 2019. So that was special, next year I will run with him on his first marathon. The Brighton Trail marathon.

I was a big Andy fan before but now I think you are just brilliant! I love the fact that you are so grounded & normal despite having had such an amazing running career. More stories like this please👏👏👏

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennie! If you have any suggestions for new videos, do share them please! We always love to hear new ideas 😊

Ran my first half marathon Saturday. I’m so proud of myself

@benjamintrnt7329

2 жыл бұрын

Huge achievement! massive congrats! now push on to get that full marathon in the bag, you've got this!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing Robby! You should be incredibly proud! Well done 😊

@jamesw359

2 жыл бұрын

Well done mate

@Shevock

2 жыл бұрын

👏 👏

@Mookiethedog

2 жыл бұрын

Yo Robby congrats!!

It's not Andy Baddeley, it's Andy Badass 😉 Truly inspiring and thank you for sharing, good luck for future endeavours.

Hi Andy, this was awesome to see. How you overtook the whole field and won on the last meters give some goosebumps. A week ago I did run my first half marathon (61 years old, 2:23:48). This was the highlight of my running year so far.

Love this ‘story behind the race’ format. I would love to hear this for more athletes/races. Great stuff

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Martin! 😊

Really enjoyed this peek into Andy’s past as an elite world class runner. Beautiful to see the bond between coach and athlete. Would love to see more like this! Andy, you’re amazing!

This gives me goosebumps to watch too. Absolutely incredible athleticism! Currently working towards a 5 minute mile, and I was gonna take the day off but now, after seeing this and the way you both talk about your training, I feel compelled to go out there and put a shift in. Thank you both! ✨

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much! Glad you've found this inspirational! All the best for your training 💪

@wfl_99

2 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel I found it very inspirational so thank you to you too!! Same goes for your training and goals as well. Best wishes! 😁

@gyozakeynsianism

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Good luck.

Going sub40 on the 10K for the first time during a road race 2 years ago. Something I thought would never be possible for an average runner when I first took up running (again) almost 4 years ago. I can recall the race just as accurately as it just felt like everything fell right into place on the day. That's what I really love about running. You can always challenge yourself no matter how old you are or how fit you may be.

This is so inspiring! Also, what I love about this is that it feels like we’re there watching it with you and your coach… a great sense of friendship between the two of you! Great stuff!

im still trying to break a 12 minute mile :') cant image how fast that must have been

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

You're doing brilliantly! Thanks for watching 😊

@wayneninnemann4490

Жыл бұрын

i believe you can do it! Please find someone kind and wise that has been in your shoes to guide you. You will be able to do the rest! :)

@feeshac1974

Жыл бұрын

Same 😅

@paulallen1370

Жыл бұрын

💀

@Blobbyo25

Жыл бұрын

How's it going?

So good to see this insight and what it means to Andy and particularly the coach. Brilliant vid and something Andy and team around can be immensely proud of!

Andy you are awesome and so humble. What an achievement! You and your coach chatting and the mutual respect you guys have. Made me tear up!

I can watch this 1000s of times and enjoy and appreciate the fact that you achieved something so spectacular and yet you seem so genuine and humble! Also, your relationship with your coach is amazing! Thanks for sharing this great moment from your life and athletic career!

Great video. Really interesting to hear Andy talk through the race. Nice to see a great relationship with his coach also.

Absolutely incredible! I am in complete awe and even more inspired to become a better runner! My proudest moment was running my first half marathon this year in June and essentially told I probably wouldn’t be able to do it in 2.5 hours or less. I did it in 2:27 and the first 3 miles was some serious elevation gain! Thank you for the motivation and inspiration you continue to give me !

Absolutely brilliant stuff Andy you must have more stories to share. I pretty sure we would love to hear them.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Yep, we're sure there are a few more stories! Stay tuned 😊

I have been trying to get time to watch this one forever. Thanks for sharing this inspiring story and great race with us. Most importantly it's great to know that sometimes the really nice guys actually do finish first.

Great insight! My best race was a marathon, my second one where I surprised myself with how fast I could really be, improved by over 40 min and ran a BQ by 40 seconds. Was an unforgettable moment.

Although I don't know you personally, only from the channel it felt pretty special. Specially when you see the spectators on their feet clapping to salute you achievement. 👏

From the age of 13 to 15 i was stuck at 41:00 and change for a 10k. Then after 6 weeks off to recover from a hip injury, i ran 30:00 for 8k and then a few weeks later I finally did it, running 38:38 for 10k, breaking 40:00 for the first time. I ran faster in the months to come, but I will never forget my first sub 40 run. Unfortunately, I quit running after high school, and gained alot of weight. I walk 5k almost every day, and am getting close to running again. I wish I had never stopped, as I feel I could have gotten into the 34`s or 33`s if I had continued into my twenties.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Well done Jason! That's fantastic! Keep going 💪💪

What a great story, Andy!! Ever considered expanding this into a longer documentary on your career?! I just love how your coach and you are so comradely! So awesome and 100% captures the spirit of athletics!!👍👍

This is a first! A step by step recap of a great achievement. Thanks Andy.

Hi Andy, only just seen this, what a fantastic race with your pacing and saving what you had until you needed it, brilliant mate!!

I did not know Andy was this fast since I only really got into running in 2018 (in my 50’s) and so 2008 seems like a life’s time ago but this was amazing to watch. Thank you both!

Really interesting to hear Andys thoughts about the race. Another brilliant video. Thanks The Running Channel

Awesome lucky to keep watching you on this channel every now and then. Thanks for sharing. Priceless. 👍👍👍👍👍

Thank you for this. I love hearing accounts from professional runners! It is really fun to hear how other people view different runs and how it affected them.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This is cool! Wow. Thanks for walking us through this. Friggin awesome!

All the goosebumps 😁💪🏃‍♂️ I've never seen this race before. Great memories and wonderful achievement for Andy.

A wonderful journey and incredibly inspiring to me, thanks for all your hard work and outstanding presentations and productions 🤜

This is so good Andy. Thanks for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻

I loved this so much, I've been hoping you'd do a video like this, Andy!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Whitney!

What a great relationship with your coach. You guys really have something good there. If I had to pick a favourite race, it would probably be my daughter winning her first junior county title. It was her first season running. The time I had put into taking her training had caused me to be criticised at home but I believed in her hunger and in her ability and I felt she deserved my backing. I had told her that I could prepare her to win this race. She had believed me but I still didn't actually know if it would work till she stormed home by a clear 30 yards in that 800 metre race, vindicating our belief in each other. For a time, I couldn't turn away from the track rail to thank people for their congratulations because I didn't want them to see how much I was crying. I still sometimes have a tear in my eye when she wins but not like that again.

This is so beautifully inspiring - thank you to both Andy’s for taking the time to sit, reminisce and share your thoughts and feelings behind such an amazing achievement. I’m a 5ft 1inch woman and will never reach the likes of Andy Baddley, but I still find you an inspiration each time I see you on TRC. Amazing video once again ❤️

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! It's wonderful to hear you get inspiration from our videos! Remember, it's not all about pace - it's just about getting out there, doing what you love and enjoying it 😊

Thanks Andy, really cool to hear what goes on in a elite race, Really interesting.

Sooo good! Thanks for sharing this with us gents!!

What a great video never seen an insight like this from an elite runner and coach such a superhuman performance. I'll be thinking of this for my next mile race

That’s so cool, what an awesome memory to treasure forever. Thanks for sharing 💛💙

Andy that video was so insightful. It certainly was a pleasure to watch, with relief knowing the outcome beforehand, and to soak up the information given as it came out in light of that outcome. It may feel like so long ago and at the same time like barely a day has gone by. And since you asked, one of my most memorable races was Los Angeles Marathon 1996 but not because it was fast. In fact, it was my slowest marathon due to a recent struggle with bronchitis, but my parents had come out to the finish line area in downtown L.A. on Flower Street. I was broken inside because I thought I had done porely but seeing them and hearing their voices with less than a quarter mile to go was more emotionally impactful than I could have realized. I had tears of joy and relief and simultaneously, sadness knowing that this was a moment in time never to be repeated. They rarely watched me race all through high school but they knew this event was important to me. I miss them both and I thank you for helping me relive that moment, as you relived yours.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

David, thank you so much for sharing that moment with us. I think every marathon runner can relate to this experience. We're so pleased you enjoyed this video - it was a special race for Andy for sure! It's really wonderful to see the response to the video has been so positive 😊

Heart melting video, love it! I just got into running this year and this channel is pretty awesome. Keep it up guys!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

As a Kenyan not sure I can genuinely support you Andy 😁 but I do well done!!!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thank you Faith! I appreciate it 😊

Amazing!!!! Brought tears to my eyes!

That's great to watch. I have one regret in my life. It's that I never made a run for the Olympics and the 1500m in particular. I feel wounderful living it through this view with Andy and his coach.

So freaking awesome!!! And unassuming. You were the world’s best!!! Good on ya for that!!!!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Thanks for sharing. Bislet is the perfect place for that run. Lets see if J Ingebrigsten will set some new records there next year 🤞

Congratulations Brother!! 🔥🔥 I'm a Trail-Runner, and My Favourite Racing moment was Definitely My Second Half Marathon midway through last year, raced through an island I grew up on, where both My Grandfather and Dad were raised, and also where My own Dad raced the same Race 20 Years Ago, attained a new PB by 22 minutes, and am now 3 Half Marathons, 1 15K Road Race, and 1 Duathlon Deep, currently 4 weeks through a 13 Week Training plan preparing for My First Full Marathon, Absolutely dying to get it done, Training is killing Me, but every second is absolutely worth it, I can't wait 😃🔥

I was a sprinter as a teen so finishing my first ever half marathon at age 40 was my proudest moment as a long distance runner.

Brilliant achievement Andy and it can never be taken away from you awe inspiring 👍🏻

Incredible. A few years later Andy came to a BMC mile race I'd set up in Oxford. Although he was not in his best shape he still ran a sub 4 minute mile. What an athlete. I hope you can still enjoy running nowadays Andy. Now tell us about defeating Lagat and winning the Fifth Avenue mile a year later!

Really fantastic video, love this format. I'd also love to hear Andy describe how his body was feeling through the third and fourth laps. Specifically, what level of suffering are you enduring in a race at this unthinkable pace, and when does it really start to set in?

Amazing Andy! I’ve watched so many Running Channel videos now that I feel I actually know the guy who won that gold medal! Even better, although I only started running at the age of 60, 5 years agp (and ran the virtual VLM last year), I can tell folk that you were named after me!

Loved this! Great work Andy and was great to see the bond between athlete and coach.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Excellent video. Really insightful getting both you and your coach to discuss the race.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful 😊

What an inspirational piece. Thanks for sharing Andy. You're amazing

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Duncan 😊

Brilliant Andy really enjoyed that. The only thing I regret about running is taking it up late when I was about 30. 48 now and still chasing the odd pb inc Manchester marathon this Sunday 😆

What an achievement by Andy and something to be very proud of. People like Andy are the ones we should be watching and listening to

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jonathan! Do you have any ideas of other videos you'd like to see with Andy?

In a word, inspirational! Well done!

What a special moment, thanks for sharing!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was! Thanks so much for watching 😊

Awesome, Andy! Thanks for sharing! My proudest race was Chicago Marathon 2017. I had my best training cycle ever, and got a 30 minute PR, breaking 4 hrs.

@alisonbinns7158

2 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to do Chicago marathon next year, have a qualifying time. How did you find it?

bit of a legend Badders!!!! Completing my first Great South Run in 2018 was amazing. What started of as a dare in the pub in January 2018 turned into an obsession.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Paul! Some of the best ideas come from the pub! 😊

Great video. I'd like to know more about the training, particularly the volume.

Love it when he says “at least twice a day…” So awesome! Such great coach-athlete friendship … just love it!!!

That was cool, Andy! Thanks tor sharing that moment in your life.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This is an amazing achievement 👏 😀 Such a pleasure being able to watch this video.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Ali!

A really great video! Thanks for sharing your special moments with us. 😃❤🥇

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dorlynn for watching!

More stories like this would be awesome. Well done :)

Superb.. really enjoyed that. Very proud of running my faster ever Parkrun on its return a few weeks ago, knocking a minute and a half off my previous best.. which makes all the lockdown runs trying to improve worthwhile... but prouder still of helping improve my youngest daughter's running for her to go on to come home with a first female place at 13.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Nice work Neil! And agree - whatever achievements we may have personally, seeing our kids try their best is the most awesome feeling in the world 😊

What an amazing video of your run in Oslo Bislett Andy, which my home city. Obviously I'm Norwegian, just taken up running for the last 2 months. I'm actually enjoying it. Running is such a big thing here, especially because of the Ingebrigtsen brothers. Love the content on the running channel. Keep up the good work 😊👍😊

Great Andy ! The perfect race 👍 Thanks for that superb video.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

An amazing achievement Andy, well done.

Only watching this now - goosebump stuff indeed! Wow!

Great video Andy and an incredible achievement. Well done

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

You always have to train to go for it. And be confident you eventually will get it. I ran six marathons and suddenly in my fourth attempt I broke my PB and got my goal. I was pretty happy and proud

Great video, amazing race!

That was awesome. Been watching this channel for a while now, but had no idea of Andy's background!

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it John 😊.

WOW 👏, I didn't know that you're the fastest miler in the world. I liked the tactic you used to win this race. Outstanding. For me, the best moment was when I set a new PR for the marathon at the age of 61 a few months ago. hope to do better. Best regards.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! And well done on your PR!

Andy racing against Eliud Kipchoge 😍👊

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Alex - we'd love to make that video!! ❤️

Wow wow wow, I didn’t know this! Great to see!

Great video to watch, thanks for the inside look. My most memorable race is a local trail HM that was put on just as Covid restrictions were easing. I had just come off a training block for a 50k race and rested 3 weeks as it had taken everything out of me. I am a mid/front 3rd pack runner and went into the HM with the plan to try and get top 5 MV50 place. We were starting in waves of 6 runners every 10 mins, it was a "blind" course, we were provided a map but had been given a GPX route a few weeks before. I had run the route as a training run for my 50k. I therefore knew the twists and turns and junctions, I started way too fast for me at about 4:50/km pace but managed to drop 4 of the group, one chap stayed with me until CP1, he stopped for water, I didn't and probably got a 100m lead as he filled his bottle, I just got my head down and time trialled the rest. I finished it in 1:50:43 which the finish timer said was good for the course. I didn't find out until the following day that I had won the overall event! Seemed strange getting very emotional, sat at home on my own celebrating a win haha. It will probably be my one and only race win. The way I look at it is, All the fast runners who should/could have won, didn't turn up.

Extraordinary achievement - very well done indeed, being the fastest one mile runner in the world that year (only 6.25 seconds behind the world's fastest mile ever, by Hicham El-Gerrouj in 1999) - so interesting to hear what he thought during the run!

Really informative. I didn’t realise there were so many products!

Beyond awesome Andy !!!

What an epic run, fantastic memory to have.

I enjoyed this video. A lot. Thank you for sharing it. As I've gotten more serious about my running, I've started to watch more races. I used to only watch races during the Olympics when I could cheer on my country, but now I watch them with a different eye. A different perspective. But also with that passion for running, is an interest in the behind-the-scenes of running. When Andy mentioned his agent was yelling at him, I was a little surprised to hear that he had an agent. So, if I could ask Andy a question, a video on the behind-the-scenes stuff of a pro-runner would fascinate me. Not just training but the business side of things as well. Cliche as it might sound, my proudest moment in a race was crossing the finish line of my first 5K. My time was abysmal and I wanted to quit the whole race. But I didn't.

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video, Jeff and thank you for the suggestion about behind-the-scenes! This is is a great idea 😊

I got goosebumps watching that. The perfect race.

You’re amazing Andy!

Wow, it's easy to forget Andy isn't just a fast fun presenter, but an incredible Olympian!! I loved the format of this video. My proudest moment was when I was applauding the medal winners of a popular 5k, and they called my name. I was so surprised, I went to the timing van and insisted they double check their results, because I was sure the medal belonged to someone else. He did, laughing the whole time, before breaking the news that yes, I really did place in my age group. (For the first time since my school days. )

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Ah that's an amazing story Kelly! And well done! 😊

The end made my eyes a little wet 😭 So sweet to see your bond and how you both appreciate each other

Best channel for running.. Love from 🇮🇳India

Thank you for sharing your special moment with us.. 🎯

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

What a great memory, and thankyou for sharing this with us. My fastest mile is a mere 10 mins 19, but I did that at the Westminster mile with a chest infection. Brilliant fun race though

Seriously impressive Andy 1st time i've seen this, didnt realise how bloody damn quick you were...great video, great memories 👏👏👏

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc! Yep, he was pretty speedy!

Love this memory, amazing