Hey John and Dawn! Loved watching your 5000m PBs journey. The steam on the track like a Turkish bath and running through that downpour must've been wild! Despite the hiccup with the race license, you both showed incredible spirit and perseverance. Here’s to hoping next year’s event is even better! 🌟

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Mihai. It's a really good event that hopefully will grow. 👌

Well done team, more of these track events needed!

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

It's a good concept, and it would be nice to see it spread.

What a great event. My Garmin thinks i could do a 21 minute 5k but I think it's deluded 😅 22 might be realistic with some training. On a track it might be ideal conditions. Excellent running, both 👍🏻🏃‍♂️

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Your Garmin must be in shock after that trail run. It's yearning to be let loose on a regular 5k!

Great Job Dawn, that time in humidity is great 😃 Great run too John, solid run 💪

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Matt. Hopefully times we can both improve on. 🙂

Excellent.An event named after me.Great running you two,

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Haha. Thanks

Great running both of you it's a shame about the Race licence but you can both be proud of your efforts!

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Hopefully, they'll sort for next year. 👍

Nice one - that's a great idea for an event!

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Yep I think there's a few of them around.

Great effort guys!

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Cheers! We have a few more track races coming up. 😁

Well done both, looks like a great event! Hopefully they get a license next year and are able to attract a lot more runners.

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

I hope so too, although a lot of red tape apprently.

Quality running both, really sad to hear about the track licence, I know i would have been disappointed as well, looks like you had a great time though 😊😊

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Thanks. Yes, it's disappointing, but hopefully, they've learnt something from their first event and will put right next year.

Thanks for mention and great video. Real shame about race license though

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Hopefully, all is sorted for next year! 👍

I always find trying to hold pace on the track is ruined by my negative mental fortitude while running. In my day-to-day life I'm the ultimate optimist but once I start running I become a grumpy €unt. 😅😅😯 20:19 is a cracking time.

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Track running does require a certain amount of switching off for the first half, at least. Then it's use any tactic you can to forget the pain! 😁

You both did great. Dawn running 1st and last KM the same was awesome. How much faster in % do you consider track compared to road?

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Thanks. Not sure if track is faster for a few reasons. 1. Races normally take place late afternoon when it's warmer and not our usual running time. 2. Keeping mental focus is harder. 3. You're using the same muscles going in one direction, so they fatigue quicker. Maybe folk who run track regularly have a different experience.

Shame about the license if that was a main attraction for attending…though would need to think carefully about shoe choice, as they’d need to be sub 25mm road shoes to not potentially get disqualified in a 5000m!

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Yep people had to change shoes at a recent track and field meeting I took part in. Apparently it was a lot of red tape for the organisers which led them to not go licensed. Hope it's sorted for next year.

Shame about the track licence, I think that should have been made clear in advance but great running nethertheless.

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

We agree with you! Thank you. 👍

Day of the 5000m PBs that aren't PBs 😖

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Indeed. I wish they had said it was unlicensed rather than licence 'TBA'.

Good of the organisers to get the smoke machines going! Great effort Dawn, real shame about the license but I'm sure you'll get another opportunity for an official time soon. Solid running John especially with all your recent races and to get a best in the last 3 years. Looks like this could be a great event with the license sorted too

@tworunningbrooms

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Ben. Yes, we both hope the small issue of a licence is sorted for next year. Dawn has already found herself another race...😁

@timeonfeet

Ай бұрын

@@tworunningbrooms Good to hear she's lined up another one already. Got to claim those records!