Fantastic effort Craig. I felt for people running Leeds as it was so warm. It's a run you should be super proud of. I ran Sunderland half on the same day which was cooler thanks to the sea fret. Loved the vlog and the time it took you to make and edit. Brilliant ⭐

@TheRunningWhale

21 күн бұрын

Thank you Dean, still a video editing novice so your appreciation is amazing and equally appreciated 😊 I am pleased with the run, time wise, landed around where i planned to, but the effort to do it was just so much more but I know why so onwards and upwards to Eccup 10 👍

Tough day out in that heat but you got it done 💪 Loving the random numbers in the middle 😂😂

@TheRunningWhale

21 күн бұрын

Cheers pal. Yeah it was definitely a tough one in the heat. Went a bit daft the day before with parkrun and Zwift which didn't help, but i clearly lost my mind half way through thanks to the heat haha

Well done Craig!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@TheRunningWhale

21 күн бұрын

Thanks Linda as always x

@lindalou8308

21 күн бұрын

No worries. Short and sweet comment from me. MrCol104 said it all… 👍🏻

Cheers Craig. Great footage. What a tough day it was but you all did fantastic and can be proud. Great event to be part of. Awesome support as you would expect from a Leeds crowd. 🙂 Can so relate to your struggles. My own race had its ups and downs - quite literally. Thanks again for taking time to record, edit and upload. Wise words from your sponsor. "Like and subscribe". Ps. Bloke on phone at 2:13 made me laugh. He's either cool as a cucumber or just not taking it seriously. 😆

@TheRunningWhale

21 күн бұрын

Cheers Colin, gonna haveto go back and watch that bit now lol. Yes I got to the mile 8 roundabout and actually thought of you doing the full marathon. Kudos to you, I think that would have been me pulling over and getting a ride back to the start before the big climb. Still Leeds really is one of the best places to race, such an immense atmosphere. Cheers for watching matey 👍

@MrCol104

21 күн бұрын

@@TheRunningWhale Human mind is quite clever. I think if doing full marathon, mindset would change without even realising it. I gambled on fast start and hoped to 'free-wheel' final downhill section. Sometimes you have to take these chances. Passed half marathon at 1:26 but that 2or3mile 'hill' at mile 18 broke me. Also tripped on mile 23, rolled a couple of times before regaining my feel and continuing. A few scuffs but thankfully no major damage. Ups and downs for sure but a brilliant day.

@TheRunningWhale

21 күн бұрын

@@MrCol104 Flippin heck, some right speed there. Sorry to hear about the fall, I know how that can knock your confidence for a bit too. Glad you've not done any major damage and hope you mend really quickly from it. So glad you still managed to extract enjoyment from what was a very challenging day, love that attitude :-)

I saw around mile 9 you were saying “why did I agree to do this?”, and it looked tough with the heat and the inclines but to be honest I think 2:05 is super impressive given that you walked in parts. You may know that I was lined up for MCR Half in Oct-23 but I had to pull out due to COVID. I’d be very happy with 2:05😀

@TheRunningWhale

21 күн бұрын

That's good of you to say and I know you're right. Honestly, with the crowd alone it would have been impossible to leave Leeds that day without a smile on my face. I know Covid got in the way for you and it's a massive shame. Was thinking of signing up for that this year and then having a second go at the full one next year. Hey if you fancy doing a half, like some nice scenery and don't mind an undulating course, perhaps you might be interested in doing the Ilkley half. It's not the easiest but still recommended 👌

@AndyCliffMTB

21 күн бұрын

@@TheRunningWhale You’re welcome Craig, I appreciate the invitation but I think I’ll do Manchester as I’m already signed up and it’s flat (and should be nice and cool in October😊). Hats off to you for considering a full marathon💪

Well done buddy. Looked warm! Those fast runs prior still in your legs?

@TheRunningWhale

21 күн бұрын

Cheers pal. Yeah the legs felt heavy as soon as I hit the first incline (of which there was quite a bit)! I'd decided to do an 18 mile ride on zwift the day before which after the parkrun was not one of my best ideas 🤦‍♂️