CAAAAAR CHAAAAAAAT!! It's back!!

@ThisMessyHappy

28 күн бұрын

Ha ha you the OG! 🙌🏼

@matthewhorrocks6735

28 күн бұрын

Yesssss 👍 Just caramel shortbread missing 😁

@ThisMessyHappy

28 күн бұрын

Not for long!! Back in the UK for a week next week so will definitely be a part of episode 2 😂

@danhewitt3258

28 күн бұрын

Came here to say exactly this!

@megmikerodriguez6011

27 күн бұрын

@@ThisMessyHappy I prefer the ice cream CAAAAR CHAAAAAT personally! 😁God bless your journey ~Megan

Fellow ice cream lover here. I fell in love with running years ago by chance. Running outside was therapy for a rare vestibular disorder I developed. Running gave me confidence in my balance and helped my disorder go into remission. I kept on running for the joy of it. Well, the disorder is back. Running is very difficult to do because of it. The joy will come again for me in due time. In the meantime I'll share in your joy.

Chicago is by far my favourite course, atmosphere to match London, nice early start, no standing around for hours before the start and almost no elevation. Gps pretty useless in the city centre however!

I’m fortunate that this was the first running channel that I came across when I first started running a couple of years ago. Focusing on the joy of running, reaffirming my identity as a runner, and advocating for low heart rate training really impacted my running in a very positive way. Joy breeds consistency which results in performance. For amateur runners, performance is just a byproduct of pursuing all of the other physical and mental benefits of running. I hope you don’t feel pressured to perform by your viewers. I just appreciate you sharing your journey with us. I will keep you both in my prayers that you rediscover the joy that you’ve helped many of us to find.

Chicago is one of my favorite races!! Notes: 1) the tall buildings WILL mess with your GPS watch; they have time clocks at every mile, but you might need to run on feel more than usual and do time maths. 2) The roads are concrete and will tear your legs to pieces more than a normal marathon. 3) Kuma's Corner, a heavy metal-themed burger bar, is the BESTEST location for post-race stuffing of the face. I wish you both an amazing training cycle and race!!

I do remember car chat!! I guess I’m an OG 😂 Looking forward to more amazing videos!

As a Chicago Native and 3x runner of this marathon, Industrial Park towards the end of the race is BORING. And this is where a lot of runners fail because it’s a ghost town and all you hear is the click clacks of the carbon shoes. Definitely the most mentally challenging part of the race.

@jeffreyvasilatos2349

26 күн бұрын

The last mile isn’t too bad. It’s between Chicago Medical District (mile 15ish and Pilson (17ish) that’s the hard part. But I’ve been told they are supposed to be returning to the pre COVID route and going through IIT/Bronzeville which has typically been more heavily attended by observers which will help during the last three miles.

@CHRISS9999

20 күн бұрын

Definitely talk to Floberg about this. Last year he planned for this and talked about doing a positive split so he could take advantage of the crowds and hype at the beginning and then just grind through the end

Ok just watched this and I’m about to start my half marathon training block. I’m looking for a big PR and I am tightening up my nutrition. I think I need to find the joy as well. I will join you for the ice cream search. Every Sunday- a new ice cream spot. You’ve started something here.

@teddymckinney4425

25 күн бұрын

You’re going to smash it friend!

OMG, caaaaaaar chaaaaaats are back!!!

@ThisMessyHappy

23 күн бұрын

😂😂 back for the series

@paulj6637

23 күн бұрын

Yaaaaasssssss

Good luck, I got my PB at Chicago and was an awesome day! Back in Thailand for two weeks enjoying running in the sweat and humidity, Perfect!

Looking forward to following this awesome journey. You'll both smash it! =D CAWWWWW-CHAAAATTTT!

Needed this vid, put in a massive effort to run sub 3:30 at Manchester in April and booked in to Berlin, and have got into London 2025 ballot. And motivation is pretty much zero, so have adjusted my goals and trying to find my love for running again. And also focus on the achievements I have made since starting running 2 years ago at 54. Manchester was only my second marathon. So my goal is to finish 3 marathons in 1 year that’s it! I have done 1 at Manchester and PBd, I am just gonna enjoy Berlin and London.

A classic French ice cream in a classy glass dish. Dame blanche, vanilla with hot chocolate sauce and tinned pears and chantilly cream. You can tell we live in 🇫🇷. The joy of running never leaves, but it might lie low for a bit before busting through again - always ❤🎉

Good luck at the windy city Chicago, get your PB'S!

Love this video. I too am training fir Chicago. I too ran boston and it want my best. So I am happy to find my joy in running with you to find the joy!!!

I was just heading out on my run feeling scattered about the whole 5 month plan which I'm half way through and this pops up! I think this peels back a layer of anxiety that I was feeling about today's session and the upcoming long runs. I will try to focus on the joy today and see where that gets me! Thank you!

If you ever come to NZ, Duck Island Icecream. They have a few stores, and some shops stock tubs. Interesting and delicious flavours

I'll be in Chicago this year, aiming for a PB as well. I'd love to meet you in person, guys. You're an inspiration for me. Keep going!

hahah car chat 😂 Always gets me with the headphones

Living in Chicago and running my 6th Chicago Marathon I hope I’ll have the opportunity to meet you guys 😊

Yes! Car chat!!!

im so excited to watch the journey!

This is totally going to be the way, I just know it ❤

Hagen Daz Salted Caramel ice cream….ohhh so goooood😊

@ThisMessyHappy

28 күн бұрын

How on earth?! That is actually our favourite ever!! 🤯

your pbs are already amazing and in my lifetime i will never come close, but that's okay. because as you say running is about having fun. if for you getting even faster and faster makes you happy, go for it. but if training together makes you happy even if it's not the "perfect" pace for both of you, you should do that. even kipchoge pointed out that you should always be able to smile after a run. good luck on the project. i just registered for my next marathon in may next year and looking forward to it already, weather or not it will be a pb. 🎉

Car Chat! I have missed that one 👍👍

Good luck you two 🎉

Awesome... let the journey begin... agree in taking the pressure off as I am doing exactly the same, we run for the love of running and not the PB's

@ThisMessyHappy

28 күн бұрын

It on!! 🙌🏼😂

Caaaar chaaat!! Yes! Project Joy sounds awesome. Looking forward to it! 😊 Hope you guys get to feeling better

Best episode for ages 👍😄

Guys, it sounds like your bodies both let you know that you ran yourselves into the ground. It’s certainly is making me aware of the dangers of over training and marathon running in general. Training for a marathon and working full time in stressful jobs obviously takes its toll. You both look well now so fingers crossed you remain so. The joy element of the approach is such a good idea!

Awesome Video! I do remember Car Chat ;) This is different from what you've done before and I love it! Great to be on the journey together!

proud to be an OG who remembers CAAAAAAAR CHAAAAAAT! Wishing y’all a great training cycle for Chicago. You bring so many people joy; I hope you find joy for yourselves as well!

Thanks for bringing CAAR chat back guys

Can’t wait to follow your journey! I am currently recovering from a surgery as well! I l’m counting down the days till I can run again. It won’t be until December so I will watch your channel and live vicariously!

All ice cream is good ice cream. Chicago is a great race, good luck with your training

La glace,huuum,strong and superman and girl!

Let’s Go! Love watching you guys!

@ThisMessyHappy

28 күн бұрын

Let’s gooooo! 😊 thanks 🙏

CAR CHAT! Good to see you returning to your roots ;-) Made me laugh every time back in the day.

Yes...finding and keeping the fun in running is the way to go.

Yesssss, CAR CHAT, soooo missed that🤣🤣🤣

I'm excited that you're doing this series!! I too am running Chicago after having just ran London in April. I have been struggling with finding motivation for the Chicago training block and maintaining the excitement and fun that I experienced while training for London. I began experiencing lower back pain leading up to London, and after seeing Mary's posts about her disc issues, I went to my dr and got x-rays of my lumbar spine. Just found out that there is facet arthritis at L4/5 on both sides. So we're working with that. Thanks Mary for sharing all of your journey, because I wouldn't have gone this quickly to sort it out. Hope to meet you two in Oct :)

See you at the start! Have fun 🎉

I remember the car chats!!! So happy you are doing better Mary! You both are so inspiring! Ben I hope you are doing well also. I’ve had a lot of issues with a hip for years and had PRP treatment 2 years ago, but I’m 66 years old and the arthritis is real! I mostly do a run/walk, but I’m training for a 5k in 6 weeks. I’m also looking for the joy! Thanks for the inspiration. Looking forward to watching your training!

Oh the nostalgia of seeing the return of car chat 😂 I trained like a beast for Boston and then that weather happened. Sometimes the race doesn’t do the training justice. Let’s see how this block goes…. Good luck 🤞

Really rooting for Mary to have a pain free training cycle and great marathon experience. Well, Ben too.

So glad to see this video and the lovely Message in it. A Few years ago I also started to get burned out on running. Since then, no matter what the training plan says, I make sure each week has at least One run that is simply and only for the joy of the sport. Fast, slow, clinging, technical Descents, thru the woods. Whatever is calling me. Works wonders

Yes car chat!! 🤩

Love your videos and I don’t know what is my favourite ice cream 🍦

My town, Chicago! 2024 will be my first marathon and is currently, my first marathon training plan. I enjoy watching your videos. See you on the course! Enjoy my neighborhood, Pilsen, the best spectators on the course.

Yes car chat is back!!! Now we need balcony chat to return

Really enjoyed the video, definitely a great idea to assess and restart. Do you think you did too much in the few days before the race as well? Lots of tourist things, meet ups, shake out runs, etc?

This is coming at the perfect time. I have my first half marathon in 14 weeks! 🫣😁🇨🇦

An old school Brunch or Feast are the best ice creams !!

I don't know much about the race but Chicago itself is awesome, you guys will love it there

@thetimwinter

27 күн бұрын

It's a flat course, pretty scenic 😎, and has a massive amount of spectator support 🥳. If the weather is anything like it was in 2023, records can be broken - Kiptum 2:00:35, RIP 😢❤. Unfortunately, you never know if October will be hot and humid or pleasant here in Chicago.

I remember car chat back in the UK days 😁 Hagen Das is very good if you can handle dairy. I love So Delicious daily free but it is made from cashew nuts. So Ben couldn't have it but it is very yummy! Loved this episode. 💛✨ 🌞

@ThisMessyHappy

28 күн бұрын

Thanks Flora!! Had to bring Car Chat back for the OG 😂

Best of luck guys. You have been racing quite a lot. Back-to-back marathons (Chicago into Boston) and an ultra thrown in during the training block is pretty intense. Do you think that may have contributed to the burnout? Either way, good to see you back and looking forward to the coming training vlog!

Magnum classic ice cream is the best you can get.

I love Chicago! (I live here)

Regarding the 2 threshold runs a week: have you ever looked at 10 day scheduling? 2 threshold/workouts in 10 days, and 2 running rest days in 10?...and so happy to be the OG!

🙌🏼

Hey guys looking forward to the journey ....I also follow you both on Strava and a question for you is why are the runs like on the beach here not on Strava?

woop woop CARRRR CHAAAT is back!

@ThisMessyHappy

28 күн бұрын

Ha ha had to bring it back, Neil 😂

I loved Carrrrrrr Chatttttttttttt. Costa Latte and Caramel Slice. Im an OG. ❤

I believe the experiment of more long runs was successful in that you learned from it. Unsuccessful experiments are where you don't learn. Before the experiment, you probably always thought "if only I trained harder, I'd be better Now you know that assumption was wrong. Isn't that a wonderful thing to learn?

your gonna need to go to palmerston cafe in Dumfries in the search for ice cream😉

Go the other side of monkey mountain , the sell ice cream on the beach & nice smoothies !

@ThisMessyHappy

28 күн бұрын

All over it! Thanks 😊

I’m an OG lol. I love Carrrr Chaaattt

@michelledavis1913

28 күн бұрын

Also I live in Chicago and am running the marathon. Hope I’ll see you guys there. ❤

Caar chat 👍🤣i am just jumping in the nostalgic Rabbit Hole .. thanks from denmark

Aldis almond magnum rocks my world

If you’re in Cincinnati for the Flying Pig Marathon or to catch a Bengals game, I’d suggest checking out Graeter’s ice cream.

all the ogs say yeaaah to car chat lol

CCCCCAAAARRRRRR CCCCHHHHAAAAAAATTTT YES Still the best was TTTRRRAAAIIINNN CCCHHHAAATTT CCCHHHOOO CCCHHHOOO Best ice cream in the shops White Chocolate Magnum, although having just come back from Italy some Strawberry & Pistachio Gelato 😋😋😋

15 weeks oh I better get training

@ThisMessyHappy

28 күн бұрын

I’ve only just started as well 😂

Magnum Salted Caramel all the way!!!! Or a classic 99!!!

Just buy a big stock of Maurten in UK and bring it back to Thailand. I do the same.

Car chat feels like home.

Ultimate ice cream has to be a magnum ego, or a chocolate paddlepop. Depending on budget and availability. Im also interested in your quest for the ultimate packet of chips/crisps. Be joyful friends. ❤

Hello car chat my old friend. Best ice cream is a solero

Häagen-Dazs Strawberry cheesecake, 1 tub in 1 sitting, so bad but so don't care 😂

@ThisMessyHappy

28 күн бұрын

Anything Haagen-Dazs wins it for me 😂

Thanks guys, Mary what had your 5k pace dropped from and to after your Injury/illness? I was injured for 6 weeks and found my 5k time dropped from 22 mins to 27 mins. Is this typical?

@lanoymueller2890

28 күн бұрын

Häagen-Dazs Salted Caramel 🍦

@marybridges9606

26 күн бұрын

I haven’t been timing anything - just working on keeping it easy to rebuild the fitness 👍🏼 but my pace definitely dropped and was so hard to keep my heart rate low - even running super easy. Coming back now though. It’s definitely a typical process

@jochippyy

26 күн бұрын

​@@marybridges9606 thanks Mary I'm glad it's not just me

You should probably change your process to not being so worried about heart rate during a race.

I feel like y'all are trying to get all the majors