🏁 ROAD TO CHICAGO MARATHON
Hi 👋🏼 I'm Emelyn and movement is my therapy. This channel has evolved a lot since I started my KZread journey, and I was on a hiatus for a bit. But now I'm back sharing my love for all things fitness and adventure. We've got some big goals ahead of us so I hope you stay for the journey!
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Love you videos! So difficult to juggle having a social life with a busy training schedule, especially in the summertime.
Also training for Chicago, managing work, a one year old and running has been super hard. No sleep has burned my consistency, good luck to you!
I Just Ran 14.25 Miles Today!!! In Texas!!! And In The Rain!!!
Its very expensive 😢😢
Great job persevering through the heat. It's rough out there!! I wanna know how you managed to get a gel all over your arm haha!!
thanks BB!! haha i have no idea how that happened, probably just exploded as I was trying to squeeze it out 😅
Thank you for another super informative series. I really appreciate your “real” approach and honesty, so often, people make training seem easy so when you’re honest about adapting for heat, life events and scheduling around work and social, it’s very inspiring and also super helpful to learn from, thank you!
Aww you're welcome!! I know social media can skew things so I try to be transparent about training, especially in the heat!! Appreciate the kind words 💕
I Just ran 28.5 Miles Today!!! In Texas!!!
I’m training for a marathon in the fall also and I’ve been struggling in this heat and where I live the humidity is continuously over 80% which makes it increasingly more difficult. I need to start waking up earlier for these runs. Skipped my long run last week and attempted it again this week to fail… felt like I was going to pass out so I had to stop.
Oh no!! the humidity makes it sooo much worse 🥵 That actually happened to me last year where I kept failing to finish my long run too. but don't give up!! hopefully you'll be able to wake up earlier and get them done. you got this! 💥
Love your bike fit in this video!
thank you!! ☺
I feel you for summer training! I've been struggling and changing things up too to accommodate. I believe it's the smart thing to do. 😊
oh yeah!! i'm a huge believer of not trying to force things that don't come naturally so if you need to do it in the evening then by all means!! 😃
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omg congrats you guys looked amazing for the wedding! Also congrats in fitting in your training !
Ahh thank you!! It was a bit tough but I managed 😅
Congratulations 🎉 love the wedding morning run with your wedding party ❤ Learned a lot from your 70.3 journey videos and excited to follow along as you train for Chicago!
Aww thank you!! I’m glad to hear that about my series!! So kind of you to say 😊
I recently found your channel. I ran my first marathon in 2023, and it was also a long journey for me. I originally wanted to run a fall marathon in 2020, but we all know what happened to that plan. I actually did something even crazier than you -- I ran Toronto Waterfront in October 2023, and then CIM only 7 weeks later. I was so glad to be done with marathon training after CIM, and deliberately decided not to run a spring marathon this year. But I'm back at it training for Chicago now :)
Congratulations!!!
Thank you so much ☺
I am seeking a cost-effective strength training program for my next marathon build. I remember you were using the Dynamic Triathlete app. Do you continue to use the dynamic triathlete app for your strength training? Or would you happen to have any other app to recommend?
Congratulations!!! Wishing you both many long runs together.
I Ran 14.25 miles Today!!! In Texas!!!
Amazing job👏🏼👏🏼 especially in this weather!!
man, I've binge-watched multiple videos since finding your channel. Keep up the good work! and also, what camera do you use? I want to start recording this type of content for my friends and myself
Ahh thank you! That actually means a lot! The camera I use is the Sony Alpha 6400. Documenting the journey definitely helps with accountability I find!
@@EMELYNJADE yes, that's part of the reason we want to do that and thanks for the response!
I love the swim, but that 60F felt cold and the wind had me swerving. Trail run was a bit of a surprise for me too.
yeah the wind was bruutal, I definitely had some tears 😅
Oh I know the fear around speed work. Or any hard workouts really. I get soo nervous. But most of the time it turns out fine. Do you use the motivv app for marathon training too or how do you determine your workouts?
Yeah the nerves are SO real haha, but I agree - I usually feel better & accomplished after doing it! I'm currently using the Runna app, so we'll see how this one goes cause the plan focuses on distance whereas the Mottiv app focuses on time
121 miles a week for a 21 min 5k is not productive. With that amount of mileage plus cross training, you should be running a lot faster.
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@@petex47 Another fake guru has come out of the woods. Can't even take criticism even though "Kaizen" is your motto. Maybe you should live by your motto instead of faking it.
who says i'm running 121 miles a week? I'm not even close to the mileage
@@EMELYNJADE May, 6 - May 12. It clearly says 121 miles. Notice that I said cross training. Cross training is any training outside of your primary movement. I'm not the one trying to run well in the marathon. You can't argue with the results. You've had multiple weeks over 100 miles from March to the end of May. That's including running, swimming and biking. If you want to run your marathon well, maybe consider being honest and structure your training better. I get that you want people to write great job or just like the video since you felt like you worked hard. However, hard work doesn't always means that it's productive.
@@user-bh9vf2zu1r Well that's because her focus until recently was Ironman 70.3. She just switched to specific Marathon training.
Nice work! I’m training for Chicago too, so will definitely follow along with your journey. Best of luck with everything 🙂
Omg amazing!! Have you done Chicago before?? I'm excited to experience the World Major vibes!
@@EMELYNJADE no, this is my first Major! I do want to complete all 6 one day though 🏃🏻♀️
Congrats on your wedding and this new chapter, don’t work too hard and enjoy some vacation time off without a strict workout schedule! Look snatched in the dress now you can be married and fat 😝
Thank you!! I definitely had to work on relaxing & recovering after the wedding 😮💨 Trying to get back into training right after didn't work out so well haha so I'm learning to take some time off cause I know it won't make a HUGE difference to my training progress
Great video again! What was your finale time and splits? a 2 minute PB is crazy!! Well done (:
Thank you! the first 4KM, I was averaging around 4:15-4:20/km and then the last KM had a big hill, where I averaged close to 4:50-5:00/km 😅 So final time ended up being 21:55 at 4:21/km average pace
@@EMELYNJADE That's amazing!
@@EMELYNJADE wow that is an amazing time!! And great splits
@@maartjesmits6032 Thank you so much! :)
So happy you got a new PR!!! You’re really an inspiration!! I’m currently curled up in my bed and I just wanna get outside and run at 2 in the morning ahhaa!!! Love your work girl and I loved everything about this video (Also the new Ironman bag is SO SICK. I would take around with me for every training and race. You’re the goat)
Ahh thank you for the kind words!! So nice of you to say ☺️💕
Crazy effort on the 5k good job! So glad I found your channel for this build up to the next marathon it’s so interesting to watch as someone who doesn’t run at all ahahahaha
Thank you! Hahah I hope by the end of this series, you will want to run LOL
Im not very far in the video yet but I just want to say; I’m in love with how real you are. I love seeing the progress you go through. I love hearing your thoughts. I love this insight to your running journey. It inspires me and I hope to run a marathon someday and this makes me so hopeful. (Though I get too nervous to do speed work now but I’ll get there)
It's totally doable!! My goal is to show both the good and the bad and all the realities of training. I was once in your shoes when I didn't think I could run a marathon but with some training & consistency, it's 💯 possible!
Heyy emelyn can you suggest some good running jackets for men ???
I hear the On Weather Jacket is best for overall, and Brooks Canopy Jacket is really lightweight!
Hi @EMELYNJADE thank you for your videos. I have been watching a bunch of them as I am preparing for my IM 70.3 training. Did you pay for the Mottiv app or use the free version? I am trying to debate between using an App for my training or just the good old fashioned Spreadsheet.
You are so welcome!! I did end up paying for the MOTTIV app
I did my first marathon earlier this year (Pittsburgh) the vibes were awesome! My training plan was based on triathlon, so there was lots of cross training to avoid burnout. Good luck!!
Congrats!! I hear Pittsburgh vibes are unreal!! Good to hear that your training plan was based on a triathlon, so I hope to keep to that same plan
Well done!
Yes, a new series so cool! I'll be running a marathon in October aswell and also training with runna. Which so far I really enjoy! You're going to do amazing (:
Yayy!! What marathon will you be doing? So far, I'm enjoying the app too! Love the different workouts they offer :)
@@EMELYNJADE Amsterdam! Yes the workouts are so cool, and also the pace they give you is quite spicy some times (:
nice, i'm hoping to break 18 minutes this season
I got in through lottery as well. I have been waiting the NYC marathon lottery but no luck for last 8 years. I did Chicago 2023 and it was a fantastic experience. You will love the race. The crowed support is unmatched with any other marathon major. Good luck with your training.
Oh amazing!! Great to hear you had a great experience - it's getting me excited! Thank you so much 🙂
“don’t know if i’m ever going to run a marathon again” famous last words
hahah soo true 😅
Wow excellent job! Such a helpful video!! I really appreciate all your insight into the race. Great job again! You crushed it!🎉
Thank you so much!! ☺️
This is so inspiring! Congratulations again for the Ironman and enjoy Chicago! The crowds is so amazing ❤
Thank you so much! I'm so excited to experience the Chicago vibes!!
Congrats babe!!! I've started training three months ago and it's been such a fun journey (and crazy). There really aren't so many female Ironman creators out there so I'm SO HAPPY I found your channel!
Thank you so much!! And yeah I've noticed that too, we need more females in this space!! Hope you're enjoying your journey so far 💕
Can’t wait to see your Marathon prep! What your fiancé youtube channel?
Thanks so much! His youtube is Cianematics
Great vid. The lower series forerunner does have full multisport support as well now, the Forerunner 255 and 265. They're branded 'running watches' but are really fully featured triathlon watches now.
Thanks!! Oh that's great to hear that've got the multisport function
Thanks for sharing your journey! I'm currently just under 2 weeks away from my first 70.3 and i'm just nervously watching every triathlon video i come across 🤣 just trying to remind myself that it's okay to take my time on the course and that i'm only there to complete the race in my own pace😊 congrats on your 70.3 and also the wedding!!
Omg that's so exciting!! You're going to have a blast during your first 70.3! And yess 💯 to doing the race in your own pace and you'll enjoy it 🥰
Massive well done
Thank you!! 🙏🏼💕
Thanks for sharing your videos. I find training / exercise is so important for mental health and well being but making time is hard. Your vids are really motivating. Thanks (and best of luck!)❤
Congrats on the Race! This was super helpful to watch for my 70.3 in 1 month! Especially for the nutrition
Thank you!! Omg I'm excited for you - you're going to be sooo good and crush it!! 💥
@@EMELYNJADE Thank you! 😊 💪
What kind of bike did you use? Did you end up adding tri bars or anything?
I used the Trek Domane AL4. And no I didn’t add tri bars. Since it had a lot of hills and turns, it wasn’t really needed (and I’m also new to this and felt like I wasn’t ready to invest in tri bars just yet)
@@EMELYNJADE thank you for sharing! I've been so curious if everyone who does a 70.3 use Tribars and all the accessories in order to be successful!
Look at you go!! Keep it up!!
Huge congrats!! So great to hear that the swim went well for you! I so appreciate you sharing all of the details because we sometimes just see that finish line time and how great they felt at the end, but we don’t get to hear the struggles and the work that went it. You’re amazing!! 🎉😊
Thank you!! I'm all about sharing the realities of it all - highs and lows!
Great job with the race! Not everything goes to plan -so nice job working with the conditions and issues to have a great finish! Oh and I learned that nothing is as flat as what I train on at home. So “flat” is flat(ish) to me most of the time …
Thank you!! Haha yeah it's the same with me too 😅
I would have frozen in that water. Goodness I am cold in low 70s but then again I’m a southern gal 😅