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Haha that and my eyes with all the crying 🤣🤣 xx

Ah thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it 😊

Oh Colin this made me laugh. I thought I had this one but that's so funny. Must be a latter part of a marathon thing 🤣🤣

Haha not my finest moment 😅

This is why I dropped the camera and cut the video, no making loud sounds and no surprises in the occupied fields, think our bright running gear is headache enough for them

@@TheRunningWhale I'm not some weirdo leftist dude. I'm an American just making a funny joke about how scary our species is in hunting mode.

@mikem4481 lol no bother I tried to answer as diplomatically as I could in case, you never know. But yeah, you're completely right, I know how we look to other people driving past 👍

@@TheRunningWhale you should read Born to Run. It's about how we used to run down our prey to exhaustion in order to hunt. Humans are the best long distance runners.

@mikem4481 I actually have a copy on the ipad I've not read yet. I'm on one my brother got me about uphill running atm it's exhausting 🤣

Haha thanks Andy, I'm all about squeezing as much in as I can. This was a practice run ahead of the Blackpool 10k this weekend when hopefully everything will go to plan 🤪🤣

Fair enough. Maybe not for all. I do enjoy solo running too and at one point it was my preference. Just a good mix now and made some cracking friends from it 👍 guess as long as you're enjoying it, then that's all that matters 😀

Thanks Linda, stay tuned for a midweek short that I think might make you chuckle 😃 xx

Haha cheers, you might like my upcoming short then 😉🤪😂😂

Haha I've seen your training, pretty sure it's far more intense than anything I got up to on Saturday lol.

Thanks Dean. Yes, this was a good practice run for next weekend. I'm really excited for it so would be really frustrated if I mess anything up. I think it's going to be a special video too ;-)

Cheers Andy. Yes it can be worth it if you do a lot of racing and don't often get chance to run with the group (as long as its affiliated) just to get your extra couple of quid of here and there. Tri club sounds exciting though, I'm definitely getting back into some swimming after race season is up, be pretty cool to try a tri next year. Track access is useful, i like to jump on it on Thursday's if the run for all doesn't fit with a current plan and should really make more of an effort to use it moving forward.

@@TheRunningWhale It’s worth having a go at a triathlon, I did the entry level (sprint) which was 800m swim, 24K bike (mtb in my case) and 5K run

Thanks pal, it was all good fun even if the legs were on fire (but not as much as my shoulders and neck 🥵) Yes a few things in there to keep an eye on for your future recording endeavours lol. One good tip would be always carry a usbc cable with you 🤣🤣

Cheers Colin, good point about the pencil haha. I could genuinely fall seated and have zero head for heights. By the time I crawled to the top of the hill I was genuinely terrified of falling back down so I'm really glad I didn't. I have full admiration for folks that do but it really isn't for me, and I'd very much like to stay injury free especially as it's Blackpool run the lights 10k this coming Saturday 😊 A parkrun PB an hour before a marathon makes me feel loads better 😂😂 I'll let Gaynor know you said well done too. Thanks again Colin, appreciated as always 🙏

@@TheRunningWhale Sorry for delay. Effort and a bit of struggle are part of the appeal but running essentially has to be enjoyed. Sometimes, we see people doing races and feel we should be doing it also. I see this quite a lot with marathons and ultras. It's very important to focus on what we enjoy and not be swayed too much by others. Fell runners are amazing but for many, just the thought of them doing long distances on a flat road would be their idea of hell. Good luck in Blackpool. Not had chance to do 'Run the lights' but it looks a brilliant event.

I love that bit 👍

You're a superstar thank you 😊

Cracking times you're smashing out. Not done Peel Park yet but it's quite close on the Nendy 👍 just remember to keep some in the tank here for the cheeky hill I believe they call Cruella! Sounds like a full diary you have lol, good luck with the half marathon pal

Thanks 😊. I use the insta360 ace pro 👍

That's an awesome time at any parkrun but here even more so. Hughe well done my friend 👍

@sagsdothedu thank you and yes, that's the Hoverx in action there. Proper good bit of kit. It really does depend on your needs and what the clubs have to offer, but worth it for anyone to at least give a go. Personally I find I do push harder on runs with the gang and really love the group of peole which of course helps.

Yeah I know we have the track on Tuesday but after long run Sunday Monday tends to be my day off so th thought of starting my running week on the track just doesn't appeal but may do in the future. I don't mind if we do sessions on a Thursday of course. This is why having so many options is great, there's literally something for everyone. Like you say, it can be daunting jumping straight on the track with the faster folks, but depending on ability, working up through the groups really helps with the confidence. Glad you're getting plenty out of your club pal 👍

100% be good to see you back down there. For the follow and dollytrack parts I have a drone that tracks me which I keep in my pocket, Sets off and lands in my hand so takes just seconds on a run to get it going.

Oh mate, it's always a laugh and one of a number of weekly highlights. We (my borther and I) only re-joined late last year after not renewing because of the whole covid fiasco. The difference it has made to my running personally is night and day. 100% recommend you do pal

Thanks Colin. Yeah I did think of mentioning the social side but cheated a bit and thought the video clips would show this. Quite a few didnt make the cut this time, deffo potentially a part two on the horizon lol Being back with the club has made all the difference to me again and you're completely right about my being happy 😊 Sorry to hear your experience hasn't been as positive, bit I do get it with the feeling like an outsider bit. That's not a nice feeling and of ALL the sports out there, the last place to expect that is at a running club knowing how inclusive and lovely most runners are.

@@TheRunningWhale They wanted me to do club races, which didn’t fit in around races or life at time - maybe they had bee in their bonnet over that? Just recently they’ve introduced a system where even though my twin brother is FULLY AFFILIATED, he (and all club members) won’t be entered into the London club ballot unless they volunteer at 2x events. Events on the list include Abbey Dash and Morley 10k, which have absolutely nothing to do with the club. They claim other clubs have same policy but not heard of it myself. (Apologies for the rant). 😆

Oh that sounds very unusual. I could see from your skillset why a club would be keen to have you get involved, but holding the ballot to ransom for volunteering is not something I've heard of before and is pretty unfair. I have a massive amount of respect for people that volunteer of course, I know you have and I know I have, but having your arm up your back just doesn't sit right. Hey never apologise for a rant. My channel and comments sections are all about being very real, and not everything in the world is good. What is good, is having a place to come and rant hehe As always Colin, love having you here, thank you for all your support pal.

Love this video Craig. Been thinking of looking into joining a club maybe I should do more than think. Put off a little bit in case I would be the slowest in the group! Yours looks great. Thanks for sharing… L 😊❤

@lindalou8308 that's amazing. Honestly, don't let your pace be the deciding factor, im sure you wouldn't regret it. I know our club is happy for people to do a sample run out before committing, maybe see if your local one would do the same xx

This is exactly it. I think some people are scared of not being able to keep up and not being good enough because everyone at a club is some kind of pro which as we know is 100% not the case. Signing back up after a break has made so many positive changes for me which I wish I could bottle and pass around. Might not be able to do that but this is the next best thing.

Thanks Andy, appreciate your support as always. I have wanted to capture this race for such a long time as its so scenic with the historic buildings river and bridges. Touch wood the heel and calf seemed alright afterwards and have been playing nicely this week fingers crossed. Be a shame if you don't make Blackpool but we can sort another out if not, health trumps everything else and you need to be mended pal

Cheers, it is a cracking run. Hopefully be back under 44 next year if I can keep myself injury and cake free 🤣🤣

Thank you pal, very much appreciated. Been following along on yours for a while now, pretty sure you'll smash it 😁💪🏃‍♂️

Yes it's a lovely part of the world, hopefully be back up that way for a couple more soon 🤞 The times are coming down nicely now, reckon I might get my sub 22 this year again 🤞🤞

Thank you Dean, it feels amazing to be making such improvements after the last few years of feeling like I was getting nowhere. It was the reason I started doing more with this channel and I'm so glad I did now. As always, thank you for your support pal 😊

Thank you, appreciate you watching. It is a stunning spit, you're very lucky ☺️

Thinking about coming over for the Yorkshire Marathon, I see the entries are still open!!! Would be nice to arrange a get together on the day presuming you are running it!!!!

I'd love to but am avoiding the marathon distance this year, that's on next year's hit list once I've got the shorter distance speed back and consistent. I know I'd likely injur myself training ro anything above half atm. Think they do a 10 mile race on the same day, may look into that 🤔

Thanks Colin, i'm genuinely made up with the progress i've made. Unfortunatley I've a rather hefty layer of the f word around me preventing me from wearing anything without elastic and according to my scales this morning, currently at 33% so while I wish it was in jest, unfortunately that is not the case. York is one lovely place to run around. So pleased how the video turned out, this new camera is a heavy little bugger but worth it to share with everyone. I expect the marathon could be a bit challenging (not to you of course with your background lol). Have thought about signing up before, maybe for my return to the marathon next year. The niggles seem to have dissipated, so hopefully they will stay away. Thank you as always, your support is really very much appreciated pal :-)

@@TheRunningWhale Scales are for fish. We’ll say no more about the ‘f’ word. 🙂 I’ve never run an ‘easy’ marathon. They’re all a huge challenge, but some are just more challenging than others. I genuinely think most who can run a half, can also complete a marathon. It’s something you should consider, if you want to of course. 🙂 Congratulations once again on a brilliant York 10k. Keep up the awesome work.

Thank you , it is a great course and the twists and turns make it all the more exciting. Of course the traffic in is bad. Had a few last minute arrivals in the past so knew to get there early this time. Getting out of the car park/field was more of a trial this time lol. Ooo Carl mentioned the Vale of York one on Sunday. Good luck with that, I look forward to seeing your super speedy time ;-)

Thank you, I am over the moon to finally see the times come down, it's been way too long. York is always a great turnout, couldn't recommend it enough 👍

Thanks Colin, I'll keep it free for as long ad I can but if we haveto swap put Sister Mandy for Ryan Reynolds I might need to review the situation 🤣 Yes it is an absolute stunner of a spot, I was worried about the tunnels making the video do that horrible shake thing with it being low light but think I've nailed it with the settings now. Mandy will be glad to hear this btw 👌

Haha cheers for watching. Yes the world burning look wasn't a good one. Think I've got to grips with the new camera now lol. Cheers, I actually surprised myself with the result of the titles on the river 🤣

I use the insta 360 ace pro. Bit heavy on the head but the results are the best I've had 👌

Haha cheers, it was a cracking spot and perfect weather for it. Thought it was gonna be a bit wet for york today but lucked out once again 😬😬

Hi. I think it was July 13th, I have the memory of a fish but checked the calender and am pretty sure it was 👌

100% and something special about sea air too 🥰🏃‍♂️

Thanks pal. This one was recorded on an insta 360 ace pro. The overlay is added in post using Telemetry Overlay using my garmin fit file. Bit of a faff but keeps me out of mischief of a Saturday 🤪

Thank you, it's taken some time to get anywhere back near this since 2020 to be honest. I've a couple of 10k's coming up but 5 is my focus at the moment in prep for my 200th parkrun in September. Putting it out there in youtube certainly makes you a little more focused i found. I'll be sure to watch out for your vids

That would be great, thank you! I only started running 2 years ago and I quickly signed up to 10k and started raising money for charity to really commit myself to sticking at it even when it got hard. I've done a couple of halfs with modest times and recently ran a 26:13 parkrun after a couple of months with injury earlier in the year and I'm now preparing for the Manchester half in October. I've just received a camera today so I'm going to try and quickly learn how to use it and then start documenting my training, hopefully starting in a week or 2. Fingers crossed.

I’m doing the Manchester 1/2 in October, which wave are you in?

Thank you for watching. It's nice to see the 5k times coming down 😁

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it x

Thanks Andy, yes we had the best morning it really was worth it and of course helped along by my times coming back down 🥰

Thank you Colin, glad you enjoyed it. Yes the coastal ones do suffer first when the weather turns which was another reason we wanted to get to this one on day one. The grass had just been cut and you could already feel it. We spoke about this yesterday and said it would be a bit of an issue depending on the day/conditions. There were quite a few folks turn up for it, for one guy it was his 400th location! We all felt a little upstaged at this point haha. I'm not sure the dynamic warmups are something she should be sharing anywhere let alone online hahaha tbf I have donated a camera to her which she's yet to switch on.

@@TheRunningWhale 400 locations is pretty crazy. Whatever we do, there’s always somebody doing more. Regarding Withernsea, I wonder if they can sort a winter course?

I reckon a sharp turn around a cone at the end instead of jumping on the grass would work, worked fine at the other end, though not sure that's gonna do anything to help with being blown out to sea 🤣🤣

Cheers pal, yes the times are coming down nicely now, even my Garmin has a little more faith in me at the moment haha. Yes the coastal ones do tend to suffer the most, and this one not being entirely flat like some prom ones and including grass will make for some varied times I imagine. It was worth the sunburn to get it done on a banging day :)

Thanks pal. I used garmin virb but upgraded to Telemetry Overlay 👍

@@TheRunningWhale thanks for the information. I've now downloaded it. I will start using it for my future videos. All the best.

Thank you so much for 1. watching the videos and 2. this super comment. I'm currently at work and called Sister Mandy to let her know to come and read this too. This is exactly what I set out to achieve with the channel and hearing from you across the water having a run around our Yorkshire and beyond parkruns (after a giggle of course) on a treadmill just makes me want to do it more. Have a very merry July Christmas from not so sunny Yorkshire and enjoy your run x

Thank you 😁😁