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I just ran my first half marathon in 2:37:07 and needed to hear that 🫶 such a refreshing approach, I shouldn't have let other people's times impact the way I feel about my run. Thanks!

Thank you! I've actually been afraid to sign up for a 5K because my pace is still around 13.5 min/mi (8/34 min/km) and thought I should be faster. I want to run a marathon someday. But we're all going the distance no matter what pace we do!

How do you do run/walk with Runna? I’m only seeing generally running plans.

Very informative vid. I'm about to do a full marathon in a month but have not been consistently training due do a lingering injury. Can you recommend a run walk ratio? Would a 5:1 ratio be advisable? Thanks

I just did a hot hilly half, in total I walked 35 mins and came out at 2.29.48.. I don't technically Jeff but because I sometimes do ultras ( no more than 35 miles) I have a walk the hills agenda... At 8 miles I decided that small bumps were hills 😂funny thing was, last year when I was fitter and ran much more of it I was only 9 mins faster... Nobody needs to run up a hill x

Love that your championing run/walk I'm a run/walk girl and get so many weird looks when I do it.

My fastest is 5:58. All the others are over 6hrs.

It is my opinion, and since I express it, it is obvious that Hebe accepts that everyone expresses theirs, even if they do not agree with it. But saying that running and walking is running, or that you “ran” a marathon in 7 hours, or similar… for me it is not running or competing in a race. That you finish it because in some cases there is time for them, I accept the premise. But it is not running or “competing” that race. No one would consider it normal that in a 1,500 on the track or a mile (on the track or urban), or a 5000, one competed or ran with the limit of the course or distance being walked. Another thing is to accept that a long distance is admirable to complete, especially depending on one's state of fitness, since (in the case of the marathon, for example) walking 42-43 kilometers at once is already a considerable distance. But it doesn't seem fair to me that those who run a marathon in 4-5 hours are assimilated and equal to those who do it in 7 or twice as long as those who run 4-5 hours. Yes, the distance is the same, but the effort and dedication that the first ones used in preparing or completing it would not be objectively fair to equate it. It is like someone who climbs a 30-story building in an elevator or escalator and someone who takes the stairs: they climb the same floors, but they have not made the same effort (at the same or almost equal level of physical fitness). What has been said is my opinion.

What shoe do you use as a slow runner Emily? I find foot pain to be the issue with being a slower runner and spending more time walking. At some point running kinda alleviates the foot pain you get from walking.

I did the Leeds half in the same crazy heat, it's hard but you just need to soak your head. I did a sub-2 HR but enjoyed the crowd with lots of high-fives and jokingly about. You're right,if you're not enjoying it take it easy.... you're there to have some fun on the way to the finish line.

Congrats 🎉 I have my first marathon in October, but I’ve been injured since January (plantar fascist) seeing you doing the run /walk method gives me hope to do my marathon too! ❤ hope you are proud of you 🏃🏻‍♀️

I did a 10k last sun. It was 26 it was so hard because of that

Hello girl❤I ran last Sunday my half marathon and it was horribly hot😢 people with water hoses were keeping us cool on the go. Quite some people fainted also...I am so glad I made it to the end even if I was way slower than my normal running time. Good job!!!!@🎉🎉🎉

I had never considered putting water pouches in the freezer! Thanks

This was such a lovely video, and super helpful for my running journey! Thanks for sharing!

Great job! Just curious, have you ever used Jeff Galloways run/walk calculator to come up with a good ratio? He also mentions that the earliest walk breaks are the most important as they erase fatigue. I generally run most of my half marathons with a 60 second run, 30 second walk ratio and have run most of my half marathons between 2 hours and 20 to to hours and 40 minutes. If it gets too hot Galloway says to slow down about 30 seconds every 3 degrees above 15.5. Based on that rule of thumb, you would have gotten a PB if it wasn't for the heat.

excellent work, well done you!! That heat was no joke this weekend. I did Goring half marathon (trail) on Sunday and my plan also went out the window about 1 mile in. I just did what I could by feel and got around unscathed in 3 hours 17. Not the time I was quite hoping for but i'll take it. One tip for running in the heat is to have a bandana soaked in cold water wrapped around your wrist or neck, it does help cool you down (and if you live close or have friends coming to support, if they can bring some ice cubes to put in the bandana and roll up that *really* helps!) :) x

I ran my first half marathon Sunday and it was the toughest run I have ever done. Even though I was prepared fitness wise I had never run in the heat and it hit me bad! 91% of my run was in zone 5! I now know I need to train more in the sun! Well done on your run!

Running in the heat is no joke. It feels ten degrees hotter than it is. I ran my first ultra marathon in this heat..33 miles…it took me ages…it was trail, 21 hills and hot hot hot. Never drank so much in my life! It was HARD so feel your pain! I am still in disbelief that I did it. Well done you. I am not a summer runner!!!

Well done Emily ❤ I did HH for the 2nd time this year and wasn’t certain during I’d finish. So hot and much hillier than I’d remembered. So many people passed out 😢 glad you stayed safe. My time went out the window in the first 4k 😂

Woooooaaahhh!!! Thank you so much for the dry shampoo tip! I would wash my hair every time.

Well done Emily! Great job as always - keep smashing it 💪 I find running much harder when it’s hot 🥵

Walking is not only an option. It is a very clever strategy. I'm doing Run/Walk from the very beginning of every run. Jeff recommends a 60sec/30sec ratio for a 7min/km. Have you tried this?

I ran my first half in Bristol on Sunday and it was H A R D! Definitely trying to time the next one for a cooler month!

You did a great job! Running in the heat is no joke, I can't imagine doing a 10k even in heat like that! Would love to see a video on fuelling runs longer than 10k if you're up to it, I'm thinking of signing up for my first half marathon once I've got through my 10k this week!

Well done! I did a hm like that where it was so hot and people were taken ill, it was a bit scary so I really slowed down. I also find that the effort is much harder in heat especially when it has got hotter suddenly. You did great!

The heat is a killer for sure x

Emily, your man is so supportive x

I felt the same for my first half marathon. Too hot and humid and not enough training. Made it under 3 hours just and was done. Walked the last 5km.

Im doing my first half in two weeks. Last year was a scorcher so I'm hoping we've had our heatwave this weekend. 😂

This is like the millionth British influencer I’ve been recommended running a race. Stop CZcams! I literally don’t care about these randoms who are trying out running a race based on running like 20 miles a week

Do your splits include walking?

Well done Emily. Great running. My hot weather running game changer is a "cool towel" . You soak it in coldwater, slightly wring it out and wrap it around your neck/shoulders. I even freeze mine over night. It doesnt take long to thaw out enough to be bendy. It keeps you really cool. As it warms up you simply shake it out and it cools down again. Its magic. Mine is from Dock & Bay, but amazon do them in multi packs alot more cheaply.

I also did Hackney yesterday for th first time - people who say its flat are such liars 😂 it felt super hilly compared to other races I've done

Did a 10K in the heat yesterday and that was enough for me to agree with you - no more races between May and August!

You two queens totally slaaaaayed that half! 👏🏻🙌🏻 Oooh and I feel ya with the heat! When I ran Prague Half, it was 25 degrees and it makes running sooo much harder. 😭 The same situation with ambulances and people passing out, it really messes with your head seeing them, not wanting to end up like them, but feeling like you might, lol. I was so grateful that I had my silly little vest with my own water that had electrolytes in! Saved my 🍑.

I ran this too was crazy how hot it felt for just 23 degrees, saw four different people getting treated for heat stroke unfortunately!

Amazing!!! My goal is to run a half marathon after summer. I'm a slow runner and your videos really inspire me!

Slow runner here!! I just completed my first marathon yesterday 💐🏃🏾thanks fir your videos and normalizing doing this sport at whatever pace

Your BF- unsung hero 🙌🏻

Slow Runners Unite 🙌🏻

"Jeffing" was invented by former Olympian, Jeff Galloway.

I wear my running vest almost any time I do something outside. Hiking, walking, running, and more recently I've discovered that it's PERFECT for gardening! Why wouldn't I want to wear something that gives me extra pockets, AND a water pouch on the back?? Yes pleeeease.

Trainers could’ve been your 10th thing! 😅 Also such a great tip re the water sleeves in the freezer! Thank you! They start smelling weird in the cupboard 👍🏼

I recommend running shorts with undershorts for thicc thighs. Silent minute for the seams I’ve burnt through in my favourite leggings 😩

Hey there, new subscriber. Isn’t it funny how when we film our runs for our CZcams videos we can’t leave home without GoPro or camera to run n

Ngl was really expecting trainers to be on the list lol

people at your slow run club are still too fast for my level

Great channel! Run my first yesterday, the Leeds marathon!

This is very useful! You're a natural on camera as well 👏