Training For Your First Marathon Is TOUGH!
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
- Marathon training is tough and there are a lot of things to think about. Sarah is 7 weeks into training and the reality of fitting everything in is starting to catch up with her.
Watch as she struggles through a weekend of training after hitting the dreaded wall! Can she make it to the end of week 7? You’ll have to watch to find out!
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↓↓ Have you hit the wall in training? What are your tips for getting through a tough session? Let us know in the comments down below! And don’t forget to give Sarah a like to cheer her on! ↓↓
First time i went beyond a half I planned for 16 and ended up doing an extra lap of the course to make 18miles. The last 1.5m was the worst running experience ive had. I always thought the wall was pain but its a mental switch thats relentlessly saying 'stop running' + quads feel like they no longer work. Happened again on a 21 mile run with about 1 mile to go. Very hot day and i just watched my HR creep up for the last 45mins then 1 mile out had the same mental talk 'you need to stop'. I always run fasted and hadnt ever drank during a run. Ive since done a couple of 20 milers- drinking throughout and theyve been fine. Ive just done the 'sweat test' and now know i need to be drinking around 600mls per hour during the marathon. Belfast marathon on the 4th of October will be my first!
Definitely, I've never run an official race but I always wanted to run a marathon and I tried 4 times and every time I burnt out around 30 Km in. But one day the stars aligned and everything went well and I managed with a time of 3 hours 44. Nutrition was super important for me!
Now training for my first official race, the Great North Run in a few weeks
I'm up to 20 miles and I had been training earlier in the year with an experienced marathon runner but we are on different plans now, so we don't do long runs together. I was struggling big time. So what I've done is line up friends to join me on parts of the long runs or some off road hill sessions. So this weekend I'll do 13km on my own and my mate will join me for 22km. Easier to break down mentally for me.
I hit the wall today. I regret forcing myself to run according to schedule in the name of consistency. I should be running my first marathon on 17 October. I'm not sure if I can run beyond 25km due to my failure to run beyond that distance in my last 2 attempts. My knees aren't cooperating. I think i have overused my muscles. I'll be taking a one week break. One of my ways of staying motivated is visiting this channel. Keep up the good work Sarah.
Absolutely love these ones and the channel, again, since it’s so positive and real. There’s just some good vibes.
I love exploring my neighbourhood, but love that my local coffee shop is 3km from home. Was a great halfway point when starting!
I've just realized that everyone is training for marathons, and here I am trying to get myself to run a 10 K without stopping! We're all in different stages, just keep pushing through!
All the same! Just enjoying being out doors, sweating and feeling great afterwards!
I love how real Sarah is about training. It is quite reassuring that life does happen so it's ok if you have to adjust the schedule for life.
The journey to the marathon is the hardest part - long runs, slow runs, fast runs, cross training... the list rolls on. All this, and likely on your own - and as you rightly say, real life does get in the way. The marathon itself though... much different. The atmosphere, the spirit of the event, the knowledge you WORKED for this... and the finish line. BEST feeling ever is when you cross that line. Loving this series, Sarah. Kepp going!
Thank you Tony!
I've started running 5k again after a hiatus of 8 years, and it's tough going, but I'm aiming to do my first 10k run this month! You've got this, Sarah!
Way to go Sarah. I hit a wall in my Marathon training in week 10. I really thought that I would just do the half instead. My husband convinced me that I would be disappointed in myself and has been super supportive. I found my groove again and am feeling more confident. Fortunately I ran a marathon last year and know that I am capable.
It is tough but you can do it! Let us know how you get on!
Well done Sarah, I can totally relate. I’m a full time emergency services shift worker and parent/carer to disabled 18 year old and this is my first marathon too. I definitely have to switch things around to make it work. Keep up the good work and the video series which I’m loving. Love the new crane inspired kit too 😍
Thanks Karen! Good luck with your training too 😊
I appreciate how real you guys are with your training! Some people are like “oh I love marathon training, my long runs are amazing “! I like how you say they suck if they suck!! Lol
Thank you for being real!!
Thanks for watching Kelly!
Sarah, you are such an inspiration! Why don’t you “treat yourself” by getting out in the countryside for your long run? Drive/go by train…get outta town! Eat at a new restaurant when you are done. I find that I don’t need my beats on when I run in the country. The sound of birds or no sound at all is so refreshing! I’m cheering you on from Nebraska!!!!
My first marathon was six years ago and I swore I'd never run one again. All these years later I 'accidentally' secured a place in the London ballot, so following your progress with great empathy! Trust the process, you're doing amazingly.
Training for a marathon alone is not easy, but finding someone with similar goals is hard too and it can make scheduling a bit tricky. For motivation, I used to pat myself on the back of the shoulder every mile of a long run and for the marathons I ran. Now I train with my girlfriend on the bicycle motivating me with David Goggins catch phrases. Good luck!
Very cool trainers! Sure you will smash it. Long run tip .. the first 75% of a long run is about nourishing your body, the final 25% is about nourishing your brain/psyche. Find treats for your brain .. some sweets, a playlist of particularly inspirational songs, maybe set your phone to read out texts and ask friends & family to text you at about the time you'll be getting towards the end of your run etc.
Thanks for the tips!
Training for Amsterdam as well, and the feeling of “my legs shouldn’t be hurting this much” is so recognisable! An easy run suddenly becomes hard because the legs are still tired from the last one.
I’m realising more and more that the prep is at least as much mental as it is physical. The fact that running on tired legs in the actual marathon will just feel familiar will make all the difference!
Learning how to run with tired and hurting legs is an essential marathon skill that needs to be trained. Embrace it. :)
I'm also training for my first marathon in October and it's so lovely to just see someone else going through the highs and lows! It's all normal and you'll come out stronger for it at the end!
You can do it! I only trained for 8 weeks for my first marathon, after starting running 2/3 months earlier. You won’t DNF in Amsterdam if you skip a session when you’re not up for it. Take it easy and enjoy it as much as you can.
I love your video’s Sarah! Showing the ups and downs of training! That smile at the end when you were on the trail is a good reminder of why we all run!
Love this video! Going true a marathon training plan myself right now and the enthusiasm you have is so motivating!
This level of training is simply next level isn't it (super understatement)? You're certainly correct in saying that it takes over your life for that period!! Anything less won't even cut it!
And then I must say, holding a camera and talking into it while taking on this insanely difficult training is something else altogether!!! I couldn't even imagine the sort of challenge that is!!!
And then of course, the beginning of pretty much anything is the most difficult. So the first time going for a marathon needs no explanation!!
Great work and good luck!!
Good running! Training's really tough, particularly the hard sessions, which I find I get anxious about. But after the session, and at the end of the whole block it's really satisfying to look back. Keep going, you'll smash Amsterdam- and it's your first marathon, guaranteed PB.
Thank you for sharing and your honesty. Keep going!
You’re doing awesome!!! Thanks for all the updates - you got this ✊🏽💪🏽😤😤
Love this series, Sarah! You are such a fun and inspiring person to watch. Cheering for you from the States!
Hi Sarah! So good to see your training going well….you are much faster than me and seem to be doing great!
I haven’t run a marathon in “real” life because of COVID ( just a couple of virtual ones)…I did run an ultra just before COVID….I’m training for the Paris marathon on October 17th…. I sympathise with the struggles to fit in training….I’ve also had a lot of problems with sciatica so that hasn’t been helping….working full time certainly doesn’t make it easy for sure..
For my long runs I listen to podcasts and music and I love trying to change my routes….including bits on trails ……I love the long runs the best !
Best of luck with the rest of your training ! Emma
Thanks for keeping training real! It's not always glamorous...
Love this video. Thank you for sharing with us your marathon journey
Thank you Sarah - you’re openness and honesty makes a huge help in getting through my own training.
Marathon training is hard. I've done 1 Marathon in my life with Marathon #2 coming up quick in NYC with a half marathon the following weekend in Washington DC. Cheers Sarah, great work.
Good stuff! Go Daniel!
Pain is only temporary, glory is forever !! Keep up the training Sarah 👍
Thank you for these video, very inspiring! Keep up the good work!
Love these videos Sarah, you're doing so well! I'm training for my 3rd marathon and feeling exactly the same to be honest. Marathon training takes over your life! It will all be worth it on the big day. You've got this!
Thanks for your video(s)! I’m a *complete* newbie runner. I’ve been running for 2 and a half months, in prep for a 10K charity run. My big goal is to run a marathon eventually. I’m certainly in it for the long haul! Your videos have helped me no end at the beginning of my crazy running journey, so thank you 😊
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Well done so far Sarah. I’m a little bit ahead of you on my training plan, (I went with the Garmin HR one) as I’m doing the London marathon (the virtual one) My long run is now 3 hours, in which I cover about 24km with a little bit of walking up hills. My main worry is that I’ll need to do almost another 2.5-3 hours to complete the 26.2 miles and I don’t feel prepared for that. Just hope that adrenaline and a promise of a week off after, will keep me going on the day. For my long runs I listen to music and pick a large circular route so that at the mid point I’m furthest away from home and have no choice but to keep going, part of my route is through Epping Forest, so quite pleasant.
Well done Karen! All the best for marathon day - just make sure you're fuelling well we're sure you'll smash it!
Your long runs during training are typically slower than your target marathon race pace, in which case you should be able to finish faster than simply projecting your training run time out to 42k. In my case, it's about a difference of 20-25 seconds/km
Good luck with the rest of your training 😊
It’s somehow encouraging seeing all the struggles of a fellow runner on their journey; using this as motivation for my session today. Thanks Sarah and all the best for your training block and marathon goal!
I'm so proud of everything you're doing, putting your training online. I'm also training for my first marathon and my god, it takes over your life. I find singing along to songs helps when I'm running and struggling. You're doing so well and I'm so impressed by the progress you've made since I saw you in your very first video. It encourages me to keep going as well.
You keep turning up and getting it done. That's the key. At some points it does sound like you'd rather be doing anything else but running lol but I'm sure a bit of positive self talk will see you through. Keep up the great work 👍🏻🏃♂️
Hey Sarah! Well done training!! I’m a brand new runner with goals of running a marathon in my future, watching you is like looking into the future. Good luck!! I look forward to seeing you cross the finish line!
Awesome! Thank you! Good luck with the running!
I’m on the same journey as a new runner! Looking towards to Oslo Marathon 25/26 maybe 🥰
Thank you, Sarah! Love watching your videos. I might -almost- be ready to commit to training for a longer race eek!
Keep up the great work! Smile knowing that there are thousands of Running Channel fans out here cheering you on. I have found that having a friend along on a mentally tough run makes it so much easier and help me break through that wall.
Training for your 1st marathon Sarah is daunting for everyone,my best advice is get the training in early morning so it doesn't dominate your whole day mentally..the reward when you cross that finish line is incredible (I'm 6 marathons in now after saying never again 😃),you're doing great keep it up... currently training for the NYC marathon but as the travel ban is still in place it looks like I'll be pivoting to Amsterdam 🏃...
Thanks for the top tip Alan!
My tip for long runs: forget music, podcasts, running buddies and everything else - just run and enjoy!
Thank you for the tip Miika! 😊
That's what I do for all my running - just me and the road (and my watch)
I really appreciate the positivity you express even when things are really tough. Hats off to you!👏👏👏
Great job. Loving this series. Thanks
most people never run marathons,and they go on and have happy lives,lol,honestly if it becomes a chore then it's your life don't do it. i go out and somedays i.ll go farther and some days not as far ,just going out and running is whats great being outside in fresh air is whats important,i feel, i know people who run races and a couple do marathons, but whatever feels right to you ,will make you satisfied .Sarah,s videos are always fun to watch because she seems like you know her or someone like her ,i wish her the best in marathon training, in everyday life today and always, i.ll root for her!!!✌️🌻☘️✅
Thanks so much Harold!
Right there with you! Amsterdam will also be my first, after training for two others that got cancelled… third time a charm?? 🍀
Fingers crossed Selena! Good luck with your training 😊
I love Sarah's videos. She has such a great outlook. Glad to know I am not the only one struggling with training currently.
I love your honesty about your training journey Sarah! Keep sharing cause it's inspiring me! Good luck!
I'm in the same position. Never done a marathon before and I'm doing London. No idea what marathon pace is so I'm winging it 🙂
I just love these videos. So real and true...feel your pain as I've just finished week 7 myself. Keep them coming please as they're a true source of inspiration/motivation for me. Thank you.
Keep up the good work, I’m really enjoying your watching your progress, and your honesty of how much of a struggle it is to mentally and physically to train for a marathon. Good luck
Thanks for taking us along on your journey! You totally got this!
Sarah, you are the one inspiring so many others!! I will never do a marathon (have do desire after doing 2 Halfs) but following your journey has given me such much motivation for up measly upcoming 5Ks and committing to the training and leaning into every aspect of them. I love your openness and enthusiasm. Can't wait to see you cross the finish in Amsterdam!
Great work and very inspiring, Sarah! Looking forward to hearing all about the upcoming marathon. You got this!
You're doing awesome Sarah. Kudos to you on keeping going.
I agree with the tip about finding trail routes to run on as much better scenery and sounds of nature.
You’ve got this Sarah!!! Keep your positivity and keep taking things one day at a time. (This is pretty universal advice, but it seems to do the trick for me!) You are motivating me to stay on track with my own marathon training so THANK YOU!😁
I’ve recently picked up running after a 9 year break. These videos have been supper motivating, and I appreciate the words of encouragement that each member of The Running Chanel team gives as they present. Thanks guys!
You are doing amazing Sarah! All of the training is not always easy, but when you see that you start improving, the feeling of that is incredible. Just keep putting in the work and you will get there. The race itself is completely different, all the people cheering you on and the atmosphere is just amazing. And when it gets tough, you can think back on when you had a tough training session and you got through it. Just enjoy the race and cherish the feeling when you cross the finish line. It is one of the best feelings ever! Keep it up!
You’ve got this, Sarah! Love watching your updates on training 👊🏼💥
Awesome job !! Keep training hard you’ve got this !!
Amazing work Sarah! You can do this! Your videos always inspire me to get out and do it.
so much info on training for first marathon I really appreciate you running/training and teaching all at once. thank you for all you’ve thought me
Your effort is really inspiring, Sarah! 🙏🏻 I'm training for my first 10k in a few weeks and your videos are great help. Go for it!
I love how real this series is, so many people will be having the same worries and seeing others doing the same helps. I’ve got 5 weeks until Manchester and did 20 solo miles yesterday, so tough mentally at times and I really struggled towards the end. We’ll get there though!
Loving your videos Sarah , stay strong, you have this.
Great video! Once again a real look at the complex way training can be on a daily basis. Sarah is doing wonderfully in staying present and being in the moment and keeping going!!
Yay ! SARAH!!!
Thanks for reassuring us that life does get in the way and that training is a mental battle that we’re not facing alone!!!
Love these videos! Keep them coming!
I love seeing your amazing progress! I'm looking at running my first marathon Spring 2022! Right now I'm in half marathon training for the Fall. 🍁🍂
I’m training for my first marathon and it’s encouraging to see I’m not the only one in pain with my legs and training with some runs that really suck and are more challenging than others. Thanks for keeping it real Sarah!
Great effort, thanks for the motivation.
Loving this series. Keep going Sarah, you've got this!
Great video, well done with your training and marathon goal, good luck!
Taking on board all the advice and love seeing your journey. Good luck. I've got to start my training in Nov.
Very cool design for the Amsterdam kit. Thx for explaining about the cranes. You’re going to look great!
Keep up the great work Sarah. I’m also training for my first marathon and going through the same things as you. It’s good to know I’m not alone.
Always good to see both the ups and downs other people experience so you know you are not suffering alone. Keep going. You'll do amazing.
Excellent video Sarah, very honest about how you are feeling but don't fret there are thousands of us all at the same stage right now.
That Mizuno kit looks awesome.
Well done Sarah, great to see your progress 👏 👍. Catching up on videos
You’re doing amazing Sarah! It’s super tough but so worth the rewards, you got this!
Thank you Sarah! All the best with your training. It was great to see the range of emotions that can be experienced on a run.
Yes! Thank you!
Keep on keeping, rest and recovery is super important... when in doubt a runners best friend is improvising 😉 you're slaying it
Really enjoying this series, it’s great that Sarah is so frank about the ups and downs. I’ve got my first marathon in less than 2 weeks at Brighton and I can definitely identify with your experience - particularly those days where a few km in you’re just not feeling it but know you need to press on! Everyone says it but I’ve still been surprised how much more of the challenge is mental rather than physical.
Currently training for my 3rd half at the end of this month. I've increased my training significantly since the previous two so hopefully it'll pay off. Good luck in your marathon Sarah! 👍🏻
I’m one month out from my first marathon (Potomac River). I’m training on my own so watching you struggle through your training and keep on pushing yourself has been so therapeutic and inspiring. Thanks for sharing your journey!
You're doing so well Sarah! 😊 Marathon training is such a head game.
My most recent marathon was in April. It wasn't my best effort, and things got pretty ugly at the end and I swore never again! But the little voice is already there...nagging at me to pick another marathon and get back to training.
Awesome update. Thank you.
I am looking forward to your victorious achievement video immensely.
Thank you!
Best of luck with the continued training Sarah! Very inspiring for us newer runners!
Love the updates, the honesty about doing the training. It is inspiring :)
Learning so much from this channel. I am 60 and very tempted to start training with my daughter, who completed a marathon. Your an inspiration Sara and I look forward to your helpful videos and realistic advice and observations.
You Will do this!
keep it up Sarah you are going great, run one Marathon myself back in 2010 first Brighton, training was tough and as you say just fitting it in around life is part of the challenge. great video.
You can do it! I've never followed a training plan, just head out the door to run. Can only imagine what it would be like to have to do a specific workout and dreading it or not wanting to do it. Love that you are sharing your journey with us!
Loving your positivity Sarah! I'm currently in the taper for the Brighton Marathon on the 12th September after 18 weeks of training. I've got through the tough sessions by reminding myself that not every run is going to be a good one and the chances are that the next will be much better. Keep up the good work!
Hey Sarah, I just started training for my second marathon. Everything you said rang true for me too. I listened to podcast on my long runs as they did get boring.(The way I heard it, wonderful podcast) Keep thinking about how awesome it's gonna be just to start the marathon and know that by the time you start tapering you're going to feel amazing. Wishing you all the best. Love the series.
You're doing great Sarah! Choosing scenic routes with soft surfaces for your long runs makes it easy for the mind and for your legs as well
Thanks for the inspiration, i'm also training for my first marathon and seeing someone else finding it hard is helpful... i'm normal. Don't quit! Keep running and you'll get to that finish line!
I trained for my first marathon back in 2017, after deciding to make it a bucket list event. I'd always been a runner, and had completed a bunch of HM in the years prior, but it certainly is a step up. Within a couple of months though, I was completely absorbed in the training, the fitness, the meal plans. Then, once I did my first, running completely took over my life, and now I've run eight, with many more on the horizon. Keep going Sarah, you will love the finished product once you hit that finish line.
Smashing it! Love seeing the training leading into the marathon
Very inspiring. I’m currently training for my first half and love seeing your journey. Keep it up!
Loving theses videos new to running and currently training for a half marathon next year ultimate goal is to run a full marathon one day! Theses videos really help keep me motivated!!
This has motivated me so much, thank you!! Time to start my training :)
Hi Sarah, you and your channel motivated me to start running again. I know it’s an older video but I still enjoy watching your road to your first marathon. 💪🏻
Also been training for my first marathon! Been following this mini series from the start! Go Sarah! Good luck! You got this 👍