Don’t worry, just pace yourself, don’t get caught up in the event and start off too fast, it’s about pacing yourselves to your level at that point, it’s a decent distance so steady for your first one, you will then have a base to work on if you are up for the challenge again, most of all enjoy your run 🏃♀️
I've only ran 3 half marathons ( slowly) but loved each one so much I now find my training runs are getting longer an longer...this year I'm running the great Scottish 10k only because I haven't managed sub 60 at it yet an my plans are too do that this year then back too my halfs....great video Anna you were amazing!!..🏃🏃🏃❤xx
This Sunday I just ran my first ever race and it was a half marathon. I can certainly relate to the tears in the end. The finish line was just across the street from the hospital were 14 months before I was lying on a bed with a drain in my abdomen, recovering from a surgery. I had never ran a single kilometer in my life at that point. 14 months later, I was across the street lying on the grass, recovering from a half marathon . It was not my last race, that is for sure. Thank you The Running Channel too for being part of my journey and teaching, cheering and amusing me along the way. Congratulations Anna for another race!
Amazing! I hope to have this experience this year. Broke my ankle in 2 places while hiking in October 2018. I’ve never really been a runner but I want to do a 5k this year.
Si Mack I always get super hungry and dream of all the high calorie bad for me foods I want lol. Pizzas, bacon cheeseburgers and thick shakes are often what I say dream of.
Last April I ran my very first half marathon (as a 13 year old!). I was the youngest person in the race too! My goal was to get 2 hours, and I got 1:59:59 (that was my official time!)! I was so proud of myself. My coach trained me for 10 weeks (I think) and she also ran the race with me. Without her I wouldn't have been able to do it! The Running Channel is inspiring me to run another! Thank you so much! Good job Anna!
I ran my first half marathon as a 12 year old (I’m fourteen now) and ran a 1:31:01, it was a completely flat course though with only a few minor hills. I have yet to try another half marathon because of how terrifyingly painful it is. Hoping to do another soon. My dad is a former Boston Marathon runner so he helped me through the training a lot.
Moisty Butter Wow! That's crazy! Awesome job! Also congrats for your dad running in the Boston marathon! The course I ran on was VERY hilly. I also trained on a very hilly course. I want to do another half marathon just because now I know I'm capable of doing it. You should do another one! It's all worth it in the end, right? 😉😂
First marathon I finished I was in tears crossing the line, whispering "I'm a marathoner!" to myself. Next one, I crossed the line and barfed. So it goes.
I somehow cried after running a 3200 for track so I imagine running a much longer distance, (10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, etc.) would be super emotional, I’d be bawling
It havent happened to me yet, but i hope it will someday. I havent ran in months because of a clinical depression sucking my life out of me. I just want to get my life back and one day be able to finish a long endurance run to get myself proud.
Your thoughts are so positive the whole time! At about mile 9 mine turn to “wow, this sucks” “why am I doing this?” and “I hope my legs won’t give out”
Fully agree with this! Seeing 800m which felt like more then a mile then seeing I was only just coming up to 400m. It got very busy with lots of people at that point for me.
I absolutely agree about "hold back". Going slower than I wanted was actually the best strategy, because I ended up with more at the end (well, at least *some* at the end!). Congratulations! Well run! And good time, too.
During the start of each year at uni in Newcastle, I would see these people and have no idea what they were participating in. With no hesitation, I asked one of the participants what they are participating in and he humbly explained to me the race, the distance, the challenges and how a big of an event it is! Today, after running and racing all sorts of distances (apart from a marathon; hopefully one!). I’m planning on becoming one of the participants in the 2023 great north run 🏃♂️
Last weekend was my third half marathon. I've cried at every one. The first one, I cried for the whole last mile because I did it and I couldn't believe it. It's the most amazing feeling. ❤
This has made me emotional! I have tears in my eyes. My half marathon is in over 3 weeks, my second attempt my first one took me over 4 hours and I was the last person to finish xx
I split mine into one 5k at a time, just vision the thoughts of your best 5k runs in the past and keep that place, or if the wheels start to come off, think how you have finished your previous 5k runs when things were against you, I kept to this in Newcastle on Sunday and managed a great time dressed up a Batman, well done Anna for the finish
Excellent video! I done my first half this year and in 1h 55 too. I got so emotional too it's such a great feeling especially when I saw my wife and kids cheering me on!
I totally cried my eyes out at the end of my 1st half Marathon earlier this year. My best mate was also bawling for me, it was amazing and now Ive got Cardiff in a couple of weeks.
I'm normally very emotional but races make me so happy, I can't stop smiling at the finish line. I feel so lucky and content...its weird that I've never cried at the end🤣
I got emotional too when you crossed the line! I can not wait to do this!!! Thanks for sharing this! I am planning on my 1st 13.1 within the next month or so.. Started running Aug 2020. Ran 11 miles 2 weeks ago trying to get ready..
As I watch this back everything you say is how I felt at every mile.. Thanks for this.. I even said to myself how many ice pops is too many! Well done on your time, that was my target time but I was unprepared for hills, need to do more training but was only my second half Marathon. Thanks again!
Awesome work Anna - blogging and managed sub 2hrs! Looking to do my first half marathon this year. Just found this channel and love the videos. Good mix of humor and motivation for the average runner - keep it up!
I cried watching this. You guys are an inspiration, truly. I'll start training for my first half marathon in about 3 weeks and theses videos are inspiring and very helpful.
Love the emotion. That's awesome. Well done on the run. Love seeing the stages we all experience during an event. Especially love the transition from "this is amazing!" in the early k's to "why do we do this?" a bit further on. :-)
A great wee video. Well done to get 1:55 and carrying a GoPro. thanks for sharing it. it’s a brilliant run, this was my 6th and I’ll be back next year.
I did my first half marathon on Saturday and I don't know what I was expecting or what I was training (I'd been basically building from COUCH in a year) the mental and emotional energy started to hit me at about mile 4 and I was fortunate enough to strike up a conversation with a woman who'd done the race before and was generous enough to stick with me for the rest of it when we re-entered the park getting to the finish line I forced out that last burst of energy hit the finish line and kinda collapsed for a second (finish time just over 3 hours but I FINISHED and that's enough for right now) After race thoughts: part of me wanted to never touch my running shoes again and a strange another part almost immediately started planning when I can get back out and improve for next time THANK YOU RUNNING CHANNEL for all the inspiration!!!
I did my first half marathon in April and my second is three weeks away! This is exactly the kind of motivation I needed to carry on training. You've just reminded me exactly why we run the races. The crowds, the excitement and that feeling when finish! You're so lovely, congratulations x
Anna, this is fab. GNR 2019 was my first ever event & loved it. Started back in pink & so couldn't get into my usual pace but that meant I could relax and take it all in. Got to stop looking at all the photos/videos now & do some work. Amazing supporters/amazing runners & some amazing costumes!!
I love your videos, they are so refreshing compared to the really serious type - that is not meant detrimentally. I've not been enjoying running of late, pace has slowed, feeling sluggish etc., but know how good it is for me so won't give up, you've reminded me it can also be fun and not to take it so seriously. I did my first half last year and you've inspired me to sign up for my next.Thank you.
A fantastic video which mirrors my emotions when I ran it! An absolutely joyous first 3 miles and last mile - tricky around 4-6, and the support this year in particular throughout was just extraordinary. Makes me proud to be an adopted Geordie (lived here for 16 years).
I run my first half marathon in Brussels last Sunday. I am super excited my goal was sub 2 hours and I did 1:52:59. Thanks for your channel guys and for these inspiring videos. I would like to say to anyone out there "You can do it" and if you don't feel ready yet trust me the boost from the people cheering and clapping for you will push you through the finish line.
Anna, I've binge watched all your videos in the last week as I'm on week 6 of marathon training. My goodness me, you make me so emotional & well up everything you're racing especially when you cry. I don't think I even get emotional on my runs & races so God knows why I feel so emotional watching you 😭. Anyway, thank you for all the tips & advice I've got from you so far x
Such an amazing video. I might have cried watching it... Still buzzing from Sunday and this video is just exactly what I felt, including the tears in the end!
Well done Anna. Excellent race. Looked a lot of fun with a very enthusiastic supporting crowd. Have my next 1/2 marathon in a months time. The prospect is a bit scary!
I just want to say THANK YOU! Thank you so much for all of your videos. I am so grateful I found this channel. I just completed my first half marathon on September 15th and it was INCREDIBLE! I finished at 1 hour and 50 minutes! I was in such a good mood and smiling the whole time. It was a big elevation climb but I kept repeating to myself exactly what you said “what goes up must come down”. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication that goes into these videos. 💛
That was so beautiful! I love your energy, you inspire me to be great and I love your channel! You guys have such positive content, and it is very motivating…I truly hope that you attain all the success and happiness you are seeking! Blessings from Charleston, South Carolina!🇺🇸🇬🇧
I was definitely crying when I crossed the finish line too! Such an achievement and the support from spectators who lined EVERY part of the route was amazing too!
I just found this channel and I love it. I have a love/hate relationship with running. I've done two half marathons before (both in Pittsburgh). I'm thinking of doing the full marathon this year. Your videos have been giving me some encouragement.
Thanks a million to The Running channel. I completed my first Half-Marathon with success yesterday. this channel give me a load of tips and I used most of them, I'm sure you are part of my success, Cheers !
You’re making me cry Anna 😭 I am doing my second half marathon this Saturday then my 1st marathon in October with Dublin City Marathon 2019. Thanks Running Channel for making light hearted running videos but informative. 🥰
I ran this for a charity and unfortunately re-aggravated an injury damaging my ankle ligaments about 2 miles in. I still finished but much slower and in a lot of pain. It was lovely to see someone else's journey and thoughts around the track since I barely remember it other than focusing on putting one foot in front of the other. Thank you and great inspiration for future events
That's given my such great memories of beautiful spring races. Reminded me so much of my first half mara in Peterborough. We will get there again. Well done Anna!!
Very inspiring. I give you a lot of props for running while filming using that energy you couldve used instead towards your run. I'm glad I came across this video as I'm in the process of training for my 1st half marathon in april 2020. God Bless You.
For me it is quite relaxing that a great runner like Anna runs it in almost 2 hours.. makes me feel like I could do it one day as I'm exceptionally slow. Well done!!
Great run Nice Job Anna what a great crowd you had there at the race, cheering everyone on. Hope your next race will be just as good and successful. 👍👓🎸
Well done , this year was the 6th time I've done the great north run and still find it an amazing day and experience. Roll on next year 🏅🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️
I cried when you cried Anna!! Way to Go! I’m new to running . My first race will be an 8k in Philadelphia. I ran 5 miles the first time ever 2 days ago. I can’t believe I did that and I don’t know how anyone does a half marathon or full marathon. I hope one day to do a half marathon. One step at a time😊
Are you doing the 8k this November? It's a nice race!! I did that one and the full marathon....just have the half to knock out!! Congratulations on your achievement!! Hope to see you at a race soon!!
I also ran it this year and it was my first ever half marathon. I was so scared before setting off but I absolutely loved it. Currently going through the GNR blues ☹️. Ended up signing up to a few more and hope they as amazing as last weekend. Well done Anna.
It really was. The support from the crowd is definitely what helped me through. This channel has helped me train for it so want to thank you for all the help.
Thanks for sharing your experience which gives me a taste of what a HM experience is having my first one scheduled in April. That's a brilliant video and hard not to feel emotional thanks to your spontaneity! :-)
I've just watched this for the umpteenth time 😂 I'm taking part in The Great North Run next week, first time, first half marathon, I'm so excited but so nervous, thank you for your inspiration Anna 👌
Awww well done Anna, getting all emosh at the end. I've got my first half marathon next month in Birmingham... I won't be filming it though I'll be dying!!
Great running Anna love these mile by mile videos. Got my first half marathon next month #greatwestrun this has given me some more motivation to keep my training going! 👍🏃♂️💪
Really enjoyed this video, and well done Anna! I'm impressed you ran under 2 hours whilst having the breathe to commentate and film as you ran. I've only done 3 Half Marathons (so far) and have really enjoyed all of them. At the time it feels horrendous, especially as I'm always trying to go for a fast time, and I'm often just counting down the minutes until it's over. I find it all quite tough from Mile 4 to the end, but especially at Mile 10 when the finish is still far away. 2 of my Half Marathons have been my "home one" - the Southampton Half which I have enjoyed more because it can be a bit emotional recognising where you're running and some of the people cheering you on. Despite all the pain I still tell myself that a Half is my favourite distance to race and there's always a really good goodie bag and medal usually waiting afterwards!
😂😂 I’ve learned that I should never try to do math in my head while running 🏃🏻 thank goodness for mile markers. Lol. And yes I bawled my eyes out at my 1st marathon finish. (I was 54 yrs old) the medics kept asking me if I was ok 😂 I just told them “tears of joy.....tears of joy”
I really love these mile by mile videos. I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for a half marathon next year. Its "only" another 8k compared to the longest I've run before, but it's still a daunting task. These videos are great motivation! Also, the auto captions are hilarious when you're winded. Apparently, you gained 34 pounds running up nutty hills :D
My first half marathon was about two weeks ago and I am pretty sure that i reached my absolute max pulse when they started the Countdown at the beginning
First time doing the GNR and I was impressed. Couldn't believe how hot it was on the day,that got me towards the end. Weaving in and out of the crowds at the start hurt me as well. The crowds were immense and it certainly is a bucket list tick off. The Geordies are a friendly bunch!
@@runningchannel Great video. I know how you felt at the finishing line. Lots of thoughts go through your head at that point,I always give a shout to my Dad who passed away 4 years to cancer. That got me into running and I was fortunate to run the London Marathon for Cancer Research in memory of my father soon after. Haven't looked back since and now run 3-4 times per week.
The Great North Run was Epic this year. Thank you for the video is was great to relive what was a fantastic Half Marathon. So many runner and such great support along the way and a great place to end. Such a great atmosphere. I'll be running it again.
I've signed up for my first ever half marathon for October. This video made me excited and scared and thrilled to do it! I'm definitely going to cry at the end of mine :') thank you for all your videos and for all the tips you give!!
My main thought in a half marathon... how many free jelly babies can I consume in the space of 2hrs while running? 😂 LOVED this video! Well done, Anna, for both running it & giving us an insight into what it's like!
Thanks so much for watching Finnouala! I had a great time filming and running it.(Anna) Ps, don't forget to hit 'Subscribe' and tap the bell icon so you get notified when we upload new videos about running - there's new stuff every week and it'd really help us out if you subscribed ☺️ (it is free after all! And you don't get much for free these days)
What do you think about when you’re running a half marathon? Or maybe you haven’t run one yet and this video’s given you an idea of what it’s like? 👇
I have my first half marathon coming up in a few weeks and Anna triggered me. I don't want to be a blubbering mess at the end of it but I suspect...😂
Don’t worry, just pace yourself, don’t get caught up in the event and start off too fast, it’s about pacing yourselves to your level at that point, it’s a decent distance so steady for your first one, you will then have a base to work on if you are up for the challenge again, most of all enjoy your run 🏃♀️
Running my first half-marathon in Brussels next month 🤩 Your vid made me even more looking forward to it !
I've only ran 3 half marathons ( slowly) but loved each one so much I now find my training runs are getting longer an longer...this year I'm running the great Scottish 10k only because I haven't managed sub 60 at it yet an my plans are too do that this year then back too my halfs....great video Anna you were amazing!!..🏃🏃🏃❤xx
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This Sunday I just ran my first ever race and it was a half marathon. I can certainly relate to the tears in the end. The finish line was just across the street from the hospital were 14 months before I was lying on a bed with a drain in my abdomen, recovering from a surgery. I had never ran a single kilometer in my life at that point. 14 months later, I was across the street lying on the grass, recovering from a half marathon . It was not my last race, that is for sure. Thank you The Running Channel too for being part of my journey and teaching, cheering and amusing me along the way. Congratulations Anna for another race!
Incredible. Massive well done Daniel!
@Sydney Fleming Thank you, Sydney! Let's do it!
Well Done Daniel! You are an inspiration to the rest of us!!!
Amazing! I hope to have this experience this year. Broke my ankle in 2 places while hiking in October 2018. I’ve never really been a runner but I want to do a 5k this year.
@Daniel Duclos
Blimey that's a contrast. Well done!!!
My most common thoughts when running a half are "why do I keep doing this" and "How long til I can stuff my face" 😁😁😁
Haha! You’re definitely not alone there Si!
Agreed. Just ran the Chicago half this past Sunday in the rain... kept thinking of coffee and eggs, and a hot bath LOL
Si Mack I always get super hungry and dream of all the high calorie bad for me foods I want lol. Pizzas, bacon cheeseburgers and thick shakes are often what I say dream of.
Same except I can usually only eat a banana
Post race doughnuts are a must...
sub 2 hours and chatting on the way round! amazing
Thanks for watching! 🙌
Not only chatting but also stopping to thank the doggies for the cheering
lol is only 2 hour not really professional at all I bet I would struggle on it I run 5.5 mile at 7 mph past still out of shape kinda breathing
not too bad trying to get fit
The dogs deserve a thanks, Daniel! Haha (Anna)
Last April I ran my very first half marathon (as a 13 year old!). I was the youngest person in the race too! My goal was to get 2 hours, and I got 1:59:59 (that was my official time!)! I was so proud of myself. My coach trained me for 10 weeks (I think) and she also ran the race with me. Without her I wouldn't have been able to do it! The Running Channel is inspiring me to run another! Thank you so much! Good job Anna!
Wow! Great time. Well done. Thanks for watching 🙌
I ran my first half marathon as a 12 year old (I’m fourteen now) and ran a 1:31:01, it was a completely flat course though with only a few minor hills. I have yet to try another half marathon because of how terrifyingly painful it is. Hoping to do another soon. My dad is a former Boston Marathon runner so he helped me through the training a lot.
Moisty Butter Wow! That's crazy! Awesome job! Also congrats for your dad running in the Boston marathon! The course I ran on was VERY hilly. I also trained on a very hilly course. I want to do another half marathon just because now I know I'm capable of doing it. You should do another one! It's all worth it in the end, right? 😉😂
Livie Austin, I'm also 13, my best HM time was 1:52:01, I was pretty proud of that, got another half tomorrow, so that will be fun
I’m 14, I did my half marathon a couple weeks ago, I ran a 1:24:27
The more I watch these videos the more I think, ‘Isn’t Anna just lovely!’ 😊🙏
Thanks so much for watching 🙌
Same
Seems like a runner i would like to train with 🏃♀️🏃♂️👍
Agreed what’s with all the dislikes
Agreed. When she said Thanks to the Northern run for being epic, I said 'No, you're epic'. Seems like a lovely person. You go girl.
How many people have got emotional at the end of a race, I know I have. Pretty normal to me. Hugs
Thanks Anthony 🙌
First marathon I finished I was in tears crossing the line, whispering "I'm a marathoner!" to myself. Next one, I crossed the line and barfed. So it goes.
I somehow cried after running a 3200 for track so I imagine running a much longer distance, (10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, etc.) would be super emotional, I’d be bawling
It havent happened to me yet, but i hope it will someday. I havent ran in months because of a clinical depression sucking my life out of me. I just want to get my life back and one day be able to finish a long endurance run to get myself proud.
Good luck getting back out there Jigsaw
Your thoughts are so positive the whole time! At about mile 9 mine turn to “wow, this sucks” “why am I doing this?” and “I hope my legs won’t give out”
A positive mental attitude can really help push through!
that last mile was tough! the longest mile ever! felt like my watch was going backwards and mocking me!! well done anna you did so well!
Fully agree with this! Seeing 800m which felt like more then a mile then seeing I was only just coming up to 400m. It got very busy with lots of people at that point for me.
Totally agree! A very long mile!
@@runningchannel 1.1 miles of course and slightly uphill for most of it.
Idk it's the opposite for me i get more motivated in that last mile
i’m living for the guy that said “who knows”
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I absolutely agree about "hold back". Going slower than I wanted was actually the best strategy, because I ended up with more at the end (well, at least *some* at the end!). Congratulations! Well run! And good time, too.
Absolutely! You don’t want to completely blow up and not be able to finish! Thanks for watching 🙌
😭😭😭cried with you at your finish. Congrats! Anyone who has run a half totally gets it. It's an emotional feeling. ❤
It really is! Thanks so much for watching Megan ☺️
During the start of each year at uni in Newcastle, I would see these people and have no idea what they were participating in.
With no hesitation, I asked one of the participants what they are participating in and he humbly explained to me the race, the distance, the challenges and how a big of an event it is!
Today, after running and racing all sorts of distances (apart from a marathon; hopefully one!). I’m planning on becoming one of the participants in the 2023 great north run 🏃♂️
Last weekend was my third half marathon. I've cried at every one. The first one, I cried for the whole last mile because I did it and I couldn't believe it. It's the most amazing feeling. ❤
This has made me emotional! I have tears in my eyes. My half marathon is in over 3 weeks, my second attempt my first one took me over 4 hours and I was the last person to finish xx
You’ll be awesome!
I split mine into one 5k at a time, just vision the thoughts of your best 5k runs in the past and keep that place, or if the wheels start to come off, think how you have finished your previous 5k runs when things were against you, I kept to this in Newcastle on Sunday and managed a great time dressed up a Batman, well done Anna for the finish
Great plan! And well done on finishing your race 🙌
I do this its just 4 and a bit park runs or 11 junior park runs!
Excellent! I will be trying this this weekend when I run my first half in a while.
I would definitely run more races if ice pops were provided!
The ice pops were a saviour for sure, Rachael! haha (Anna)
Watching this in March 2021, and all I can think is look at all those people, together, breathing heavily, happy days ❤️
Excellent video! I done my first half this year and in 1h 55 too. I got so emotional too it's such a great feeling especially when I saw my wife and kids cheering me on!
Congratulations! And thanks for watching 🙌
Ahh, bless you Anna, i got a bit emotional with you at the end then! Great video, great effort! Well done!
Thank you for watching Mark. It was a very emotional end for sure!
I'm in this. Who cares that it's just for one second at 8:39!! Life is now complete 😉🏃
Haha! Great cameo John 👌
@@runningchannel pause it in the first second and see the look that Stuart 2849 is giving you Anna!
Congratulations (3 years later)! Very inspiring! I'm doing my first half marathon in 2 days. Kind of nervous, but also really excited!
Love the video . I did it myself for the fourth time . I love the people who keep you going the whole way through. Looking forward to next year 👍🏻
I totally cried my eyes out at the end of my 1st half Marathon earlier this year. My best mate was also bawling for me, it was amazing and now Ive got Cardiff in a couple of weeks.
It can get very emotional out there! Good luck at Cardiff!
Really like the mile by mile videos you do and love the energy you bring to the channel anna!
Thanks so much James. I really enjoy filming them!
These thought mile by mile videos are great, thanks! 🙏
That's exactly what I say at mile 10. One parkrun to go. 😀
Ice pops! 😍
SO many ice pops! They were a welcome relief on what was a pretty warm day! Thanks for watching 🙌
One of the great unsolved questions of running... "How many icepops is too many icepops?"
Still to be confirmed 😂
when you puke, that is 1 too many
Oh my, we don't get ice pops in NZ. That would be too good to resist.
Thank you, this was just lovely. Subscribed!
I'm normally very emotional but races make me so happy, I can't stop smiling at the finish line. I feel so lucky and content...its weird that I've never cried at the end🤣
That’s great! I guess we’re all different! (Anna)
just signed up for this next year! My first ever race and half marathon and im soooooo excited! Great video :D
Brilliant! You'll love it! Good luck with the training - we've got loads of tips in our other videos on running half marathons for you to check out
I got emotional too when you crossed the line! I can not wait to do this!!! Thanks for sharing this! I am planning on my 1st 13.1 within the next month or so.. Started running Aug 2020. Ran 11 miles 2 weeks ago trying to get ready..
That atmosphere seems phenomenal, what a fantastic race. Great job, and thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching 🙌The crowds were great!
Seriously love these mile by mile videos with Anna. Such a personality and very inspiring.
Thanks so much. I really enjoy making them ☺️
As I watch this back everything you say is how I felt at every mile.. Thanks for this.. I even said to myself how many ice pops is too many! Well done on your time, that was my target time but I was unprepared for hills, need to do more training but was only my second half Marathon. Thanks again!
Haha! So many ice pops!! Those hills are a killer! Haha
Awesome work Anna - blogging and managed sub 2hrs! Looking to do my first half marathon this year. Just found this channel and love the videos. Good mix of humor and motivation for the average runner - keep it up!
I cried watching this. You guys are an inspiration, truly. I'll start training for my first half marathon in about 3 weeks and theses videos are inspiring and very helpful.
Love the emotion. That's awesome. Well done on the run. Love seeing the stages we all experience during an event. Especially love the transition from "this is amazing!" in the early k's to "why do we do this?" a bit further on. :-)
It was incredibly overwhelming and an absolute privilege to be amongst the 57,000 who ran
A great wee video. Well done to get 1:55 and carrying a GoPro. thanks for sharing it.
it’s a brilliant run, this was my 6th and I’ll be back next year.
A great wee video 😂
Well done Anna! You are an inspiration. A big THANK YOU from Southern California. 😎
I did my first half marathon on Saturday and I don't know what I was expecting or what I was training (I'd been basically building from COUCH in a year) the mental and emotional energy started to hit me at about mile 4 and I was fortunate enough to strike up a conversation with a woman who'd done the race before and was generous enough to stick with me for the rest of it when we re-entered the park getting to the finish line I forced out that last burst of energy hit the finish line and kinda collapsed for a second (finish time just over 3 hours but I FINISHED and that's enough for right now)
After race thoughts: part of me wanted to never touch my running shoes again and a strange another part almost immediately started planning when I can get back out and improve for next time THANK YOU RUNNING CHANNEL for all the inspiration!!!
I did my first half marathon in April and my second is three weeks away! This is exactly the kind of motivation I needed to carry on training. You've just reminded me exactly why we run the races. The crowds, the excitement and that feeling when finish! You're so lovely, congratulations x
Awesome! Good luck with the rest of the training Heather and let us know how you get on!
Anna, this is fab. GNR 2019 was my first ever event & loved it. Started back in pink & so couldn't get into my usual pace but that meant I could relax and take it all in. Got to stop looking at all the photos/videos now & do some work. Amazing supporters/amazing runners & some amazing costumes!!
Thanks Lorna! Glad you had a great day too 🙌 It really is very special at the GNR
I love your videos, they are so refreshing compared to the really serious type - that is not meant detrimentally. I've not been enjoying running of late, pace has slowed, feeling sluggish etc., but know how good it is for me so won't give up, you've reminded me it can also be fun and not to take it so seriously. I did my first half last year and you've inspired me to sign up for my next.Thank you.
watching this video was emotional ... loved how you did all this stuff :) well done, darling! :) :)
A fantastic video which mirrors my emotions when I ran it! An absolutely joyous first 3 miles and last mile - tricky around 4-6, and the support this year in particular throughout was just extraordinary. Makes me proud to be an adopted Geordie (lived here for 16 years).
Thanks for watching Andy. The Geordies certainly do look after their guests 👌
I run my first half marathon in Brussels last Sunday. I am super excited my goal was sub 2 hours and I did 1:52:59. Thanks for your channel guys and for these inspiring videos. I would like to say to anyone out there "You can do it" and if you don't feel ready yet trust me the boost from the people cheering and clapping for you will push you through the finish line.
Well done Panagiotis, sub 2 hours for your first time out is a great start! Question you now need to ask yourself it, when is your next race?!
Anna, I've binge watched all your videos in the last week as I'm on week 6 of marathon training. My goodness me, you make me so emotional & well up everything you're racing especially when you cry. I don't think I even get emotional on my runs & races so God knows why I feel so emotional watching you 😭. Anyway, thank you for all the tips & advice I've got from you so far x
Such an amazing video. I might have cried watching it... Still buzzing from Sunday and this video is just exactly what I felt, including the tears in the end!
Thanks so much Cindy 🙌
This reminds me of my first 21K race many years ago. Many beautiful memories. Thank you so much.
Thanks for watching 🙌 (Anna)
Well done Anna. Excellent race. Looked a lot of fun with a very enthusiastic supporting crowd. Have my next 1/2 marathon in a months time. The prospect is a bit scary!
It really was great! Good luck with your race!
I just want to say THANK YOU! Thank you so much for all of your videos. I am so grateful I found this channel. I just completed my first half marathon on September 15th and it was INCREDIBLE! I finished at 1 hour and 50 minutes! I was in such a good mood and smiling the whole time. It was a big elevation climb but I kept repeating to myself exactly what you said “what goes up must come down”. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication that goes into these videos. 💛
Amazing. Thank you so much for watching us!
That was so beautiful! I love your energy, you inspire me to be great and I love your channel! You guys have such positive content, and it is very motivating…I truly hope that you attain all the success and happiness you are seeking! Blessings from Charleston, South Carolina!🇺🇸🇬🇧
I was definitely crying when I crossed the finish line too! Such an achievement and the support from spectators who lined EVERY part of the route was amazing too!
Well done Anna!
Thank you Dan!
I just found this channel and I love it. I have a love/hate relationship with running. I've done two half marathons before (both in Pittsburgh). I'm thinking of doing the full marathon this year. Your videos have been giving me some encouragement.
I also love that you stop and pet all the doggies that you see. I would do the same!
YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS Anna! I LOVE these mile by mile videos! Whoever started dishing out the ice poles.......legend!! 💕 well done you!
Thank you Loz! I LOVE making them!! The ice pops are a Great North Run stalwart. Long may the tradition continue!!
Thanks a million to The Running channel. I completed my first Half-Marathon with success yesterday. this channel give me a load of tips and I used most of them, I'm sure you are part of my success, Cheers !
You’re making me cry Anna 😭 I am doing my second half marathon this Saturday then my 1st marathon in October with Dublin City Marathon 2019. Thanks Running Channel for making light hearted running videos but informative. 🥰
Amazing! Good luck with it! And thanks so much for watching 🙌
Good luck in the Dublin Marathon, I'll be doing the cork one in June as my first :)
I ran this for a charity and unfortunately re-aggravated an injury damaging my ankle ligaments about 2 miles in. I still finished but much slower and in a lot of pain. It was lovely to see someone else's journey and thoughts around the track since I barely remember it other than focusing on putting one foot in front of the other. Thank you and great inspiration for future events
Oh no! Hope you’re better now?
That's given my such great memories of beautiful spring races. Reminded me so much of my first half mara in Peterborough. We will get there again. Well done Anna!!
Thanks so much Woody! And yes - we'll get there again very soon :-)
Very inspiring. I give you a lot of props for running while filming using that energy you couldve used instead towards your run. I'm glad I came across this video as I'm in the process of training for my 1st half marathon in april 2020. God Bless You.
I was there! Amazing race, loved it. Didn't see you though, too many people. Glad you had a good run :)
Great stuff! Glad you had a great run
For me it is quite relaxing that a great runner like Anna runs it in almost 2 hours.. makes me feel like I could do it one day as I'm exceptionally slow. Well done!!
It’s not about the time you do, it’s about the time you have 🙌
@@runningchannel Well said :)
I LOVED this! I've been wanting to do a half for a while. I think you've just convinced me. Thank you Anna. (You made me cry). Well done!
Thanks for watching!
Love it!! I will be running my first half marathon in two weeks. Thanks you for sharing your experience! I can’t wait!
Awesome! Good luck! Let us know how you get on
Excellent Anna GNR is fantastic. Every runner ought to do it at least once.
Completely agree!
I shout out "only a parkrun to go" at 10 miles too. Also sing "oh, oh, half-way there" at halfway and this year received the proper response.
Livin' on a prayer!
@@runningchannel Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Great run Nice Job Anna what a great crowd you had there at the race, cheering everyone on. Hope your next race will be just as good and successful.
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Thanks Henry! It was a great day 🙌
Well done , this year was the 6th time I've done the great north run and still find it an amazing day and experience.
Roll on next year 🏅🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️
Congrats John! And thanks for watching 🙌
I cried when you cried Anna!! Way to
Go! I’m new to running . My first race will be an 8k in Philadelphia. I ran 5 miles the first time ever 2 days ago. I can’t believe I did that and I don’t know how anyone does a half marathon or full marathon. I hope one day to do a half marathon. One step at a time😊
Well done. That’s awesome progress!
Are you doing the 8k this November? It's a nice race!! I did that one and the full marathon....just have the half to knock out!! Congratulations on your achievement!! Hope to see you at a race soon!!
I also ran it this year and it was my first ever half marathon. I was so scared before setting off but I absolutely loved it. Currently going through the GNR blues ☹️. Ended up signing up to a few more and hope they as amazing as last weekend. Well done Anna.
Well done on your first ever half Carla! It was a great day wasn’t it?
It really was. The support from the crowd is definitely what helped me through. This channel has helped me train for it so want to thank you for all the help.
Ahh that’s amazing Carla! So glad we could help. Hope you’ve got something else booked in to get over those GNR blues
Thanks for sharing your experience which gives me a taste of what a HM experience is having my first one scheduled in April. That's a brilliant video and hard not to feel emotional thanks to your spontaneity! :-)
I've just watched this for the umpteenth time 😂 I'm taking part in The Great North Run next week, first time, first half marathon, I'm so excited but so nervous, thank you for your inspiration Anna 👌
Awww well done Anna, getting all emosh at the end. I've got my first half marathon next month in Birmingham... I won't be filming it though I'll be dying!!
Good luck in Birmingham Andrew!
5:37 not sure I would've had that beer either!!! Lovely thought but not exactly what you need!
Great running Anna love these mile by mile videos. Got my first half marathon next month #greatwestrun this has given me some more motivation to keep my training going! 👍🏃♂️💪
Thanks Shaun! Good luck with your half!
Really enjoyed this video, and well done Anna! I'm impressed you ran under 2 hours whilst having the breathe to commentate and film as you ran. I've only done 3 Half Marathons (so far) and have really enjoyed all of them. At the time it feels horrendous, especially as I'm always trying to go for a fast time, and I'm often just counting down the minutes until it's over. I find it all quite tough from Mile 4 to the end, but especially at Mile 10 when the finish is still far away. 2 of my Half Marathons have been my "home one" - the Southampton Half which I have enjoyed more because it can be a bit emotional recognising where you're running and some of the people cheering you on. Despite all the pain I still tell myself that a Half is my favourite distance to race and there's always a really good goodie bag and medal usually waiting afterwards!
Thank you! Thanks so much for watching 🙌 Half marathons are a great distance - they’re challenging and rewarding
😂😂 I’ve learned that I should never try to do math in my head while running 🏃🏻 thank goodness for mile markers. Lol. And yes I bawled my eyes out at my 1st marathon finish. (I was 54 yrs old) the medics kept asking me if I was ok 😂 I just told them “tears of joy.....tears of joy”
Tears of joy are the best types of tears
I really love these mile by mile videos. I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for a half marathon next year. Its "only" another 8k compared to the longest I've run before, but it's still a daunting task. These videos are great motivation!
Also, the auto captions are hilarious when you're winded. Apparently, you gained 34 pounds running up nutty hills :D
Good luck with your training!
Sorry about the auto captions!
We've added the ACTUAL captions on now, so no more gaining 34 pounds up those nutty hills 😂
@@runningchannel oh, they are just on by default - they gave me a good chuckle :D
You can do it 🏃♂️👍
Go for it I ran this race it was amazing my first official half marathon you only hurts for a couple of days afterwards
Thanks for sharing. From New Castle, NY, USA, to Newcastle, England, cheers for a fantastic run! Nice time too!
Thanks for watching Julia!
Haha I loved the banter in this! And the dogs! Well done Anna, you smashed it!!! 👊
Thanks so much ☺️
Well done Anna 👌Newcastle massive.
Thanks! 👌🙏
I have my first half marathon ever coming up next month so this should help 😂
What a great video! Well done!
Great video, well done Anna! Hadn’t thought of using ice pops either
Amazing being able to pull that off carrying a camera! 🚀🚀
Thanks! It was a lot of fun 🙌
Amazing. Inspiring. and you stop for dogs. :)
It’s very important :)
Great video, thanks for making it. I ran GNR too on Sunday and it brought it all back. Loved the Elvis impersonator 😂
Thank you. Thank you very much.
so much fun and inspiration watching this video. keep doing it
My first half marathon was about two weeks ago and I am pretty sure that i reached my absolute max pulse when they started the Countdown at the beginning
First time doing the GNR and I was impressed.
Couldn't believe how hot it was on the day,that got me towards the end. Weaving in and out of the crowds at the start hurt me as well.
The crowds were immense and it certainly is a bucket list tick off.
The Geordies are a friendly bunch!
Isn’t it a fab race? A little warm on Sunday for sure
@@runningchannel Great video. I know how you felt at the finishing line.
Lots of thoughts go through your head at that point,I always give a shout to my Dad who passed away 4 years to cancer.
That got me into running and I was fortunate to run the London Marathon for Cancer Research in memory of my father soon after.
Haven't looked back since and now run 3-4 times per week.
Thanks for sharing! I've had many of the same thoughts--except the brilliant half marathon/half 10k comment. The half needs its own special name :)
That was brilliant and inspiring. Thank you
Ah I saw you filming the intro. So glad I found the video. Spotted me in the red bandana in the background at 0:09
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Amazing , I’m gonna do my first half marathon next two days in preparation for my spartan beast race, wish me luck hehe
Super!! Good luck!
The Great North Run was Epic this year. Thank you for the video is was great to relive what was a fantastic Half Marathon. So many runner and such great support along the way and a great place to end.
Such a great atmosphere. I'll be running it again.
Thanks for watching. We’ll definitely be back!
I've signed up for my first ever half marathon for October. This video made me excited and scared and thrilled to do it! I'm definitely going to cry at the end of mine :') thank you for all your videos and for all the tips you give!!
My main thought in a half marathon... how many free jelly babies can I consume in the space of 2hrs while running? 😂 LOVED this video! Well done, Anna, for both running it & giving us an insight into what it's like!
It was the Fab lolly that was offered that did it for me!
Thanks so much for watching Finnouala! I had a great time filming and running it.(Anna)
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I love watching this from my comfy bed:)
Haha!
Love the emotion and just being a genuinely great person:). So inspiring thank you.
Thanks for watching ❤️
Going to run my first half marathon this month end in Chicago...very excited and scared:) Thanks Anna...love your channel!
Awesome! You’ll have a great time. Good luck!