Can I Run a Half Marathon in Just 30 Days?

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 28. 05. 2024
  • Godfrey, a non runner prepares himself for a half marathon in 30 days. Will he make it to the end? đŸ‘€đŸƒâ€â™‚ïž
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Komentáƙe • 63

  • @GodfreyMercado
    @GodfreyMercado Pƙed rokem +54

    The half marathon was tough! What should I try next?

  • @kennethfajardo1984
    @kennethfajardo1984 Pƙed rokem +138

    A non runner running at a pace of 26 minutes per 5km on the first day? Hhmmm okay lol

    • @ellisgibsoniv5205
      @ellisgibsoniv5205 Pƙed rokem +21

      That's what I'm saying! My first 5k was 31 minutes and that's about 2 months into running. It was 94° out and humid and it kicked my butt! If he's going 26 minutes on a 5k.... he's wayyyyy far ahead of alot of "First time runners"

    • @YoooMelvin
      @YoooMelvin Pƙed rokem +8

      I ran my first 5K two days ago at 26:01. I haven’t ran in over two years and have primarily been strength and weight training. What’s so unbelievable about this?

    • @kennethfajardo1984
      @kennethfajardo1984 Pƙed rokem +16

      @@YoooMelvin then congrats! You are also ahead of a lot of “first time runners” like him

    • @user-og9nl5mt1b
      @user-og9nl5mt1b Pƙed rokem +17

      Yea this video is fake . He would get shin splits if he was really a beginner ,at that pace .

    • @kennethfajardo1984
      @kennethfajardo1984 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@user-og9nl5mt1b so true!

  • @itshellosepi
    @itshellosepi Pƙed rokem +23

    so proud of you Godfrey! nailed it 🎉

  • @BTPO
    @BTPO Pƙed rokem +16

    So glad I found this video! I’m signed up for a half marathon with a month to go. I haven’t ran in years but just did a couple miles. Thanks for inspiration, cheers

  • @tamlyngoodrich3838
    @tamlyngoodrich3838 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +4

    Great video this. Don't like the comments about not being a new runner. If you are fit and have played sports you can probably run a decent time. Without sounding harsh, the major reason runners his age have 'slower' times will be linked to weight rather than 'natural' ability.

  • @louiem2
    @louiem2 Pƙed rokem +10

    Respect and inspiring vid bro. Not quite half marathon distance, but i will be doing a few 10k's this year. Your vid has given me the motivation!!

  • @christellequillien4858
    @christellequillien4858 Pƙed rokem +1

    royal parks half is such a beautiful route, so scenic! well done on your first half 🙌

  • @guayaquilindependiente8763
    @guayaquilindependiente8763 Pƙed rokem +4

    I signed up for a 15k on June
 exactly one month to go. My max distance is 11k and I live at an altitude of 2800m that’s 10.000ft if you’re American
. It’s much harder at altitude but I’ll make it! Good luck to anyone running their first race out there :)

  • @leorunsoregon2082
    @leorunsoregon2082 Pƙed rokem +8

    Running a half marathon in 6 days. I haven’t trained I got sick all last week and here I am 😂😱

  • @dabriag-force3450
    @dabriag-force3450 Pƙed rokem +1

    Great job, this was so inspiring!

  • @cathynewyork7918
    @cathynewyork7918 Pƙed rokem +2

    You did a great job in the race. Well done.

  • @MsHikarii
    @MsHikarii Pƙed rokem +3

    Omg! I’m having a goosebumps and I wanna cry for your achievement. Tears of joy buddy! I’m going to run half marathon in 2 months, thank you for your fighting spirit and this content , I badly need it now, I’m having mix emotions whenever I’m thinking the run, but I’m excited coz I knew that this gonna be one of the best day of my life! Cheers to you buddy. 🎉

  • @YNChristian
    @YNChristian Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +3

    Man... I trained for 10 weeks for my half and finished in 2:05:48 haha hoping to be under 2 hours for my next one

  • @HawkYUNGINMusic
    @HawkYUNGINMusic Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +5

    If it takes you 30 days to run a half marathon you are probably going too slow


  • @taylorhavanas
    @taylorhavanas Pƙed rokem +13

    It’s funny that I came across this video because I randomly signed up for a 10k (6 miles) this month lol. I’m not a runner at all! But I have until April to get ready.

    • @cathynewyork7918
      @cathynewyork7918 Pƙed rokem

      Good luck!

    • @samantatorresg5305
      @samantatorresg5305 Pƙed rokem

      You can do it!!!

    • @cathynewyork7918
      @cathynewyork7918 Pƙed rokem

      A 10K race is 6.2 miles. I hope you enjoy your race. Start slow - don't-run too fast in the first miles. Save some energy for the last miles of the race. Don't burn off all your energy in the first mile of the race, Enjoy it.

  • @nyarsikemeseemilia4657
    @nyarsikemeseemilia4657 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    Well done! Cpngratulations!! Next challenge: learn to dance salsa? Greatings from Brazil :)

  • @NYKIRA
    @NYKIRA Pƙed rokem +4

    the mistake of not going to the toilet whilst running oh nooo 😂😂😂

  • @samcleal7290
    @samcleal7290 Pƙed rokem +2

    Go Godfrey!!!

  • @alicemuhoza
    @alicemuhoza Pƙed rokem +1

    Well done đŸ‘đŸœ

  • @Thepursuitoftastiness
    @Thepursuitoftastiness Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

    If you start with a sub 30 minutes 5k you are already at a very good point!

  • @lifeizzzgood
    @lifeizzzgood Pƙed 6 dny

    Wow!!! Congrats on your first half!!! I have 60days before my first HM. Which marathon will you run next?

  • @Collier990RHCP
    @Collier990RHCP Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    I’m a fat bastard weighing 220lbs and did my first half 2 weeks ago in 1:57. Need to kick on now and hopefully do a full marathon in 2025

  • @VangRyanVang
    @VangRyanVang Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    I have a solution for the ice bath.
    He should’ve started doing cold showers in the beginning of his journey that way the ice bath would’ve been easier to do at the end. Adapt! Train! No BS! Positivity! Carry the boats and logs baby!!

  • @jrjo_4z246
    @jrjo_4z246 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +3

    Id like to think id finish a half marathon in 30 days😂

  • @roshanbhatta
    @roshanbhatta Pƙed 2 dny

    I did a half marathon with zero training and zero sleep the night before. Completed at 2:36. Did 2nd one after few months within 2:28, again with no training 😂.

  • @camcam800m
    @camcam800m Pƙed rokem +2

    That's awesome! I want to run a half marathon soon!

  • @guayaquilindependiente8763
    @guayaquilindependiente8763 Pƙed rokem +4

    Let me answer this without watching it yet
 you cannot finish a half marathon with only 30 days of training if you have no prior experience running
 you need at least a couple of months, it is NOT easy. You could do it if you have some experience and are fairly active with cardio.

  • @BULLEN752
    @BULLEN752 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    Why’d they censor out Jordan in the background?

  • @lwandaquest5294
    @lwandaquest5294 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    the time you take too run these km is crazy 😂

  • @b-radley2425
    @b-radley2425 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    Pro tip for the ice bath is wear socks! Helps the feet

  • @iananimate1750
    @iananimate1750 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    26m in 5K for a beginner??? imagine how much you can achieve training for 10 years

  • @chrisblue961
    @chrisblue961 Pƙed rokem +6

    Godfrey is so cute

  • @gloriamadrid1468
    @gloriamadrid1468 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    Go for a whole marathon.

  • @francishaokip3314
    @francishaokip3314 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    I really love it..

  • @Donato71
    @Donato71 Pƙed 18 dny

    Cmon, that's so clearly BS. This type of video creates false expectations in TRULY new runners.