🏃♂️Years of training and persistence led to my decision to chase a sub-90 half marathon time.
🤒A sudden illness during training in Switzerland posed a significant setback.
🌟The Cardiff half marathon provided a challenging course and an electric atmosphere.
🌡️The heat and fatigue tested my endurance, but I persevered.
👏Encouragement from fellow runners and supporters helped me push through the final miles.
How long had it been since you last ran under 1 hour and 30 minutes?
—The last time I ran under 1 hour and 30 minutes was in 2015 at the Southampton half marathon, a gap of 7 years.
Did you face any challenges during the race?
—Yes, I faced a challenging hill near the end of the race that took a toll on my energy. Additionally, the heat and fatigue tested my endurance.
How did you overcome setbacks during your training?
—After facing illness during training in Switzerland, I focused on building my endurance and doubled down on my training.
Did you receive support from fellow runners and spectators?
—Yes, the support from fellow runners and enthusiastic spectators helped motivate me and push through the final miles.
What was your overall experience at the Cardiff half marathon?
—The Cardiff half marathon provided a challenging course and an electric atmosphere. Despite the challenges, I was delighted with my finish time and the overall event.
00:00Introduction to the video and personal goal of breaking a personal record at the Cardiff half marathon.
01:30Recollection of past achievements and decision to chase a sub-90 half marathon time.
05:45Setbacks faced during training in Switzerland, including a sudden illness.
09:20Arrival at the Cardiff half marathon and meeting with subscribers.
12:00Start of the race and early progress.
16:45Challenges faced during the race, including a challenging hill and fatigue.
21:30Encouragement from fellow runners and supporters.
24:00Final push towards the finish line and achievement of a sub-three-hour marathon pace.
