The Manchester Marathon Experience: A Personal Best and a Celebration

TLDRIn this video, I share my experience running the Manchester Marathon and achieving a personal best time of 3 hours and 9 minutes. I discuss my fueling and nutrition strategy, feeling strong in the last 10K, and the importance of being patient and disciplined at the start. I express my gratitude to my support team and celebrate the accomplishment of completing a challenging marathon.

Key insights

🏃‍♀️Achieved a personal best time of 3 hours and 9 minutes in the Manchester Marathon.

🥇Followed a bespoke fueling and nutrition strategy with 8 gels throughout the race.

💪Felt strong in the last 10K and was in control of pace throughout the race.

🎉Expressed gratitude towards the support team and celebrated the accomplishment of completing the challenging marathon.

🙏Recognized the importance of patience and discipline at the start of the race.

Q&A

What was your finishing time in the Manchester Marathon?

My finishing time in the Manchester Marathon was 3 hours and 9 minutes.

How did you fuel and hydrate during the race?

I followed a bespoke fueling strategy and consumed 8 gels throughout the race for energy and hydration.

How did you feel in the last 10K of the race?

I felt strong in the last 10K and maintained control of my pace.

Who supported you during the marathon?

I am grateful for the support of my team, including my partner Ben and my parents who were present at the race.

What is your advice for runners starting a marathon?

Be patient and disciplined at the start, and trust in your training and strategy.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the Manchester Marathon experience and achieving a personal best time of 3 hours and 9 minutes.

04:17Explanation of the bespoke fueling and nutrition strategy followed in the race.

06:30Feeling strong in the last 10K of the race and maintaining control of pace.

10:00Expressing gratitude to the support team and celebrating the accomplishment of completing a challenging marathon.

12:00Reflecting on the importance of patience and discipline at the start of the race.