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The Welsh Runner
United Kingdom
Приєднався 25 бер 2016
My name's Matt or The Welsh Runner. I am a sub-elite runner, coach, and content creator. I started this channel to share my love of running and how it has changed my life.
I will upload content that outlines my training, nutrition, and race strategies. I will also share tips, advice, and things I wish I knew about running when I first started.
I am also open about my mental health and the struggles I have with anxiety, and the approaches I use to manage this.
I hope you enjoy the content I create and learn more about how to improve and enjoy your running.
Feel free to connect with me on my social media channels and all of my training is on Strava. I always enjoy discussing running and fitness. You can also reach me by email at matt@thewelshrunner.com.
Matt
@thewelshrunner
I will upload content that outlines my training, nutrition, and race strategies. I will also share tips, advice, and things I wish I knew about running when I first started.
I am also open about my mental health and the struggles I have with anxiety, and the approaches I use to manage this.
I hope you enjoy the content I create and learn more about how to improve and enjoy your running.
Feel free to connect with me on my social media channels and all of my training is on Strava. I always enjoy discussing running and fitness. You can also reach me by email at matt@thewelshrunner.com.
Matt
@thewelshrunner
FRAMPTON 10K RACE VLOG: 32:XX? 1st Race on the roads since injury.
Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN!
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Racing Frampton 10K. Race vlog with footage from Insta 360. Thanks to @TheFODRunner and @Maxkelly600 for their POV race footage. Check out their channels.
#TrainwithCOROS
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Racing Frampton 10K. Race vlog with footage from Insta 360. Thanks to @TheFODRunner and @Maxkelly600 for their POV race footage. Check out their channels.
#TrainwithCOROS
To follow me:
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Instagram - thewelshrunner
Twitter - thewelshrunner
Facebook - thewelshrunner/
Blog - thewelshrunner.com/
Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, UA-cam Audio Library, and Bensound.com
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Do THIS before trying DOUBLE THRESHOLD days
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Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! For coaching or training plans: thewelshrunner.com/coaching This video looks at a double run day as I transition back to double threshold days. I have used the Coros watch and HR strap to guide my sessions and tested my lactate to ensure that I am working at the correct intensities for me. Second session done with @TheFODRunner #TrainwithCOROS @TheF...
What REALLY happened in Manchester Marathon?
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The Day The Marathon WON - MANCHESTER MARATHON 2024
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For coaching or training plans: thewelshrunner.com/coaching Discounted 3 month coaching deal currently available. Thank you so much for all of the support in this block and during the race. Also thank you to everyone who sent over videos and photos. I really appreciate it and it has allowed this vlog to be made. Your support of this channel means so much. thank you. Thanks @TimGoesMiles on Inst...
I am so PROUD of this run!
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SHOCKING Lab results! Was I running TOO FAST?
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I needed THIS Long Run
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The FASTEST 5K in the WORLD! Armagh 5K | Sub 2:20 Marathon Training
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For coaching or training plans: thewelshrunner.com/coaching Discounted 3 month coaching deal currently available. Episode 6 of my training block towards Manchester Marathon looks at my sixth week of training as I attempt to run sub 2:20 for the marathon in 2024. This includes the incredible Armagh 5K in Northern Ireland where 130 runners broke 15 minutes in the 5K. Video credits: @user-kq9oc2ew...
Sub 2:20 Marathon: Double Threshold, Zone 2 and Marathon Training Picks Up!
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For coaching or training plans: thewelshrunner.com/coaching Episode 5 of my training block towards Manchester Marathon looks at my fifth week of training as I attempt to run sub 2:20 for the marathon in 2024. Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Stitch Paper: www.researchgate.net/publication/265255700_Exercise-Related_Transient_Abdominal_Pain_ETAP#:~:text=This exercise-related transien...
How FAST are my thresholds? Training for a SUB 2:20 Marathon!
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SUB 2:20 MARATHON TRAINING: Things DON'T go to plan!
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For coaching or training plans: thewelshrunner.com/coaching Episode 3 of my training block towards Manchester Marathon looks at my third week of training as I attempt to run sub 2:20 for the marathon in 2024. Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, UA-cam Audio Library, and Bensound.com Cover credit: Instagram Jerry_Sun To follow me: Strava - www.strava.com/...
Can DOUBLE THRESHOLD work for the MARATHON? Week 2 training for a SUB 2:20 marathon.
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For coaching or training plans: thewelshrunner.com/coaching Episode 2 of my training block towards Manchester Marathon looks at my second week of training as I attempt to run sub 2:20 for the marathon in 2024. This week includes double threshold running where I take my lactate measurements. Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, UA-cam Audio Library, and Be...
Can I BREAK 2:20 for the MARATHON?
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For coaching or training plans: thewelshrunner.com/coaching Episode 1 of my training block towards Manchester Marathon looks at my first week of training as I attempt to run sub 2:20 for the marathon in 2024. Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, UA-cam Audio Library, and Bensound.com To follow me: Strava - www.strava.com/athletes/2584141 Instagram - inst...
TRYING TO RUN FAST; Track Session 10 x 400m. One rep too many?
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BERLIN MARATHON 2023. Can I break my PB of 2:24? RACE DAY!
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For coaching or training plans: thewelshrunner.com/coaching This Berlin Marathon series is sponsored by Soar Running. www.soarrunning.com/ TWR15 for 15% OFF Berlin Marathon 2023 Episode 7. RACE DAY VLOG Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, UA-cam Audio Library, and Bensound.com To follow me: Strava - www.strava.com/athletes/2584141 Instagram - instagram....
This session PREDICTED my 2:24 Valencia Marathon Time will it get it right for BERLIN MARATHON?
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This session PREDICTED my 2:24 Valencia Marathon Time will it get it right for BERLIN MARATHON?
2:24 MARATHONER gets the long run completely WRONG: BERLIN MARATHON 2023 Final big long run.
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2:24 MARATHONER gets the long run completely WRONG: BERLIN MARATHON 2023 Final big long run.
Sub 15 minute 5K to BERLIN MARATHON. My first hard long run since the 5K was TOUGH!
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Sub 15 minute 5K to BERLIN MARATHON. My first hard long run since the 5K was TOUGH!
Can I run a FAST 5K before fully focusing on BERLIN MARATHON Training?
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Can I run a FAST 5K before fully focusing on BERLIN MARATHON Training?
ALL IN for BERLIN: Can I win the RACE? Magor 10K RACE VLOG!
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ALL IN for BERLIN: Can I win the RACE? Magor 10K RACE VLOG!
ALL IN for BERLIN: 5K Race Day vlog and the plan for Berlin Marathon Training
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ALL IN for BERLIN: 5K Race Day vlog and the plan for Berlin Marathon Training
Is this tiny camera the Perfect RUNNING CAMERA? | Insta360 GO 3
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Is this tiny camera the Perfect RUNNING CAMERA? | Insta360 GO 3
Something HAD TO CHANGE! Swansea Half Marathon RACE VLOG!
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Something HAD TO CHANGE! Swansea Half Marathon RACE VLOG!
LONDON MARATHON 2023 - SUB 2:30 and the most AMAZING SUPPORT!
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LONDON MARATHON 2023 - SUB 2:30 and the most AMAZING SUPPORT!
LONDON MARATHON 2023 - How I Taper, Marathon Expo, Goals and Pacing strategy!
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LONDON MARATHON 2023 - How I Taper, Marathon Expo, Goals and Pacing strategy!
I ran sub 5 minute/mile at 20 miles into a long run. LONGEST run of the block. LONDON MARATHON 2023
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I ran sub 5 minute/mile at 20 miles into a long run. LONGEST run of the block. LONDON MARATHON 2023
Workout I use to get FASTER when Marathon Pace still feels TOO HARD: LONDON MARATHON 2023 - PEAKING
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Workout I use to get FASTER when Marathon Pace still feels TOO HARD: LONDON MARATHON 2023 - PEAKING
LONDON MARATHON 2023...5 weeks out. A HUGE SESSION but can I FINISH it?
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LONDON MARATHON 2023...5 weeks out. A HUGE SESSION but can I FINISH it?
OLYMPIC Marathoner Stephen Scullion + Pro Elite Under Armour Team coach Stephen Haas share all! Q&A
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OLYMPIC Marathoner Stephen Scullion Pro Elite Under Armour Team coach Stephen Haas share all! Q&A
Training with OLYMPIAN Stephen Scullion @stephenscullion262 at the UA Flow Velociti Elite Camp
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Training with OLYMPIAN Stephen Scullion @stephenscullion262 at the UA Flow Velociti Elite Camp
Only runners can lay on the ground breathing like a dying horse and giving fist pumps to each other, saying well done mate and it was so much fun🙂. Absolutely love that because I am exactly the same.
Them Alphaflys get some hammer 😊
U are legend sir 5km 🔥
I know the feeling of loosing power on the slightest inclines and then having a heart rate spike , so frustrating even though like yourself I train hills 🤷
Regular strength training would help with the hills 💪🏼
Iron levels maybe causing the issues on the hills x
Why does Andy eat tea in his car?
great effort ❤
I dont think there is any issue with your hill running. Absolutely speaking, the slow down on the hill is perfectly within the parameters what I would expect. The winner was taking it easy the first 2 km's, thats why he could go faster on the hill, but he then maintained the "faster" after that. So it was not because he is a better hill runner but purely because he was a faster runner.
Great production on the video Matt, the switch between cameras worked really well! Great sprint finish 💥
Local race? Is that if you swim over Matt? 😂
Impressive sprint finish! Solid.
How are you going to get better at hills Freddie?
Cracking finish.....
That was one hell of a surge off the top of the hill, fair play!! Great job out there, as always 👊 saved the best sprint till last as well!
There is a very good chance that the same thing that gives you that kick , also is what gets you in the hills . You naturally have a lot of muscle in your body , that stuff is dense is essentially a ruck sack on the climbs , but what a kick 🔥
Very true! A great point.
Great running Matt, put the after burners on at the end! 😂
Top running mate! Thanks for the tag, great Vlog 👌🏻
Solid race. Always nice to be the one out kicking others to the line!
Thanks. Yeah, just need to put myself in a position where I’m sprinting for a podium place.
Congrats good job
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Great vid! Easy to listen to and nice to hear about how others deal with the challenges of training. I wonder about these lactate monitors - seems like possibly your heart rate monitor might give you more reliable data. I love numbers but...
Lovely brovalry.
Great video Matt. Good banter between you guys. Love it when you two collaborate 👍
What was your speed? I use garmin, so it helps me to know your speed to picture where u are compared to my runs
When is the Chicago Marathon? 💪
Hi Matt. Great video and nice to see you and Andy "back together" again 😃. Its Chicago for me too this year 😮 . Hope your training goes smoothly.
How do you like your Coros pace 3? I’m torn on this or the Garmin forerunner 265.
I love it. Very easy to use. Great insights and the app and Training Hub on the computer are great. I think if you talk to anyone who has a Pace 3 they'll say the same thing.
Good to see you two doing the session you have set me in the past! The things you find in the back of cars :)
Great video. Nice seeing you and Kelly at the bag drop at Edinburgh btw. 👌🙌
Mayochup for the win
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Us, who are at the 5:45 to 6h 42ks, just have nothing but praises for runners/elites like you. Your worst runs are even unreachable for us. Maybe 1/8 of your prowess is good enough for us.
Bro it’s funny how this is a sub 15 pace. Bro looks like he is running my 8:30 min/mile pace. Sub 15 would be sprinting for me. Crazy
Good recap of both marathons Matt, yeah triathlon is you, haha that will be fun to watch, I’ve never done a triathlon because my swimming is ridiculously ridiculous but like to give one a go, good luck with Chicago 🏃🏽♂️👊🏼✌️🌞👣🥳✅
Do you not think having rice pudding and coke for breakfast contributed to bloating and sickness? Made me feel sick just to watch it 🤣
In layman’s terms. You ingested too much and had to take a massive poo. Big deal.
Have you just said your running Chicago? Cannot wait for blosck build up! and cheers for all your work and vids you put up!
Chicago is perfect for PB attempt - Flat fast quality field! 🚀
Great honest breakdown of your race ❤ a focus on s+c is a huge huge benefit, something I personally have done, not at home but at the gym as it is more focused. I’m early 50’s so even more important to us oldies but the elites advocate gym work makes the difference, the great Mo F did a lot of gym work. Earlier in the year forgot my race gels like a twit, oddly got a PB and was awesome not faffing about, legs maybe felt more tired day after but made me realise something 🎉
Do you think the Coca-Cola on the morning of Manchester may have also contributed to the GI issues? Glad it went well for you in Newport
I'm curious about you saying you were in that nice pack talking to the other runners. Why didn't you run a bit faster then, just to the level that it still feels comfortable but just not that comfortable that you feel like talking? I think that is the ideal intensity for running the marathon. But I'm not so experienced as you are, so really interested in your view on this.
I think Lydiard said something like that about carb loading. If I'm right you dont eat a lot of carbs the days leading up and then load the day before. You get more benefit from it then. You can only store so much for so long anyway.
On Dan Nash's Strava, he theorises that his legs felt OK the day after the marathon due to taking on 90g+ of carbs per hour. Maybe he has a tougher gut than average!
Far too many runners today place too much emphasis on carb/gel loading and have ‘upset’ stomachs. Fact - in the 80s there were no gels (nor carbon shoes) yet many more Brits running sub 2.30 marathons each year than there is today. Keep it simple. Complication drives failure.
The emphasis on simple carbs, not only in the loading phase, is detrimental for your health and insulin levels. It will increase HBA1c and keep your insulin elevated. Elevated insulin inhibits your bodys ability to use fat as fuel. Even on low carb diets, is the liver and muscles filled with glycogen (gluconeogenesis, converting fat to glucose). If you have carbs, have them during training or post training (immediately after your training runs), where the muscles are looking to replenish glycogen. This requires less insulin, and might retain your bodys ability to use fat as fuel, as well as glucose.
Where’d you get the sub 2.30 stat?
I think what you and other YTers have demonstrated is that for club runner standard a 2:20 marathon is a tough ask and sometimes it’s luck on the day. I’ve commented previously that I think many of you who log all their training on-line you over think it all. Running seemed so much simpler 30-40 years ago. Yes, we thought about training etc but turned up and ran ! I do think then depth of competition was better then. It’s funny to think back then there were no gels or super shoes yet we still ran decently- ummm !
Out of interest, did you take any sort of energy during a long race like a marathon? Like dried apricots or juice?
@@willrocks4985 No, I was commenting on this when the LM was on. Mostly runners took nothing apart from the odd ‘cup’ of water. Half marathons/10 miles , nothing except a water splash ! There was an early electrolyte drink XL1 which was disgusting 🤮. I know so many very good runners who never ate any special, before, during or after a race. Bag of crisps after a race 😂 I ran 2:19 and a 66 half and 30:07 10k so not too shabby
@tarawright5286 you’re right, data for data sake - makes little or no difference in reality . The content makers seem nice guys, just not the ability to match their ambitions.
Curious if you’ve done multi-day carb loading for marathons in the past? How was your fueling / carb-loading for Manchester / Newport compared to your PB marathon? You have me super nervous for my upcoming race now haha
Hi Matt, This is an excellent assessment and very refreshing to hear. I think you knew going into Manchester that you were undercooked, and sensibly adjusted your pace plan on the day. Also, glad to hear you address the obsession that some sub elite athletes have with carb loading on the day! Several gels, along with the drinks is going to upset the stomach and personally i think may only have a placebo effect. Good luck for Chicago!
Wow. What an awesome story. So cool you did Newport and have a better feeling chicago. Well done
Wow that great what a turn around. 2 super fast marathons. As a low-carb runner, I see some of these really high carbs people can take and My gut would rip apart. Great job,