How I Train For A Marathon With A Full-Time Job | London Marathon

It’s week 10 out of 16 of training for Sarah as she attempts to run a new personal best at the 2024 TCS London Marathon. The runs are getting longer and the paces are getting faster. In this video Sarah runs through how she tries to fit training for a pb around a busy life.

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What’s in this video?
00:00:00 - Imposter Syndrome and Marathon Training Reality
00:01:12 - Easy Run at the New Balance Community Running Workshop in Dublin
00:02:17 - Tempo Run in London
00:11:17 - Training and Recovery
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[kin.]

The progression of Sarah's times over the last few years is inspiring

[mrsamsa]

As a slow runner, imposter syndrome is just a fact of life. Still doesn't stop me from training to be a little bit faster

[craiganderson]

What I love about this channel is it's real! It's not a social media post about how easy running or keeping fit is, it's real life. It's work, it's fatigue, it's family, it's fitting it around all of that. Great video!

[RaNdOmViDeOs]

I’m recovering from a hip injury and went for my first run today and managed 20 minutes pain free!! I could have cried, it’s amazing how much running does for you

[denisflanagan]

Just started my running journey at 43 years old. I have to admit I don’t know why it took me so long. The running community is so welcoming and supportive. I’ve got the Edinburgh half marathon in May in my sights then work my way up to a full marathon 🏃👟😰

[lydiachong]

Good luck, Sarah! You’re one of the most down to earth runners on YouTube and I hope I can get to your level one day! I’m training for my first official half marathon in Derby.

[ClubmanGT]

Sarah, I hope you realize how much of an inspiration you are for thousands of us. I’ve somehow been able to work my way up to half marathons over the last couple of years. Your channel and presenters made me realize I could do it. I’m going to attempt the full Melbourne marathon in October at the age of 52. At the moment it feels impossible after coming back from spine surgery late last year and being unable to run for 3 months. It’s been a very long and painful come back to running but your channel has kept me motivated. Thank you so much.

[ninjashoyo]

“I stopped just trying to do everything and took a step back, and looked at what was more reasonable.” Really needed to hear that

[pewwpew]

I'm running my first 5k this year. Sarah keep on proving those doubts in the back of your mind wrong, you got this!

[misja]

My prediction for London: you will end up being chased to a PB by a group of runners dressed like dinosaurs!

[gabby]

Sarah you are literally so inspiring! I hear your voice when I'm struggling on my runs - 'do a form check' or 'what is your WHY for running' and it SERIOUSLY gets me through! I think this marathon is yours for sure!!

[alisonS]

Good decisions made! Enjoyed this clip so much! A dream come true, I will be running in London later this year and seeing you running along the Thames was so exciting. Good luck with the rest of your marathon training!

[Leah-xtut]

Hi Sarah, I'm 15 and I have been really trying to get a sub 20 minute 5km and I tried runner for 2 weeks and it really helped I'm saving up to get the subscription I love watching these videos it gives me so much motivation to get out and run I would love to win that competition 😉 ( ps. I'm glad you liked Dublin as I living in Ireland)

[Heidi-CharlotteMurray]

This video 👏
I'm currently half way through training for my first marathon at the end of May & the absolute overwhelm I'm feeling is something I was not prepared for.
Thank you for being so honest about the off days & highlighting how real they are.

You're going to absolutely nail London!

[chrisparker]

I am not sure there is any better feeling in the world than finishing a super long run. Great work Sarah, it's great to see the ups and downs of training so honestly described.

[DanielClayton-ziqi]

Love this vid and channel so much! Currently training for my first ever marathon in August and do all my training on Clapham Common which to my amusement I see a lot of in the vids on this channel. Best of luck with the London Marathon and cheers for all the top quality vids.

[carolellul]

Good luck Sarah! I’ve just started watching this channel, I turned 40 a few weeks ago and decided to sign up for a 5k race having never run before in my life. I’m using my Garmin training plan to do the ‘couch to 5k’ type plan. This channel has been a great motivator when I really don’t feel like doing my run that day. I hope your marathon goes well and you never know, maybe one day I might even attempt a marathon.

[sharonjoynt]

Love your enthusiasm! Training for my first half marathon...

[saffronwilford]

Love this video, thank you for sharing! Some super helpful relatable tips and love the fit checks too 😍

[wawswilliams]

Great video as always! Good luck for London💪🤩