How I FINALLY got into running (My first MARATHON story)

This year I finally decided to run a marathon. In this video I talk through how I came to love running. I now consider myself a runner and I'm actually excited to run another marathon.

0:00 How I got into running
0:40 Sign up for a marathon
1:21 Follow a training program
2:46 What is a "good" marathon time?
7:47 Buy good running shoes
8:24 Run in the prettiest places
9:07 Run first thing in the morning
9:39 My first marathon

[morgankendall]

You say going out too slow was a mistake. You literally did what 99% of marathoners wish they could do which is negative split. You paced that really maturely and hit your goal. Well done mate 💪

[InfiniteQuest]

Haha, wow this is the best marathon story I've ever seen. So good. So many emotions.

[gabesrunning]

Awesome video, awesome performance!!
I am doing the whole ordeal, subbed, liked, strava and going back watching the whole journey!
Love ur vids man, so inspiring! Wish you and your beautiful family all the bests!🙏
Warm greetings from Germany🙋‍♂️

[ugabrew]

Congratulations! Really enjoyed hearing your story.

[drbleachers]

Awesome job, Jake! Great story telling as well!

[slushpuppii]

So wild, started watching you during the over employed videos

[chaseonyt]

Congrats man I watched your football video, and it inspired me to go back and not to give up and try to go play college ball.

Keep up the good work!
Tip, You can’t throw deep pass after deep pass even with perfect form. Its nearly impossible. But great job!

[KlayJones]

Nic work! I ran my first marathon last year. I set the bar much lower than you! My goal was to finish without dying. I finished in 6 hours 😂. I didn't run much this year due to kiddo's health and other major life stuff. I do want to get back into it and you have helped spark some motivation! Thanks!

[davidofoo]

IMO, sub-3 is not very doable for someone new to running. Could be a matter of what you define as "new" though, which by your definition sounds like someone who didn't grow up running (hs or college runners). The influencers you've mentioned most likely have been running for at least 2-3 years consistently to hit a sub-3 marathon. Just wanted to temper expectations there for some folks. Regardless, great video and looking out for more!

[MrClarktom]

That is very impressive with 12 weeks proper training, congrats my dude. How broken were you the following few days 😂

[chueyv]

Dude Congrats! You can probably easily cycle like 500 miles now lol

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