How Each KM of a Half Marathon Race FEELS (spoiler - not nice)

Running a half marathon is no mean feat and if you've ever done it then you know it can go so many different ways depending on the situation. So I decided to try and document how a half marathon feels at every km. It was a stupid idea that I won't try again!! Please enjoy.

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[bigcarvao]

Running and talking and that paces is brutal, well done champ!

[Something]

I'm an old guy (55) and haven't been running that long. You ran your race about 60 minutes faster than my first half I did last year. My only goal was to finish😂. You both have impressive levels of fitness! Great video!

[markknee]

Great running, both of you, especially all things considered. Well done.

Superb content, as ever.

[Jojo-ebgi]

Relatively new subscriber, spending my evenings catching up on years of content. I love your content, what an inspirational couple, I’m learning a lot and taking a lot on board to help with my training. I’m 46, started running less than a year ago with zero fitness then and I’m absolutely loving every moment of it. First half in a few months - you guys helped me to lift the mental barriers I have been telling myself about being too old, not the right shape etc - I think my first half will take 2 hours 30, but it’s a start and my journey has only just begun. Keep being awesome 👏

[adventurecats]

Mary, quietly kicking ass. Excellent!

[runningwithaj]

Well done to both of you. I love how you acknowledged how special a thing it is to break the tape. I can’t imagine doing that. The humidity in the tropics is a killer. There’s no escape and you just don’t cool down for hours

[christinaclementson]

Well done again both of you. 1st woman and 2nd overall are pretty darn impressive. Results not to be sniffed at ⭐️⭐️

[kieronturner]

Well done to you both 👏 looked grim but a great result considering. I actually enjoy seeing the harder side of running in a sick kind of way 😂

[alanshrimpton]

Congrats guys. Love to run a 4:15/km for a half so I find it hard to imagine your paces and how hard it would be for me. That's more my 5k to 10k pace.

[mikegamber]

so excited that balcony talk is back!! its the best!! Congrats to Mary and You on your impressive finishes. I always appreciate the transparency you give about the races and during the races. It makes you guys seem so much more human and relatable. Great Job!!

[rizmaslen]

Great running both of you! Considering the conditions and soulless route you both smashed it! x

[petersalmon]

Absolutely outstanding you two 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[simonhodgson]

Great video Ben. Congratulations Mary, the winning continues. This video is so true, every run is different. I did the London landmarks half marathon and felt great till around 20k, one month later and did Great Birmingham run and nearly every K after 5k was a mind battle and missed my 2 hour goal by around 3 mins because I needed the bloody toilet!! Grrr 😂

[Dyu]

Well done to the both of you! The heat and humidity doesn't help

[SeeChadRun]

Well done Ben and Mary!!! Hard run, yes, but you both did amazingly! Love your videos (all of them)!

[tessontherun]

I really liked this video! You captured all the emotions you can have during a half marathon. I myself have also filmed when I run races and the first kilometers I film a lot and then get so tired so there are fewer and fewer cuts the further into the race I get. You lasted a long time 😀👍

[benny_ben_run]

I am glad we were not the only ones looking and feeling like death. Even though we only did the 10km race, it wasn't fun. Same thoughts on rejoining this race again. Thanks for the shoutout and congratulations 🎊 to both of you.

[russamehta]

That’s quite an amazing performance from both of you

[zaximusdecimusmeridius]

You are flying! I’m hoping for just under 2 hours for my first coming up in April.

[jamesmoss]

Well done Ben and Mary truly amazing running from you both. Those times are excellent and in that humidity too. It did hurt but again brilliant.
I did one half marathon and it’s tough 1:48 so way off you both. Keep going 👍👍