Running Berlin Marathon | Sub 3 Hour Attempt!

After months and months of dedication and hard work, Jess is ready to take on her biggest challenge yet - achieving a sub-3 hour marathon time at the Berlin Marathon. Now, the moment has arrived to see if she can make her dream a reality. Can she do it?! Watch to find out.

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What’s in this video?
00:00:00 Pre-Marathon Preparations and Nerves
00:01:11 Pre-Marathon ShakeOut Run and Training Insights
00:02:30 Half Marathon Success and Boosts in Confidence
00:03:40 Marathon Morning Routine
00:05:05 Marathon Pace Strategy and Visualisation Techniques
00:06:24 Overcoming Marathon Mental Barriers
00:07:48 Digging Deep
00:09:20 Pushing Through the Pain

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[nefitru]

"Believe that you can, but decide that you will" gave me chills! What an awesome video

[English.runner.en.Espana]

‘‘Believe that you can, but decide that you will’’

Love it. Well said Jess!!! Huge congrats.

[ianjames]

I’m a 53yo bloke who has no idea who is cutting onions. Bloody fantastic video and honesty Jess. So inspirational 👏👏👏

[enonek]

I am always amazed at the amount of ENERGY Jess, displays.

[pjgamber]

Was so excited to see you at the Expo, i didn't hit my 4 hour goal like we talked, but still a 20 minute PR. Congrats on the race, you worked HARD.

[barnabyjamespackham]

Get Taylor as a presenter on the running channel! Great bits of wisdom!

[SelucusNicator]

Perception is so much of a mind f**k 😂 when I run 4:20 kpm (my current 5k goal pace) I feel like I am sprinting as fast as I can but whenever I watch anyone else at this pace online it looks like they are cruising along so easy! 🤦‍♂️ well done Jess for maintaining this for a marathon! Incredible effort and congratulations!

[MsTrinichic]

I swear every time I watch Jess I'm crying lol. So amazing!!!

[nkosinathimahlangu]

Well done🎉❤. You've inspired me to believe that the sub 4:30 marathon I've been training for is achievable.

[Jess-Rabbit]

Yes Jess!!! I am a fellow Jess who also cramped in the last mile of my marathon on Sat. I had to run through it to sprint finish and make my Boston Qualifying time by 43 seconds 😂 it hurt so bad and I passed a guy walking in those last 200 meters. The struggle is freaking real. You crushed. So proud of you!

[jamiepereira]

Well done! That's amazing.

I ran my first marathon earlier in May and I came in 3:00:53. I was on pace to break 3 hours but once I hit 34km I broke down and felt so sick. I managed to drag on for the next 8k, though, and beat my 2nd goal of sub 3:05:00 to qualify for chicago :)

Well done again Jess!

[jonathanteppler]

Ran a PB this year as well, the emotions over the line were too much and I blubbed for a solid 2 minutes. There is nothing wrong with releasing months of focus and effort after it culminates into a beautiful moment. Congratulations

[singwiththestars]

Such great advice to imagine 4 quarters in those colors. I'll use that for me.

[manwerama]

Ripley slayed the alien queen, Eowyn slayed the Witch-king, and Jess slayed the Berlin Marathon.

[ahotcupofteaandagoodbook]

Congratulations! You are such an inspiration. I also tell myself during races that I've done harder things to get me through.
"Believe that you can. Decide that you will." I've just written that down - I love it!

[jsh]

Wow Jess! So inspiring and so pleased you smashed your goal!🔥

[leeharrison]

Well done Jess!!

Crying at the end for and with you, you shared the journey of a marathon and trying to hit a goal whilst fighting those annoying internal demons.

So happy for you, huge hugs 🤗 x

[Varsher]

Well done Jess! Wise words and I was in the same predicament too. I did the Nottingham Robin Hood Half on the same day and thought "those hills are nasty, I'll just aim for a 2h30". Without realising I started with the 2h05 pacer and I dropped back a fair bit for the first 6 or so KM. But, just like you, my legs felt so fresh that I eventually caught and passed that same pacer at the halfway mark and eventually beat the 2h goal I've had since I started my running journey last year. My previous best was a 2h09 on a flat course earlier this year. Belief and self-confidence, knowing you can do the time in training and applying it to race day. Adrenaline and the crowd really makes the difference!

But I have to say, if it wasn't for everyone at The Running Channel for showing me all of your journeys, I probably would've given up already. Truly inspirational and again, amazing effort and congratulations Jess, well deserved - you smashed it!!!

[lenkaontherun]

We are so proud of you, Jess! Congratulations, you are so strong for pushing through the cramp! 💪🏻

[almostaverageroger]

You just made me tear up Jess! Well done! Well done! Love from Manila Philippines 🎉