I'm 32 and had recently returned to running after having my second baby. A few months into regular parkruns I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I managed to maintain my running around surgery and radiation, but have since found out I will need a double mastectomy due to having the BRCA2 gene mutation. While awaiting my surgery I want to train for and complete my first marathon - I know that the fitter I am, the quicker my post surgery recovery will be. And, running during this whole challenge has kept me sane. Very inspired by your fast 5km Sarah!

I am about to hit 60, and I am determine to complete a 5k in under 30 minutes. Over the years, I kept training, and getting so close, then some kind of injury or health issue would sideline me for a bit, and getting back my pace as i get older is getting harder and harder. But I will hit that sub 30 this year....

My goal is to run my first marathon in April. 4 years free from addiction and lost over 10 stone in the process. Main goal is sub 5 hours 😀

I only started running in feb this year and my 5k is about 34 minutes. My goal is to try and get that down, maybe under 30?! I've really loved watching you share your running journey, it's really motivating to me! Thank you for filming this 😊

I’m a complete Runna convert - I used it for London Landmarks Half Marathon earlier this year and smashed 13 minutes off my PB! 🎉 Now using it for my marathon plan for Chester in October. Great video TRC!

16:58 "on a Tuesday, how random" 🤣 You've got to appreciate the novelty of weekday speed since fast running is usually limited to weekend Parkruns/races. Brilliant video, Sarah!

You are such a big inspiration to me. I can't count the number of times I didn't feel like going out for a run, where one of your videos turned my mood around.

As someone who bikes and runs, triathlons are so much fun. You get passed by literally everyone in the swim, but you pass hundreds of people in the biking and running portion.

I'm mostly a triathlete. If you're looking to sign up for your first one be sure to train for the swim and do some trainings in the open water, this is key. Swimming only in the pool is not enough, some people swim fine in the pool but get stressed up in the open waters, so train for that! Also train the transitions, simulate the T1 and T2 over and over in the two weeks before, so on race day you'll know what to do. Make a checklist of everything you need, it's a bit of a nightmare logistically speaking. But in the end it's worth it, it so fun doing all three sports in one event 🏊‍♂🚴🏃 Oh, depending on distance nutrition is very important, but for short distance it won't require much, maybe two or three gels and a water bottle in the bike.

Love this! My goal is a sub-one-hour 10K. I was close last summer with a 1:02:34 but Life happened and now I am working my way back to being able to run 10K at all. It would be amazing to be able to hit that sub-one-hour goal in the next year.

I really enjoyed that video! Sarah is great at making others feel good about running, I’m doing a marathon in 6 weeks and I am terrified, but after watching this I feel better after Sarah’s enthusiasm!😊

ive got 8 weeks left until my first ever half marathon so i think the only reasonable next goal for me, is a marathon next year

Love your videos Sarah...I'm 55, had new hips 2 years ago and run Park Run in Perth each Saturday in around 30 mins. Think I'm inspired to try the Runna app and increase my training to perhaps reduce my parkrun time to 27 mins and maybe do a 10km to under 1 hour. Good Luck to all our running buddies in achieving your goals.

I actually just started running at the beginning of this summer, and I have fallen in LOVE! I ran my first 5k two weeks ago and am now training for a 10k in October. Thanks for the inspo :)

I'm currently training for a sub-18 minute 5k. I've been a runner for awhile but only recently started focusing on shorter distances, speed, and power - and I love it! Good work on your 5k training!

I'm currently training for Cardiff half marathon which is coming up very quickly! Long term goal is to get a sub 3 hours marathon time and qualify for Boston! Hopefully, with a bit of help from Runna it will happen next year :) The strenght sessions are actually well organised and enjoyable and I have already noticed improvements. Let's go! 😆

This is one of the best TRC videos. I've signed up to RUNNA to train for the Manchester Half Marathon in October. Aiming for sub 90 minutes. Just finishing my first week of sessions. Just like Sarah I enjoy the intervals and hate the Tempo sessions 😂.

I'm a South African 18 year old and I'm running my first half marathon this october and I'm aiming to run my first marathon next year. I'd also love to get a sub 25 minute 5k. Thanks so much for the video, you're an inspiration Sarah! I always look up to you all when I'm in one of my running "lows" and you help me to remember why I love running so much!

Great video, very inspiring! Congratulations to the new PB! I managed to improve my years old PB for 5K to 21:51 this year and am currently training for a 34K trail run. After that I want to tackle the 20min barrier. :)

Long term goals sub 20 5k and 3:30 marathon. Great effort Sarah, I'm sure you'll carry on improving and smash your 5 & 10k targets

New series: Sarah does a tempo run once a week, learning to stick the intervals through to the end and falls in love with tempo training. Great lactate threshold raining and a big win for 5k time. Congratulations on that PB. 🎉

I started running last year when colleagues convinced me to join the 5K leg of a relay race. Not being particularly fit and a little overweight, I didn't think I could actually do it, but gave it a go anyways - and I really enjoyed it :D I've participated in a few 5K runs since and now I want to improve on that with the ultimate goal of running a half-marathon next year!

I'm training for a half marathon which is now only 7 weeks away!! Super nervous but very, very excited!! My mid/long term goal is to get sub 2 hours for a half marathon, which I'm very excited to keep training for!! I also just want to thank all The Running Channel team for your amazing, informed videos and newsletters. They are such good value and have completely kept me encouraged and excited for running! Thankyou so much.

I’m back running after a three years break. My goal is to beat my half-marathon PB (1:43:24) and to go sub 4h for my first marathon in 2024 and I’d love to give Runna a try 😊 Love from Belgium

Awesome job, Sarah! I really admire your mental toughness - getting through some of those workouts looked really hard!

I have two goals. I’m currently training to reduce my 5K time to sub 20. This has been my goal for two years now, and I have not made the progress I had hoped for. I am also venturing into 10K racing by signing up for one at the end of September.

I’ve lost my motivation for running, due to being constantly in pain, maybe I should give run a a try, the strength and conditioning in a plan, sounds like a fantastic idea.

Thank you for your honesty in this video Sarah. I struggle with mental strength just as much as running strength and it’s good to see I’m not the only one. I want to train for my first ultra next year to see if I can achieve that length.

I did my first and so far only triathlon last June, I'd recommend doing it at least once! The training is nice because it forces you to mix up your movements from just running, but it is a lot! I was also pleasantly surprised at how not tired I felt when I got done! Normally after a run event I'm exhausted, nauseated depending on effort, but I was still perky and kind of hungry when I got done with the tri!

I love these honest videos of the ups and downs of training! Stoked to see the progress you were able to make in a few weeks Sarah :) I've just been given a charity place for the 2024 London Marathon and would love to also go sub-4hrs. The furthest I've ever run before is 15km, so there's lots of work to do before next year!

Already planned my marathon in Eindhoven and training myself hoping I'm doing the right things.. after the marathon I'm having more ambitions to improve my 10k and 5k. I'm 46 now and love TRC it really motivates me to set goals en most importantly enjoy running

My maybe slightly ambitious goal is a sub 45min 10k - would definitely need help with that! Really enjoying this video, thanks Sarah! 😊

Been using Runna for the past 2 months and an underrated aspect of it is the community posts! Really positive and encouraging part on the app!

Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Great work, Sarah!

Awesome PB Sarah!! 2014 I broke my back and was told I was lucky to be walking, to which they also found I had spinal cancer. Fast forward a few years and I started running in 2022 with a few runs here and there, then added a couple of Park Run's. I then joined my local running club in April 2023 and also have a 5k PB of 20:54. At the ripe old age of 37 I may get a sub 20 by the end of the year.

I'm training for a sub-2-hour half marathon right now and then I would love a sub-4:30 marathon. Congrats on the 5K PB!

I just started using Runna, and honestly, it's the best running app I've ever used! I'm trying to get a new 5K pb as a beginner runner! So we'll see!! Great video, as always!

I am running a 50k at the age of 56....go granny go😊

13:17 I know it's a little bit late but Happy Birthday Sarah!!!

Massive runna fan here. Used it for a 5k block a few weeks back, got down to 19.59. Really happy with it. The app 100% helped me. I need to question what you put in the app at the start though. I didn't have any sessions with a 5k warm up, or a 10k tempo throughout my 8week plan. Not sure starting at week 5 is a true reflection of the apps structure either. Well done on the PB. Any others thinking of using the app, don't be scared by these big numbers, it's customisable.

Runna saved my season!! I love this app so so much. Integrated workouts. Videos. It’s so good

Congrats Sarah!!! 🎉 Well done. Heat is hard. I have read somewhere about a "baby ironman", distances sounded within my reach, but swim is my weak point, it would drain me completly.

Currently training for a half marathon PB but would also love a sub-30 5k. I love how running always gifts you with new goals to achieve! Great video, Sarah!

This is great! After your first video with Runna, I immediately downloaded it and I've managed to get back to my original running pace (7:00 - 8:00) after three years off and having COVID last March! Did my 5k "race" in 29 mins and now on my 10k plan! Thank you for introducing me to Runna ☺️ Overall, I would love to work up to a marathon!

Currently training for a 100km race - furthest distance to date so will see how that goes. Ultimate goal is 100miles. Love seeing all your videos and James' too! Inspirational!

Lost 10.5st/147lbs/67kg over the past (nearly) 6 years, fell in love with running back in Feb. Would use the Runna subscription to improve my 5 & 10k times then the skies the limit. Would be happy to keep you informed. Love your content & the fact you're all so honest. The struggle is real!

I just used your code and subscribed to the Runna app. Thank you for always keeping me motivated ❤

Ive just started using Runna with your promotion code and I love it! This year goals are a sub 1:30 half marathon in October and a sub 3:30 marathon in April next year :)!!!

I downloaded the Runna app immediately after watching this video and started the eight week 5k improvement plan. My ‘race day’ was on Saturday and I was amazed to complete my local Parkrun in 20:30, a massive improvement as two months ago I was running it in 22 minutes. I definitely recommend it, it was great discovering different types of runs and it kept me injury free which has been difficult in recent years now I’m 40+. I’ll be starting another plan shortly, aiming for 19 minutes this time 😀

I’ve been using Runna app since the beginning of this year - I really like it. Currently using their 50k ultra marathon training plan for my next ultra.

That sounds an insane training plan. 11km at 4.45s and 4.20s when your PB is 4.14 and your best recent result is 4.27 for 5k sounds a really quick way to get injured or exhausted. Would have thought either 5.15 or 5.30 km for 11km or maybe 4.30 x 1k x 5 with one min recoveries trying to get that down to 4 x 1k x 5 which would be your goal pace.

Currently subscribed to Runna and i'm in week 3 of the 5k improvement plan. So far so good, i really feel like i'm improving. My current goal is getting a new PB for my 5k. Although i can't help myself dreaming, especially during the long runs, that i might go for the half marathon plan next. I think that's gonna be my next goal.

Hell. Fricking. Yes!!! Way to go Sarah! You earned that time, very happy and proud for you! Keep up the great efforts! Your positivity is inspiring.

I´m currently training for a sub 25min 5k and the next thing will probably be a sub 2 hour half-marathon!! I´d love to train with Runna, seems challenging yet fun!:)

Congrats Sarah - well done! I did try Runna a few months ago but had issues with workouts being different in the app compared to what was in garmin - hopefully they've fixed that now. I plan to try it again after GNR for my first Ultra (50k). Great Vid x

Well done Sarah 👏🏼 amazing effort as always!! Look forward to seeing what you do when you’re fully healthy!! My goals for this year are a sub 44 10k and a sub 1:40 half marathon 😬 a girl can dream!!

I have been trying out Runna for the past month or so, on a 10K plan - So far I've loved the fact that it gives me a variety of different types of runs to do - which I think I would struggle to stick to if it wasnt for the app. I've just signed up for a half marathon next April so I'd love to be able to use Runna for that too!

I always found running really hard as a kid but now I’m older it has literally changed my life, I recently did the Hull 10k and achieved it in just over an hour which I was so proud of but I’ve booked in for the coastal 10K in October so want to really challenge myself and complete that race in 45 mins, the Runna app would help achieve that!! I love this video😍

I will be running the Great South 10 miles in October and the Reading half next March. I only started running in March of this year. One 5k run completed in June in 46:45. The anxiety is running high, but I love it!

Been trying to crack a sub-1 hour 10K for a little while now, this video has inspired me to (at least try to) stick to a Runna training plan. Wish me luck!

We need the cross-over between TRC and GTN if Sarah is going to do a triathlon!

Running my first half marathon in just under 12 weeks. Currently training hard, with caution, after breaking my foot six months ago. The Valencia (Spain) half marathon has a time limit of 2h30, so runna could definetly give me the help I need to achieve this goal, while recovering from an injury! Love from a Portuguese living in Spain ❤

I’m just coming to the end of my “bench to 5k” plan with Runna after using the TRC code to get me going, tomorrow is the “race” which is going to have a revised target time because I’m not as young and fit as I used to be but the next goal will be to target a 10k, 21k and possibly get back up to marathon training to get under my 3:56 PB. Runna has been a huge help and I’d love to keep on using it.

Great job! Very motivating and I’m now inspired to better my 5k PB, currently at 20:12

I’m 44 and returned to running after a few years out. I used to run sub 22 minute 5ks. Now it takes me half an hour. And that’s after I’ve trained to running it without needing to walk. I’ve now booked myself into a half marathon later this year. Plus aiming to go sub 20 parkrun by the end of the year. I’ve had challenges with my mental health. It’s not been a good few years but hopefully I’m on my way back now. So I’m creating my own training plan but it’s invaluable to see plans like this. Thank you for all that you do.

I started running to do a triathlon - have done several sprint distances and one olympic distance. When the pandemic hit and pools were closed I switched to focusing on running, though I still bike commute which allows for some cross-training. Completed my first ultra at the beginning of July. I recommend trying a triathlon at least once. Your body is nowhere near as wrecked at the end.

Hi, my name is Kobe and I'm 17. Last month, I ran my first half marathon, and I have another one coming in a few months, so I hope to improve my time. When I become 18, I want to do 1/4 triathlons and even a ironman 70.3 in my wildest dreams, I'm also planning to run full marathons together with my dad!

I am in week 2 of half marathon training with Runna and I think so far my favourite thing is the variety of the workouts, I especially love how the long runs are broken into segments so a) you get to practice your target pace and b) they somehow go so much faster?? I am having trouble keeping under pace for my easy runs (runners and their stupid pride!....noooo! i can't have something that slow showing up on Strava 😭) but that's where discipline comes in. and trusting the process! Massive congrats, Sarah, on the new PB...i hope to join in you in ten weeks time with my fastest half!

Congrats on the PB👏 I've got a 10k in 2 and a half months that where my goal is to finish it in under an hour

My current 5K PB is at 22:34 at sea level! I live at elevation (Mexico City). I would love to get a better PB here at home with the Runna App

OMG, would love a yearly subscription! I'm currently training with Runna to get my 10k time under 60. Previously they helped me achieve my goal to get my 5k under 30, so happy! Aaaand after I get my 10k under 60, I want to start preparing for running my first half marathon next year.

I have two goals - to run sub 2hr Half Marathon in Manchester in Oct and then a sub 4hr Marathon in Manchester next April. So far I've only ever worked with fairly simple training plans, so having something personalised and dynamic sounds interesting!

I’ve been using Runna for about 11 weeks now working on a half marathon plan and I love it. The strength training also does a great job of reinforcing the runs, but I do.

Currently training for my first marathon in november, just a week before my birthday, with a goal of sub 3:30. Hope to succeed, and I'm using the garmin trainer thing where you input the event and it does all the planning for you, liking it thought it's missing strength/core workout

Amazing prize! My goal is to finally get the sub two hour half I've wanted for years! 😊 Loved watching your journey throughout this video 🤗

A runner's days of the week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Park Run, Long Run 😂. I started using Runna with the two week trial you offered and it went great! Extremely personalizable which a lot of training plans, without a coach, don't offer. Couldn't afford the subscription, so I started doing it on my own and then got injured. Hoping to one day use Runna again as I really saw results and training for my sub 25 minute 5K.

Appreciate the honesty in this video. Always hard to be open when a run sucks or you just arent feeling it but we all go through it!

Congratulations Sarah on the PB! I took up running in 2021 at the age of 56 for physical and mental health reasons after Covid. I ran because I wanted to do an Ironman. In 2022, I did an Ironman 70.3 and a marathon and while not the best efforts, I finished and was incredibly happy with myself. I had lots of race and time improvement goals this year but have been sidetracked by injuries all year so my 2023 goals are out the window. However, if I can stay healthy next year, I’m going to run a 4 hour marathon and finish a full Ironman. I need a good training plan that I can stick to. I know my injuries this year have been from trying to do too much. I’ve seen so many KZfaq videos about the pitfalls of this but I hope that I have finally learned my lesson. 🤞

Nice to see you running in hot weather! Welcome to our life here in Brisbane (hint: get out at 5am instead of 7am when its hot!) Good to see you grappling with a “down spot” in training - they hit all of us from time to time and capturing the lows as well as the highs helps us all realise its just part of the process! What would I train for with Runna? - Has to be my build up for Tokyo marathon and my 6th star medal. Would love to do it with a

About to go for my first running race… half marathon trail race! Can’t wait for it!

I've been a runner (not competitive) since I was 12, around 23 I did a (short) triathlon. It was the best sports experience ever. Never done one since, because just running is easier - but it is worth it.

Nice! I'm at 21:32 PB for 5k, so similar shape to sarah at the start of this video, and i have the ambitious goal to get sub-20 before the end of 2023

Well done Sarah! I'm training for my first ever marathon in Amsterdam, but after that I would like to get a new PB on the half marathon somewhere next spring :)

She is my absolute favorite personality for running. So honest, and so gosh darn adorable! 😍

Love this. Well done Sarah x

I just ran my first ever marathon a month ago (In Banff, loved it!)...And I've already got my mind set on Comrades next year

I'm a former college cross-country runner now doing triathlon. The activity works the whole body in a way running never could. I feel so much stronger in triathlon race shape than I ever felt in running race shape.

I am currently training for a 10k trail with runna and love it. Next year definitely a half marathon and the full year subscription would be sooo helpful for me as a student.

Well done Sarah, love watching your videos. I just started using Runna and absolutely love it. No other app has ever pushed me this far 🥵! Currently training for my first 10k, trying to get under 1 hour which would be huge for me.

Love Sarah this was a great video

Coming to running relatively later in life (I'm 51) I have been enjoying taking part in Parkrun but would love to improve my time - currently 34 mins - aiming to get as close to 30 mins as possible. Another hugely inspirational video, thanks Sarah.

Loved this video. The struggle can be frustrating at times. I’m retraining for a 5k after an injury. My ideal goal will be to eventually run a marathon but starting at getting back to a 5k, then it will be 10K, then half marathon to eventually get to a marathon. Thank you for your honesty and it is hard to get over the mental aspects sometimes.

I just recovered from a fractured ankle injury - before the injury, I was more or less running (somewhat) regularly for around 8 years. It’s been 2 years since the injury and I am relearning how to run from the scratch. It’s been a humbling experience so far. I have been thinking about attempting a sub 22:30 5k later in the fall.

I joined cross country later on in high school and I fell in love with it but I just graduated not very long ago and stopped running for a while. I am currently getting back into it with a goal of competing in my local half marathon, and these videos help me so much with fitness education and motivation. Thank you :)

I have two goals, firstly a sub 30 min 5K and getting to a Half Marathon distance. Great video, I've looked at the Runna App but haven't taken the plunge. Think I will. now. Thanks Running Channel. 😀

Very impressive! Congratulations! I want to tackle my first 100k next year, and while that sounds still far away, it actually isn't, as the days are just ticking away. A tool like Runna seems to be a great motivator, help with accountability, and even more importantly, structure. 👍

Good job, Sarah!! That's so impressive and happy birthday! I'm just getting back to running after breast cancer treatment. So, my current goal is to train for a 10K in October. I don't expect a PB but I'd like to set a new decent starting point for post-cancer running.

I dont know how in touch this channel is with GTN and GCN. Manon and Heather from those channels do a head to head crossing the specialities. I think Sarah vs Manon in a duathalon would be a great watch!! And may give Sarah to convincing she needs for a triathalon

I've got eight weeks until my second 50km but I've already signed up for a 10km trail run in November. Complete change in training...Runna would help loads!

I haven't done a triathlon yet, but am very keen to try one next year. I started running 3,5 years ago and looking forward to my first marathon ever :)