I took a 6'8 (2.03m) man to parkrun

I took a 6'8 (2.03m) man to parkrun - SUB 25 5K

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11 ай бұрын

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I took a 6'8 man to parkrun and it was an eye-opening experience. Running is not often seen as something for a tall or bigger person, but this is Jon's story.
I agreed to try and pace Jon to a 25 minute 5K at Brooklands parkrun - just how close could we get?
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@hamba1998 11 ай бұрын

Well done Harry, it's great to see you supporting another runner and using your own community to lift up others - a perfect embodiment of the parkrun spirit!

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Got to love that parkrun spirit

@karenlhoule 11 ай бұрын

Harry, you are always holding others up. It is inspiring. It’s the kind of stuff that’s going to change the world. I know this isn’t much, but it’s a small token to let you know that other people are noticing what you’re doing. Thank you for being you.

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Incredibly kind - thank you and appreciate you turning up to watch when I release the videos I create Harry

@UTubeSL 9 ай бұрын

That's such a perfect summary of what Harry brings. Wonderful human being.

@JM-rm3lt 11 ай бұрын

Amazing emotional video. I hate running. I love running. I think many will relate.

@korganrocks3995 11 ай бұрын

I just got back from a run, so I definitely relate! I hated running when I started the video all sweaty and thirsty, now at the end of it I feel human again and somehow love running. 😄

@thisisjogon 10 ай бұрын

Thanks both

@andy1397 11 ай бұрын

Any run where you take over 20 seconds off a PB is a great run. Excellent work and effort, the 25 min barrier will be broken fairly soon, good luck and keep going

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely Andy and thank you 🧡

@dresden_slowjog 11 ай бұрын

Such a nice one! Waving at you from downstairs, I'm a 5'2" (1,57m) dude utterly happy not to stick out. "Never understood to pay for extra legroom on a plane - every seat is business class for me :-D"

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Cheers for sharing, Jon was superb in this, and it was amazing to hear his story

@asirintesartushar2979 11 ай бұрын

your channel is so underrated. JOG on

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it

@mctriggy 11 ай бұрын

I don’t normally comment on KZfaq videos but felt compelled to post on this one being a 6ft8 28 year old myself! It took me years to feel comfortable with my own height and to see it as a positive thing rather than something to be embarrassed about (not like it’s something I can even control 😂) this is something I felt until my early 20’s and actually contributed to me suffering anxiety, which I actually use running to help keep under control nowadays! Jon you’re a legend mate, I’m also aiming to run a sub 25 PB and I’m going to use this video as inspiration to try and achieve it this weekend! I’m going to always tell myself to walk tall from now one too!

@johnking7649 11 ай бұрын

Very best wishes, hope you smash your pb, I am only 6ft 3” myself but in my day that was enormous! I suffered with comments too and low esteem etc, so hope you get there. Walk tall and don’t forget to duck! 😅

@wildthinair 11 ай бұрын

Peace and love for the fellow tall fella. Let’s do a parkrun together ❤ Jon

@pauliddon 11 ай бұрын

6ft + running club

@patrickberry5232 10 ай бұрын

I'm 6'6 myself lost a whooping 10 stone recently come from 26st to 15.11 and start couch to 5k a week ago I'm currently on week 2 I'm determined to complete this! I CAN DO THIS. 🎉

@Daniel-fj8eu 10 ай бұрын

I definetly understand the anxiety problem. Many very tall people have it, especially if they were freakishly tall as a teenager. The rude comments and stares were the problem for me. Sports and working towards a passion helps increase self esteem and confidence in general. So, keep it up!

@Teetuetenmogli 11 ай бұрын

I loved how you were there for Jon but also put in the finished of the other JogOn community, especially the sub 20 achievement! This was nice to see!

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful to see multiple performances

@kerrypowell38 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Harry, for sharing this fantastic video! It was an honour to be there with my birthday balloon! Those last couple of seconds when we did the big jump actually made me quite emotional, as it summed up how amazing the JOG ON community is. The effort you and Jon put into that parkrun was fantastic, and thanks to your motivation, he'll get that sub-25 soon 🧡

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Kerry, what a superb morning and a wonderful community 🧡

@colinlovejoy1208 11 ай бұрын

As someone who is also 6' 8" at 23, and played college volleyball instead of running, I have never heard someone explain my life in a video online as accurately as John did. It truly is the first thing everyone says to you and there are times it can be overwhelming and annoying, and times it can be a huge blessing. I hope John enjoys his journey immensely and enjoys running with his community!

@wildthinair 11 ай бұрын

Hugs Colin ❤. I was a basketball star at 18. If I have helped you with the height thing that’s great. It’s not all bad. Perhaps we can do a parkrun together. Jon

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Colin, all the best with your journey 🔥

@Alex-uj4zf 11 ай бұрын

What a warrior Jon is, a great running story

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

⚔️ 🧡

@wildthinair 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@iaincallaghan2913 11 ай бұрын

This is why I love being part of JOGON. Great video as always and being part of this community has helped me run again. Cheers Harry

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

It was great to have you there Iain, sporting the cap as always

@stephenarcher 11 ай бұрын

Mystery hero at 04:19 here, well done Jon on the PB and thanks to Brooklands for the loan of the cape! Good to see this as another taller runner (at a mere 6'4")

@wildthinair 11 ай бұрын

Ah yes! ❤ Jon

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Hello Stephen! The mystery superhero himself

@f1fanatic957 11 ай бұрын

another amazing video

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

🔥

@pauldavidson9120 11 ай бұрын

Well done Jon. Sub 25 just round the corner!!! Amazing story. Thanks for sharing Harry.

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Cheers Paul 🙏 🔥

@619to253 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations Jon. Fantastic job. Rachelle in Seattle

@wildthinair 11 ай бұрын

Hello Seattle! Coming there one of these days! ❤

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Rachelle - Jon was awesome in this

@Stevenc1984 11 ай бұрын

Huge PB! Great work Jon! 🎉🎊🏅🏃‍♂

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

He ran fantastically well with such a big effort

@chrisbowman1113 11 ай бұрын

Well done jon incredible PB 🤙👏👏👏. Lovely motivation Harry Inspiring us all! 🤙

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Cheers Chris hoping you’re well

@aprilmunday1152 11 ай бұрын

Well done, Jon and great work, Harry.

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Thanks April, Jon is great

@vivienblack5321 11 ай бұрын

That was so exciting. Well done, John!!!

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Cheers Vivien

@christinaclementson 11 ай бұрын

What a lovely man ❤ Really felt for him. He must get so many comments, people thinking they’re being funny but must be quite wearing. Well done Jon on a great PB! Sub 25 is definitely coming 🤩

@wildthinair 11 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

🧡

@davebroom7 11 ай бұрын

Great video and great pb. I love watching parkrun on your channel. I am an event director for my local parkrun. We have a super flat and fast course although everyone is welcome, not just fast runners. Its an out and back and I would love to welcome Harry and any Jog On members. Selby parkrun in North yorkshire. Try us out if ever visiting, you will be looked after.

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave very much appreciate the invite. We are in fact doing a JOG ON meet up this Saturday (22nd) at Fountains Abbey, we will be quite close I imagine!

@karlnaylor8757 11 ай бұрын

Another brilliant video Harry great running too 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🍀

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Cheers Karl 🙏

@MrBenHaynes 11 ай бұрын

"Classic soaring eagle pose" complete with sound effects! 🤣 Good effort Jon. Just need to find ONE second per kilometre and BAZINGA, silver anniversary flat! Inspirational as always Harry, LOVE your work. 🎉

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Love your comments Thanks Ben

@coco_bold 11 ай бұрын

As always very enjoyable and nice emotional finish.

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

A dramatic finish too - we were so very close

@Mack.Tracks 11 ай бұрын

Lovely running! 6’7” here (and 15-16 st), so a lot of this resonated with me. Cheers for the video, Harry!

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Mack, look forward to meeting you at some point H

@olliesprio6823 11 ай бұрын

These kinda videos always get me abit emotional at the end. Inspiring stuff love it & love parkrun!

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Ollie for watching what I make Harry

@lathama 11 ай бұрын

At 6’10 I found this video extremely relatable. I struggle with confidence about my height. That constant badgering from others with the “how tall are you” questions is tiresome at times. Tree roots, I 100% agree. The same goes for curbs and stairs! Well done on the PB. 1 day I will hopefully run a whole parkrun without stopping to walk & break 30 mins! Walk tall good sir. Be proud and show your height

@wildthinair 11 ай бұрын

Much love ❤️ Jon

@pauliddon 11 ай бұрын

Well done. Keep pushing

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Amazing to read. Hopefully I get to meet you @lathama in the future

@GovernmentName95 11 ай бұрын

Well done Jon! Loved the crew cheering him on at the end - I blimmin' love this community 🧡

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

It is a wonderful community 🧡

@AVS_uk 11 ай бұрын

Really fab video. Great to see so many of the Jog On Crew. Well done Jogonites!

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@matthewdavies6470 11 ай бұрын

great to see big/tall runners. I ran 2.49 marathon at 6'4 and 92 kg so it's possible

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

Awesome Matthew, thanks for sharing

@xDaMiTzzD3AN0x 11 ай бұрын

25 is a huge accomplishment. well done job and another great video happy!

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Cheers for your support

@TimGrose 11 ай бұрын

Ah makes me seem "short" at 6'5" but a lot of parallels I see there like ducking for branches and doors. My best distances have always really been 800/1500. Bit of a myth that long legs help over long distances as bigger frames need more effort to keep going and things like our shoes (if they even do our size - often don't in a UK 13 that I am) are that much bulkier. However we are easy to spot on a start line and I can usually peer over fences and get things down from top shelves :)

@korganrocks3995 11 ай бұрын

Long legs help as long as they're attached to a normal-sized frame. Also very useful in football, since you can often get a toe to the ball from further away than your opponent was expecting given your height!

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate you sharing Tim - hoping all is well in your world H

@davidjuson5608 11 ай бұрын

Gripping stuff! Thanks Harry. Must say, I was not gripped by the Brooklands course. Enticingly flat, but somewhat repetitive. Keep up the great work.

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

Cheers David, it's not one for glorious scenery - it's a bit of history with some fast, flat running thrown in

@davidjuson5608 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Actually, just took a glimpse at the old motor circuit on Google maps and a section of the famous banking is still there. They should find a way of integrating it into the parkrun course. Surely?

@mitchriding3187 11 ай бұрын

Just come across the channel and subscribed - great vid! As a 6’8/119kg budding runner/triathlete, I feel some of Jon’s pain :) Look forward to future vids and catching up on past ones, keep it up!

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story Mitch and cheers for watching!

@archielinn 11 ай бұрын

Well done Jon & great pacing Harry! Another awesome video, as usual! 😊🏃‍♂️

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Cheers Archie

@jonl2938 11 ай бұрын

Love these Parkrun pacing videos Harry! I can relate to Jon, it’s the 4th KM that I always have to fight through. Last KM I love though, like a horse seeing the barn, and I refuse to lose a sprint finish! Thanks for the great content as always.

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Cheers, that last K is such a big one for holding the target pace

@jonathanperkin 11 ай бұрын

Great stuff Harry, some really good editing, another very high quality video. Was a great meet-up, hopefully get to another one soon!

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Jonathan - it was great to finally have you feature (apart from the JOG ON Mile)

@chowlung4739 11 ай бұрын

Very inspiring! I’m looking forward to running my first park run soon ❤️ thank you

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, enjoy it

@AZEScottTroll 11 ай бұрын

What a video!

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

What a comment

@DamianWalls 11 ай бұрын

Really felt teary eyed at the end of this video. Way to go Jon! Keep up the good work Harry.

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

🧡 thanks Damian Harry

@garyflynn3762 11 ай бұрын

Great video Keep them coming, very useful.

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Will do Gary

@joeblebeau 11 ай бұрын

Awesome effort! I’m 6’7 and am feeling so inspired!

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Amazing, see you at a race one day

@wildthinair 11 ай бұрын

Glad I have inspired you. ❤ Jon

@timcutbush 11 ай бұрын

Another great video Harry, You’re such an inspiration I need someone like you at my Parkrun!

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate the comment

@EggsForDessert 11 ай бұрын

I’m always surprised that tall people don’t just dominate running seeing as how their stride length is so amazing. Well done Jon.

@tobyk8125 11 ай бұрын

Because it's harder for us to keep cool and keep our HR down.

@darringrey4329 11 ай бұрын

Stride length is myth , stride rate is the key to running fast, every fast runner turns over at 180 strides per minute

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

It's an interesting point, thank you for watching

@heathera5938 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant.. well done, Jon!

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

cheers Heather

@claudiiewilson 11 ай бұрын

Watching this video after a park run myself and its given me the push to keep going. As a tall girl I do struggle with my height. But its made me want to stand taller and keep bettering myself! Thank you 🙂

@wildthinair 11 ай бұрын

Stand tall exactly ❤ Jon

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Awesome to read. Stand tall indeed

@lizgreen2936 11 ай бұрын

Loved it!!... Jog on Jon!!.. 🎉🎉🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️x

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

JOG ON Jon has arrived 🧡 🎉

@erik4177 11 ай бұрын

At 195cm/6’5’‘ I‘m always the tallest at our local parkrun, nice to see some representation 😆

@wildthinair 11 ай бұрын

Peace ✌️- Jon 🧡

@erik4177 11 ай бұрын

@@wildthinairCongrats on your record :)

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

Jon is reppin' well

@jensmith3719 11 ай бұрын

You should bottle your enthusiasm and kindness, it would be a top seller, these videos where you help other folk go for their goals are so uplifting, replace all news channels with The Harry Morgan show, world would benefit, toning it down a bit i want to say just brilliant , 😊🏃

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

What a comment 🌍

@gmicallef1 11 ай бұрын

What a day for a cracking run by John!! Absolutely smashing run and new course PB, that sub 25 will come dont you worry. Dont forget to run through the finish line. A great day had by all Jogonites. Thanks for a great story and video Harry 😊

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

Micalleff flys again #️⃣OrangeLove

@jimlaidlaw8925 11 ай бұрын

A great video and fantastic effort by Jon and all the other Jog On Crew. It was a great Saturday morning meeting up 🎉

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Loved having you there Jim

@jennyszantai7160 11 ай бұрын

Jog on jim!!!! Love it x

@beckygolding5529 11 ай бұрын

gutted I keep missing you at some of my local parkruns! another great video Harry

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

One day Becky

@edwardstagg1156 11 ай бұрын

Just terrific - congrats on the PB Jon! I'm 6ft6, and this was so relatable it was uncanny. I started running this year to lose weight and deal with stress, and had been under 25 mins just once. I recently messed around with a few 10ks, and then today, out of nowhere, ran a 5k in 23:15. I also wonder how to use my height and make the most of my stride length, so it was great to hear your perspective. Best of luck in hunting down sub 25, sometimes it just happens when you least expect it!

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing and amazing to read Edward. Well done on a huge pb today.

@bh4560 11 ай бұрын

Wow brilliant stuff! 👏 well done Harry and Jon!

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

🔥 🏃‍♂️

@ModestDemon 11 ай бұрын

Let's go Jon!!!

@wildthinair 11 ай бұрын

Peace ✌️

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

JOG ON 2: The Legend of Bradbury

@Jonathan-teamslgr 11 ай бұрын

Great Job guys 👏🏼👏🏼

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Cheers Jonathan

@JaymeJay 11 ай бұрын

Well done John. Not many people can run 25 minutes. Good job 👍

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

A huge barrier for many, as mentioned in the latest JOG ON Podcast episode with Harley Brown

@UWU-eq3kx 11 ай бұрын

great video as always

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate that

@jwuertz7101 11 ай бұрын

I continue to marvel at your story telling in just over 10 minutes. You had me rooting for you both!

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

I love story telling

@LymeRegisFossils 11 ай бұрын

I’m so glad I watched your running 🏃‍♂️ video, that was inspiring. 🙏

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad you watched too - thank you

@hollymanchester9194 11 ай бұрын

Hi Harry. I am towards the end of the NHS app couch to 5km and I was researching what do after completing it when I found your series with Anne Marie. Now I’ve starting binge watching your videos and also started on the podcast. I find them (you) so motivational and I am really excited to see where my running takes me. Thank you so much

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

This is an awesome comment Holly. We have a 5K Improver Plan that a lot of people are doing now to go for that next personal best. Wishing you well with your running journey

@ThatRunnerAaron 11 ай бұрын

Love it harry, you represent all that running is about! Running is for everyone!

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

🏃‍♂️ 🎉

@jonaskoturenka6681 11 ай бұрын

I’m around 6‘7 and 210lbs and I always tower over everyone at every race. It’s a good build for the 400/800m tho, I’ve seen quite some success there

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, see you on a start line and cheers for watching

@Retyrement 11 ай бұрын

Well done Jon & Harry. Same parkrun PB as me now - we three should try and get that sub 25mins somewhere & soon!

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Paul!

@30somethingmike 11 ай бұрын

Well done Jon, a fantastic effort to get to that PB. And great work Harry and the JogOn crew 🧡 this video sums up why I love this running community

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

🔥 🧡

@sophiem97 11 ай бұрын

Well done Jon! I’m chasing sub 20 at the moment too! You’ll get there! Thanks Harry for another great video!

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching again

@tom_new 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful video once again which holds so many excellent sentiments and messages. Fantastic effort Jon, and a great run.

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Cheers Tom

@alexanderwheeler4826 11 ай бұрын

Touched by the end. Great video. Keep going everyone, you got this!

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Alexander

@johnevans187 7 ай бұрын

I found myself cheering out loud as Jon was getting near the finish line. Well done!!

@thisisjogon 7 ай бұрын

Awesome that you got so into it Thanks for watching

@johnking7649 11 ай бұрын

Loved the video, I’m a big fella myself, 6ft 3” and often get singled out. There was a time when the ‘Token Checker’ would check my token at parkrun, easy to spot me from the rest of the runners. Keep up with the content and with inspiring people, really like your commentary style Harry, very amusing and so well polished these days. 😊

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Cheers John, thanks for commenting on the commentary - I've worked very hard and it and want to keep making it better. JOG ON will always be about quality over quantity. Thank you for watching what I make H

@stevetrapped2823 10 ай бұрын

The most inspiring running channel on KZfaq, what running is truly all about

@thisisjogon 10 ай бұрын

Cheers Steve

@K_____ Ай бұрын

Amazing effort Jon! I’m 6’4” 104kg and I’ve been running solid for over two years now. I’ve just eventually broke into the sub 20s (19:44) at Parkrun. It’s been a long journey but the hard work paid off. Never let your height hinder your goals. Let’s go the tall people 👊🏻

@thisisjogon Ай бұрын

Nice work! Thank you for sharing

@Wiliam313 11 ай бұрын

Take me to a Parkrun Harry 😆

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

One day

@garymitchell277 11 ай бұрын

Another finely crafted video Harry... keep 'em coming. Gazz and Rileyboy. 🤩

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Hope you and Rileyboy are well Gazz

@ScottyD17 8 ай бұрын

I am 35, 6ft 10" and just discovered ParkRun a couple of weeks back. I run the Wicksteed Park (Kettering) course and have just completed my second ParkRun, Week One I was at 34.33 (6.54 min/km), Week Two I managed to shave 3 minutes off and now sit at 31:34 (6.23 min/km). Obviously not record breaking times but I am happy with where I am at for now and, over time I am sure these will come down even further. Really enjoyed watching this story and, having discovered your channel and Jog On today am really enjoying your content too. I have always embraced and enjoyed being tall but there were certainly aspects of this video that were relatable for sure!

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

That’s awesome to read. Thanks for subscribing!

@ScottyD17 8 ай бұрын

@@thisisjogon not a problem at all. If you are ever up/down this way then feel free to reach out, would love to get my time down and have somebody help push me beyond my comfort zone.

@FlatToRentUK 11 ай бұрын

I've always been very physically active but as someone 6'8" and 15-16 stone (under 14 now though) always considered myself too big and heavy to run. Came in very handy for rowing and volleyball though. I started watching Mark Lewis on here a couple of years ago who is a similar height and weight to me and he does ultramarathons, I figured if he could manage those then I could do 5k. I followed his advice of reading Born To Run, changing to mid-strike and getting some zero drop, minimalist trainers. And I'm absolutely loving it. I got my Parkrun from 28:40 to 24:50 although haven't done one for months so I suspect I'll be knocking at least a minute off for the next one. Have targeted a 50k trail run in December so just been doing long Zone 2 runs for months now.

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing, wishing you continued success 🔥

@henrywiemeyer 11 ай бұрын

It was funny to see this video as I’m also 6’8, and have been trying to run more often

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Henry, Jon was great to talk to. What a wonderful height and to be celebrated. Hoping your running continues to improve and all the best.

@a1adetroitavenue 11 ай бұрын

Great video!! Well done Jon and well done big G for the 1st place 🥳

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

It was a highly enjoyable morning

@breadsandwich1270 11 ай бұрын

Well done Jon, I’m 6 foot 5 and this running lark getting harder on the knees, feet’ hips and I too hope to go sub 25 ASAP .not close at the moment but that’s the aim. Convinced the tall people are much less efficient and get more tired quicker .

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Keep going

@lennyszot8222 11 ай бұрын

These videos are always so inspiring. Well done John and Harry!

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it Lenny

@sonnyhacker1591 11 ай бұрын

Great video mate! Congrats on the PB Jon- Great running 🏃‍♂️ 👊

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Cheers Sonny

@EBoone503 11 ай бұрын

that was fun to watch!

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@TG-hr2kv 11 ай бұрын

Inspiring - great vid and well done both

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@xxmorancxx 11 ай бұрын

Another fantastic video. Congratulations Jon! You make such good videos Harry 👏👏🧡

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Very kind, they take a huge amount of effort to make, so it's appreciated 🧡

@roadrunner872 11 ай бұрын

Howzit from Cape Town, great video thank you.

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Hello Cape Town - thank you 🙏

@starb0yleo 11 ай бұрын

love the videos! keep it up 🫶🫶

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do

@ronrunsworld 11 ай бұрын

Great one

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Great two

@Just_running_ 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for another fantastic video Harry. Well done to Jon for an amazing effort 💪 Seeing so many of the jog on crew together is quite an emotional thing. What an awesome community 🧡

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Dave, it was a wonderful morning 🧡

@robincowlan724 11 ай бұрын

Amazing video. Jon your an inspiration for all us tall runners.

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Love to Jon 🧡

@Yontanian 9 ай бұрын

What a great feel-good video.

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, appreciate the comment and view H

@richardbeute68 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful story!

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@tirvplumbing 11 ай бұрын

I was doing a 10k and almost made sub 25 in the first 5k, missed it by 3 seconds. I'm still fuming 😂. Well done Jon. 👏

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Hoping you've found more success with the 5K since writing this

@tirvplumbing 8 ай бұрын

@@thisisjogon thank you for the reply still trying to crack the elusive sub 25. But ive got a half marathon this weekend to look forward to. 😊

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Amazing, go smash it and enjoy the experience @@tirvplumbing

@jassaljs 11 ай бұрын

🤗Wow!! What a wonderful effort🤗

@thisisjogon 9 ай бұрын

Hoping that you're well sir!

@ben119_edits7 10 ай бұрын

Great Video. I saw Jonathan at a Parkrun today and it was very nice to meet him

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Awesome - he's a wonderful person

@pauliddon 11 ай бұрын

Well done on the PB! I’m also 6’8” and run a lot. I am also 21 stone and size 17 feet so find it hard to get under 25 mins. I will do it one day! I like the look of that parkrun, Different to others I’ve done

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing, keep going

@Grundfaust 11 ай бұрын

At 6'10" / 208cm / 110kg I felt like Jon was my shorter slightly lighter faster brother and i empathised with everything he said about beds, showers, armpit monster etc :P I run 5k at around 34m on average, I would love to be as fast as Jon - how did you drop from 36m to 25m?

@wildthinair 11 ай бұрын

It took four years. Garmin pace per km helps. Run three times in the week Tuesday to Thursday ❤

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

🧡

@blaineblasdell5151 11 ай бұрын

Keep up the videos. Love the channel. Just started my running journey at 54. Wish I was in UK.

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

Will do, all the best in your own journey! Harry

@IslaSprollie 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant

@thisisjogon 11 ай бұрын

🔥

@kqyyx 8 ай бұрын

Harry, you are such a great inspiration to me and my running! You should definitely try out Horsham Parkrun, it’s a mix of tarmac, trail and grass and it’s great fun! ❤

@thisisjogon 8 ай бұрын

Will hopefully run there some day