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My hill mantra is "Never gonna stop til I get to the top"

I just started running to fight my depression. I hope one day, I'll be able to do what Anna can. 😊

My new favorite channel. I'm 51 and only started running three weeks ago. I look like Joe Cocker when I'm making my way around the track, but this channel gives me hope that I can do a 5k in a few months, and maybe a half-marathon next year. KInd of hard when I'm binge watching my new favorite channel, though!

Monday: AM 70 minute run / PM 30 minute run Tuesday: AM Hill session (15m warm-up, 5x 3 minute hills, 15m cooldown) / PM S&C Wednesday: AM 60 minute run / PM 45 minute easy run Thursday: Rest day - 1hr yoga Friday: AM 60 minute easy run / 60 minute walk Saturday: AM 60 minute tempo run / PM 30 minute walk Sunday: AM 90 minute long run

I'm running my first half tomorrow so trying to get inspiration from the running channel as usual!

31:12 "why am I running so far...DoG 🐶" 😆. Great job Anna keep it up!

Anyone else think Anna is a little crazy with all the challenges she does?🙋🏾‍♀️ I like it. 😁

Because of lockdown it's been the perfect time for me to make the change from Marathon to Ultra Running. I'm up between 0500 and 0530 and do all my runs first thing. 10-20km are run fasted and anything 20-40km are with my pack and food/fluids. My weekly volume has gone from 40/50km to 80/100km and I'm loving it. Love the Channel Anna.

I think it was interesting that the run you really really didn't want to do turned out to be OK once you'd gone through the mental battle of getting out the door. I think we can all relate to this scenario and it's nice to know it's normal and I'm not being a wimp when I'm tired and don't want to go out for a run.

Great Effort!! I am signed in on posts on someone who runs ultra's. IHe is on 'Recovery' but 21 miles in one day is actually his idea of 'recovery'.It made me laugh cause it sounded delirious.

Thanks for making me feel Lazy Anna! 😂 I was happy with my 20 miles this week till I saw how much you ran! 😱

When I see Anna has made a challenge video I already know I'll we watching until the end. Great job!

Ooohhh....that feeling when you're 1/2 way through your run and suddenly your stomach tells you it's about to empty but doesn't tell you the route it plans to use..... ...😳

Well done, Anna! This was infotainment at it’s best! Thanks a lot for this wonderful inspiration!

What a trooper Anna. Thank you once again for putting your body on the line for the benefit of us to learn through your experiences! I love the long runs too and was planning a 20 mile run tomorrow but I'm hoping it might be a bit cooler. Getting up early anyway so I can make use of the fresh morning air! Off now to get some more carbs, take care!

My wife watched the video with me and said "Shes's a lovely young lady and a hard worker." Indeed. Great video, a lot to think about for when I return. One thing on my running bucket list is to do a long run on a canal in England. Maybe next year. Thanks for great content!

Been having a real mental block with running recently. This video is very inspirational!! Thank you Anna!!

Love this channel ❤️ I always binge some of your videos when I feel particularly down about a run, because y’all remind me that the effort is not in vain and that every minute spent training is something to celebrate. Much love 💕

I’m aiming to run 100km on the beautiful Gold Coast , so im learning to run at MAF pace and putting in the time on legs. I jog with my favourite 4 legged running pal so every day is a wonderful experience. The running Channel is so much fun and fantastic information, thank you for all you do.🐶👟👟😊💕

I recently ran my first half! Thank you for your channel and inspiration; I can’t imagine myself doing it without discovering you before hand!

I am so glad that someone understands what I personally have been going through since the begining of the year. I have been tired literally all the time. What I got from this video, I should probably do more of the strength training and yoga.

I love doing the Sunday Long Run - always look forward to it! I just hope I can do this when the dark autumn and cold rainy winters arrive

I’m always impressed by Anna taking on these challenges. I doubt I could make it through these challenges

You have won me over Anna with “mounds of opportunity” love it

Awesome video Anna! Thanks for putting in such a great effort. And (from New Zealand) thanks for the long video - can’t get enough of the Running Channel

Congratulations! Wow! I might give this a go. Juggling work and training is the hardest thing but since I started working from home, I think it might just be doable. Thanks or the inspiration!

Nothing against the other Runner-centric channels but... this is where it’s at. I learn a lot and I’m always entertained and motivated.

I've just started jogging/running. Thank you so much for all your content. It's inspiring.

You passed by my old uni queen Mary! Yay! Great video! Learned a lot!

You're always brilliant Anna! Well done!! Hope you got some rest and lots of praise from your running crew. Thanks for sharing your personal thoughts and learning from this difficult challenge.

Great job, and very inspiring! Looking forward to returning to the U.K. (for the fourth time) 🙏🏾♥️🇬🇧

So much love for Anna 😂 just cracks me up every time. In all fairness to you, quiche is great! Brilliant content as ever, keep up the good work! ✊🏻

Exhausted with a smile well done 🤜

Brilliant video Anna - I'm an older runner and am training for my first ultra in January 2021. It was really interesting to see how you fit the training in, and it has made me think about how I need to structure my training.

Great video. I love your dedication, Anna. I've just watched it after a hard day of work, on the couch with a cold beer. Now I actually feel like going for a run. 😁

Awesome job! God Bless You! Please keep up the great content!

This is super inspiring and informative. I've been trying to get my mileage up for the past few weeks. Thanks for uploading this.

You're very inspirational! Getting back into running after years of "rest", and your videos help keep me motivated.

You are great Anna! Well done!

Great mini docu. Morning runs ftw!

I've signed up for my first trail ultra in Nov so enjoyed all the training advice. Great work Anna. Always enjoy your videos.

Well done Anna, love these vlog type videos! I'm sure it takes a lot of multi tasking filming this and editing other videos at the same time. And no I wouldn't be able to do an ultra week as I work a 10 hour days, would struggle mentally and physically.

Great vlog! I really enjoyed it.

Awesome work! I’m going to try and complete this training schedule this upcoming week. I’ve been looking to start a new training plan and do some new things before really diving into ultras in 2021 so this is great timing!

I'm gonna like it before I've watched it as all your content is gold 😁👍

That's super interesting that you started waking up really early! When I ramp up my training I also start waking up at 4 or 5 in the morning against my will.

Great nuggets here i.e. long run broken-down into chucks. Oh gosh I remember marathon training last year and if you wasn't on top of the laundry cycle = game over! So much prep and planning involved; almost like a full-time job on top of your normal day job lol As always great content!

Best challenge yet! keep em coming

Thanks for the video. It was fun to watch. It seems that there is material here for 50 videos and I hope you will incorporate the material from the week into future videos. I would like to see what yoga you did and the information on nutrition would be good as well as mind set. I liked that walking and biking was included. This can reduce the load on your joints while still increasing your lung capacity.

Well done! I’ll do this later in the year. Summer in florida🤢.

absolutely loving your videos. Im trying to get back into running :) that is some training, good to see a normal day (that you work), but ggod you dont have the to and from work in the traffic on top of that hard training!!! You are so encouraging, thank you for your videos :)

Thank you for sharing this journey. It has reminded me that running is truly a joy and a wonderful escape in my life. As someone who has struggled with eating disorders and other challenges, running is an extension of myself, my body, my soul, and my mind. A true life-changer. 💚

Way to go Anna! Always pushing through. This looks like it would be a fun thing to try. I may just have a go at it.

What hungry, tired, sour, happy, new level, incredible fitness, and a fog deep, never give up, limitlessness, learning more about your own mental, emotional state in 24hrs than in 10yrs of therapy. Lots of dead foot wear. Realizing that you can run more miles/km in one weekend, than you could in a month when you first started. The difference between an ordeal and adventure is attitude 😁

I haven’t done a hill session since lockdown but there is nothing better than the satisfaction you get after completing a hard effort on hills

I have been training for ultra trails for 3 years now. I have kids and a full time job. It looks like my routine! I can assure you it can look like a lot, but it is doable and you have so much gain if you stay consistent over the years. You have to build up to get to a routine like this, it also takes time to get there! Awesome video :) !

Congratulations on sticking to it. Every time you accomplish another tough challenge it strengthens character and will power,. Building those benefit you for a lifetime.

It seemed like less running than I would have expected honestly. I think when I hear that Aliphine Tuliamuk runs 90 or so mile weeks now (likely more when actually training for something) I think about how long that would take me, but of course she is faster than I am. So it’s more “oh we each spent 90 minutes training Sunday morning” even if she covers 15 miles in that time and I cover 8.

I know exactly how you feel about doing Tempo/Fast runs - mental block - I choose a nice route and some good music to motivate me to get out!

Anna Rocks! Also love the longer format for the video. Thumbs up!

Can you guys do a video about what you eat in a day for your running? I have been struggling with when, what, and how much I should be eating on the days I am running. Thank you so much. I love you guys and your channel. 😊

Love Anna. Her videos are the BEST and I always learn something.

Great watch 😊 and well done for doing it 👍

This was a brilliant video 🙂 well done Anna 👍 I've just started week 10 of my training plan for my first triathlon and this video has gave me a loads of useful information and inspiration, I ask myself 'why' and it's because I want to prove to myself and the negative people around me that bigger people can be athletes and I thrive on challenges. It's so hard fitting training in around a full time physical job, and I'm only doing roughly 8-9 hours a week! I've got my triathlon in April then giving myself a couple of weeks to catch up with my non existent social life 😂 then I will begin training for my first ever Great North Run 👌 you channel inspires me a lot, thank you 🙂

Love the way Tom runs on the trails. I can only shuffle along if it was me. 😕

Nice video girl. I’m taking on my first ultra this year and I’m learning so much about the sport and myself. I’m amazed at what I’m capable of and annoy your videos for advice and tips. It’s been fun trying out new techniques to find what my running style is. Looking forward to more.

Great video thanks! I’m training for Ironman stuff, so similar to Ultra in terms of quantity but split over the 3 disciplines. Some useful tips! Reminds me I need to do my S&C work!

Anna this is so helpful and informative thanks for your hard work here and thank you to the running channel to give me an insight to an ultra runner

Loving your honest and straight to the point reviews Anna. Well done on completing the week. When are you doing the next stage 🤔

I’m going to try it this week!🤞🏻

I can relate to so much of this!! Especially work and add family along with running!Reason why, super important, and getting up in the morning: don’t hit the snooze and imagine yourself up!

Mental toughness is the thing 👍

You're awesome Anna. I love these challenges.

I love these challenges that you guys come up with. Great video and well done Anna

Well done Anna, really enjoyed this upload 👍

After watching one of your other videos, I prefer to run in the morning before breakfast - it seems to set me up for the day. Thank you for an amazing channel and the inspiration. X

YOU'RE AMAZING ANNA!! So so so happy to have met you, you motivate me everyday :) Esp with all these insane challenges... See you at the next TRIBE challenge!!

I loved your training and do that most week's. Never give up and always push forward. 🤗🤗💪💪🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Running to remind yourself you are strong and can do tough things. I love that!

Also, I purchased Hoka Speedgoat 3’s and am doing some trail runs 🏃🏻‍♂️..... excited about it

Thanks so much, just back from solo, self supported fast pack on the southern upland way. 215 miles in 5 days, 23 hours and 29 minutes. Learned a lot on my first multi day ultra, 6 days of ultra distance. But loving learning some stuff here, especially the psychology side.

Fantastic vlog Anna. Gives a little insight to Ultra training. Doing my first Ultra (a 50k) in November and planning to do Race to the Stones 100k next year. Enjoy your sleep 😴

I just ran a sub-19-minute 5k! (13 years old)

absolutely informative. thank you !

Loved the vid. Thanks for making

WOW...you are great! This was...eye opening. I'm 27 years old and have always been active and work stand up. I started running 9-10 weeks ago and decided to listen to my body instead of following a program. Last work week was ordinary 40 hours on foot + 10 hours running(90% easy), 2 weight training and some flexibility and mobility. I was thinking this is just bottom average for serious runner. Now i really don't know what to do. Thanks for video and greatest channel.

Great video, there is a lot important and interesting information, and as always Anna your are the best and my favourite The Running Channel crew member :D

Hi Anna, I'm 48 and you've been such a huge help on my first hal marathon, I couldn't thank you enough, I have in my head the thought of running a whole marathon, I'm going to keep wat hing and learning to get ready, I cried also when I got to the line on my half, it's emotional, when you realize you are more capable than you've ever thought!💪 I wanted ro ask you if yoi could please pass me the pretzels recipe, I didn't get that. Take care, I watch you every day, sometimes I repeat.. Thank you!

Well done Anna! Inspiring stuff! For the last 3 years I have done an intense 4 month schedule for an annual 24 hour race each September where I have run between 60 and 70 miles a week at the peak of the schedule which I have to fit around a 10 hour working day. 2 lessons learned for me are 1. having the right nutrition - especially at lunch time (regardless of how busy you might be) so that the evening session is easier; and 2. being part of a group - even if it is only on line - so that you have the peer group pressure every day to get you out of bed and on the road!

Love the idea of having an early team call

I broke my ankle last year and I found it so hard to get back in form. I used to run 5 days a week, the usual, long slow, speed reps, hill work and tempo runs. To get back in shape, I ended up running slowly twice day, very slowly.. some times and hour in the morning, and an hour in the evening. Or I'd mix it up, 1:30h in the morning and 45mins in the evening and rest two days a week . Was back in flying form within a month. Running faster than ever. Love the video, thanks so much xxx

I learned something. My fav runners channel is The Running Channel, and my fav person in the channel is Ana. Love your passion, enthusiasm, honesty at expressing emotions, and craziness of challenges. More Ana please!!!

Great video! This is an interesting challenge and one that I feel would suit me. I am an early bird and run from 6 am onward as it gives me the start I need for the day. I work 10-12 hours on the computer and motivation end of the day is a non-starter. I am the same with fast running, long distance I enjoy it, 13 km Sat and 20 km Sun was the norm for me (just finished a week's holiday). My only concern at the moment is my back due to bad posture on the computer and kind of follows into my running... a big problem!

Thank you. I enjoyed the video. Ultra training does take a lot of time. I will return to this type of training once racing returns.

When I am having a hard mile I try to think how I can annoy one of the chefs who I don’t get on with

I'm going for a long run too just seeking for much needed motivation .

Great vid. This is something I'm currently contemplating. But after seeing this I'm not so sure! Top effort though and respect to all those people out there ultra running and training like absolute legends.

Thanks so much for this! I have a week off coming up soon and plan to just camp and train every day --> preparing for a 15k mountain race in Korea. ;) Should be fun. I'm going to add "look for birds" into my training.. ;) Cheers. ;

Good video you made it fun and informative nteresting. I find running early in the morning if you can get into the habit is most useful. Have your gear ready the night before. Get a warm glow for rest of the day no matter what gets thrown at you plus helps with my quality of sleep and general recovery. And you get to run with the sound of the birds waking while everyone else is asleep. I did the 4c4x48 David Goggins challenge at Christmas and that helped too - 48 miles in a weekend