Yea I wondered what he was doing haha. But why didn’t he just get his chip time and then just carry on running after the finish line if he wanted it to register as a full half marathon distance on his strava/garmin etc

That's one of the funniest things I've seen in a while, nice spot!

That is such a great spot! So funny - at one point I thought he was going to stretch his arms out and pretend to be an aeroplane. 😂

The crowd makes the event special.

@The Wu they were amazing hopefully see you on Sunday and Amsterdam marathon

Yea man nice to see you in the flesh haha. Thanks !

Hi, yea good meeting you. Haha thanks I wish I had your confidence, truth is I'm not fit enough yet but I'll try close to 3hrs as possible.

Yea I checked your results, smashed it mate. Yep saw the guy in green haha he was a in rush, always have to remember to hold the camera tight at the start of races.

Hope this video got you excited for it.

@TheWu I am excited but nervous! I'm not a runner so better get myself training!

Hi Adam nice to chat to you, yes I checked the results on the day and saw you come well under the 1:40 goal, well done!

Hopefully see you there mate!

Haha loved it

Yes Chris, appreciate it!!

Thanks, I'm sure we will run again at the same event, say hi next time!

@@TheWu I was going to try and catch you before the race started but it was really crowded to get through, I also signed up to the Race for Life 10k in Sheffield on 11th June. There's 30% off joining untill end of April, so maybe another run for you to do.

Ah, i think 11th of June is a bit too soon after the Derby Half on the 4th. My wife wants to do it though. I will be there watching!

Ah , I guess you been mad active lately didn’t fancy another marathon so soon ? Thanks mate

Thanks mate, yea it’s more I know the training has been very inconsistent and haven’t had enough long runs in but I’ll do my best.

Thanks mate, ah what is Newport course like?

@@TheWu Newport is very much like Yorkshire marathon tbh! Is very flat but about 20 miles of it are out in the countryside, with a city centre start and finish. I struggled today. I always aim for a sub 4 finish and did 4.03 but the last 10 miles I was really finding it hard. Not sure why as my pace for first 16 was great and effortless and was totally on pace and felt good. Was a bit disappointed I didn't do sub 4 but one of those days and fought well to pull it together to come in just 3 mins over. Being out in the sticks so much I think turns my brain to mush. Is a great event but you'll need a distraction!

Yea not a big fan of the big open parts.

Appreciate it!

Oh thanks Emma appreciate the comment!

Thanks, yea be interesting for me to see how far I am off the target sub 3 hopefully I’m not too far off. As far as I remember I walked for a little while until my wife saw me then finally the fences opened to allow us to meet.

Thanks I appreciate the support. Yes this sub 3 thing is a tough cookie to crack! Where will be your next marathon? I’m going to try at Amsterdam in October.

@@TheWu Good luck in Amsterdam Wu . My next attempt is also in October, the Perth Marathon in Australia, I’ll be following your progress and I’ll also add you on Strava 👍🏃‍♀️