Running Your First Marathon

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6 жыл бұрын

A few years before Scott Reiland turned 40 he set a goal to run a marathon before hitting that pivotal birthday. After a few six mile runs and an ill-advised 15 miler, he had a sore knee and found himself "burying a package of thin mints" on the couch. He never did accomplish that marathon goal before turning 40, but three years later, he properly trained and found himself lining up for the first annual "Cheap Marathon" run by Green Stride Races in Salisbury, Massachusetts.
This is story of Scott's journey through 26.2 miles of pain, freezing temperatures, an incredible cheering squad, and ultimate triumph.
Scott's running background: 00:16
Scott's training plan: 01:59
Scott raises money for FRAXA: 02:42
Scott overthinks pre-race fueling strategy: 04:20
Scott's race goals: 06:24
Scott's pace plan: 06:55
First signs of trouble: 09:22
Scott's goals change: 11:25
Scott's crew/support: 14:00
Scott falls: 15:35
Late race struggle: 17:58
Finish: 19:45
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Video Credits:
Produced by Greg Shea
Music by Greg Shea
Still Photographs
Reiland Family
Stacy Lunger
Special Thanks
Reiland Family
Scott's Cheering Squad
Green Stride Cheap Marathon 2018 Runners & Volunteers
-Greg

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@RunningWithCameras 3 жыл бұрын

Scott's running background: 00:16 training plan: 01:59 raising money for FRAXA: 02:42 pre-race fueling strategy: 04:20 race goals: 06:24 pace plan: 06:55 signs of trouble: 09:22 goals change: 11:25 crew/support: 14:00 the fall: 15:35 Late struggle: 17:58 Finish: 19:45

@alyssaschultz6241 4 жыл бұрын

I finished my first marathon yesterday and I won my age division

@RunningWithCameras 4 жыл бұрын

Alyssa Schultz whoa, that’s amazing! Congrats!

@nosashuly 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, awesome. I hope you'd run more others.

@xenocide2210 4 жыл бұрын

great job!

@samuraixyuk Жыл бұрын

nice

@dqdave 4 жыл бұрын

This is just heaven inspiration. 11 weeks till Chicago M My dad & best friend died of a brain tumor ..... My wife is a survivor of a brain tumor. I fear no Marathon.

@tarikmesic6213 4 жыл бұрын

You got this man!

@1023Endurance 4 жыл бұрын

Don't fear it, but you better respect it.

@lacile4496 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing. I listened to this without headphones while training and it was a great listen. Freakin amazing.

@dcutl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott. I'm 54 and preparing for my first marathon two months from now. My goal was 4:15, but after watching this video I guess I should just concentrate on finishing and have un with it.

@PraiseWorthy9 Ай бұрын

Love the positive vibes, and your approach to serving when running. I want to be more like that.

@scottreiland755 4 жыл бұрын

First time looking at these comments. Thank you all for such positive comments. I am really glad you enjoyed the video. The truth is, Greg Shea who put this video together is super talented. He can make ANYTHING interesting!! Please keep watching Running With Cameras!

@cadena562 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing story, best marathon vlog I’ve seen. I will be running my first marathon in March (Los ANGELES marathon) at age 41. I’d like to finish it in under 4 hours but based on everything I’ve read and seen My goal should be to finish. Great job and thanks for the motivation!

@RunningWithCameras 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your first marathon! I think it’s always good to have multiple goals (even a few non performance ones- high five a bunch of kids, make it to the starting line fairly healthy). First marathon- I agree, main goal to finish, but nothing wrong with a time goal to keep you moving when it hurts. Good luck!

@ivettess20 4 жыл бұрын

I'll run my first Marathon in LA this March 2020.

@dirtymike3329 2 жыл бұрын

fuck that go for 3:45

@jacolubbe9364 4 жыл бұрын

Well sir, this ment so much for me too...... I am a blind runner in South Africa and loved this video you made. I also just completed my 1st marathon and I also have this feeling that I just cant run for my own enjoyment. What you did was so brave and honrable, Sorry, English not my 1st language. Lots of respect to you! You changed my live for ever. Hope you do many more of these marathons and videos. GREAT BIG THANX AGAIN FROM SOUTH AFRICA.....!!!!!

@VicenzzoCK 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, keep on going!

@matthewhagen2912 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this down-to-earth, real experience. To see the confidence, the training, the struggles and pain helps me prepare for my first in 5 months.

@williamlackey123 Жыл бұрын

19:00 I see a warrior LIVING!!

@bradhuygens 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing the story

@MrCol104 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. What an awesome effort. Loved watching this video. I can relate to so much of this as I only started running at the age of 41 years old myself. Don't think any first time marathon runners should set a time target. The only real goal should be the finish line. Nutrition is a key part of any marathon preparation. We're all learning and all make mistakes. I'm sure you'll take the experiences of your first and make your next marathon a more comfortable experience. Congratulations once again and big respect for raising 4,000 dollars for such a worthy cause. Ps. I have fallen a couple of times during marathons. Those little bumps can feel like mountains when you’re tired. It completely knocks the stuffing out of you. Main thing is you were able to dust yourself down and finish.

@RunningWithCameras 5 жыл бұрын

Great comment, thanks for watching!

@whatpassword1 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone can run a marathon it just depends how much pain you want to be in. But saying that I have respect for everyone who competes no matter what the time shows when they cross the line. I have done 8 and still have not cracked my sub 4 goal.

@evashea3842 6 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video, and the story was so inspiring #humbled

@mr.goodtv 5 жыл бұрын

inspiring!! thank you sir.. just what i need

@mailorlee2 4 жыл бұрын

I got teary watching this on the part that you mentioned about runners encouraging one another out there; melts my heart because I've been on both ends.

@howardroark4227 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@davidr1431 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. What a nice guy! Well done.

@RunnerLife-go9ee 3 жыл бұрын

I discovered your channel yesterday and it’s my new favorite channel related to running! I had been training for my first half marathon last year when Covid hit and that’s when everything stopped. I have since started running again and signed up to be part of the lottery for the Baystate Marathon. Thank you for inspiring runners like me! Your channel has really given me a boost❤️

@RRP3168 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Scott! You are an inspiration!

@carolcruz5446 5 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring!!!!

@PZJBimha 2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful and inspiring story. Thanks for sharing.

@jeffduggan4397 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video

@tofialazam8437 5 жыл бұрын

You are wonderful as a runner as well as an inspirational figure! Great story.

@Vlozh 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video man! I hope youre still out there working on yourself

@Prisonmate 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thank you for telling your story, Very encouraging and positive.

@rayc4543 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job Scott !! Brings back memories of my first marathon at age 59 five years ago, your story is so inspirational.

@jeffwickermusic134 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, I just wanted you to know I’m getting ready to run my first Marathon and your video has been a huge inspiration to me. I’ve watched it several times. It really gives me hope! I started out three years ago joining Weight Watchers and riding a Mountain Bike. I dropped 125 lbs. I became interested in 5K’s from other members coming to WW. That progressed to 10K races and now I’m going to do a Marathon, in four days. It was said I should have done a Half Marathon first, so in the last month I did 4 Half Marathons on my own! I’m also 61 years and I truly believe it’s never too late as long as you train and believe in yourself and give it all you got! Thank you Scott! 😎👍

@Alex-ed9jt 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video man! Really reminded me of my first marathon. The part that you feel humble and all goals are thrown out of the window and the only goal is to just finish. Loved to watch this.

@MrLorenzobringheli Жыл бұрын

great, humbling content! Congrats!

@FRAXA 6 жыл бұрын

What an amazing story!! Thank you Scott for running for FRAXA & fragile X research!

@octaviotoro4388 2 жыл бұрын

What a such beautiful history man. It remember me my first one too. I could feel your journey as mine. Keep it up

@christopherwilliams2 2 жыл бұрын

Such an inspirational message! I know I can do one now.

@joseduran575 5 жыл бұрын

You are a runner man.. Congratulations!

@mailorlee2 4 жыл бұрын

You're so amazing for sharing your story. So brave. Everything you said is so relatable...with how I've felt during the few halves I've done. My first full is coming this December. The narration is beautiful-simply beautiful. Thank you. Thank you. The ending is so real.🥰

@canmanu.k.7354 4 жыл бұрын

What a great bloke

@eduardocervantes8231 Жыл бұрын

Inspirational my friend. Thank you for sharing!

@elizasalmeron407 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for sharing your experience

@garymoss1696 5 жыл бұрын

WOW...What a great inspiration and such a wonderful memory and film production. I plan to run my first marathon soon and I can only hope for some photo stills to remember the event. AWESOME job all around!!

@chriswatson2407 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@animalrescueangel 4 жыл бұрын

So much love for this! Such an honest but inspirational story! I am running my first marathon next year before my 40th and this was so good to see. I did laugh at the end when asked if you would run another Marathon 😂 yes, yes I would. I think that's safe to say how we all feel. It's hell on earth but my god you cannot beat that feeling of the finish line xx

@brianfromireland 7 ай бұрын

What. Great video , thanks for inspiring everyone

@richardgoodman6071 4 жыл бұрын

What a nice bloke - congrats - proud of you

@Ken-rr9zr 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, it's nice having that much support from friends and family. I did my first marathon when I turned 50. I definitely get what you say about feeling humbled being out there running.

@bakerstreet101 2 жыл бұрын

Good story! Much better than the videos of just the day of the marathon.

@89ykraps 4 жыл бұрын

Such an inspiration.I am you, you are me. Good Luck in Boston! I'm following

@Adrian-fp7ym Жыл бұрын

You are a true inspiration Scott. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey. Best marathon vlog I’ve seen. Regards from England.

@dave_goes_tri1885 4 жыл бұрын

So damn inspiring man 😎💪🏽

@joedaniel4376 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cicirunner 5 жыл бұрын

This was really really GREAT! Enjoyed the whole story. Video deserves more attention.

@RunningWithCameras 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate it!

@rickeve2054 6 жыл бұрын

Great documentary and a greater story. #humbled

@RunningWithCameras 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Richard!

@alanhillier1033 3 жыл бұрын

Mate,really enjoyed the honesty of all this.Ive signed up for the Virtual London Marathon in October,first marathon and I’m 60 in May🤔.Found this vid really inspiring,will save it and watch it again every now and then.Hope you and your family are well,best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

@benwoodhouse1492 2 жыл бұрын

Scott is legend. Some say he turns his beard to ice and then melts it with his smile

@angelaharvey4499 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your success in running your first marathon for a great cause too. I ran my first marathon (the London Marathon) without any preparation in 2003 and hit the wall at 15 miles, there after walking and running the last 11 miles. I finished with my legs like lead balloons and it took a week to recover with little sleep for two days due to pain. I ran my second marathon (a virtual marathon) in 2020 (with a slower time). I am now to train, ensure I have the right nutrition so that my next marathon in 2021 is better. Preparation, training and nutrition is key.

@nosashuly 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awesome motivation. I will be running my first marathon by Feb 2020 a month before I turn 44 and I'm so excited. I've run a couple 10ks and one 21k race before tho, the idea of running a 42k still scare the shit outta me, lol. But I know I have to do it, I can do it even if it takes 5hrs. I wish I can finish at 4hrs. This video just gave me the inspiration I need. Thanks.

@nickmapes5349 Жыл бұрын

Great story, true grit. Congratulations. I am in the UK, training for my first ever marathon in April 23!

@leedhr6765 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job Scott. I'm currently training for my first marathon on May 3rd 2020 and i'm the same age as you when you completed yours. When I first started to train I wanted to break the 4 hour mark. I have come to realize in the last 2 weeks that it's very unlikely I reach this goal and finishing is what i should strive for. This video is great inspiration and motivation. Thank you!

@chevy815 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I just got into running this year and I came across your channel a few weeks back. I gotta say, I love the content and the wholesome of your channel. Keep it up my man ✊

@RunningWithCameras 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Appreciate that. Good luck with your running.

@davidfitz07 Ай бұрын

Great video! Well done! I'm here in Ireland getting ready to run my 1st marathon in Cork in June24!

@lina26.2 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! Very inspiring, I’ll run my 1st full marathon in December & 44 yrs old mom here. Thank you for this video 👍🙌💪

@RunningWithCameras 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck w/training! That’s fantastic you’re taking on the challenge of a marathon. It’s an unforgettable experience

@alexanderquintanilla2207 4 жыл бұрын

How'd the marathon go?

@kylecoursey 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing man,this gives me so much motivation to run my first half marathon next month.

@kishorbhandari3949 4 жыл бұрын

Very happy to know this type of motivational story

@acetheneko 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this 3 days before my first marathon and it helps

@RunningWithCameras 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your race!

@acetheneko 4 жыл бұрын

@@RunningWithCameras Was fun ran a 413.49 at Phili

@jeffspicoli763 Жыл бұрын

Great job bro! Not everyone got to experience what you did

@IMPLICT1SIBIL 2 жыл бұрын

You are almost the same age as my father. I wish he would be such a good example of mental toughness and inspiring and say - Kid, you can do anything in life, you just need to set a goal and work hard for it. A big thumbs up. Congrats!

@ilovemydressinggown9715 5 жыл бұрын

Im 42 this year and in 11 weeks I'll be doing my 1st marathon .....scared and excited .......

@RunningWithCameras 5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Good luck with your training!

@ilovemydressinggown9715 5 жыл бұрын

@@RunningWithCameras thank you so much for replying. I've got a bit of a dodgy knee, but going physio tomrrow have it checked out. I'm up to 14 miles now. X

@catalinabob2descanso 5 жыл бұрын

Good Luck on your 1st. My wife is 54 and doing her first with me (60) in Los Angeles in 3 weeks. I have done 2 marathons before but was over 20 years ago. I tell my wife OUR first goal is to just finish. Slow and steady cause the WALL will come. It becomes mental after that, providing you have been taking in nutrition along the way. GOOD LUCK ! and enjoy the experience.

@kcmy5 5 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you!

@huynhanhtrungtin 2 жыл бұрын

We all need a friend like Greg!

@ArellanoJames 4 жыл бұрын

I also wanted to complete a Marathon before my 40th and missed my goal. 2 years later I just flipped a switch and am running the NYC marathon as my first... by the time of the race i will only have had 10-11 weeks of training, I'm getting nervous about not being able to finish and fueling during.

@RunningWithCameras 4 жыл бұрын

NYC is an amazing marathon. 10-11 weeks of build-up is a little tight, but you can do it! I’d recommend running at a really comfortable pace, take in the experience and forget about a “fast” time.

@yogeshpant8075 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@olivierauberger Жыл бұрын

Thank your for mentioning all your mistakes. The wind made it way more difficult.

@alancraig3756 5 жыл бұрын

Great job and great video! Thanks for sharing. I'm 46 and about to start training for my first marathon. Kind of nervous, but also excited! :)

@RunningWithCameras 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alan! Good luck with training. It’ll be an unforgettable experience running your first marathon

@morganyuen4231 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing this type of video!! I am 19, I did 31 half marathons and my PB is 1 hour 36 mins... And last Sunday, I did my first ever marathon and finished in 3 hours 39 mins... the last 12 km was hell but managed to keep up with 5:10min/km pace... When the pandemic is over, I can't wait to run full marathon races and will run faster to get qualify for Boston Marathon!

@RunningWithCameras 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your marathon finish!

@GokuRunner 4 жыл бұрын

FUn stuff! Great job Scott!

@leon26739 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best marathon vlog I've seen!! I'm 17 yrs old and 4 months ago I ran my second half-marathon and I felt confident enough to register myself to a complete marathon, it was supposed to be in April but due to this pandemic the marathon was cancelled temporarily, now I'm waiting to a new date and I'll hope I'll finish it in a great time!!

@RunningWithCameras 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck! That’s awesome (minus the pandemic part)

@cdh79 4 жыл бұрын

great video and great inspiration! I'm almost 41 myself (2 months to go) and just signed up for my first half and full marathon (in 2020), but am already on a training schedule.. i've done two HM in training (with my third one being planned this week). when you mentioned that there'll be people finishing the marathon an hour and a half before you, and an hour and a half after you, this reminded me of one of my very first races (earlier this year, so i haven't been running for long), where about a km into a 5 mile race, a spectator just stood there and shouted "run at your own pace! run at your own pace!" to the group of runners. That's when it clicked for me to just let faster people pass and not focus on them, but just run based on how i feel. Definitely something that helped me, as i was obviously going out way too fast with all the excitement around me, and being inexperienced as it was my first or second event ever.

@petebartlett2229 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring,I’m 56 and just signed up to run London 2022…

@richardgoodman6071 4 жыл бұрын

Doing a marathon next April in memory of my dad who passed away two weeks ago! Thanks for the video. I’m just going to aim for 4hrs 30 and see how it goes. Well done for a cracking video

@RunningWithCameras 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck w/training & your marathon. Condolences on your Dad’s passing. Your marathon run will be a nice tribute.

@richardgoodman6071 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s what’s going to get me through, seeing all my family on the finish line and I’ll be able to say that was for you dad! Xx

@bigflat1238 3 жыл бұрын

Aiming to run under 4 hours when 60 yrs Edinburgh ,not done one yet ,been fairly consistent training last few years ,52 now. Did 12 miles 1 hr 57 ,comfortably,feel absolutely terrific ,and tbh look great ,really enjoying training ,but am x training,it’s the way to go

@bigflat1238 3 жыл бұрын

Lol with pace group ,good response not to get too obsessed about times,

@charleshoffmann7544 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats. Personally, I think doing a multiple loop course for your first marathon is much harder than a point-to point or a single loop race. Its a nice distraction to see different scenery throughout the journey. Way to stick it out.

@kmlgaard 4 жыл бұрын

❤️

@manavpatel2591 5 жыл бұрын

watching this exactly 364 days later

@derek9630 5 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. so inspirational! LOL @ the If trump can run so can you sign

@joshmatthew4125 5 жыл бұрын

Heart Attack cramp!

@ababab799subscribe 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo my God

@flamingdelta9853 2 жыл бұрын

First marathon this year

@AnkitSharma-rv5es 4 жыл бұрын

Which device r u using for uploading training on strava

@RunningWithCameras 4 жыл бұрын

Mostly Apple Watch. Sometimes Suunto Ambit Peak 3

@manavpatel2591 5 жыл бұрын

from the start date

@stevosUSN 10 күн бұрын

Great video, I’m 62 and gonna try my 1st marathon, been running for 10 months and type 2 diabetic. Had a question- what was wrong with eating the bake potato the day before? . I know I can’t do that due to my blood sugar just curious

@RunningWithCameras 10 күн бұрын

Hey man, good luck w/marathon training (amazing notching your first at 62!). Way to go! Re: Scott’s baked potato - it’s not that this was a bad choice - it’s more that it’s the only thing he ate the night before (not enough calories)

@s.porter8646 3 жыл бұрын

I got back from my last deployment in 2012, in 2013 I would turn 41, I wanted to accomplish 41 races by my 41st bday, the maui marathon, was it, and my bib number was 4100,,,,get out and run

@ababab799subscribe 3 жыл бұрын

Omg

@vipinvaishnav2369 5 жыл бұрын

"If Trump can run So can You" Well said young man.

@tannermadi 5 жыл бұрын

Never trust a thin mint

@snakey973 4 жыл бұрын

The flippin Trump sign 🙊💩

@lutze5086 3 жыл бұрын

Embarrassing to have your kid hold it

@davidosolo 3 жыл бұрын

It is obvious he didn’t make it to sub-4.. But WTF?: all this talk about pace and then not showing the finish time? Why?

@xelionizer 2 жыл бұрын

"If Trump can run, so can you!" xD HAHAHAHA

@robbristle5642 2 жыл бұрын

Way too much talking, joking, socializing. YOU SHOULD’VE BEEN IN A ZONE OF COMPLETE CONCENTRATION. BUT STILL THIS WAS AN INCREDIBLE FEAT. RUN 2 6 m I l e s.😮😅