What's the best training advice you've ever received?

🐌 as a big girl running, I don't run fast but I like to run longer. I started running in 2020, 1st 5k was in 42min, best 10k was is 1h12, and now I am training for my first semi-marathon in Brugge in 2022. I am still big, but I am fitter and healthier. Thank you Running Channel for all the good tips. I would love to see a video that can help heavier runners. Plse!

🐶 - I selected the puppy emoji, because when a run gets difficult, I channel my inner puppy and just enjoy moving for the sake of it, rather than it being part of serious, organised training plan.

👏 A round of applause to everyone, who is on a running journey. It doesn't matter what stage, you're part of the running community, and that's what's most important 👏

🧘🏼‍♂️ I have started running with no music to use the solitude and quiet time to just think about what’s on my mind. Really improves my wellbeing.

🍃 Running has taken me outside more. I love being outside, it really helps me push through the tough parts of a ride.

I am currently training for my first half marathon in Oct. Aiming for 1:40 for my first half marathon. I run 80K last week and just run my first 21.1K on Sunday as part of my weekend long run. I could have never imagined myself running this far before this year.

🦴 I watched this video just after completing my first 10k since recovering from a broken leg. Fell while trail running in January and it's been one heck of a journey to get back running again and rebuild fitness. Thanks for all the great content, you kept me entertained while I was stuck on the sofa 😅

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🥂 This felt very intimate 5k to 10k discussions with dim lighting compare to usual hyped up format running outside 😊. Both are great content and very helpful. Off topic I want know more about Anna journey into running if I recall she, "couch to marathon" 😅 what a bad a**. It was the quick shorts content. Keep up the great videos

4 years and about 4 stone (heavier) since I last ran properly or ran a race, and just getting back into it. The Running Channel has been invaluable just to get myself back into the habit and focussing on the things, progressing and building back slowly, rather than dwelling on what I did and that it's going to take time to get back near that 😁

🙏 because I'm thankful for my running community. They have supported me getting back to running after a very bad fall 11 weeks ago and also thankful for advice Andy gave me for getting over the fear of running again.

This came at just the right time - got my first 10km in 2 months but just got knocked back by the flu. Getting back into training this week and taking things slow and steady!

💪I am training myself for a Half marathon in November and I absolutely love The Running Channel. I have learned alot and I'm still a learning process. I live in SW FL and there is no hills and I have to train alot on the treadmill so it's challenging. I am 54 yrs old but I have found passion on running. Thank you all so much.

🥳 I was encouraged to take up running by work, they helped me go from 24st to 16st and not running to doing three marathons, so my party emoji it to celebrate my journey. All because of a amazing organisation

🏁The sweetest sight on any run. The finishing line, I just love the feeling I get when I have met my goal.

😁 This is how I feel after a run- glad that I've done it but also energised for the day ahead

🐢 I am quite a slow runner, I came to the game later in life, but I am now working my way up to running a half marathon. I love watching the running channel videos and find the advice so helpful

🦁 I have a big birthday coming up, & this Leo has got a place in the GNR, yay! Stepping up from 10km to half, and really enjoying TRC videos for motivation and tips. Thanks guys xx

A really useful guide for a beginner such as me. Really logical but captured nicely. I will certainly look out for some of the videos they refer to. Thanks Running Channel

🏅 I have just had a place confirmed in the London 2023 marathon; this will be my first marathon and I’m so excited, so I order to help me train, my dad and I will be running a 10k in September and I am running a 5k with my work colleagues tomorrow for charity. Since I’ve signed up for all these distances, I thought ‘why not enter the Sheffield half marathon in March 2023.?’ This is the reason I’ve chosen the star medal, because it is my own personal challenge to complete these 4 distances within a year and it doesn’t matter how fast I run them, I just want to enjoy it all 🏃🏼‍♀️

Thanks for this video, it was the exact topic I've been thinking about! I ran my first 5K last month and already have my sights set on a 10K once I reach my goal time for the 5.

☺️ I feel happy after I have completed a longer run rather than a shorter. I realised than when I start to get better I tend to get injured, so I'm always starting over after a few months. I will check your previous videos to see if you have spoken about running after injuries.

💪Taking the correct care in terms of gradual increase in mileage, enough sleep, rest days and strengthening exercises to prevent injuries rings true to me. I am 54 and have run for many years, but I keep getting knocked backwards when I injure myself. Taking care to follow the above steps actually works to keep injury at bay and improve my fitness. I hope to be able to get faster and fitter despite my age by keeping proper care.

😱- how I feel after each run and how my improvement is going and then 😬 how I feel when I want to reach a certain pace 😩, telling myself I can do better next time. Not all my runs will be great. Just to keep going and try harder the next day to include rest and strength training. Thank you for this video, love it 😊

💪 How I felt when I finished Berlin half marathon after yearning to running there for a couple of years (pandemic got in the middle) and I got a PB🥇at 56!!!

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️Finished my 2nd 10K on 24th Jul in Füssen and getting ready for my 2nd half marathon on 2nd October and this probably is the emoticon I can relate to at the moment.🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Thanks for all the content

😊running makes me happy for various reasons: accomplishments, a ‘me” time, being healthy and just because it is fun!

🏐 Playing netball twice a week definitely helped me complete my first 10k earlier this month. Running has also been great for my netball as my fitness has improved. Win win!

I got a viral infection and covid and am just into active recovery. I used to just run on feel and was comfortably running good distances. I am now back at square one I mean I was not even running a K,I am now religiously sticking to slow incremental growth and a bit of cycling in training. I've never done any formal training as I was naturally quite fit before being only 20 and just ran for fun in evenings . But this slow step approach has been invaluable to get out this illness rut of the last month and work towards the marathon I was scheduled to do in November pre covid and virus. Can't reccomend enough to those hesitant structuring running

I'm sitting on my sofa on a hot summer evening in an unlit living room. I feel like you guys are here with me; not a bad way to spend the evening. 🙂

💃🏾 This is how I feel after I have been for a run, because I’m grateful I can run where others can’t. Absolutely love this channel and learned so much from it. Keep up the awesome work 👍🏽🥰😀

😅scaling up to a marathon right now! So definitely trying to figure out the more time on my feet thing!

🧘🏼‍♀️🙏 One of the most important think that come with running i will say that Is to learn to enter a state of meditation, make you feel more relax and this can make an impact also in other aspect of your Life. Thanks to the Running Challenge for the work they Always do.

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 love the channel, always on point with great advice. I also agree with Sarah De Vos comment, advice for the not so slim and fast runner please 🙂

Look here you lot , I've been a martial artist all my life, then 10 years ago took up powerlifting . This year I achieved all my martial art goals and needed a new challenge . Stupidly found you channel and have now signed up for an ultra ! Aged 58, loving my running but will never call myself a runner 😂

Nice relaxing video and informative as well . 👍 because I can use this

🦵I have oa in hip diagnosed at start of lockdown, stage 3 so have to wait to stage 4 before a new hip, i have really struggled to mentally and physically adjust and am just about getting there by randomly taking on different challenges from youtube runners, my motto to help me is comparison is the thief of joy , so by doing these random workouts lets me be free just to get a buzz from doing something different, an example being to run 5km on treadmill with 500 metres of climb in 40 minutes, i use the treadmill as it is less painful, thanks for all that you do for us runners, best wishes from Somerset, oh and havent given up on trying for a trail ultra , so maybe a crazy emoji too !!! and finally , have a wrist operation in next few weeks, broke it whilst running back in january and its still broken, 🤲😊

🐓 - yup, a chicken.....because despite now having run for almost three years I'm still much too chicken to enter a race! Still love all your videos about them though!

😮‍💨 as progress is never easy, it’s a constant that builds up overtime to improve and get better at running. I would always look like that emoji after a good/bad run but it shows that I did try and it’s a part of the process towards the goals I set for myself :)

I'm actually training for a 10k, so this is perfect timing.

🙀I was going to watch this video but the bad habits one came up with Anna doing that. Plus thinking about my hilly speed run I have to do today.

⌚The watch emoji as the advice about pacing and finding different paces for different distances is super helpful

😬 I completed my first 10k less than a month ago, and I signed up for my very first half marathon in April 2023. I’m so nervously excited!!! 😬😬😬

Cool video. It would be great if when you refer to previous videos you've done that you provide links in the description, just so much easier than having to search for them. Cheers.

🤑 because I feel like I'm topping up my bank of health everytime I run!! Definitely need to up the strength work to help with injuries though 💪

🤯 - completely mind blown how much I've improved since joining a running club

🥵 - how I've been feeling getting marathon ready in the heat lol. Can't wait for it to cool down again 😁

🐢 - this is my spirit animal for getting back into running now, my shel now has four kids, recovery from surgery a year ago and currently living in a country of constant 40C temperatures.

🌀 As an on and off follower of the Running Channel, I find this information valuable but something that you've told us already. However, what does it for me here is the casual conversation nature of the video. Perhaps you should look into doing more videos like this (especially with Anna and Andy).

The interesting thing is that before each run I used to watch your videos to train my mind. Really it was very useful session.

It’s so true. I’ve just completed c25k and I’ve now moved on to 6k. I can’t believe I will ever be able to go faster.

🐎 - because watching you all run makes me think of the speed, stamina, grace, and form of a wild horse at times, and how much I'd like to be like that some day.

❤‍🔥because yall spark my passion for running every time i watch

🌍 - Because running is the best way to see the world. Love running in other countries and seeing parts of cities I'd never as a non-running tourist. Also 3⃣ for being a subscriber for that many years! And 🚿 because it's what my Fiancee orders me into after every run.

I'm going from 5k to 8k because of a local race that's cool, and will do 10k later maybe. Baby steps over here

🚪 Running opens so many doors. Doors to challenge yourself, find out more about yourself, explore the world. Doors to meet new people, push yourself harder than before, find new enjoyments. Doors to get outdoors, do something that makes you feel good, positive and healthier. Running has opened so many doors for me, it has helped me regain control of my anxiety and overcome those negative thoughts. Running has bought a new light in to my life. I have now run 3 marathons and I got into London Marathon this year through the good for age ballot. Running has done nothing but improve my life and bring new people into my journey. Great video as always guys!!!

👨‍🏫 because I always keep learning new things during training and your videos about how to train beter not harder.

because I have a 2022 target for a 55 minute 10k this year, and I may need defibrilation after/during it! X

I stopped running after May Half Marathon, it is time to start again in August. Time to get motivated!

🏃🏻 I will use the runner emoji. I escape into running. It’s my me time during the week to gather my thoughts. The longer the run, the better. I have run 5ks all the way up to marathon. Ultras might be next.

😁 how I feel after a run! Trying to run continuously for 5k🤞

🏅 to represent my future medal after I cross the finish line at Brighton Marsthon (my first marathon) in April next year.

🐕I don't currently have any pets but I'd love to get a dog someday, and towards the end of a run when I'm losing motivation, I tell myself that I need to get fit so I can give my future dog the life she deserves!

❤great video for beginners!

So no competative runs for me. I have spent the first two months a year running or walking between work 5.5k total for both ways per day 5 days a week. The other week I did my first recovery run on Sunday at 4.4k then the next week 5k when I made a route with the distance I wanted. Covered 30-32k that week from actually running. Was very happy with that. No fast times just building aerobic base. My step up to 10k was as follows. The next week I ran 2 days so 11k then I was sore and worried about ice so no running for the next four days. Still covered 21k in walking over those days and it was brilliant recovery for my muscles and joints. Super happy with walking to revover. On Sunday I felt that I could run again and I was really missing it as well. Originally I thought step it up to 8K by adjusting the last route, but I decided there are pleanty of nice areas to extend the run by. So just go to the 10k distance once you have your pre planed route and run around a couple of loops near home. That is what I did. One slow recovery run no KM faster than 7min none slower than 8 min 50, finished in 82 minutes. I was so happy I was able to double my previous furthest run 1 week after the first 5k. My lungs and heart felt great and in control all the distance and after, my legs no sorer than any other run I did at first time distance in fact they were better than normal. Found out that between walking and running in the week I had hit 42.2k. So that is another milestone in distance covered on foot for me in a week. For my walking speed 10k I believe I would cover in 1 hour 49 minutes at my standard walking pace so 1 hour 22 at a recovery run is a very satifying pace for a distance never covered running by me before. Also it falls just over 1 month after my first all run mile. Progress won't be this fast in future so taking this as a big win for a late 30s obese non runner.

Anna cracking a smile just as the “pretend you’re reading a book” clip ends 😍😍😍

This is timely for me. I have a 5 k on the 7th, and then I start training for my first 10k. At this point, my long runs are typically 10-12k, so I know I can make it, but I'd like to do it faster than my "easy run" pace without messing myself up by launching off at 5k pace.

😴 I picked this because sleep is important but like a lot of people I'm not good at it. Also, Andy's advice about there being more in the tank than you think is good.

you may feel like your lungs are on fire, that feeling passes, honest...keep at everyone! run for yourself, and no one else! p.s - keep up the great vids!

😋 Running should be fun and not taken too seriously, otherwise we can get over it quickly, thats why it is nice to run a range of races like you guys all show us, smashing 5kms, marathons, ultras/24 hour races, they can all be fun with the right mindset :)

⏰ because this was very timely. I've got 2 runs left on the NHS Couch to 5k app and the final one will be my first ever parkrun this Saturday. 😊 I'm currently doing just over 4k in 30 minutes at maf pace. No idea on pacing for this 5k, just going to keep my hr in the middle of the anaerobic zone and see where that takes me. I've got two 10k races booked for mid October and mid November in Oswestry and Beckbury so I've got about 10 weeks to get 10k ready. Bring it on. 😁

🥵 I'm going to be running some speed intervals in the hot sun this afternoon!

☀Been trying to run at the edges of the day because its a hot hot summer! I'm not aiming for 10k at the moment but good video!

V useful video. I've got a 4 weeks left on a 5k training plan (I can run the distance but want to improve how comfortable I feel doing it and up my pace a bit). I'm enjoying the variety of runs a training plan provides compared to plodding around the block like I used to do. In regards to moving on to 10k would you suggest a period of time before getting stuck in to a 10k training plan after finishing a 5k plan or just go straight for it? Not interested in doing races. My emoji is 🥴 - brain feeling jumbled after a long day at work!

:-)) I chose this because I am always happy... and I am older so I don’t know how do something better… and I did track workout today so my choices were recover for tomorrow or find something fancier.

🍛 because pre race day food is super important to me! I always have chilli con carne and this was the closest emoji I could find haha!

💪 this is my 'I can do this' emoji!

🤕 because im currently injured! & its not a running injury its a horse riding injury! running is my absolute everything so im really struggling at the moment, currently on the bike but hopefully wont be long before i can get back out running!

🍕 My favorite food! Thanks for another fabulous video! The best training advice I ever received was a reminder that the best workout sessions always follow the worst workout sessions.

😎😎😎 Love running love Maratathons New York is on the wish list

🌄 shockingly, as a non-early morning person I love sunrise jogs. In summer when it's not yet hot and the air is clear, free of ozone and not a ton of sunscreen. in magical autumn mist, and, easiest, in winter as it's so much easier. In spring, to hear the migratory birds sing again after the too long winter. I set my goal to see more sundawns and sunsets in my life and I love this change I've made. It's wholesome.

🤔 As usual, plenty to think about and digest!

😎 I've chosen this emoji as I feel pretty chuffed with myself after every run

My emoji is 🤣 for Anna’s “runningly” comment! No need to enter me in the contest, though - I’m in the US and don’t have a passport. As some others mentioned, this is quite timely as I’m training for a 10K. It’s one I’ve run twice before, most recently in 2017. The difference this time is I’m following a Garmin coach training program (and really enjoying it!) instead of just winging it on my own.

🦋 not sure if it’s too cheesy but the butterfly as a kind of born again as I’ve been struggling to get back into running so starting again and hoping to fly 😂

🤷🏼‍♀️ normally people ask me why I got up so early to run, or why I did a massive run at the weekend, or why I ran on holiday, i use this a lot cos the easy answer is cos I wanted too

💨 Pretty much the sound I make when I run most of the time not always but I’m not in control, and I’m 50 now so I don’t hold back unless I think there’s more to it 😂

Anna's laugh at 11:32. She was very proud of that joke.

🏃‍♂️ Because it is the Running Channel 🏃‍♀️

Speaking of cross training, i found that my classical ballet training is excellent for strength, flexibility, core work and joint placement awareness. Probably not the first thing people think of but dance (even zumba or modern or ballroom) is much harder than it looks 😅

😭 so emotional after crossing the finish line at Manchester marathon. Signed up to do it again next year though.

🥵 that once a week hard session leaves you feeling completely done... but it works

🐢 it's the start and finish line for me as long as I cross both then I am 😁

🙀 - Signed up for my first official 10K coming November. Lots of time to train for it (in theory). I participated in races during lock down, but this will be the first „real deal“. Exciting / Scary

I've just started a Garmin watch plan to improve my 10km time, to get it down to 45 minutes from 53 minutes. This should also have a benefit to my parkrun times. I initially got to 10km (70 mins) by increasing my long run each week by about 10% and doing a mixture of other shorter runs on the other two running days of the week.

🐶 dog emoji representing all the cute dogs i see on my runs whom keep me motivated to keep going!

⛰ A mountain, which is what my first fell race running across beautiful Dartmoor this week felt like 😂 Struggled on the up, but felt like a mountain goat on the way down, so you get a goat too 🐐 Fantastic competition, I’d be there in a shot (slightly slower if uphill 😝)

🌖 Ran my first 10k at Ipswich twilight two weeks ago! Hence the sun and moon.

Those strength videos were my bread and butter during the pandemic. Alll the way in Trinidad