The Cost of Running Crisis // Can you afford to feed your running habit? // MARM gets ranty!

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3 ай бұрын

Times are tough. Whether it's a Meerkat or a voucher code; a Parkrun or a bargain - somehow runners need to duck and weave to pay for their running addictions.
In this episode, MARM puts the world to rights. Home insurance, young people, inheritance, Christmas Carols....it's all here.
#runthroughkit #parkrunuk #marmyarmy #runthrough #trailrunning #marmfest

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@talkingfreight5199 3 ай бұрын

You're so sarcastic - and I love it!

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Freight. I imagine it's not everyone's cup of tea...

@AndrewSmith-zm7vn 3 ай бұрын

Superb! enjoy how your roll out your opinions with fantastic humour!

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Andrew. Fairly sure my opinions are flawed, but glad you raise a grin!!

@pclarke41 3 ай бұрын

The algorithm suggested your channel this morning. I often look at a few running youtubers before heading out to Parkrun. Loving your channel and looking forward to binging on your back catalogue.

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

That algorithm knows its stuff. Hope you keep watching and enjoy the channel. Whereabouts are you? Midlands or further afield?

@pclarke41 3 ай бұрын

@@middleagedrunningmanA middle aged Dublin runner. Also a big fan of the Saucony endorphin range.

@shaunjordan7155 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant video, very entertaining, made me laugh. Keep on running 🇬🇧

@middleagedrunningman 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Shaun. Keep on watching!! 🇬🇧

@holesinthenarrative816 3 ай бұрын

Good advice. We love running. 😊

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

We do holes

@bedcurt 23 күн бұрын

Love the rants keep it going from a VSMARM

@middleagedrunningman 22 күн бұрын

Thanks Bed!!

@greggoodall1069 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much fab vids

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support Greg!!

@paulwilliams3585 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant 🤩

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

You’re a star!! Thanks Paul!!

@gtex1963 3 ай бұрын

Cracking video great sense of humour, keep them coming.

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Cheers GTex. Will try to keep spouting nonsense for you!!

@studneykirby1842 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant as usual 😂

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Studney!! Cheers for watching!

@Theinkedone48 3 ай бұрын

Never fails to make me smile watching the vlogs, always on point!

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jay. You are a very good egg.

@xxmorancxx 3 ай бұрын

Haha loving the rants. Keep it up 💪🏻😂

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Catherine. Can’t help it. Sometimes the rant takes over!!!!

@user-lt7vw7bh3c 3 ай бұрын

good stuff Marm , good advice , keep it coming 😀👍

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support Simon!

@JouneyOfTheAmateurRunner 3 ай бұрын

Top Tip *if you volunteer or be a pacer at a race they will normally let you run another race for free * also it helps the running community as we can’t do it without the volunteers. Cracking video again MARM , I felt like I was watching Alan Partridge in parts of it - and that’s a compliment 😂😂 keep up the great work mate - love the channel 👍🏻👍🏻🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️💨💨💨💨

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Journey. Would love to do a video as a pacer. Will have to get you to let me know how to do it. Love Partridge. This year MARM, next year Hamilton Water Breaks.

@JouneyOfTheAmateurRunner 3 ай бұрын

@@middleagedrunningman I did post a link but it’s not been shown I’m not sure if you have to approve the post as it has a link in it .👍🏻

@emmarunyeard6832 3 ай бұрын

It's a great channel, because I am a running addict I watch a lot of running content and some of it is very informative and some of it is sheer promotion fest But this channel is refreshing, it's pared down, no fancy pants twattery and there is no better humour than sarcasm.. M. A. R. M. I salute you... Keeping it real 🎉

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

@@emmarunyeard6832 legend Emma!!

@lighteningbob1697 2 ай бұрын

Inspiring stuff.

@middleagedrunningman 2 ай бұрын

Can’t work out if you’re taking the piss!!

@thetimoneers 3 ай бұрын

MARM is increasingly becoming the window on the running world - sharp, witty ,informed and humorous comment from the runner’s runner , wherever you do your running.

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

You learn from older mentors Hearty….

@Runlikeatrex88 3 ай бұрын

That might be the best intro to a YT video ever! Happy belated birthday to Lilly! Great points about cost of living and running etc. Have a great week, Tim! #marmyarmy #nonipplesweremarmedinthemakingofthisvideo

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks T-Rex!

@trueredred859 3 ай бұрын

Another classic ❤

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks True Red!! Quality MARMER. Really appreciate your continued support and kindness!!!

@deansummerton2577 3 ай бұрын

Love this Tim. I work in a school of sanctuary in Middlesbrough so totally get this. You're a top, top man 🙏

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dean. Mate - that’s superb work you are doing my friend. You are no doubt making a big difference.

@user-jw1iu1rc7z 3 ай бұрын

Don't change Tim. You are a joy to watch.

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!! (Will try not to)

@andrewgoldsby 3 ай бұрын

Superb again Tim! You’ve actually made some cracking suggestions there! And MARMfest! Count me in!

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

You're the barman at MARM Fest Andy. It's important prominent MARMERS have an appropriate role.

@andrewgoldsby 3 ай бұрын

@@middleagedrunningman you mean I’ve got to come up with a cocktail laced with SIS gels!?!? 😂

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Yes please Andy. An electrolyte ridden rack of shots.

@helenbaker8480 3 ай бұрын

Great video again, I never go anywhere without a voucher if I can help it 🤣

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Helen. Love a voucher - even one that takes 54 attempts to work.

@TheHybridCoach87 3 ай бұрын

I'm really feeling this too with the cost of living, I have done 2 HM events so far with a PB of 1:36:45, I'm doing an ultra marathon in 2 weeks, and I cover on average 50-70km per week, all in primark running trainers, really not the best but you have to do what you can do, I'd love to treat myself to pair of good running shoes, but at the moment I just can't afford it

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Fair play Hybrid. It's the running that's the main thing. Just write "carbon" on the side of your Primarks.

@Lazy_Jay_Racing 3 ай бұрын

You are the right kind of different in a wave of running based youtubers 😁👌 keep it coming

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Lazy Jay. Different is good. Obnoxious? Hopefully not. (Can’t help it)

@Dmasson14 3 ай бұрын

The MARMfest will obviously be taking place in Broadway Town Hall? After a couple of bottles of cheap plonk, we can race up the hill to the tower. It will either be the making or the end of the MARM channel 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan. MARMfest at The Lifford Hall?? That sounds like a plan. May well lose the damage deposit.

@KC_Cort 3 ай бұрын

Wait until you get into trail running, it gets even more expensive then 😂 mandatory kit requirements include fully taped seam jackets, waterproof trousers, extra base layers 💰 There is a charity called ‘kit squad’ based in Shropshire, they supply clothing and equipment to low income families who want to get outdoors, it’s all donated. We did a 10k race last week and the race organiser stated they were going to be there so we took some kit along, they ended up with 5 bags full of kit ready to donate 😊

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

That’s brilliant. What a great charity!!

@TomAt1337 3 ай бұрын

MARM content is like Marmite flavoured Walkers. You either love them or hate them. And I love those crisps.

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Tom. Trying not to be too obnoxious - genuinely just joking a lot of the time….. but there is ALWAYS a place for yeast extract!!!

@petehoye 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to the herd MARM 💜🐐.. A sesh on SIS energy gels, so funny...😉🤣😂 (high 5)..😉 When will the Lonely Goat running top make its debut?.. Great news that your subs have grown, well deserved!..👍👍

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

The Nerd Herd.... No top purchased yet... Will have a browse. Then get a voucher code...

@jonathanwake2964 3 ай бұрын

Great video as usual. Look forward to the next one. Hope you managed to register your interest for Cambridge next year. I’ve got Oundle 20 tomorrow as part of my marathon training. Let’s see how that goes….

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Hi Jonathan!! Yes. Registered. Hook or by crook I’m racing that bad boy. Good luck at the Oundle…. Give it some wellie.

@jonathanwake2964 3 ай бұрын

@@middleagedrunningman I needed wellies it was so wet, did it in 2:46:46.

@simonhodgson4941 3 ай бұрын

Get me to MARMFEST😂 Happy birthday Lily🎂🎁 so true about races mate. I recently ran the Birmingham winter warmer event in on a Saturday in Sutton park. I did look and it was the Birmingham running festival the following day also in Sutton park but opted for the winter warmer event as it was £10 cheaper and it started earlier. Just for to look at all the details.

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon… Yep, dig out and spread the word about those little nuggets. MARMFEST is gaining momentum. Ideally, I’d like to book Kasabian, but I’m at the mercy of their diary….

@simonhodgson4941 3 ай бұрын

@@middleagedrunningman F that mate, I think Noel and Liam would be up for the reunion if they knew about this momentous event!!!

@cremins 3 ай бұрын

Recently found your channel great stuff. Solihull half in August? Should I bother. Did Finsbury park in January, very impressed by Run Through

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Cremins!! Hello my friend. Thanks for watching. Solihull?? It’s not bad. The only problem is the heat in August and it is very hilly. They also chuck a 10k into the mix so it gets crazy busy at the finish. Run Through are great though. Decent medals and organisation!

@holesinthenarrative816 3 ай бұрын

What I would say about joining a running club is the social side as well. We have a bar and meet up for park runs and car share to races. Great team spirit that you can't get with a online club.

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

To be honest, I will join one with real people in the future. Met some quality people running.

@holesinthenarrative816 3 ай бұрын

£45 for full time students and over 65's a YEAR! With membership to England Athletics, free entry to the sutton road relays twice a year, 4 XC races in the Birmingham and District league and the chance of a London marathon place. Have a look at our website. West bromwich harriers. Would be fantastic if you came to one of our training sessions to show your viewers that not all running clubs are only for the fastest.

@videos-gl2qq 3 ай бұрын

well done Marm! Thanks for the tips. With the price of everything... i'm starting to think the homeless have it figured out right. Insurance is a total scam.

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Spot on. First thing any homeless bloke does these days is take the piss out of my insurance premium. Had enough.

@AndrewBush_XK 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim, 😂. Hilarious and so true.. Iim looking forward to a “running for Prime Minister’ political rant next???

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Andrew. Not sure it would work out very well with only one policy. I’d just lower taxes on trainers.

@AndrewBush_XK 3 ай бұрын

@@middleagedrunningman best manifesto so far!!

@tworunningbrooms 3 ай бұрын

I've got some empirical evidence here. Old Barnsley 6 Road Race in 1974. 20p to enter. New Barnsley 10k 2024. £26. Inflation would have seen it at £2.61. And this is a club and council supported event not a profit events company. Increased cost of logistics.

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Yep. Genuinely feel for event organisers. Margins are fine. Need to share those races that are a bit special.

@johnandrews8590 3 ай бұрын

The corporate races cost a bomb. Here in Japan too. I just paid 200 quid just to enter the Aso Volcano 115km Trail Race, although they say part of the fee goes to 'land conservation' etc. Plus I need one night in a hotel and transportation there and back. Nuts. I can only afford this type of race once a year. Luckily there are some cheap local races though, including my university's annual 89km walking event, which we are allowed to run and costs about 7 quid. Lovely.

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

John!! A MARMER in Japan?? No way?? Please say it's true.

@johnandrews8590 3 ай бұрын

@@middleagedrunningman MARMER? Please explain..

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Another word for MARM watcher. Supporter. Member of the MARMY Army. (MARM - Middle Aged Running Man)

@johnandrews8590 3 ай бұрын

@@middleagedrunningman Oh right! Absolutely. I'm one myself (originally from the UK and same generation I believe).

@weswimrun 3 ай бұрын

Love it. If any of the MARM followers want a 15% discount of our trail races in Snowdonia then let us know! 30 March - Dyfi X Half & Full Trail Marathon; 02 June - Cadair X Half Marathon. Both very tough routes with lots of height gain

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Like the sounds of these beauties. Will have a browse online. Thanks for sharing the code my friend.

@gloriab7801 3 ай бұрын

In the 70's, if you were a student, they gave you a grant just for turning up ! I went skiing in Gstaad with the Aga Khan & his posse with mine, and had enough left over to fly in Gladys & her Pips - boy could they eat - to perform at my 21st. Fond memories when they played this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h96KYJZh1q-dfIE.htmlsi=NNW3Qqmq-2SbsTbs

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

Belter that AGAIN Glo. Your musical taste is second to none. Late night Radio 2 show - you’re made for it.

@doingmybest6438 3 ай бұрын

Team Red will be back in charge soon. They'll fix everything.😂

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

We can only hope… How much worse can they possibly be?

@doingmybest6438 3 ай бұрын

@@middleagedrunningman Democracy in a nutshell.

@dhdavidholloway 3 ай бұрын

I can never believe how CHEAP home insurance is in U.K. I live in Canada and have just renewed my insurance which cost $3377. Granted it is a wooden house but it is still way more expensive than what I would pay in U.K. By the way , when I first did the London marathon it cost me 6 pounds. No idea what it costs now but I am sure that somebody will tell me.

@middleagedrunningman 3 ай бұрын

I’ve got no idea David. I’ve never gotten past the ballot. Rejected. Year on Year!! I LOVE the fact that MARM has hit Canada 🇨🇦. Picturing myself on your big screen…..with all of your other extortionately insured items…. Thanks for your support my friend!