Why I Cancelled My 100 Mile Race…

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James joins Sarah and Andy on the podcast today to discuss why he didn't take on the Thames Path 100 Miler in April, and what his plans are now...
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00:00:00 - State of the Industry Update
00:03:58 - Memories of Running in Circles
00:08:03 - Facing Fears and Challenging Limits
00:12:21 - Taking on the Challenge of 100 Miles
00:16:48 - The Difficulty of Not Doing a Race
00:21:00 - Learning from past mistakes
00:25:22 - Training for a 100-Mile Race
00:29:35 - The Excitement of a Track Meet
00:33:47 - Dealing with Marathon Injuries and Training for a Half Marathon
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@jwuertz7101 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your process! To the outside world running is physical, but there's so much mental aspects to it too. ❤ Love the Running Channel for bringing everything to the table.

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what we aim to showcase!

@CaptainBrash 2 ай бұрын

Also Sarah keeps trying to push Andy out of his comfort zone but has been chilling doing marathon training for her many marathons. (Amazing progress on that btw) Make her train for a 1500 or something

@robiniddon7582 2 ай бұрын

As non elites all we want to do is to run well. Finishing a 100mile race is going to mean you have to run it well. If you're injured or really not fit enough then you almost certainly cannot run well. So then not starting is your best option. James you are always an inspiration to us lot, keep well!

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

That’s a great way to think about it!

@Jow2K 2 ай бұрын

So important to listen to your body. I picked up an injury 3 months before the Birmingham Half Marathon this year, which took a month to recover from. So I then only had 2 months left to train. Fortunately took the sensible decision and did the 10k instead. And a friend was due to do the London Marathon this year but got injured. She was also sensible and had her entry deferred until next year.

@hamwhacker 2 ай бұрын

Saw the Thames Path 100 one year while my wife and I were on a walking weekend staying near Goring. Could not believe what was going on because we only stumbled across it by accident…FOUR marathons back to back it was insane. They ran through the night so people we saw on the riverbank the day before (even shouting out and encouraging us as well with our own walking - wait guys YOU are the people doing something extraordinary 😯) we’re finishing on the Sunday. It looked BRUTAL. Even the best runners looked like ninety-year olds needing a zimmer frame at the end. RESPECT to anyone doing this. You really have got your xxxx together to have so much determination to keep going. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

Ultrarunners like that are a different breed of runners aren’t they?!

@hamwhacker 2 ай бұрын

@@runningchannelDefinitely got that impression. Amazing people

@jlycklama512 2 ай бұрын

Love James’ experience. Currently contemplating if I’m recovered enough to start in the Zugspitze ultra mid June. The perspective of backing out to run later is a valuable comment.

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

Glad you loved the pod!

@adamcampbell-smith5488 2 ай бұрын

Always great to hear from James, never heard the acronym DNS used before, glad you explained it. I was considering a DNS for my first ultra next week but chatted to Sarah at Puma the run club, given I'm just lacking a bit in fitness and not injured any more I'm going to start. I'd love to finish but will be happy with a DNF for the experience

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

Enjoy it! Which one are you doing? I guess just take it easy and listen to your body ✌🏻

@adamcampbell-smith5488 2 ай бұрын

@@runningchannel doing Embra Ultra's Three Castles 50k from Rochester to Tonbridge, follows the river so is pretty much flat 🙂

@JJRunningOnGrace 2 ай бұрын

I was supposed to be running my first 100 miler today. I decided a few weeks ago that I was not prepared for it and chose to DNS. Thanks for today's dose encouragement, James.

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

Glad he was able to make that decision feel a bit better! Maybe autumn 100 too?

@JJRunningOnGrace 2 ай бұрын

@@runningchannel Maybe... but almost definitely a 50 miler.

@seascape 2 ай бұрын

To Katie from Lancaster, I ran a disastrous 1st marathon, running & walking the last 8 miles, in 5 1/2 hours in March, and then I ran a half-marathon PB (2 hours, 10 minutes) exactly 7 weeks later. I just followed the last 7 weeks of my half marathon plan, and found that my marathon training had made me such a stronger runner. Best of luck on your upcoming half!

@nataliamartinkova 2 ай бұрын

James, your decision to prioritize your health and wellbeing took a lot of courage and fortitude. I applaud you for it. Thank you for sharing your process and good luck into your training for the next goal.

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say and I’m sure James will love read that so thank you!

@chloereynolds8519 2 ай бұрын

I have a whole spreadsheet of race calendars with Plans A through D🤣 Plan A is "everything goes perfectly" and Plan D is "I'm injured and need to do low impact events". This year we're doing Plan C which is "a couple twinges but mostly good, more mental work required". Pivoting is essential and spreadsheets are fun🎉

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

That’s really smart!

@frankweber3432 2 ай бұрын

Great podcast James! You are my favourite runner on the channel.. Good luck on future endeavours,

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

We are a big fan of his too 💙

@jedik206 2 ай бұрын

I pulled out of a Marathon earlier this year due to injury that I didnt think would heal in time. it was a huge mental challenge as it felt like a failure, but ultimatley it was the best choice for recovery and the rest of the years races. great topic to discuss

@jackholloway272 2 ай бұрын

About 4 weeks before this years Manchester marathon I decided to drop out and rest as I had pain in both knees and It hurt to even walk, decided to rest for a couple of weeks and the day off the marathon I went for a 5k run. I felt great on that run. All i thought about was I should have just done the marathon. I'm glad I didn't as I know I would have made things alot worse, but all I could think about is I should have done the marathon.

@michelleharnett1351 2 ай бұрын

Sunday arvo NZ time, a white wine and the Runnning Channel podcast - bliss.

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

Is it Gavi?! 😂

@TheSlipperyNoodle 2 ай бұрын

Pulled a hamstring doing strides today. Going to have to push the coming out of retirement park run back a few weeks. Will have to ride my bike behind my kids while they do their runs this week (McFarland style).

@roberttaylor5825 2 ай бұрын

Omg ! Do Hyrox! It’s amazing !!! It’s brutal but in all the best ways !!!

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

If you insist!!

@danblakey2452 Ай бұрын

@@runningchannel You need to watch Mark and Jen Lewis' experience of pairs Hyrox. All on his KZfaq channel!

@enonek2960 2 ай бұрын

Not starting a race or cancelling your race plans due to injury, or illness is not a DEFEAT, it's being SMART!!!

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

One of the first times James has been smart 😂😂

@enonek2960 2 ай бұрын

@@runningchannel Ahhh yes the true blue sign of teammate support!😂

@blakeandpeytonandblaze2692 Ай бұрын

Spent most of my youth, and a good part of my early adult life, on the track. I totally understand the nostalgia - the smell of the baking track and freshly mown grass in summer. It just makes you want to run FAST!

@kimdecker8901 2 ай бұрын

Andy, I know that track smell well! Nothing says "summer" like it! (Also, DANG: James DOES have a stupendous voice on those studio mics. Could listen to 'im talk all day... :) Love the show! It's my Saturday pre-run breakfast listening!

@DaveMcc 2 ай бұрын

+1 for James and his openness especially regarding the mentality aspects.

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

He’s a legend, what can we say 💙

@KenStile 2 ай бұрын

I’m so looking forward to see Andy run a hundred mile race. What a fantastic idea. I’ll definitely get some friends to sub the channel and have a watch party. 🎉🎉🎉

@ngolotamu7845 2 ай бұрын

TRC podcasts on my long runs 🏃‍♂️

@trailsandbeers Ай бұрын

I always DNS a few races each year, nothing wrong with that. The focus is my A race which is usually August/September, the training races are optional.

@christopherbrand5360 2 ай бұрын

The progression seems natural. After the marathon in the fall/winter Andy prepares for a spring 50k. Then a summer 50 miler or 100k. And finally a fall/winter 100 miler! It is such a tidy plan. I can’t imagine he would object to a well-structured and orderly progression like this :)

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@williammewis1473 2 ай бұрын

Got to love a fur lined Croc!

@seanevans6306 2 ай бұрын

I always do sock shoe, sock shoe. I live in Indonesia- there’s no shoes inside, so I always sit on the porch and put the shoes on when they’re outside. Besides that, it’s never cold enough to wear socks inside, and all floors are tiled so really easy to pick up dust and hairs on your socks. It would feel so weird to wear socks inside the house.

@MarkTayloroutdoors Ай бұрын

Maybe not a 100 miler, but it would be awesome to see Andy take on a ultra of some description 😎

@Ruateddybear2 2 ай бұрын

Honestly I think Andy should do a 50 miler. It’s doable and a good start into an Ultramarathon territory. I mean we want him to enjoy the experience not be miserable and never try anything like this again! 50 miles is challenging but completely doable if you find a nice beginner one with a reasonable time limit.

@SVpedro68 2 ай бұрын

Kinda wish I'd seen this before attempting to run my first 100miler - Pennine Journey North Ultra 112 miles with a back injury 🙄🙈 DNFd after 56 miles as was reduced to walking which meant I'd never make the checkpoint cut-offs 😬👀 I have to just treat it as an expensive recce run though now as I've already signed for it again next year 😊😎

@tobymacalister506 2 ай бұрын

Lovely podcast, and great to see James make an appearance(He's an inspiration). But is it really a podcast without Rick.

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

Haha is this you Rick?

@emmarunyeard6832 Ай бұрын

James has a wonderful voice 🎉

@runningchannel Ай бұрын

He says thank you 😂

@fat_vegan_slim 2 ай бұрын

Second best part of Saturday ❤

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

Guessing parkrun takes the top spot??

@fat_vegan_slim 2 ай бұрын

@@runningchannel haha! Of course 🏃🏻‍♀️💜

@Stephen-N Ай бұрын

After a weekend off (getting drunk and making bad life choices) I got to enjoy my morning run down the beach with one ear listening to this and one to the sea 👌 all this running business isn't too bad all the time 😂

@runningchannel Ай бұрын

Hahaha love that!

@spamtwosRevenge 2 ай бұрын

James, the A100 is great first 100 miler. as It is effectively four 25 mile out and backs with an easily accessible drop bag after each 25 miles. Plus 50 odd miles are almost completely flat, although those 50 miles is the Thames path which is one of the most boring places to run.

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear, he loves the Thames Path so that won’t bother him!

@oliverchalkley1187 Ай бұрын

What's the self nav race in the lake district that you didn't name?

@markbowen3700 2 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see you do Hyrox. Running will be great, sled pull and burpees 🤢

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@NeilCorcoran 2 ай бұрын

I do shoe shoe sock sock, socks entirely over the shoes

@patrickclarke1462 2 ай бұрын

My 6 year old daughter has 63 junior parkrun she'll be 7 next month 🩷

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

Incredible!!!

@pontypriddroadentsac4917 2 ай бұрын

Andy should do the ACP 100k. It's flat 2-3 mile loops. In March.

@jensmith3719 2 ай бұрын

Am about to listen but had to delete bot first, 🙂

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

They are so annoying aren’t they?!

@markbowen3700 2 ай бұрын

Andy for the Spine race 🙂

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

Done! 😂

@TrixieBacon 2 ай бұрын

Please can someone tell me what James's T-shirt says?

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

Press Publish it’s the merch of KZfaqrs Colin and Samir

@TrixieBacon 2 ай бұрын

@@runningchannel Aaah, thank you, I'll be able to sleep tonight 😂

@Emmajaybird 2 ай бұрын

Is Andy coming to the Bristol and west southwest PB series??

@runningchannel Ай бұрын

He mighttttt be

@severiner7168 2 ай бұрын

I can't keep up with all the upgrades!

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

Of presenters…?

@BruceWayne-us3kw 2 ай бұрын

I hate the running in the summer.

@StephB442 Ай бұрын

Does James have a coach? Get one to sort your training out for A100. You’re absolutely right that for a hundred miler you need your brain in top shape. Be great if the running channel could share your journey with a coach, show the training plan (running and the head stuff) etc. you’re right that you can’t wing it for a hundred miler 😂

@jlycklama512 2 ай бұрын

Andy, why not start with 400 hurdles? 😂

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

GREAT IDEA

@normEA 2 ай бұрын

Please be nice to Andy and no to the 100 miles

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

Sorry! 😂

@FSamuels20 2 ай бұрын

Short answer: because it’s a 100 miles ! 😂

@dawnwoodward2228 2 ай бұрын

Don’t do it Andy 😂

@ulfeliasson5413 2 ай бұрын

Well, it's 100 miles... That should be enough for any sane soul to back out.

@runningchannel 2 ай бұрын

We aren’t sure James is that sane after two years of working with him 😂

@willemijntje1212 Ай бұрын

sockopath

@runningchannel Ай бұрын

Oh noooooooo

@Weegie_in_Spain Ай бұрын

There's far too much of "running is such an incredible drama" in every episode on this channel. Why can't running be seen as a solid 6 or a 7? For most people, a solid 6 is a vast improvement on people's day-to-day lives. Running doesn't need to be a portrayed as a 10 especially as it hardly ever is, if at all for most.

@ithinkthereforeitalk935 2 ай бұрын

You are still young to take on such a challenge. It's for hardened battered runners, not little girls with ponytails. There'll come a time when you are ready it's just not now.