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As any runner on my LinkedIn will know, there’s a maxim of ‘If it isn’t on Strava it doesn’t count’ So yesterday was marathon 9 of 10. It isn’t on Strava. I didn’t post in advance about it, because it was an extreme marathon in Sicily and I needed to pass an under stress medical on Saturday (watt bike ecg, BP and spirometer). Le Filippide is described as a race from the mountain to the sea. The rules are 1) the race aims to recreate the conditions of the original marathon (hence the name) so all tech has to be removed before you set out; 2) the course is set with waymarkers only, 3) it starts at 04:30 and 4) there are a number of hidden hills to negotiate. Oh and 5) Sicily is in the middle of a heat wave so prepare to cook… The field was narrow - 154 runners had places. I asked the organisers if they had any advice ‘walk the hills and be prepared to be lonely out there.’ I asked the organisers the average experience of the runners - ‘we’ve got some of the ultra marathoners who have run 200-300 marathons before. Some of the young uns have only run 30 or 40’ - I wasn’t sure if he was joking, but looking around the group at 04:30 it was clear : everyone was an experienced runner. With 15 marathons under my belt, I was right up there as ‘inexperienced’! It was dark and hot at the start point, a random hotel on a back road - no road closure with cars zooming past at 90 km an hour from behind, occasionally hollering out their passenger windows. We set off in a pack for the first 8 miles, glad of those who had head torches. As dawn broke, it was into the hills. Then picking our way across a creek bed. Then some more hills. And then the sun properly rose and it was drink a cup of water and pour a cup into your hat territory. The overall profile was 2,300 metres down to about 300 metres but the dips and rises made it really really hard. There was enough water - I counted 16 stations in total. At every station the volunteers had removed their own watches so you had no idea how long had actually elapsed, running literally without any point of reference except white crosses dotted every few hundred metres. The heat was excruciating and sapping; the mercury hit 36 degrees at the finish line. I’m not sure how far I ran (a couple of wrong turns didn’t help) but it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done from a sporting perspective. 111th place. Job done. This week the Team Verrico LinkedIn will be reflecting on our 10th anniversary, the good we’ve achieved and the people we have helped. This endeavour solely powers a research project at the University of Sheffield. Your generosity is always appreciated. The run may not be on Strava, but I’m hoping it does count. There is a wider point on decoupling from technology, particularly when with the fam which I’ve also been thinking about whilst on holiday. Still, I’d love to know the elevations…. Link to donate if inclined in the comments Picture : Paul with finishers medal and with his watch back on!

"It's a marathon, not a sprint." I've finished five marathons. My PR was in LA, and my time was 3:23:03 (499th place/~22k racers). While never qualifying for Boston, I am still content with a top ~2% finish. In most races, you want negative splits, even a 5k. I remember running the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge (3.5 miles) in Boston during my time at Cambridge Associates, and it was a gross and humid 80 degrees in June, even with the late 7 pm start 😡 💦. I'd often see racers going ham out of the gate, which led to the inevitable crash and burn, sometimes spectacularly. I always had the opposite mindset…starting marathons at a sluggish 10:00 min/mile pace, which I had to be very intentional about until settling into my race pace. Also, it's fun passing people and gives you a mental boost. 👿 While I no longer run marathons (I need to keep my knees healthy for skiing (duh) and, more importantly, save time for our daughter), I still run the occasional 5k and utilize the same strategy on my short three to four-mile workout runs a few times a week. I apply this philosophy daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly to work, building my book of business at Farther and personal life. Remember to pace yourself and avoid the dreaded burnout. The best things in life always take time. FYI, marathons were born out of the legend of the Athenian courier Pheidippides, who in 490BC ran from the site of the battle of Marathon to Athens with the message of Nike ('Victory') before promptly collapsing and dying. ☠ How do you avoid burnout!? #goFarther #normalizeNaps

I am officially a marathoner! After running a half marathon every month of 2023 in a new country, I knew I needed to attack an even bigger challenge. So I set my sights on the Paris Marathon. Here are some of my marathon thoughts in no particular order: 1) I overtrained for the hills.  Everything I saw about this marathon was that the hills are bad in the last 5k, so I trained for killer hills by running at pace up a hill at the end of every single run. As it turns out “killer hills” in Paris is closer to “just a normal hill” in Lisbon. But it’s always better to be over prepared than surprised. 2) I really hate the French newspaper 20 Minutes.  Running for 4 hours and 43 minutes and seeing signs every 5k that say “20 Minutes” and nothing else, it's annoying. I get that simplicity is in right now, but maybe a little more detail would have been great for the 20k+ international runners. 3) Enjoy the moment The Paris marathon is one of the most beautiful in the world, running past almost all of the major Parisian attractions. I’m so glad my goal for my first marathon was to work hard, but to also enjoy the atmosphere and views. I probably could have run slightly faster, but I wouldn’t have had nearly as much fun. 4) Miles are better than kilometers for long distances. Seeing signs that say you are at 35km and knowing you still have 7 left? That was pure torture. 35 is such a big number! I would much rather have seen signage telling me I was at 22 miles. It’s 100% psychological, but I don’t care. Logic doesn’t always matter. 5) I’m doing this again.  Maybe I won’t run Paris again, even though it was an amazing race, but I will do another marathon. The sense of accomplishment at the finish line was just amazing and has given me the confidence to go after so many more goals that once felt impossible. ------------------ I’m Sadie and this is day 15 of posting everyday on LinkedIn for 30 days. If you are interested in running, marketing, or travel hit that follow button. #marathon #running

🏃♂️ It's that time again! Mistake Monday Volume 8, and this time, it's a Marathon meltdown... Running a marathon, a classic life goal. I’d nailed a few 10ks and half marathons, so why not level up? After being denied a London Marathon spot, I chose the glamour of Milton Keynes. Race day approached, adrenaline was high, and I felt awesome for the first 12 miles with a great crowd. The halfway mark approached – 1h 55m - right on track for the coveted 4-hour goal! 3 miles later I felt like I’d been shot in the hip. I fell to my hands and knees in pain. “Bursitis” got me, an inflammation of the hip joint I thought I’d fixed during training. Finishing was going to be difficult, but hey, my bag was at the finish line so what choice did I have? Cue a painful 2.5-hour limp around MK's motorways, fueled by crowd encouragement and pity. I collapsed over the finish line with a time of 4h 46m, a victim of my own mistake. Rather stupidly, I only ever trained up to half marathon distance. My body was woefully unprepared for the full endurance challenge. As a result, my body screamed in protest for the final 10 miles. What’s the lessons here? 1.     “Proper planning prevents poor performance” ALWAYS train properly for whatever you’re going to face. If you’re going to do a marathon, do at least 80% of a marathon first. If you’re going to run a Q&A session, practice a Q&A session first. If you’re going to deliver an executive update for the first time, do a full draft first and get feedback. 2.     Marathons are quite a long way! 😅 For some Monday entertainment – here’s me in 2015, fully bearded and in pain, unable to calculate 26 – 24. #marathon #mistakemonday #learnandlaugh

Marathon Time 🕰️ Time when it comes to marathons is often a quantifiable that people like to compare. The reality is, if I’m honest, no one cares. When you say you’re going to “do” a marathon you’re saying you are going to make a commitment to running and you’re on a journey. The “get to that start line” and start. That is an achievement in itself. Sophie Johnson has been a regular in my clinic over the last period of time. She’s a winner. Super high achiever and big running goals to go with it… she has seen failure a lot. We’ve helped her through it. With a team of other professionals working together. She is now ready to this “London” I guarantee you ask her Sunday afternoon, she’ll say, I was just happy to run… cos that’s what runners do. Running isn’t about a time (often) it’s about what running gives you… ask anyone who loves running. Running is about giving your life balance, focus and freedom. I saw lots of disappointed runners this week with injuries meaning they can’t toe the line this Sunday. But they will be back. We’ll make sure of it. Good luck to everyone this wkd at the start, however your race goes you’re a winner, because your journey to get there and be part of it is what is important to you. The “time” you have spent getting there is the point. The “time” on the day is just a number. #safemiles

Congratulations Manuela Esposito Woodin, sweetie pie, wifey, superstar… What an amazing runcation weekend! The marathon and half marathon is a public test of private will. There's a lot of truth to the statement, "The marathon and half marathon is a public test of private will." It's certainly true that these races are incredibly demanding, both physically and mentally. Avoiding injury. There’s no wrong movement, there’s only lack of awareness and lack of preparation. The marathon and half marathon require months of dedicated training, meticulous planning, and a deep well of inner strength to push through the positive pain and exhaustion on race day. Here's how this statement breaks down: - Public test: Running a marathon or half marathon is a very public event. Thousands of spectators line the streets to witness the athletes' efforts. This public scrutiny adds another layer of pressure to the already challenging task at hand. - Private will: Ultimately, success in these races comes down to the individual's internal fortitude. It's about battling self-doubt, overcoming fatigue, and pushing beyond personal limits. This requires a tremendous amount of mental resilience and unwavering determination. The statement can be interpreted in various ways: - A metaphor for life's challenges: Just as marathons and half marathons test our physical and mental limits, life often throws curveballs that require us to dig deep and find inner strength. - A celebration of human spirit: Completing a marathon or half marathon is a testament to the incredible potential of the human mind and body. It shows that we are capable of achieving extraordinary things when we set our minds to it. - A call to action: The statement can be seen as an encouragement to face our fears, embrace challenges, and test our limits. It reminds us that we are capable of more than we think. Overall, the statement "The marathon and half marathon is a public test of private will" eloquently captures the essence of these grueling races and their profound impact on participants. It's a reminder that true strength comes from within, and with unwavering determination, we can overcome any obstacle. #LiveItBeAwesome

My goal was always to run a marathon faster than the one before... This idea worked until last year in September - Berlin Marathon was hitting hard, physically and mentally. Over the following months I was working on a strategy to reach my goal of sub3 in a marathon. So, last Sunday the Vienna City Marathon was part of the strategy - the idea: starting into the season with a relaxed race, working on the mental part of running, enjoying the run and the audience and getting an idea where to focus on in my training in the upcoming months. And it was working - up to km 32 it was a relaxed and enjoyable run with a quite low pulse, a good nutrition strategy and a motvating audience. Of course, the last kilometers are never a cake walk and the muscle pain the days after are definitely part of the game. But I could recognise the improvement on the mental side of the story - this small quiet but existing fear of running a marathon became even smaller. The stress about it, at least for now, is gone and I gained way more confidence for my sub3 goal this year. My mission to run the first marathon this year between 3:05:00 - 3:10:00 is accomplished. I have learnt that time is not the only goal for race. And now, I am going into the next phase to reach the sub 3 goal.✊🏼 #motivation #marathon #run #vienna

It’s been absolutely amazing watching all the finishers today at the Boston Marathon. But can I make a confession? I don’t understand people who only have the goal to run the Majors again, and again, and again. I get the people who have the goal to run each of them once. They are wonderful races with amazing crowds and history. But to run all of them three or four times? It’s like only traveling to the same place every year on vacation. There’s so much of the world to see! If you don’t have a BQ yet, or if you keep missing the NYRR Lottery here are some amazing marathons to check out instead: Do you want jaw-dropping views to distract from the pain of running a marathon? > > > Paris or Midnight Sun in Tromso Do you want amazing crowds to carry you throughout the course? > > > Edinburgh, Philadelphia, or Amsterdam (or anything in the Netherlands – they go hard for running) Do you want a race that will impress people when they hear you finished? > > > Marathon du Medoc. Just mention the 23 wine tastings and people will be amazed that you were able to cross the finish line. Congratulations again to everyone who finished the Boston Marathon today! And if you’re still working on your BQ, check out these amazing marathons instead. ------------------ I’m Sadie and I’m on day 20 of posting every day on LinkedIn for 30 days. If you are interested in following along, I talk about running, travel, and marketing. P.S. if you want more race reviews and international running information check out my website: https://lnkd.in/eFZZJ8Fr #marathons #travel #running

Running marathons has become my passion. While I’ve completed several half-marathons, the aspiration of finishing a full marathon keeps me going. Running with a crowd is an adrenaline-boosting experience that brings me immense joy. It’s not just about the race; it’s about connecting with fellow runners and that ecstatic feeling of earning a medal. The best part of participating in a half-marathon is the buildup in the weeks leading up to the race and the anticipation the night before. The competition motivates me to start preparing with practice runs and a disciplined diet regime. Running has greatly improved my physical health, but the unexpected benefit has been the strengthening of my mental muscle. Jogging for 2-3 hours at a stretch can be grueling, especially during the last lap when my body starts to give up. What I’ve realized is that reaching the finish line is more about mental agility and confidence. Each race leaves me physically exhausted but mentally stronger, ready to tackle any professional challenge that comes my way. For entrepreneurs, running in competitions is a must. We face daily disappointments and battles with our inner critic. Running can not only develop physical resilience but can be character-building. Remember, what doesn’t break us only makes us stronger. #MarathonLife #EntrepreneurMindset #MentalStrength