Channel Title: The Welsh Runner Channel Description: My name's Matt or The Welsh Runner. I am a sub-elite runner, coach, and content creator. I started this channel to share my love of running and how it has changed my life. I will upload content that outlines my training, nutrition, and race strategies. I will also share tips, advice, and things I wish I knew about running when I first started. I am also open about my mental health and the struggles I have with anxiety, and the approaches I use to manage this. I hope you enjoy the content I create and learn more about how to improve and enjoy your running. Feel free to connect with me on my social media channels and all of my training is on Strava. I always enjoy discussing running and fitness. You can also reach me by email at matt@thewelshrunner.com. Matt @thewelshrunner <video> Why I didn't run VALENCIA MARATHON! Description: For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Training to run Seville Marathon and see what I am can achieve with hard work and an ALL IN approach. To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ Photo Credit: Jerry Sun (@ Jerry_Sun on Instagram) Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, and Bensound.com </video> <video> Cardiff 10K Race Vlog: What happened when I went out fast? Description: For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching Click here http://www.hellofresh.co.uk/60WELSH to enjoy an exclusive offer of 60% off your first box, a 20% discount for the following two months and FREE dessert for life! Alternatively, you can use the code “60WELSH”. This special offer is available for new customers as well as those who cancelled their subscription twelve months ago or more. Terms and Conditions: This offer entitles you to 60% off your first box, and 20% off your next seven boxes when ordered in consecutive weeks during your first two months as a HelloFresh customer. One voucher per customer and household. Must be 18 or over. You can select one dessert each week following checkout. Dessert options are provided subject to availability and at the sole discretion of HelloFresh. Once redeemed you will be signed up to a flexible rolling weekly subscription. Valid for UK residents only (including Jersey, Guernsey & Isle of Man), excluding Scottish Highlands and Islands. Valid in Ireland too, discount may vary. To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ Music I use: Bensound.com License code: RTQSIRBECCJ28VMD </video> <video> I needed THIS Long Run Description: This is an ad for AG1 Go to https://drinkag1.com/thewelshrunner to get started on your first purchase and receive a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 travel packs. Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring today’s video! AG1: A comprehensive and convenient supplement designed to bridge nutritional gaps across four pillars of health: Immune support, Energy, Focus, and Recovery! With over 70 ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, and whole-food sourced nutrients, AG1 jumpstarts your daily routine with perfect macronutrient balance, absorption, and taste. Available in the UK, US, Canada, and Europe. #ad For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching Discounted 3 month coaching deal currently available. Reactive Hypoglycemia paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17461391.2023.2233468 OTE: 20% off using MATT-KELLY-20 https://otesports.avln.me/c/gVSNLAikqkrA *affiliate Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, and Bensound.com To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ </video> <video> COROS PACE PRO v COROS PACE 3: A Runner's Review of what you need to know! Description: I compare the new COROS Pace Pro with the COROS Pace 3. Everything you need to know after a couple of week's testing COROS' new AMOLED running watch. #TrainwithCOROS </video> <video> The FASTEST 5K in the WORLD! Armagh 5K | Sub 2:20 Marathon Training Description: For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching Discounted 3 month coaching deal currently available. Episode 6 of my training block towards Manchester Marathon looks at my sixth week of training as I attempt to run sub 2:20 for the marathon in 2024. This includes the incredible Armagh 5K in Northern Ireland where 130 runners broke 15 minutes in the 5K. Video credits: @Sportsshoes_uk Thanks Moneil and Geoff for the support and video clips. Cover photo credit: Keith McClure https://www.keithmcclurephotography.com/home/armagh-3km-and-5km-2024 Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, and Bensound.com To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ </video> <video> My Most Epic Marathon Session Yet! Description: For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching #MarathonGoals #EpicRun #runningrecords #TrainwithCOROS Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Training to run Valencia Marathon and see what I am can achieve with hard work and an ALL IN approach. To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, and Bensound.com </video> <video> I am so PROUD of this run! Description: For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching Discounted 3 month coaching deal currently available. OTE: 20% off using MATT-KELLY-20 https://otesports.avln.me/c/gVSNLAikqkrA *affiliate Thanks RyanJamieJohnson for the Wokingham video footage. You can follow him on Instagram. Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, and Bensound.com To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ </video> <video> What REALLY happened in Manchester Marathon? Description: For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching Discounted 3 month coaching deal currently available. Click here http://www.hellofresh.co.uk/HELLORUNNNER to enjoy an exclusive offer of 60% off your first box, a 20% discount for the following two months and FREE dessert for life! Alternatively, you can use the code “HELLORUNNNER”. This special offer is available for new customers as well as those who cancelled their subscription twelve months ago or more. #ad Terms and Conditions: This offer entitles you to 60% off your first box, and 20% off your next seven boxes when ordered in consecutive weeks during your first two months as a HelloFresh customer. One voucher per customer and household. Must be 18 or over. You can select one dessert from 3 Gu dessert options each week following checkout. Dessert options are provided subject to availability and at the sole discretion of HelloFresh. Once redeemed you will be signed up to a flexible rolling weekly subscription. Valid for UK residents only (including Jersey, Guernsey & Isle of Man), excluding Scottish Highlands and Islands. Valid in Ireland too, discount may vary. Carb loading 1 day protocol paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-002-0621-5 Thank you so much for all of the support in this block and during the race. Thanks @TimGoesMiles on Instagram for the cover photo Also thank you to everyone who sent over videos and photos. I really appreciate it and it has allowed this vlog to be made. Your support of this channel means so much. Thank you. Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ </video> <video> Sub 2:20 Marathon: Double Threshold, Zone 2 and Marathon Training Picks Up! Description: For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching Episode 5 of my training block towards Manchester Marathon looks at my fifth week of training as I attempt to run sub 2:20 for the marathon in 2024. Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Stitch Paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265255700_Exercise-Related_Transient_Abdominal_Pain_ETAP#:~:text=This%20exercise%2Drelated%20transient%20abdominal,Morton%20%26%20Callister%2C%202015)%20. Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, and Bensound.com To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ 🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators In the End by Linkin Park, https://t.lickd.co/Pm5emEn9D5w License ID: G61B2NWx1KM Try Lickd FREE for 14 days for unlimited stock music and get 50% off your first mainstream track: https://app.lickd.co/r/aed248d0502043ae8fe54ccfbb37e165 </video> <video> FRAMPTON 10K RACE VLOG: 32:XX? 1st Race on the roads since injury. Description: Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching Racing Frampton 10K. Race vlog with footage from Insta 360. Thanks to @TheFODRunner and @Maxkelly600 for their POV race footage. Check out their channels. #TrainwithCOROS To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, and Bensound.com </video> <video> Do THIS before trying DOUBLE THRESHOLD days Description: Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching This video looks at a double run day as I transition back to double threshold days. I have used the Coros watch and HR strap to guide my sessions and tested my lactate to ensure that I am working at the correct intensities for me. Second session done with @TheFODRunner #TrainwithCOROS @TheFODRunner Double Threshold video from last week: https://youtu.be/6-uwV6Wd_fU?si=5y-cS4vYAz3NN9JN To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, and Bensound.com </video> <video> The Day The Marathon WON - MANCHESTER MARATHON 2024 Description: For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching Discounted 3 month coaching deal currently available. Thank you so much for all of the support in this block and during the race. Also thank you to everyone who sent over videos and photos. I really appreciate it and it has allowed this vlog to be made. Your support of this channel means so much. thank you. Thanks @TimGoesMiles on Instagram for the cover photos. OTE: 20% off using MATT-KELLY-20 https://otesports.avln.me/c/gVSNLAikqkrA *affiliate Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, and Bensound.com To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ </video> <video> SHOCKING Lab results! Was I running TOO FAST? Description: For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching SPORT PHYSIOLOGY HUB: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/sportandhealthsciences/researchandinnovation/innovation/Pages/sport-science-services.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%8BWe%20are%20established%20sport,enhance%20your%20own%20sport%20performance FOLLOW @sport.physiology.hub on Instagram Discounted 3 month coaching deal currently available. OTE: 20% off using MATT-KELLY-20 https://otesports.avln.me/c/gVSNLAikqkrA *affiliate Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, and Bensound.com To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ </video> <video> 1:12 Half Marathon in a training session for Valencia Marathon Description: For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Training to run Valencia Marathon and see what I am can achieve with hard work and an ALL IN approach. To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, and Bensound.com </video> <video> How FAST are my thresholds? Training for a SUB 2:20 Marathon! Description: "AD" Click here http://www.hellofresh.co.uk/WELSH2024 to enjoy an exclusive offer of 60% off your first box, along with a 20% discount for the following two months PLUS free gifts. Alternatively, you can use my code WELSH2024. This special offer is available for new customers as well as those who cancelled their subscription twelve months ago or more. For coaching or training plans: https://thewelshrunner.com/coaching Episode 4 of my training block towards Manchester Marathon looks at my fourth week of training as I attempt to run sub 2:20 for the marathon in 2024. Trying to run fast, train hard and go ALL IN! Music Credits: Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, and Bensound.com Cover credit: Instagram Jerry_Sun To follow me: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2584141​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewelshrunner​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewelshrunner/​ Blog - https://thewelshrunner.com/ </video>

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My name's Matt or The Welsh Runner. I am a sub-elite runner, coach, and content creator. I started this channel to share my love of running and how it has changed my life.

I will upload content that outlines my training, nutrition, and race strategies. I will also share tips, advice, and things I wish I knew about running when I first started.

I am also open about my mental health and the struggles I have with anxiety, and the approaches I use to manage this.

I hope you enjoy the content I create and learn more about how to improve and enjoy your running.

Feel free to connect with me on my social media channels and all of my training is on Strava. I always enjoy discussing running and fitness. You can also reach me by email at matt@thewelshrunner.com.

Matt
@thewelshrunner

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