I Ran the London Marathon... Here's What I'd Do Differently (2027 First Time Runners Watch This)

I Ran the London Marathon... Here's What I'd Do Differently First of all... Congratulations! If you've just found out you've got a place in the London Marathon 2027, you're about to begin one of the most rewarding challenges of your life. I completed the 2026 London Marathon, and while the experience was incredible, there are a lot of things I'd do differently if I were training for my first marathon again. In this video, I share the biggest lessons from my own marathon journey so you can avoid the mistakes I made and enjoy your training even more. We cover: 🏃 Why I wouldn't set a time goal for my first marathon 💪 Why recovery is just as important as your training runs 🩺 When to take niggles seriously and see a physiotherapist 🏋️ How to strength train specifically for running performance ⌚ Why I stopped obsessing over pace and started running by feel Whether you're training for the London Marathon, your first marathon, or simply looking to improve your running, I hope these lessons help you stay healthy, enjoy the process and arrive at the start line feeling confident. One thing I learned during marathon training is that the finish line isn't the only reward. The discipline, confidence and resilience you build over the months of training will stay with you long after race day. Good luck with your training—you've got this! 📅 New videos every week covering running, fitness, self-improvement and my Project 1% journey. 💬 Let me know in the comments: Have you just secured a London Marathon 2027 place? What's your biggest question about marathon training? I'll do my best to answer every comment. #LondonMarathon #LondonMarathon2027 #MarathonTraining #FirstMarathon #RunningTips #RunningMotivation #HalfMarathon #MarathonRunner #RunningCommunity #EnduranceTraining #StrengthTraining #Recovery #RunningAdvice #Project1Percent #FitnessJourney