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Yesterday •
The Update I Never Wanted to Make
Today I was meant to be posting my last video before Chicago Marathon preparations began, sadly that isn't the case. Join our community on Patreon to get weekly updates with how the next few weeks and months play out: https://www.patreon.com/philybowden ------- Sign up to the mailing list ➡️ https://philybowden.com/pages/newsletter-signup Head over to my Instagram @philybowden for more daily updates and training insights! WANT TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL? To support my running career, the channel and creation of these videos - Check out my Patreon that's linked below, with different levels of support on offer and you can gain access to extra exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/philybowden Check out my FREE Training plans: https://philybowden.com/pages/training-plans Phily’s Favourite - Here are a few things I use everyday that I love: *Just to be transparent these are all affiliate links My Watch: https://glnk.io/4x8j9/philybowden My Sunglasses: https://rstyle.me/+-jsYsfkgoJDyZPjPvzIDPA Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philybowden/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/19812903 Want to work with me: evie@themillaragency.com Follow Daniel: Instagram: https://instagram.com/daniel_moves_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Need any videos edited?! Daniel (My husband and the editor of my videos) has got you covered! Drop him a line at: editingbydaniel@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dangerlimeedits/?hl=en Website: https://www.dangerlime.com/ Check out my coaching website: https://www.philybowden.com
October 2, 2025 •
Did someone say 11 more sleeps till Chicago Marathon!? This is when you start thinking about all the "what ifs", you have to accept the work is now done, and you try to ignore those marathon nightmares (I've had that one where my legs stop working in a sprint finish more times than I can count). Nerves aside, let's notice those other feels! It's gonna be a lot of fun, I can't wait to see what the atmosphere is like, and it's another opportunity to learn and get a little bit better Anyone want to volunteer their worst pre-race day dream/ nightmares? #chicagomarathon #marathonrunner #runningmotivation
September 28, 2025 •
Is THIS the key to a marathon PB?
For this week of Chicago Marathon training, I’ve decided to take a bit of a risk… we’re throwing the usual marathon build out the window and going all in. Instead of the classic “two workouts and a long run” structure, I’m cramming in three big workouts AND a hard long run… all in the space of seven days. One of those workouts is something completely new for me in this marathon prep, and honestly, it could be a game-changer… or it could completely blow up in my face. We’ll see! Oh, and did I mention I’m also running 115 miles this week? Yeah… wish me luck. 📌 Chicago Marathon Training | High Mileage | Marathon Workouts | Running Tips | Marathon Build Sign up to the mailing list ➡️ https://philybowden.com/pages/newsletter-signup Head over to my Instagram @philybowden for more daily updates and training insights! WANT TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL? To support my running career, the channel and creation of these videos - Check out my Patreon that's linked below, with different levels of support on offer and you can gain access to extra exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/philybowden Check out my FREE Training plans: https://philybowden.com/pages/training-plans Phily’s Favourite - Here are a few things I use everyday that I love: *Just to be transparent these are all affiliate links My Watch: https://glnk.io/4x8j9/philybowden My Sunglasses: https://rstyle.me/+-jsYsfkgoJDyZPjPvzIDPA Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philybowden/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/19812903 Want to work with me: evie@themillaragency.com Follow Daniel: Instagram: https://instagram.com/daniel_moves_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Need any videos edited?! Daniel (My husband and the editor of my videos) has got you covered! Drop him a line at: editingbydaniel@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dangerlimeedits/?hl=en Website: https://www.dangerlime.com/ Check out my coaching website: https://www.philybowden.com Whats in this vid ⬇️ 00:00 Intro 👋🏻 01:00 The Blueprint 03:00 Tuesday Workout 05:54 Thursday Workout 12:48 Friday Workout 17:44 Sunday Long Run 🏃♀️ #chicagomarathon #marathon #running
September 22, 2025 •
20 days till CHICAGO marathon 😬
“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐩” 🗺️ This is something my sports psychologist taught me. Take a page and split it into 3 columns: one for things you can control, one for things you can influence but not fully control, and one for things you can’t control. Think about the weather, your kit and shoes you’ll wear, fuel you’ll have on you, water stations…. list out scenarios and put them in the right column. “Remembering my gels and race bib” “Waking up on time” “Having my usual pre-race breakfast” ➡️ control “the temperature” “the behaviour of other runners” “public transport running on time” ➡️ can’t control “taking on water from the station at 10km” “being in the right pace group” “not getting blisters” ➡️ influence Park the things you can’t control, but think about how you’ll respond if those things aren’t on your side, same goes for influence, and do your best to tick all those boxes of preparation for the “control” column. That way you’ve done all you can! 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫? 📏 The taper should be gradual, so the closer you get to race day the more progressive the taper gets. A good rule of thumb is to aim to decrease your weekly run volume, from your peak week, by : 1️⃣ 10-15% in the first week 2️⃣ 20-30% in the second week 🏁 50-60 % on race week (not including race day) This means if you were running 50 miles in your peak week, your taper might look like this: 1️⃣ 44 miles 2️⃣ 38 miles 🏁 24 miles Mon-Sat Everyone is different and some people respond better to a more harsh or more gentle taper so use these as a guide and key off what you feel you need in order to feel good! Definitely keep in your workout days in week 1 and 2, and focus on bringing your long run down, especially the one ~7 days out from the race. Then race week, one mini workout and some strides to keep the legs from feeling sluggish can work great.
September 21, 2025 •
bloody LovE how mainstreams running has become and how many people are catching the bug (just know I was here before it was cool ok) Whether you want to race and be competitive, escape the world for an hour, see how far you can go, explore new places, or just run to clear your head and feel alive - I promise we're all just doing the same left-foot-right-foot repeat thing out here Last week I asked you what you wanted to see me create next and at least 5 of you sent me to @scotteeisfat and the iconic thoughts each km videos he's shared, so he's my version inspired by him #running #marathon #run
September 18, 2025 •
All my life I've been the one who can't handle even the tiniest bit of spice - have I just had a hidden superpower all along? Time to find out Any tips for increasing tolerance to spice from -1 to at least above 0 would be greatly appreciated. I'm an anomaly and my whole family love spicy foods and I'm sad of being left out #foodshorts #food #tastetest
September 16, 2025 •
Hair journey part 3... honestly not much to report other than these impressively big roots - can I even call them that now that my hair is basically 50% brunette?! Playing the long game here and waiting ouf the next couple of months to have enough brunette to work with to create some kind of a balayage, let's hope it's worth it Question is: to impulsively chop or to let it grow? Always wondered what I'd look like with a mullet but I wonder if that would be a quick regret #hairjourney #bleachandtone #damagedhair #hairtransformation
September 14, 2025 •
How Pro Runners REALLY Tackle the Sunday Long Run
Long runs are always better with pals and this video is a little bit different from your normal video as we take you on a proper behind the scenes, no pretence, long run with some of the fastest runners on this side of the world. This 22 mile long run on the dirt roads of Flagstaff is a peak behind the scenes of what really goes on during the long run - the random chat, the bottle service and what the pro's hot takes are... Chicago Marathon training is in full swing and if you've got this far into the description, drop me a pizza emoji in the comments so I know who's really dedicated to the channel 😉 Main Characters of today's long run: Molly Sidel: https://www.instagram.com/bygolly.molly?igsh=MXdnMmFzMWQxM3RmNQ== Jessa Hanson: https://www.instagram.com/jessa.hanson?igsh=YTc2czJkazlrOGRt Zanna as bottle queen: https://www.instagram.com/zannavandijk?igsh=eXk3bnZ3NXlzdXRt Sign up to the mailing list ➡️ https://philybowden.com/pages/newsletter-signup Head over to my Instagram @philybowden for more daily updates and training insights! WANT TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL? To support my running career, the channel and creation of these videos - Check out my Patreon that's linked below, with different levels of support on offer and you can gain access to extra exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/philybowden Check out my FREE Training plans: https://philybowden.com/pages/training-plans Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philybowden/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/19812903 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philybowden?lang=en Want to work with me: evie@themillaragency.com Follow Daniel: Instagram: https://instagram.com/daniel_moves_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Need any videos edited?! Daniel (My husband and the editor of my videos) has got you covered! Drop him a line at: editingbydaniel@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dangerlimeedits/?hl=en Website: https://www.dangerlime.com/ Check out my coaching website: https://www.philybowden.com What in this Vid ⬇️ 00:00 Intro 01:29 Meet the crew 05:23 Lets get going! #chicagomarathon #marathon #olympics
September 12, 2025 •
Day in the life of a Pro Runner
A time stamped day in my life: double workout Chicago marathon training edition T-1 month today! Really debated whether to put some fun music over this or to keep the asmr vibes - what do you think? I feel like I prefer the original sound on this one, kind of shows an extra level of realness. It's really not a glamorous life but it is a pretty fun one (most of the time) #dayinmylifevlog #prorunner #timestamp #marathontraining
September 10, 2025 •
I'll never regret marrying my best friend, but he might regret telling me to never change at 10 days in He can't take it back now, that quote is as legally binding as our marriage l'm afraid #marriage #relationship #wedding
