Welcome to runinthesun_

My name is Paul, I'm a 12 time marathon finisher here to hopefully motivate and inspire you.

Lets help you break your sub 4 marathon goal in 2026!

There will be a new running video every week. Simple, practical running advice mainly for new runners with a focus on Marathons, and sub 4 hour marathons in particular.

#Marathon #Sub4Marathon #Run #Runner #Running


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“You’re Hitting the Wall for the Wrong Reason”

New video coming soon!

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🎉 Celebrating 1 year on YouTube! 🎉

Thank you for coming along on the journey and subscribing to the channel.

Lots learned over the last year, and still lots to learn.

Photo from a year ago just before hitting the record button.

A year later, lots of new gear (running and recording equipment!), another 3 marathons and more enthusiasm in providing content that’s hopefully entertaining, authentic, practical and useful.

Thank you for watching and all your contributions.

It’s taken 12 months, but we’re crossing the threshold into being accepted into the YouTube Partners Program - which means even better content and perks for all our subscribers!

Happy running in 2026 and I’ll see you in the next one!

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This Run Gets You a Sub-4 Hour Marathon
https://youtu.be/4U0FXV1Z69k

Thanks for watching!

1 week ago | [YT] | 4

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"Don't Skip This Run If You Want a Sub-4 Hour Marathon" video coming on Friday.

Can you guess which type of run this is?

1 week ago (edited) | [YT] | 6

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Video now LIVE. How the Half Marathon can tell you whether you are ready to run a sub 4 hour marathon.

https://youtu.be/rI7yNak8sSg

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

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“Are You Actually Ready for a Sub-4 Marathon in 2026?”

New video dropping late Sunday / Monday!

As I run the Umm Al Quwain International Half Marathon early on Sunday morning I’ll try and explain why and how the half marathon distance can be used as a predictor to see whether your ready for a sub-4 hour marathon.

Just need to run the race first!

3 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 4

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🎉 Happy New Year!

Just a reminder - just because you “fail” once, twice or more - doesn’t mean you have to give up. Whatever happens in your marathon use the good and bad and bring it into your next marathon.

Next video coming up in 7 days where I take you to the Umm Al Quwain Half Marathon and give you some insights on when you’ll know you’re ready to attempt to run a sub 4 hour marathon. "The Sub 4 hour marathon indicators."

If you haven't already watched:

Muscat Marathon 2025 - failed sub 4 attempt:
https://youtu.be/_hCT04lENcI

Songkhla Marathon 2025 - failed sub 4 attempt:
https://youtu.be/xpTddWDW4Ac

Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025 - successful sub 4 attempt:
https://youtu.be/m-nXbIbYMJY

#Sub4 #Sub4Marathon #Marathon

3 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 6

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As we move into 2026, the focus of the channel this year will be try and get you to break the sub 4 hour marathon.

https://youtu.be/7p9GoA3kyWw

Let me know the content you'd like to see.

I’ve ran 12 marathons - 8 of those under 4 hours. I want to share my experience.

More race style vlogs? More educational style content? You can help direct the content on this channel.

#Marathon #Sub4Marathon #HowToRunAMarathon

4 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 7

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This Marathon Had to Be Different

When setbacks hit you, you strike back and try again. Video now live: https://youtu.be/m-nXbIbYMJY

#Marathon #Sub4Marathon #MarathonAdvice #MarathonVLOG

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 7

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Sub-4 hour marathon attempt at the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon.

With two unsuccessful attempts already this year - would the marathon in the UAE capital bring joy or another failure...?

Watch here (RAW, UNEDITED): https://youtu.be/hBIs1eIAXq8

1 month ago | [YT] | 6