Very well run Matt, I think anyone who has very run marathons felt that 35 to 42k with you , Brilliant mate (caught me off gaurd , there I had already commented before you got to the end ) 👏🏃♂🎽
Thanks for putting this vlog together! I did the 2024 Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday as my first marathon and found this and your videos so helpful in prepping and shaking off the nerves. Really appreciate you for the content you're putting out helping new runners like me 🏃🏃🏃
@@its_Matt_B_ Thanks! Feeling super proud of myself getting within my target of under 4:30 at 4:18. Recovery has been going very well. I had a massage and easy recovery day the day after the race. Been keeping up with my stretches and light activity and now I'm feeling ALMOST back to normal. I was worried about feet and knee pain, but they're feeling pretty good already
🏃 Great race Matt!!🥳🎉 I'm glad you enjoyed Toronto!! I ran it in 2018 as my first marathon and loved it! Also great time of 3:10 and change! Your video showed off the course well!👏👏👏
Wow! Huge congrats for nailing a PB! Well done! Yeah, I was a little surprised at how windy the second half was. I thought the wind was strong heading out to the west end of the course, but not compared with later in the race!
@@its_Matt_B_I thought we would get a tailwind at some point in the second half going out East but it felt like a headwind the entire time. Definitely slowed me in the second half but the crowd support was amazing!
@@Powellcon 🤣 I thought to my self "how is it possible the wind is coming from all directions?" You're right about the crowd support though! They really came in handy late in the race!
I remember seeing you (not sure who you were at the time) last year. I was only running the half but had a PB. This came up in my feed last night and lo and behold I was myself on your video. I remember running with you from km 5 through 10. I’ll definitely follow more of your content.
I really enjoyed this video. I have registered for the 2024 race and it will only be my second full marathon. Just found your content and enjoy watching it while I'm on my treadmill at home. ❤
@its_Matt_B_ it was in early 2020 so it's been a little over 4 years! I've registered for a few since then, but ended up with injuries or other conflicts. I've only completed shorter distances since my last one. Kinda scared but kinda excited 😊
Hi Matt! Really enjoyed watching this video and the one before it when you arrived in Toronto! Congrats again on a great race!!! I was tracking you on Sunday morning and pulling for you! I noticed that you were wearing the Vaporfly 3? How did you find them?....particularly in the second half of the race.
Hi Allen! Thanks so much for following along on race day! It was a good day for a marathon! The VF3s worked very well for me! I ended up choosing them because I wanted a shoe I knew would treat me right throughout the race! I've worn the original 4%, then the VF2 before these, so I'm very familiar with them. They still feel good late in the race and give enough feeling of "pop" that they keep me going!
Excellent video. I ran the HM at this event and feel like it's a better HM course than marathon course, but it's a top tier event either way. The weather usually cooperates, too, provided you can handle some wind.
Congrats on your HM, and thanks for watching the vid! Yes, I agree the HM is a better course than the marathon, but I've found that's usually the way because more people (racing and cheering) are involved. The Miami Marathon is the most extreme example of this i've seen; the first half if a party and second half is like a funeral! 🤣
@@FreshBrewRunClub Good luck this year! I loved this race! It was fast and very well organized! If you remember and are inclined, check back in and lmk how you get on!
Thanks, Tyler, and big congrats to you on a solid finish! Bonking and still pushing through to finish is what adds value to our races! You're right about the crowds! They were awesome and so motivating!
@@its_Matt_B_funnily enough, I didn’t realise decision fatigue was a thing until my wife just told me recently, we compromised, I only take three choices, (3 pairs of shorts, 3 pairs of socks, 3 vests, so 27 possibilities?) with me now and she gets no say anyway, well, she does, I just don’t listen🤷🏻♂️ I enjoy the process, we get to the event early, try to park far enough away for a brisk walk so once I have made my choice, that’s it! But I do carry the odd spare in my drop bag(1 of each, she just doesn’t know that!
Always love your race videos Matt. Was looking forward to it. Great race - thanks for taking us along for the journey and for the sights of Toronto. Looks like you had ideal weather and the course was enjoyable. 🏃🏻 Quick shoe related question - for someone who generally trains in a neutral shoe (Saucony Rides) do you see any risk in trying pair of Saucony Endophins for racing purposes? I believe you raced in these in a prior race? Take care
Thanks, Mark! Race videos are my favorite to film and edit too, so I appreciate you letting me know you were looking forward to it! I think the Endo Pro (or Speed) would work very well for you for racing! They really are excellent! As you're already coming from Saucony, they're really a perfect shoe for you to gravitate to!
@@its_Matt_B_ Great video Matt! I applaud you for running with the selfie stick. Now, I recognize you on race day with the bright green singlet and the only dude carrying a selfie stick. Thanks for capturing me in the first half of the race and at the 34K turnaround. You did awesome mate! Keep on running! 😉👍
Hi Danielle! Thanks so much for watching even though you're not a runner, although it's never too late to start! 😉 I've been thinking more and more about running the Amsterdam and/or Rotterdam marathons. I was in the Netherlands this summer and really enjoyed running around Rotterdam!
Harmony just told me this was you, the only Danielle I know in NL!! I can’t believe I didn’t put it together! I actually thought to myself that I know a Danielle in NL, but still didn’t assume this was you! 🤣 Sorry!
Awesome! Congrats on a nice race and great time. I always have trouble grabbing water cups and trying to drink them while running..lol. I spill them and choke on the water. 😂 Awesome video. 🏃💨
Great run Matt! Thank you for sharing the experience with us! Glad you felt good at the finish line, that shows your true strength from training and experience shining through.🏃♂
Amazing job Matt! Your time and cheer are both so impressive here. I ran the 5k for my second year in a row last Sunday. Just gutting it out as I learn to run.
Thanks, Tolunay! You're right about the cooler temps! Although it's something we all know, it can be tough when we don't feel as good in training as we think we should because of the heat! The cool temps allowed me to push to my limit without my limit being compromised by the heat!
MATTTT I did not know you were at this one! I am a huge follower and you have inspired me to run and i ran my first 5k at this one. Since 11 months ago i was 204 lbs and now 155 lbs and i have incorporated strength training as well. I am in the best shape of my life, while adding the best meals into my daily life. I am now 33 years old and super fit now and now run upwards of 15km! just like the Nike; slogan "just do it"! Thank you for being an inspiration to all of us and helped me throughout my journey whether it be shoe reviews, tips, and videos like these. next time you are in Toronto let me know! I would love to meet you and run along with you! Keep inspiring all of us. Cheers! Brandon Mota - from Mississauga, Ontario!
Hey Brandon! I loved this race! It was definitely up there as one of my favourite races ever! Nice going with the amazing weight loss! You've really put in the work! 💪🏽 I'm so glad to hear you're in the best shape of your life! It must be a great feeling!! 100%! We'll get together for a run next time I'm up your way! Keep it up, my man!
Fantastic job on your race! Curious- why didn't you follow your Stryd power for pacing? I bought a Stryd after watching your Boston vlog a few years ago and really like it. Are you planning to run by power for this year's Boston? I'm going to try pacing by power at Ameris in Dec (although I'm not sure whether it'll make a difference with such a flat course) and then will see if I'll use the Stryd for Boston in the spring.
Thanks so much Germaine! I did use my Stryd, but rather than rely on it completely, I used it as one of my metrics to ensure I was running at the appropriate pace. For example, sometimes my HR would creep up and I would check my power output and saw I was running a little hot so I had room to slow down. I focused on the power number completely when running uphill (the overpasses) to ensure I didn't go too hard.
@@its_Matt_B_ I'll follow your strategy of using Stryd for the uphills in Boston. I find that trying to keep up with the Stryd for the downhills often has me running too hard and I'm afraid of wrecking my legs in those early miles and then suffering when the Newton hills hit. Many thanks for all the tips and esp laughs throughout the years- always love getting notifications of your vlogs dropping.
@@germainetupper8876 😃 I'm glad I can make you laugh once in a while! You're right about Stryd being a bit dodgy to follow on the downhills! I totally messed up my whole race at the Tallahassee Marathon because I went too hard down hills trying to keep up with Stryd's recommended power! 🤣
Yes, I remember your ill-fated Tallahassee marathon! I need to put audio of your vlogs on my race playlist so that I can at least have a good laugh when the sufferfest starts at mile 20... @@its_Matt_B_
Loved this video and wow great energy!! Congrats on that amazing finishing time and this video made me equally excited as scared about my own (first) marathon coming up haha :D
🏃🏻♀️ I laughed out loud when I you said, “You know, now that I’ve stopped running, I feel pretty good”. 😂 Congrats again! I enjoyed watching your video. Looking forward to the recap.
It’s amazing how feeling good is simply a matter of stopping running! 🤣 I like your thinking about giving me 2 minutes for filming. I do wonder how much I actually loose. I’m sure it’s something, but there is also the motivation of trying harder because people are watching. 🤔
Same! By the end of my marathons/50ks, my legs are often screaming, but within minutes of stopping, the pain is 90% gone! Now that I've learned that pain doesn't automatically equal injury, it's easier to push through.
Excellent video Matt….. a Huge Congratulations on your race and finish……..WOW, a 3:10 is great 😃👍 !!! Did they have anything else to drink ( Gatorade, etc.) on the course besides water ? Seemed like a good course. I had hernia surgery yesterday, so when I heal fully, I’m prepping for a 1/2 marathon trail race next September, then in 2025 a 50k trail race …. Big plans 😃👍💪🏃♂️. Congrats again!
Thanks so much, Mike! I'm happy to hear you're on the other side of your hernia surgery! I assume everything went well if you're planning your future races! Big plans make life exciting and it always helps to have something to look forward to!
@@its_Matt_B_ Just really sore at the moment…..However, I’m up and moving around already 🙂👍. Keep those awesome videos coming 😃👍. Visited your store as well…… and have my eye 👁️ on a T-shirt 👍.
@@mikes7654 ahh! That’s great you’re up and about! It won’t be too long before back to full strength! What’s the timeframe before you can run again? I appreciate your encouragement with my vids! 👊🏽🤩
I’m late to the party, but this was my first marathon and I love re living it with this video, the back half of the course killed me and the rain didn’t help aha. Way to kill it
@@its_Matt_B_ a great day and you seized it! I love how humble you approached it in the beginning… saying let’s get to work, likes it just another run around the sun… then saying come see me around around the end! Acknowledging that it looks great right now but it’ll likely be a different story later on! The best part was at the end you were there, exhausted but ready to stomp another mile in a mud hole if it dared cross your path! 😂 as humble and gentle as you approach you’re a strong strong man. So balanced. That’s part of your greatness! Ok I’ll stop fanboying! 😂
@@Deadbuck73 That is a very kind and generous comment. Thank you! I especially love the “stomp another mile in a mud hole if it dared cross [my] path.” I don’t know exactly what it means, but it made me smile! Thanks again!
@@Deadbuck73 ahh, yes! Well, it didn’t feel like I could have gone much further during that last mile, but I suppose it never does! It’s funny how our brain and body determine how far we can go when we know the distance ahead of time. If the race just happened to be 27 miles, then that’s exactly how far I could have run that day!
🏃♂️Great run Matt! Congratulations. Toronto looked amazing. I ran Amsterdam marathon on Sunday. Don’t know if you have ever run that one on your travels. Fantastic event.
Cheers, James! Well done on running Amsterdam! No, I haven't done it, yet! But I was in Amsterdam this summer and as I walked around I thought how fun the marathon would be!
Super strong race and a great race video too, Matt! Congratulations on the terrific result and thanks for bringing us along with you. From the course profile on Strava, it looks like the last several miles were gradually but steadily uphill, which will definitely change a person's outlook. Way to push to the finish!🏃🏃♂🏃♀🏃🏃♂🏃♀
Thanks so much, Eddie! I’m really happy with the result! Yeah, the last part of the race was a little more uphill than I thought. I probably could have figured that out if I had paid closer attention to the course profile ahead of time but, you know what they say about ignorance. The push to the finish was really something, even if the metrics don’t recognize it! 😁
Thanks, David! This race is really getting popular! It sold out a month before race day this year! It's only going to get more popular as time goes on!
@@its_Matt_B_ yup. I live here and I’ve run it about 8 years ago. 2019 I ran the half so I k ow what both are like. I wanted to run it this year but it’s hard for me do to the line of work I’m in. Maybe next year I’ll be able to. How do you like Toronto🇨🇦. If you run it again maybe we get together. 2 TH-camrs running it…lol
@@ThePlantPoweredRunner I loved Toronto! I think I was lucky because the weather was so good while I was there! Yes, when I’m back it would be great to get together and film something! 🙌🏽
Freddy Perdomo: Hi Matt, You've a great race, congrats! I've got my PB for 21K there on 2018 and I hope to come back to Toronto to race full marathon. Wonderful city, nice temperature and good route.
🏃🏽♂️⛷👣 excellent video Matt, awesome marathon time for filming & chatting along the way, you have a amazing skill of keeping it positive & fun, at the end of the day that’s what it’s all about enjoying the day & enjoying every race, cool 👍🏼👏✅😀
Bro, this was awesome!! I’m glad you displayed how the course looks. You knowing me, I’d had arm warmers on 😂😂😂. 40s are a bit too cold. Well done govnah and congrats. Excellent recap! We know where we’re going next 😂😂😂. I’ll see you there 👍👍🔥🔥
It was a tad cold. Arm warmers would have been welcome! This was definitely a great course that you would CRUSH!!! Let's meet up in Boston in a few months and i'll fill you in! 🤣
🏃♂well done Matt , looked like great weather i to woulda opted for sunglasses even on a cloudy day. That stinks about the subway not being open to get to the start
Yeah, I’m with you on the sunglasses. Unless it’s raining, I should know I prefer to wear sunglasses. I wonder if I had taken the subway, could I have run 51 seconds faster? I guess we’ll never know! 🤣
Well done Matt, congrats on a great time 👍 I told you that we are pretty much the same pace - I ran an almost identical time of 3:10:30 in Amsterdam on Sunday 🇳🇱 After missing out on Boston 2024 by 77 seconds I now have a 14 minutes and 30 seconds buffer to hopefully see you there in 2025 🙂 How did the NIKES compare to the Endorphin Elites? 💚💚 You looked more comfortable in the Elites but difficult to compare Boston to the Toronto course I guess?
Very well done at Amsterdam and unless hell freezes over and I get accepted to London, I’ll be in Boston for 2025. It has to be very comforting to have a 14:30 buffer! The VF felt fantastic, although that could be because they’re so familiar. I’ve run a lot of races in the original and VF2s. The Endo Elites feel a little faster (but I don’t know if that’s actually true), but I do lean towards favoring a softer ride.
@@its_Matt_B_ Yes it is great having a buffer that big. People are suggesting that I book up well in advance for hotels and flights with a buffer that big. It's great knowing that you are all but certain to run it 18 months in advance rather than just having the possibility of running it 4+ months before the application window closes and less than a year before race day 🙂👍
I ran this too! Good on you running with the camera and talking haha, not sure I could do that. Great run too! Didn't it feel like it was a head wind the whole time? 🤣
Thanks, Ben, and very well done on your race! Yes, the wind was coming from all directions! 😂 I was shocked when I turned around at the east end of the course and the wind was still there!
Great hustle. I think you made the right choice wearing sunglasses. At least for me, even though it is cloudy the sunglasses help prevent my eyes from watering up in the wind. Besides, you look cooler running with sunglasses. I have a theory that Canadian marathons offer maple syrup at their water stations for an extra boost of energy. I have nothing to base that theory on other than being a smarty pants.🏃♂️
I'm with you! Sunglasses for the coolness factor first, but they also offer some kind of protection (which I suppose is a benefit). Your theory, while baseless, seems legit! I can't imagine why they wouldn't have maple syrup at the aid stations. I bet they infuse the water with maple syrup too! 🤔
This is my first marathon, did it in 3:19:55, 5s faster than my plan. Now I get to tell everyone I did it in 3:19, not 3:20. Not bad for someone who stumble and fell just 9K in. Thankfully just a little cut on the knee and a bruised shin, nothing serious. The fall certainly woke me up.
Amazing job, especially considering this was your first marathon! The little cut and bruise is a badge on honour! Wear it proudly! 😁 How are your legs feeling today?
I already had a video scheduled for today because I didn't think i'd have this edited in time! I put the hours at the airport and on the flight to good use!
Well then its pretty good to complete a marathon in your shooes. I thought your feet looked quite big. And then you may be very tall. Congratulation with your time then. Inga DK. @@its_Matt_B_
Going to be doing this in a few weeks, thanks for letting us live vicariously through you!
Good luck! You’re going to love it! It is definitely one of the best races I’ve done!
You are a beast my friend!!!! You are an absolute fantastic amazing athlete
You’re too kind, and so are YOU!
@@its_Matt_B_ I love the push after km 32. This was an epic vlog
Thanks,@@IRunThings ! Those last 10k are when things got a bit tough! I hate to say it was easy up until then, but it was!
Very well run Matt, I think anyone who has very run marathons felt that 35 to 42k with you , Brilliant mate (caught me off gaurd , there I had already commented before you got to the end ) 👏🏃♂🎽
Thanks again, John! Yeah, the last bit of a marathon can be tough! Things were feeling great for most of the race, until they weren't!🤣
🏃♂️ Congrats. My marathon Auckland NZ Sunday week. Sub3hr @ 60 is my goal.
You're incredible, Alan! Good luck, mate! I can't wait to hear how you get on!
@@its_Matt_B_ not incredible yet but willing to give it a go. Weather permitting of course. Haha
Thanks for putting this vlog together! I did the 2024 Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday as my first marathon and found this and your videos so helpful in prepping and shaking off the nerves.
Really appreciate you for the content you're putting out helping new runners like me 🏃🏃🏃
Huge congrats to you for completing your first marathon! How are you feeling now? Recovering well?
Was the marathon everything you expected?
@@its_Matt_B_ Thanks! Feeling super proud of myself getting within my target of under 4:30 at 4:18.
Recovery has been going very well. I had a massage and easy recovery day the day after the race. Been keeping up with my stretches and light activity and now I'm feeling ALMOST back to normal.
I was worried about feet and knee pain, but they're feeling pretty good already
Super and Congratulations!!!
Cheers, Marshal!
🏃 Great race Matt!!🥳🎉 I'm glad you enjoyed Toronto!! I ran it in 2018 as my first marathon and loved it! Also great time of 3:10 and change! Your video showed off the course well!👏👏👏
Cheers, Paul! The course was beautiful and I only was able to show it off because it shows so well!
🏃 Congratulations on a well run race! I will now add Toronto Waterfront to my list.
Thanks, Ed! Toronto is def worth a visit, even if it's just to do the race! 😄
Fantastic run! I set a PR at the Toronto marathon this Sunday. Those second half winds were strong! Great effort!
Wow! Huge congrats for nailing a PB! Well done! Yeah, I was a little surprised at how windy the second half was. I thought the wind was strong heading out to the west end of the course, but not compared with later in the race!
@@its_Matt_B_I thought we would get a tailwind at some point in the second half going out East but it felt like a headwind the entire time. Definitely slowed me in the second half but the crowd support was amazing!
@@Powellcon 🤣 I thought to my self "how is it possible the wind is coming from all directions?"
You're right about the crowd support though! They really came in handy late in the race!
Well done ..... I must admit that I'm a bit jealous about your time. I hope one day I'll manage to get under 4 hours. 😂
Thanks so much, but don't be jealous! There will always be someone faster than us but there are far more people slower than us! You'll get your
Amazing run as always, Matt! I don’t blame you for not sitting down- I wouldn’t be able to get up either. 😂 🏃🏻♀️
Thanks, Heather! Wanting to sit down is a trick our body plays on us to get back at us for putting it through the run! 🤣
super cool vlog! amazing time too, very motivating
Cheers, Riley! ✌🏽
I remember seeing you (not sure who you were at the time) last year. I was only running the half but had a PB.
This came up in my feed last night and lo and behold I was myself on your video.
I remember running with you from km 5 through 10.
I’ll definitely follow more of your content.
@@MrAndyBrooks Hi Andy! Thanks for the cameo appearance! 😄 Big congrats on the PB! When is your next race?
A few shorter races but I always run Toronto Waterfront.
Perfect time of the year, course is great and just around the corner.
👍🏃♂️ Great Video, Matt!
Thanks so much, Jason! ✌🏽
Nice race vid! I ran a negative split and finished 3:22 on Sunday. Weather was ideal for marathon. Hope you enjoyed Toronto!
Big congrats on your race and epic performance with a negative split! Wow!
Toronto is such a great city! I'm looking forward to coming back!
🏃♂️ Awesome Job!
Thanks so much, William!🙌🏽
I really enjoyed this video. I have registered for the 2024 race and it will only be my second full marathon. Just found your content and enjoy watching it while I'm on my treadmill at home. ❤
Thanks for watching, FJF! Good job signing up for the ‘24 race! You’re going to have a blast! How long ago was your first marathon?
@its_Matt_B_ it was in early 2020 so it's been a little over 4 years! I've registered for a few since then, but ended up with injuries or other conflicts. I've only completed shorter distances since my last one. Kinda scared but kinda excited 😊
@@femalejaysfan You’ll be fine! You’re going to crush it! 💫
Hi Matt! Really enjoyed watching this video and the one before it when you arrived in Toronto! Congrats again on a great race!!! I was tracking you on Sunday morning and pulling for you! I noticed that you were wearing the Vaporfly 3? How did you find them?....particularly in the second half of the race.
Hi Allen! Thanks so much for following along on race day! It was a good day for a marathon! The VF3s worked very well for me! I ended up choosing them because I wanted a shoe I knew would treat me right throughout the race! I've worn the original 4%, then the VF2 before these, so I'm very familiar with them. They still feel good late in the race and give enough feeling of "pop" that they keep me going!
Excellent video. I ran the HM at this event and feel like it's a better HM course than marathon course, but it's a top tier event either way. The weather usually cooperates, too, provided you can handle some wind.
Congrats on your HM, and thanks for watching the vid! Yes, I agree the HM is a better course than the marathon, but I've found that's usually the way because more people (racing and cheering) are involved. The Miami Marathon is the most extreme example of this i've seen; the first half if a party and second half is like a funeral! 🤣
Great vid! Running Toronto in a few weeks, aiming for 3:10. This is very helpful to get me in the right headspace heading into the race!
@@FreshBrewRunClub Good luck this year! I loved this race! It was fast and very well organized!
If you remember and are inclined, check back in and lmk how you get on!
32k to go!!!😂😂😂😂
🤯 🤣
Great work, Matt!! What a well paced race 👏👏 I lost my legs early and "bonked". Finished 4 minutes behind you, but the crowds got me through it!
Thanks, Tyler, and big congrats to you on a solid finish! Bonking and still pushing through to finish is what adds value to our races! You're right about the crowds! They were awesome and so motivating!
Wow - great run Matt! Looks like optimal running conditions and the course did look beautiful 🏃
Thanks, Erik! I really got lucky with the conditions!😄
Well done Matt, as always, enjoyed the video.
But let’s roll this back, I am going to call my wife and ask her about wearing sunglasses!
Thanks, Mark! I try to avoid decision fatigue before a big race, so my wife gets called a lot to make my silly choices! 🤣
@@its_Matt_B_funnily enough, I didn’t realise decision fatigue was a thing until my wife just told me recently, we compromised, I only take three choices, (3
pairs of shorts, 3 pairs of socks, 3 vests, so 27 possibilities?) with me now and she gets no say anyway, well, she does, I just don’t listen🤷🏻♂️
I enjoy the process, we get to the event early, try to park far enough away for a brisk walk so once I have made my choice, that’s it!
But I do carry the odd spare in my drop bag(1 of each, she just doesn’t know that!
You're covering your bases! I like it! @@mawilliams777
@@its_Matt_B_I actually feed of it all Matt, I enjoy getting there early, it’s not unheard or unusual of me to help put up the finishing arch!😂😂
@@mawilliams777 Good to know we're one and the same! I usually get to the race start very early! If it's only an hour I feel like i'm running late!
Always love your race videos Matt. Was looking forward to it. Great race - thanks for taking us along for the journey and for the sights of Toronto. Looks like you had ideal weather and the course was enjoyable. 🏃🏻
Quick shoe related question - for someone who generally trains in a neutral shoe (Saucony Rides) do you see any risk in trying pair of Saucony Endophins for racing purposes? I believe you raced in these in a prior race?
Take care
Thanks, Mark! Race videos are my favorite to film and edit too, so I appreciate you letting me know you were looking forward to it!
I think the Endo Pro (or Speed) would work very well for you for racing! They really are excellent! As you're already coming from Saucony, they're really a perfect shoe for you to gravitate to!
Nice seeing you out there yesterday Matt. Congratulations on your great finishing time. 🥳🎉
Cheers, Oliver! You too! Great running!
@@its_Matt_B_ Great video Matt! I applaud you for running with the selfie stick. Now, I recognize you on race day with the bright green singlet and the only dude carrying a selfie stick. Thanks for capturing me in the first half of the race and at the 34K turnaround. You did awesome mate! Keep on running! 😉👍
Well done Matt! I am not a runner myself but I love watching the process of the run. Greetings from the Netherlands 😊 🏃
Hi Danielle! Thanks so much for watching even though you're not a runner, although it's never too late to start! 😉 I've been thinking more and more about running the Amsterdam and/or Rotterdam marathons. I was in the Netherlands this summer and really enjoyed running around Rotterdam!
Harmony just told me this was you, the only Danielle I know in NL!! I can’t believe I didn’t put it together! I actually thought to myself that I know a Danielle in NL, but still didn’t assume this was you! 🤣 Sorry!
@@its_Matt_B_ 😂 No problem! Looking forward to you running in Rotterdam or Amsterdam.
Awesome! Congrats on a nice race and great time.
I always have trouble grabbing water cups and trying to drink them while running..lol.
I spill them and choke on the water. 😂
Awesome video. 🏃💨
Cheers, Jay! Yeah, drinking while running at race pace is always a funny thing to do (and watch).
Great run Matt! Thank you for sharing the experience with us! Glad you felt good at the finish line, that shows your true strength from training and experience shining through.🏃♂
Thanks for watching, Jake! It was definitely a great experience! 👊🏽
Amazing job Matt! Your time and cheer are both so impressive here.
I ran the 5k for my second year in a row last Sunday. Just gutting it out as I learn to run.
Cheers Keith, and very well done to you on your 5k! It's a fun journey you're on! Keep it up, my man!
Fantastic run! You did very well Matt. 👏👏👏 Definitely cooler temps has definitely helped! 🏃
Thanks, Tolunay! You're right about the cooler temps! Although it's something we all know, it can be tough when we don't feel as good in training as we think we should because of the heat! The cool temps allowed me to push to my limit without my limit being compromised by the heat!
This was a great start to my work day. Thanks, Matt. 🏅🏃
Thanks for getting up early and/or making the time to watch! 👊🏽
@@its_Matt_B_ Of course, Matt :-)
MATTTT I did not know you were at this one! I am a huge follower and you have inspired me to run and i ran my first 5k at this one.
Since 11 months ago i was 204 lbs and now 155 lbs and i have incorporated strength training as well. I am in the best shape of my life, while adding the best meals into my daily life.
I am now 33 years old and super fit now and now run upwards of 15km!
just like the Nike; slogan "just do it"!
Thank you for being an inspiration to all of us and helped me throughout my journey whether it be shoe reviews, tips, and videos like these.
next time you are in Toronto let me know! I would love to meet you and run along with you!
Keep inspiring all of us.
Cheers!
Brandon Mota - from Mississauga, Ontario!
Hey Brandon! I loved this race! It was definitely up there as one of my favourite races ever!
Nice going with the amazing weight loss! You've really put in the work! 💪🏽 I'm so glad to hear you're in the best shape of your life! It must be a great feeling!!
100%! We'll get together for a run next time I'm up your way!
Keep it up, my man!
@@its_Matt_B_ thanks Matt! Keep running.
Great Race and Great video. Thanks for taking us along.
Cheers, Greg! Thanks for tagging along on the journey!
Fantastic job on your race! Curious- why didn't you follow your Stryd power for pacing? I bought a Stryd after watching your Boston vlog a few years ago and really like it. Are you planning to run by power for this year's Boston? I'm going to try pacing by power at Ameris in Dec (although I'm not sure whether it'll make a difference with such a flat course) and then will see if I'll use the Stryd for Boston in the spring.
Thanks so much Germaine! I did use my Stryd, but rather than rely on it completely, I used it as one of my metrics to ensure I was running at the appropriate pace. For example, sometimes my HR would creep up and I would check my power output and saw I was running a little hot so I had room to slow down. I focused on the power number completely when running uphill (the overpasses) to ensure I didn't go too hard.
@@its_Matt_B_ I'll follow your strategy of using Stryd for the uphills in Boston. I find that trying to keep up with the Stryd for the downhills often has me running too hard and I'm afraid of wrecking my legs in those early miles and then suffering when the Newton hills hit. Many thanks for all the tips and esp laughs throughout the years- always love getting notifications of your vlogs dropping.
@@germainetupper8876 😃 I'm glad I can make you laugh once in a while!
You're right about Stryd being a bit dodgy to follow on the downhills! I totally messed up my whole race at the Tallahassee Marathon because I went too hard down hills trying to keep up with Stryd's recommended power! 🤣
Yes, I remember your ill-fated Tallahassee marathon! I need to put audio of your vlogs on my race playlist so that I can at least have a good laugh when the sufferfest starts at mile 20... @@its_Matt_B_
Loved this video and wow great energy!! Congrats on that amazing finishing time and this video made me equally excited as scared about my own (first) marathon coming up haha :D
Thanks for watching!
You’ve got this! Your first marathon is a big deal and YOU CAN DO IT! Never doubt it, even if things get uncomfortable! 💪🏽
@@its_Matt_B_ thank you! 😁
🏃🏻♀️ I laughed out loud when I you said, “You know, now that I’ve stopped running, I feel pretty good”. 😂 Congrats again! I enjoyed watching your video. Looking forward to the recap.
P.S. I think you can subtract like 2:00 from your time because you were taking videos. So from that perspective, you totally hit your A goal!
It’s amazing how feeling good is simply a matter of stopping running! 🤣
I like your thinking about giving me 2 minutes for filming. I do wonder how much I actually loose. I’m sure it’s something, but there is also the motivation of trying harder because people are watching. 🤔
Same! By the end of my marathons/50ks, my legs are often screaming, but within minutes of stopping, the pain is 90% gone! Now that I've learned that pain doesn't automatically equal injury, it's easier to push through.
Congratulations!! What an incredible race!! Even while filming. Great job! 🏃♀️
Thanks, Kelly! It was a good day for a long run!
Fantastic Matt! Loved the video...🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻♂🏃🏻🏃🏻
Thanks, mum! This was a fun one!
Job well done my friend 👏
Cheers, Hagos! ✌🏽
great race vlog and super solid time!👍🏼 well done Matt!
Thank, Jon! It was a good day for me! 🎈
@@its_Matt_B_ I have fam and friends in Canada so, might do this in the future. thanks for the race review as well 👍🏼
Great video & I now want to run this marathon as Toronto is a great city. Many congratulations 🎉 🏃♂️ 👍🏻
Thanks, Shane! It's well worth the trip to run this race!
Excellent video Matt….. a Huge Congratulations on your race and finish……..WOW, a 3:10 is great 😃👍 !!! Did they have anything else to drink ( Gatorade, etc.) on the course besides water ? Seemed like a good course. I had hernia surgery yesterday, so when I heal fully, I’m prepping for a 1/2 marathon trail race next September, then in 2025 a 50k trail race …. Big plans 😃👍💪🏃♂️. Congrats again!
Thanks so much, Mike! I'm happy to hear you're on the other side of your hernia surgery! I assume everything went well if you're planning your future races! Big plans make life exciting and it always helps to have something to look forward to!
@@its_Matt_B_ Just really sore at the moment…..However, I’m up and moving around already 🙂👍. Keep those awesome videos coming 😃👍. Visited your store as well…… and have my eye 👁️ on a T-shirt 👍.
@@mikes7654 ahh! That’s great you’re up and about! It won’t be too long before back to full strength! What’s the timeframe before you can run again?
I appreciate your encouragement with my vids! 👊🏽🤩
@@its_Matt_B_ I’m doing a small walk tomorrow…. Then everyday hopefully!Running wise, I’m not to sure yet…. The sooner the better though 🙂👍 🏃♂️ .
Can’t wait to see this one!
It was fun to run and fun to film!
I’m late to the party, but this was my first marathon and I love re living it with this video, the back half of the course killed me and the rain didn’t help aha. Way to kill it
@@JoshFoyston Glad the vid brought back some (good?) memories! It was a fun day and a fantastic race!
So awesome! I finally got to sit and enjoy this race! Congratulations on your time! 🏃♂️
Thanks so much! It was a great day to be out there! 👊🏽
@@its_Matt_B_ a great day and you seized it! I love how humble you approached it in the beginning… saying let’s get to work, likes it just another run around the sun… then saying come see me around around the end! Acknowledging that it looks great right now but it’ll likely be a different story later on! The best part was at the end you were there, exhausted but ready to stomp another mile in a mud hole if it dared cross your path! 😂 as humble and gentle as you approach you’re a strong strong man. So balanced. That’s part of your greatness! Ok I’ll stop fanboying! 😂
@@Deadbuck73 That is a very kind and generous comment. Thank you! I especially love the “stomp another mile in a mud hole if it dared cross [my] path.” I don’t know exactly what it means, but it made me smile! Thanks again!
@@its_Matt_B_ it means you had plenty of fire left to kick another mile’s butt if it dared to challenge you! 😂 your running is inspiring!
@@Deadbuck73 ahh, yes! Well, it didn’t feel like I could have gone much further during that last mile, but I suppose it never does! It’s funny how our brain and body determine how far we can go when we know the distance ahead of time. If the race just happened to be 27 miles, then that’s exactly how far I could have run that day!
Re-watching as I get ready to run the Toronto Waterfront Marathon this Sunday!
Good luck! You're going to crush it!!
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Very enjoyable video and Congratulations on a very fast Marathon finishing time.🏃🏻♂️
Thanks, David! I appreciate watching and you letting me know you liked the vid! It was a great day for a race!
Awesome effort! You beat your Metathon and Coros predictions! I was hoping for Apple's 2:48 though!!! 😂.
Cheers, Time! Once again, Stryd was quite accurate! Before the race Stryd had me predicted in the high 3:09s
🏃♂️Great run Matt! Congratulations. Toronto looked amazing. I ran Amsterdam marathon on Sunday. Don’t know if you have ever run that one on your travels. Fantastic event.
Cheers, James! Well done on running Amsterdam! No, I haven't done it, yet! But I was in Amsterdam this summer and as I walked around I thought how fun the marathon would be!
Awesome video and run, congrats. 💪🏃
Thanks, Paul! 👊🏽
Super strong race and a great race video too, Matt! Congratulations on the terrific result and thanks for bringing us along with you. From the course profile on Strava, it looks like the last several miles were gradually but steadily uphill, which will definitely change a person's outlook. Way to push to the finish!🏃🏃♂🏃♀🏃🏃♂🏃♀
Thanks so much, Eddie! I’m really happy with the result! Yeah, the last part of the race was a little more uphill than I thought. I probably could have figured that out if I had paid closer attention to the course profile ahead of time but, you know what they say about ignorance.
The push to the finish was really something, even if the metrics don’t recognize it! 😁
Well done Matt. Great video and I love this marathon.
Thanks, David! This race is really getting popular! It sold out a month before race day this year! It's only going to get more popular as time goes on!
@@its_Matt_B_ yup. I live here and I’ve run it about 8 years ago. 2019 I ran the half so I k ow what both are like. I wanted to run it this year but it’s hard for me do to the line of work I’m in. Maybe next year I’ll be able to. How do you like Toronto🇨🇦. If you run it again maybe we get together. 2 TH-camrs running it…lol
@@ThePlantPoweredRunner I loved Toronto! I think I was lucky because the weather was so good while I was there! Yes, when I’m back it would be great to get together and film something! 🙌🏽
Great race Matt 🏃♂
Thanks so much! It was a day that went my way!
Great run, great video. Well done 🏃
Cheers! 🙌🏽
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Freddy Perdomo: Hi Matt, You've a great race, congrats! I've got my PB for 21K there on 2018 and I hope to come back to Toronto to race full marathon. Wonderful city, nice temperature and good route.
Thanks so much! It really was an epic race, but you know that after getting your PB there! Do you have plans to go and run the marathon? Next year?
🏃🏽♂️⛷👣 excellent video Matt, awesome marathon time for filming & chatting along the way, you have a amazing skill of keeping it positive & fun, at the end of the day that’s what it’s all about enjoying the day & enjoying every race, cool 👍🏼👏✅😀
Thanks so much for watching! 👊🏽 Yeah, if we’re not having fun, what’s the point? 🥳😁
Bro, this was awesome!! I’m glad you displayed how the course looks. You knowing me, I’d had arm warmers on 😂😂😂. 40s are a bit too cold. Well done govnah and congrats. Excellent recap! We know where we’re going next 😂😂😂. I’ll see you there 👍👍🔥🔥
It was a tad cold. Arm warmers would have been welcome! This was definitely a great course that you would CRUSH!!! Let's meet up in Boston in a few months and i'll fill you in! 🤣
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🏃♂well done Matt , looked like great weather i to woulda opted for sunglasses even on a cloudy day. That stinks about the subway not being open to get to the start
Yeah, I’m with you on the sunglasses. Unless it’s raining, I should know I prefer to wear sunglasses.
I wonder if I had taken the subway, could I have run 51 seconds faster? I guess we’ll never know! 🤣
Great work Matt B! 🏃🏻♂️. Love your optimism when facing the inevitable hurdles - maybe you should try a steeplechase…😅
Cheers, John! Steeplechase? I can barely keep my feet from scuffing flat ground. Any obstacle at all would just bring me down!🤣
🏃🏻♂️ well done!!
Thanks, Adrian! ✌🏽
Nice race bro! 🏃🏻
What the HELL was that lady thinking with that bull horn lmao. She 100% targeted you dude 😂
Thanks, Lance! No kidding on the bullhorn! Couldn’t she have waited until there was no one directly in front of her! 🤣
Congratulations 🎉
Cheers! This was a fun race!
Well done Matt, congrats on a great time 👍 I told you that we are pretty much the same pace - I ran an almost identical time of 3:10:30 in Amsterdam on Sunday 🇳🇱 After missing out on Boston 2024 by 77 seconds I now have a 14 minutes and 30 seconds buffer to hopefully see you there in 2025 🙂 How did the NIKES compare to the Endorphin Elites? 💚💚 You looked more comfortable in the Elites but difficult to compare Boston to the Toronto course I guess?
Very well done at Amsterdam and unless hell freezes over and I get accepted to London, I’ll be in Boston for 2025. It has to be very comforting to have a 14:30 buffer!
The VF felt fantastic, although that could be because they’re so familiar. I’ve run a lot of races in the original and VF2s. The Endo Elites feel a little faster (but I don’t know if that’s actually true), but I do lean towards favoring a softer ride.
@@its_Matt_B_ Yes it is great having a buffer that big. People are suggesting that I book up well in advance for hotels and flights with a buffer that big. It's great knowing that you are all but certain to run it 18 months in advance rather than just having the possibility of running it 4+ months before the application window closes and less than a year before race day 🙂👍
@@MarkSmith_Best-Athletics Hopefully you'll save a few bob on the airfare and hotel, although i'm sure it'll still be extravigant!
way to go Matt
Cheers, Daniel! 👊🏽
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Thanks so much!👊🏽
I ran this too! Good on you running with the camera and talking haha, not sure I could do that. Great run too! Didn't it feel like it was a head wind the whole time? 🤣
Thanks, Ben, and very well done on your race! Yes, the wind was coming from all directions! 😂 I was shocked when I turned around at the east end of the course and the wind was still there!
Great hustle. I think you made the right choice wearing sunglasses. At least for me, even though it is cloudy the sunglasses help prevent my eyes from watering up in the wind. Besides, you look cooler running with sunglasses. I have a theory that Canadian marathons offer maple syrup at their water stations for an extra boost of energy. I have nothing to base that theory on other than being a smarty pants.🏃♂️
I'm with you! Sunglasses for the coolness factor first, but they also offer some kind of protection (which I suppose is a benefit).
Your theory, while baseless, seems legit! I can't imagine why they wouldn't have maple syrup at the aid stations. I bet they infuse the water with maple syrup too! 🤔
This is my first marathon, did it in 3:19:55, 5s faster than my plan. Now I get to tell everyone I did it in 3:19, not 3:20.
Not bad for someone who stumble and fell just 9K in. Thankfully just a little cut on the knee and a bruised shin, nothing serious. The fall certainly woke me up.
Amazing job, especially considering this was your first marathon! The little cut and bruise is a badge on honour! Wear it proudly! 😁 How are your legs feeling today?
@@its_Matt_B_ Better than yesterday......Now I can actually sit on the toilet without using my arms, which is progress believe me.
@@thejeffinvade 🤣 I know exactly what you mean!
Well done Matt 🏃♂️
Cheers, Shaun! 💪🏽
Damn, I expected this now...
I'm sitting on the edge of my seat waiting....
I already had a video scheduled for today because I didn't think i'd have this edited in time! I put the hours at the airport and on the flight to good use!
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Excuse my friend but how tall are You ? Inga DK.
I’m 6’7” / 201 cm. 😁
Well then its pretty good to complete a marathon in your shooes. I thought your feet looked quite big. And then you may be very tall. Congratulation with your time then. Inga DK. @@its_Matt_B_
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Yes to you! Thanks for your help, buddy! 👊🏽
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Cheers for watching! 👊🏽
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Thanks, and an especially big thanks for the belief booster!! 🤩
That's a good tip. Drinking coffee in bed to save your legs
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I was watching at the 1km mark and actually remembered seeing you run by me
@@brandonrobb6979 ahh, cool! I suppose I did stand out a bit (tall, holding a camera, and wearing a bright yellow singlet).
Ear drums are overrated. 😅 🏃
That bullhorn was LOUD! 🤣 Thanks for watching!😄
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