The marathon is an unpredictable beautiful beast and the journey to figure out how to conquer the beast is one you’ll look back on with immense pride. Keep going
The thing I enjoy most about these recaps is sharing how you feel throughout the race. It gives me permission to not feel great throughout various miles of the marathon. “Floberg didnt feel good in the first 5k, it’s going to be okay.” “Floberg didn’t think it was going to happen at mile 9, he still hit his goal, it’s okay.” It’s very human and relatable. Carb load for marine corp starts today- 3 days around 500g. Last time I was a bit bloated (bit much). Thinking I will ease up just a little and take in plenty during the race. 💪🏼 LFG!
Eric, your journey has truly been an inspiration to me. I ran my first marathon 12 years ago as a 31 year old (4:13:10) and said I’d never do it again. Finding your content convinced me to give it another go. I hit a PR (3:40:21) at Marine Corps last weekend and I’m already planning the next. Thank you for what you give to this community and I look forward to hitting future PRs with you!
12:34 nailed it. It’s so easy to want to use a specific time goal so there’s no room for negotiation mid-race, but when setting goals you need to think about how you measure success after the race is over. I have always been a “sub XX:XX” goal setter, but I’m definitely going to try to start setting goals with a range!
I've got to thank your for your videos. I stumbled upon your channel several months ago while training for Chicago. Not only was it the perfect motivation as we were training for the same race and you had great course insights, but we were basically running the same paces. My Chicago goal was 2:33-2:37, I hit a 2:35:50. I've enjoyed following your training and progression and have loved the content! Keep it up, let's both go get a sub 2:30 in the future.
Congrats on the PR mate. Recently discovered beet juice. There's a load of research which shows it can improve endurance times by about 2%. Nitrates in it cause your veins and arteries to dilate, allowing a larger volume of blood to flow through them. It means you can run the same paces at a slightly lower heart rate. Thought I'd tell you about it in case you wanted to look up the research and in case it's even vaguely interesting to you for your next carb load (instead of orange juice maybe). Feel free to ignore this random dude on the internet though.. Great video as always.
Had to sit down and watch the video in one go! I love the race breakdowns Floberg! I think there's a nice balance between making the marathon process lean more serious and also portraying it in a more light hearted feeling. I really do appreciate how determined and motivating your videos come off with a more serious tone to them. But I completely understand wanting to take a step back and think about how you want to film your progress going forward. For haters and stuff it's really easy for them to naysay your achievements being anonymous on the internet and it takes courage to be a public figure and put it all on the line for a time goal. The concept of moving more towards a time "zone" instead of a time "goal" speaks volumes to me because like a majority of the viewers here (I imagine we're all runners) I also kind be really hard on myself when months of training doesn't end up in a PR, or you could do all the right things and you get sidelined before the race. Time "zones" feel more forgiving to yourself, and runners more often than not will blame ourselves for rainy days, the heat of a certain day, not getting to bed earlier than needed before the big day. It really takes away from the day itself which I feel should be more of a celebration of the day, all those months and nights of training finally coming to fruition. Anyways, keep doing what you're doing! Excited to see what's next!
Thank you Eric! For your honest race breakdown and it was awesome to meet you during the shakeout run! Really enjoyed the Chicago series and am looking forward to seeing you crush your next race
4 weeks out from running my first marathon and SO glad you posted this bro. Had no idea how many carbs I should be getting in on Friday alone. G1M is goated. Amazing content as always
My calves cramped up at mile 22 as well! Running south on Wentworth as I turned left onto 26th St. The difference between you and me is the fact that I stopped completely for about 90 seconds. I never experienced cramps like that before in the previous 13 marathons Ive ran. I also saw the Instagram post by Rosner. Before the Chicago Marathon I never spent time in the gym but thanks to Rosner Im going to try to have 2 gym sessions a week. Even though I did reach my goal of sub 2:50 I got a new PR of 2:53. I hope to run Chicago Marathon again someday but next year will be Berlin!
Congrats dude. Either way, we love watching the journey. It shows the reality of life, training, and responding with a positive attitude. Let’s get back it, brother!!!
Great video Eric, superb time, be proud. You're running times now that you could have only dreamed off a few years ago. I'm sure it won't be long before you break 2.30
Awesome breakdown and introspection as always! I had a similar experience in Chicago this year of holding back and feeling good heading into the last 5 miles, only to get hit with sudden calf (and hamstring, for me) camps, and being forced to negotiate. Thankfully, I was also able to bet correctly, run my spring marathon pace, and make it across the line without having to totally stop-until I took my first step walking!
Perfect start to the morning, just finished a short progression workout and getting ready for work. Watching this while then. Again, congratulations Eric for a fantastic race, you crushed it. You've accomplished so much that it's hard to keep up. I know your next race will be sub 2:30 no doubt. 🎉🎉🎉 Go Farther Together
Great recap! Loved watching the series as always! These videos continue to motivate me in my own marathon endeavor's and set an incredible example of setting big goals and just going for them no matter what! Can't wait to see what's next in 2025.
Respect your honesty from 8:20 to 12:30--it's refreshing. You'll get your A goal someday--the marathon is HARD. I am still trying to break 3:20:01 but realize it's about the journey, rather than about the time.
WOW so inspired have my first marathon in Indy Nov 9th been training hard trying to break 3:30 at 55 so it helps to see you rock stars at 2:33, last long runs the next 2 days at temp, and then taper. Thanks for the inspiration - nervous and scared but excited. Thanks
10:24 very relatable.. For me, the reason I set a strict goal and make it so public is to 1. Hold myself accountable 2. Show people that you can do whatever you set your mind to. At the end of the day, making your goals so public can be a beast, especially with the occasional troll/critic in the comments. Just shrug it off! Great race Eric.
To be blunt, if you’re cramping in a marathon I’d argue your body is NOT fit enough to run the pace/goal you’re going for. Sure you can say you’re aerobically fit enough which is fine, but that’s only one component and if the legs aren’t there for you, then you as a whole aren’t fit enough to do it. This is why Kenyans often do not fade at all in marathons - they’re simply THAT strong (both aerobically and muscle wise). Most humans break down trying to run 26.2 miles so this isn’t a knock at all. But if you’re taking what you’re saying for what it is, your legs simply are not strong enough and that’s why you’re cramping in late stages. Obviously everyone is different but generally this is a fair and true statement imo. I agree and science supports that sodium/salt are not the saviors to preventing cramp. It’s simply the fact your legs are trying to do something you want that they are not equipped enough to do (which is run/maintain a fast pace towards the end of marathon) Honestly for you specifically and to what you said, I’d be very pleased to maintain 6:00/mile with bad cramps. I noticed many other people’s paces faded to 45-60 seconds slower per mile for their last 5-15k of Chicago. All things considered you kept it together very well the second half compared to many other much bigger positive splits I saw from friends on race day.
Carb loading is A LOT easier when you balance your intake with food and liquids. Prevent any one large intake at once, spread it out constantly through the 2 days. 3 days is overkill and I can easily see it contributing to bloat/sluggish feeling on race day. It was hilarious, I was delayed in Toronto for 9hrs (otw to Chicago) and sat in the various airport lounges pounding food and drink. I wasn't wearing anything that screamed "runner" or talked about the race with my spouse. And this lady at one point sitting nearby asks "what are you carb loading for?" And I asked if it was that obvious, and she said "uhhhh....ya!"
Dude, I’m in awe of you being able to run on cramping calves at those paces. Anytime I’ve felt a cramp, it immediately devolves into a full blown strain.
Hi, what i would recommend you with carb loading is that you increase the intake in the days leading to race day, but on the last day before the race you still have a above average intake but not so high as the other days leading to race day so that you feel fresh on race day.
Awesome video Flo! I think you need an alter ego you can put on, so you don't feel disingenuous about influencing or being dramatic. We're here for all of it!
Ok I have to say it.. It is not excuses. When you are looking out for excuses it is for you to feel better about yourself. But YOU are pointing out mistakes and you are learning from it, that is big difference! Another great breakdown vid, I love these...
Kept laughing at the short Splender convo 6:35, way to keep that in the edit. I'm getting ready to run Madison Marathon in a couple weeks, gonna start a carb counter soon!
I think the reason a lot of runners tend to start their carb loads on Thursday is they’re doing about 8g per kg (sorry metric). No idea what you weigh but for 70-75kg thats around 560-600g a day. Means you still get the total carbs but a more manageable amount a day so you don’t find yourself slamming gallons of fruit juice like an absolute savage! 😂 Great video as always, love the insight and looking forward to the next 🙂
I relate to a lot of what you're talking about. Being so new to running, I heavily relate it to when I was a competitive swimmer. I would go into every race with a specific goal and if I hit it sure and if not then its whatever. People have to understand that some races wont go your way and its not an excuse it just happens. Also there gets a point where you prob will not improve massively (reaching your potential).
I’m sure someone already said it - after 40+ years of running & food experimenting, my money is on the one point you made - dinner at 8:30. While it seems a bit like a retirement home meal schedule, I do 5pm for last meal. And maybe on last hit of Maurten drink at 7pm. All those carbs that late will also mess with your sleep a bit and can increase the wake up to pee factor.
I started in B (probably should have been A), and I was overtaking so any people within the first two miles. Some people in A definitely shouldn't have been there. They must have genuinely been 8 minute miling! Hell of an event though, loved it. Will travel from UK again. Well done with your time buddy 👊
This was so interesting and intriguing to hear and watch, although seeing you chug orange juice and slug back GO-bars and bagels has made me wonder a lot more about what your regular diet and FDOE looks like when you’re not carb loading 😅 Definitely gonna have to buy myself some of the GO-bars for Black Friday, they just look so good 😁
I stupidly had a 14 inch tavern style the night before. Also felt super full in the morning. Luckily didn’t backfire too badly and got the sub 3 I was hoping for, with 20 seconds to spare.
I used OJ and Apple Juice heavily during my carb load, zero stomach issues. I find that G1M Sport makes my stomach feel like trash during runs. Switched to Gatorade, no issue.
Something Stephen Scullian said in one of his videos which makes sense is that you really don't need to overdo a carboload that much as you are already tapering, so your carb usage is much lower. Also, I don't think Alfredo is the best option as it is very high in fats due to the cream.
I don't think you need to qualify them as excuses. All exercise events are chock full of variables that contribute to one's success or failure. True champions will evaluate their race with a fine-tooth comb to try to see how to make adjustments in the future. I've now run seven marathons, all of which one could consider that I've failed at achieving my goals -- I have hit the wall each time, with some more dramatic than others. My last marathon I thought that I had made the necessary adjustments from the previous ones (adequate nutrition and volume) in order to achieve going sub 3:35. Unfortunately, nature decided to be 70° with high humidity. The race course was in "red", and despite taking on huge amounts of fluids throughout the race, I still got overheated and dehydrated. In the end I crashed and burned. Excuse? Maybe. Reality? Yes. I reflected back on my training to realize that I did not do enough speed work and VO2 max work. Seeing your summer of speed convinced me that I had holes in my training where I thought it was sound from start to finish. All this is to say that I will run another in April, incorporate lots of speed work and this time tried to do things a little bit better to achieve my goals. Cheers to your success, both as a marathoner and TH-cam star. You're awesome!
@flobergruns Great video! You more than reached what was your A goal on your last marathon - look at it that way whenever you are tempted to be disappointed
I have a fuzzy time that I give my coach , and I do the training that is thought to reach it, however the time is not my motivation/goal .. my 'raison d'être' is to have my last couple of miles mirroring my first couple of miles over the 26.2. If I can do that (regardless of pace) then I have won.
I had a race where I had too much fiber and had similar feelings. I saw a lot of fruit, which is a good amount of fiber. I had good experience with frozen waffles and syrup, rice, bagels and I used soda in addition to juice. Less vitamin C, which could cause issues too.
The portapotty lines were so bad. I was not brave enough to go out in the open. Had to stop six miles in AND paused my watch out of habit until I was back out on the road. Minor disaster in the grand scheme but chaotic in the moment. Still snagged a monster PR😎
Had this video playing out loud in my kitchen while sitting next to my wife. You were explaining the end of your race (cramps, vomiting, medical team grabbing you) to us. She looks at me and goes “one, you marathoners are crazy and two, is this the guy you said is also running Indy here in a couple weeks after going through all of that in Chicago?” She wouldn’t understand the marathon😂
so what did you do prior to your 1/2 in terms of food and carb loading. You were on fire and while the 1/2 is a different beast, I'd have to say that what you did was probably a good pre-race guide on what to eat to stay light on race day.
Oh that’s fair play re; the drama. That defo earns you points for owning it. I think new watchers probs find it a bit ‘cringy’ and indulgent. But once you settle in a watch the back catalogue you start to understand it’s coming from a humble place. Like you say. Just entertainment. 👏
I'm going to leave this comment after watching the first 9 minutes: you definitely need to go see a sports nutritionist. Don't get me wrong, your body composition is obviously perfect, but you've raised your running game so much that maybe one more piece of the puzzle is proper nutrition. A good nutritionist can help you with your daily meals, your intakes around training (pre, intra, post) and what to do the week of a race. For example, two days of carb loading is what is usually recommended, but some studies have shown that doing two or three days before adaptation can help. At the same time, having 800g per day 360 come from fruit juice may not be the best option. I know that solids can be worse (after a good carb load I don't want to see a noodle or a grain of rice) but you need to find that balance. Congratulations on how you've managed to lower your marathon time by 5 more minutes. I hope you can continue improving, you are a great inspiration and an excellent storyteller.
Learning a lot from these videos, thank you for sharing your experience and journey! I have a dumb question: do you subtract the carbs burned from the runs leading up to the marathon from the counter and eat them back later?
Personally, I am done telling people what time I am trying to reach before the race. It stresses me out with little benefit (I am already motivated enough).
Mixing fast digesting carbs with slower digested carbs might be giving you gas. Juice digests super fast but if you drink it with bars and bread it’s going to get caught up with that. I would suggest not mixing them at the same time. Just an idea!
It's not the amount of carbs. I think it's the type of carbs you had. They're not as "simple" as you think. Checkout the FODMAP diet (and app) from Monash University. It's for people with IBS, but even if I don't have this condition, I've found the diet to be perfect for 3 days leading up to a race. It leaves your stomach and GI tract clean (and you're also losing a bit of weight). Apple is one of those fruits to avoid. I think you just had too much apple juice. Not sponsored and not selling anything, just give it a go and perhaps it works for you like it did for me: I never had stomach issues on race day anymore!
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Carb Coutner 4ever.
It better come back in future eps!
Nailed it!
The marathon is an unpredictable beautiful beast and the journey to figure out how to conquer the beast is one you’ll look back on with immense pride. Keep going
4.5L of juice 36h hours before a marathon may not be the right move
Yah that’s a ton of fluids
Me: Pauses work things to watch.
that's love.
Big facts!!
SAME.
Stopped an open heart surgery to watch.
@@jpdude123456 ummm 💀
The thing I enjoy most about these recaps is sharing how you feel throughout the race. It gives me permission to not feel great throughout various miles of the marathon. “Floberg didnt feel good in the first 5k, it’s going to be okay.” “Floberg didn’t think it was going to happen at mile 9, he still hit his goal, it’s okay.” It’s very human and relatable.
Carb load for marine corp starts today- 3 days around 500g. Last time I was a bit bloated (bit much). Thinking I will ease up just a little and take in plenty during the race. 💪🏼 LFG!
Eric, your journey has truly been an inspiration to me. I ran my first marathon 12 years ago as a 31 year old (4:13:10) and said I’d never do it again. Finding your content convinced me to give it another go. I hit a PR (3:40:21) at Marine Corps last weekend and I’m already planning the next. Thank you for what you give to this community and I look forward to hitting future PRs with you!
Your inspiration is truly energizing! Thank you!🔥
Instructions unclear, currently wedging a 7th bagel into my blender + orange juice to get in my 1k carbs today
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12:34 nailed it. It’s so easy to want to use a specific time goal so there’s no room for negotiation mid-race, but when setting goals you need to think about how you measure success after the race is over. I have always been a “sub XX:XX” goal setter, but I’m definitely going to try to start setting goals with a range!
No need for excuses and there not! You ABSOLUTELY smashed it! And cheers for trying all these things out. We all owe you!
I've got to thank your for your videos. I stumbled upon your channel several months ago while training for Chicago. Not only was it the perfect motivation as we were training for the same race and you had great course insights, but we were basically running the same paces. My Chicago goal was 2:33-2:37, I hit a 2:35:50. I've enjoyed following your training and progression and have loved the content! Keep it up, let's both go get a sub 2:30 in the future.
People just like to be negative to make themselves feel better. Keep up what you’re doing!
Congrats on the PR mate. Recently discovered beet juice. There's a load of research which shows it can improve endurance times by about 2%. Nitrates in it cause your veins and arteries to dilate, allowing a larger volume of blood to flow through them. It means you can run the same paces at a slightly lower heart rate. Thought I'd tell you about it in case you wanted to look up the research and in case it's even vaguely interesting to you for your next carb load (instead of orange juice maybe). Feel free to ignore this random dude on the internet though.. Great video as always.
Had to sit down and watch the video in one go! I love the race breakdowns Floberg! I think there's a nice balance between making the marathon process lean more serious and also portraying it in a more light hearted feeling. I really do appreciate how determined and motivating your videos come off with a more serious tone to them. But I completely understand wanting to take a step back and think about how you want to film your progress going forward. For haters and stuff it's really easy for them to naysay your achievements being anonymous on the internet and it takes courage to be a public figure and put it all on the line for a time goal.
The concept of moving more towards a time "zone" instead of a time "goal" speaks volumes to me because like a majority of the viewers here (I imagine we're all runners) I also kind be really hard on myself when months of training doesn't end up in a PR, or you could do all the right things and you get sidelined before the race. Time "zones" feel more forgiving to yourself, and runners more often than not will blame ourselves for rainy days, the heat of a certain day, not getting to bed earlier than needed before the big day. It really takes away from the day itself which I feel should be more of a celebration of the day, all those months and nights of training finally coming to fruition.
Anyways, keep doing what you're doing! Excited to see what's next!
Thank you Eric! For your honest race breakdown and it was awesome to meet you during the shakeout run! Really enjoyed the Chicago series and am looking forward to seeing you crush your next race
Going from 2:38 to 2:33 is HUGE!! As you get faster, even cutting 30 seconds off is a great performance. Congrats on a great race!!
Wonderful recap video, Floberg! Shout out to your amazing wife and family, and congrats on the new PR! 👏
4 weeks out from running my first marathon and SO glad you posted this bro. Had no idea how many carbs I should be getting in on Friday alone. G1M is goated. Amazing content as always
My calves cramped up at mile 22 as well! Running south on Wentworth as I turned left onto 26th St. The difference between you and me is the fact that I stopped completely for about 90 seconds. I never experienced cramps like that before in the previous 13 marathons Ive ran. I also saw the Instagram post by Rosner. Before the Chicago Marathon I never spent time in the gym but thanks to Rosner Im going to try to have 2 gym sessions a week. Even though I did reach my goal of sub 2:50 I got a new PR of 2:53. I hope to run Chicago Marathon again someday but next year will be Berlin!
Congrats dude. Either way, we love watching the journey. It shows the reality of life, training, and responding with a positive attitude. Let’s get back it, brother!!!
Great video Eric, superb time, be proud. You're running times now that you could have only dreamed off a few years ago. I'm sure it won't be long before you break 2.30
Awesome breakdown and introspection as always! I had a similar experience in Chicago this year of holding back and feeling good heading into the last 5 miles, only to get hit with sudden calf (and hamstring, for me) camps, and being forced to negotiate. Thankfully, I was also able to bet correctly, run my spring marathon pace, and make it across the line without having to totally stop-until I took my first step walking!
Perfect start to the morning, just finished a short progression workout and getting ready for work. Watching this while then. Again, congratulations Eric for a fantastic race, you crushed it. You've accomplished so much that it's hard to keep up. I know your next race will be sub 2:30 no doubt. 🎉🎉🎉 Go Farther Together
Love it brotha! Amazing. Carb loading experience, conserving energy for race. helping me out. 🔥
Great recap! Loved watching the series as always! These videos continue to motivate me in my own marathon endeavor's and set an incredible example of setting big goals and just going for them no matter what! Can't wait to see what's next in 2025.
Proud of you and love the videos. Not an elite runner like you but pasta at 8 pm before race morning is a bold move cotton lol
Respect your honesty from 8:20 to 12:30--it's refreshing. You'll get your A goal someday--the marathon is HARD. I am still trying to break 3:20:01 but realize it's about the journey, rather than about the time.
For your next race, it might be nice to have some good footage taken from an e-bike.
WOW so inspired have my first marathon in Indy Nov 9th been training hard trying to break 3:30 at 55 so it helps to see you rock stars at 2:33, last long runs the next 2 days at temp, and then taper. Thanks for the inspiration - nervous and scared but excited. Thanks
Dude! Love the mention of Splendor! I love that game!
This video was awesome as always! I’m excited to see some more goofy videos. Maybe you could show the team you’ve been training?
10:24 very relatable.. For me, the reason I set a strict goal and make it so public is to 1. Hold myself accountable 2. Show people that you can do whatever you set your mind to. At the end of the day, making your goals so public can be a beast, especially with the occasional troll/critic in the comments. Just shrug it off! Great race Eric.
To be blunt, if you’re cramping in a marathon I’d argue your body is NOT fit enough to run the pace/goal you’re going for. Sure you can say you’re aerobically fit enough which is fine, but that’s only one component and if the legs aren’t there for you, then you as a whole aren’t fit enough to do it. This is why Kenyans often do not fade at all in marathons - they’re simply THAT strong (both aerobically and muscle wise). Most humans break down trying to run 26.2 miles so this isn’t a knock at all. But if you’re taking what you’re saying for what it is, your legs simply are not strong enough and that’s why you’re cramping in late stages. Obviously everyone is different but generally this is a fair and true statement imo. I agree and science supports that sodium/salt are not the saviors to preventing cramp. It’s simply the fact your legs are trying to do something you want that they are not equipped enough to do (which is run/maintain a fast pace towards the end of marathon)
Honestly for you specifically and to what you said, I’d be very pleased to maintain 6:00/mile with bad cramps. I noticed many other people’s paces faded to 45-60 seconds slower per mile for their last 5-15k of Chicago. All things considered you kept it together very well the second half compared to many other much bigger positive splits I saw from friends on race day.
Carb loading is A LOT easier when you balance your intake with food and liquids. Prevent any one large intake at once, spread it out constantly through the 2 days. 3 days is overkill and I can easily see it contributing to bloat/sluggish feeling on race day. It was hilarious, I was delayed in Toronto for 9hrs (otw to Chicago) and sat in the various airport lounges pounding food and drink. I wasn't wearing anything that screamed "runner" or talked about the race with my spouse. And this lady at one point sitting nearby asks "what are you carb loading for?" And I asked if it was that obvious, and she said "uhhhh....ya!"
Been looking forward to this video since you finished the race 😅
Cheers Eric! I love how you give credit to Cyrus. It speaks of kind of person you are.
Dude, I’m in awe of you being able to run on cramping calves at those paces. Anytime I’ve felt a cramp, it immediately devolves into a full blown strain.
Floberg kills it again 😤
The endorphin rush I get when Eric drops a new video
Hi, what i would recommend you with carb loading is that you increase the intake in the days leading to race day, but on the last day before the race you still have a above average intake but not so high as the other days leading to race day so that you feel fresh on race day.
Awesome video Flo! I think you need an alter ego you can put on, so you don't feel disingenuous about influencing or being dramatic. We're here for all of it!
Ok I have to say it.. It is not excuses. When you are looking out for excuses it is for you to feel better about yourself.
But YOU are pointing out mistakes and you are learning from it, that is big difference!
Another great breakdown vid, I love these...
Kept laughing at the short Splender convo 6:35, way to keep that in the edit. I'm getting ready to run Madison Marathon in a couple weeks, gonna start a carb counter soon!
Love seeing the detailed play by play.
I think the reason a lot of runners tend to start their carb loads on Thursday is they’re doing about 8g per kg (sorry metric). No idea what you weigh but for 70-75kg thats around 560-600g a day. Means you still get the total carbs but a more manageable amount a day so you don’t find yourself slamming gallons of fruit juice like an absolute savage! 😂 Great video as always, love the insight and looking forward to the next 🙂
Such a great carb loading hack and I will be giving it a go for my next race. It's so hard to get down 5-6 bagels in a day.
Great run man! Saw ya at the Chicago Athletic Hotel but didn’t want to drop in on the meeting 😂
I could save this for treadmill on Saturday... but I don't want to! Let's gooo!
The term 'overthinking it' comes to mind watching this video
There is nothing like sitting in the bathroom at the office, watching a Flo race video.
"This is a good treadmill video"
*me watching this on the treadmill* 🤘🏻
I relate to a lot of what you're talking about. Being so new to running, I heavily relate it to when I was a competitive swimmer. I would go into every race with a specific goal and if I hit it sure and if not then its whatever. People have to understand that some races wont go your way and its not an excuse it just happens. Also there gets a point where you prob will not improve massively (reaching your potential).
I literally scheduled off work to stay at home and watch this
I’m sure someone already said it - after 40+ years of running & food experimenting, my money is on the one point you made - dinner at 8:30. While it seems a bit like a retirement home meal schedule, I do 5pm for last meal. And maybe on last hit of Maurten drink at 7pm. All those carbs that late will also mess with your sleep a bit and can increase the wake up to pee factor.
I started in B (probably should have been A), and I was overtaking so any people within the first two miles. Some people in A definitely shouldn't have been there. They must have genuinely been 8 minute miling! Hell of an event though, loved it. Will travel from UK again. Well done with your time buddy 👊
Watched this while going for a 7km easy run. Beat my 5km PB by a few minutes. Call it the Floberg Effect
This was so interesting and intriguing to hear and watch, although seeing you chug orange juice and slug back GO-bars and bagels has made me wonder a lot more about what your regular diet and FDOE looks like when you’re not carb loading 😅 Definitely gonna have to buy myself some of the GO-bars for Black Friday, they just look so good 😁
Needed this in my feed
I stupidly had a 14 inch tavern style the night before. Also felt super full in the morning. Luckily didn’t backfire too badly and got the sub 3 I was hoping for, with 20 seconds to spare.
I used OJ and Apple Juice heavily during my carb load, zero stomach issues. I find that G1M Sport makes my stomach feel like trash during runs. Switched to Gatorade, no issue.
Something Stephen Scullian said in one of his videos which makes sense is that you really don't need to overdo a carboload that much as you are already tapering, so your carb usage is much lower. Also, I don't think Alfredo is the best option as it is very high in fats due to the cream.
Agreed, learned this by watching The Office 5K race episode. Friends don't let friends have fettuccine alfredo before a race 🙃
I don't think you need to qualify them as excuses. All exercise events are chock full of variables that contribute to one's success or failure. True champions will evaluate their race with a fine-tooth comb to try to see how to make adjustments in the future. I've now run seven marathons, all of which one could consider that I've failed at achieving my goals -- I have hit the wall each time, with some more dramatic than others. My last marathon I thought that I had made the necessary adjustments from the previous ones (adequate nutrition and volume) in order to achieve going sub 3:35. Unfortunately, nature decided to be 70° with high humidity. The race course was in "red", and despite taking on huge amounts of fluids throughout the race, I still got overheated and dehydrated. In the end I crashed and burned. Excuse? Maybe. Reality? Yes. I reflected back on my training to realize that I did not do enough speed work and VO2 max work. Seeing your summer of speed convinced me that I had holes in my training where I thought it was sound from start to finish. All this is to say that I will run another in April, incorporate lots of speed work and this time tried to do things a little bit better to achieve my goals. Cheers to your success, both as a marathoner and TH-cam star. You're awesome!
Great content floberg. Just discovered your channel and it is very inspiring. Just want to know what is the band that you put on your bicep ??
I love the idea of a "stoked zone" instead of a time goal.
@flobergruns Great video! You more than reached what was your A goal on your last marathon - look at it that way whenever you are tempted to be disappointed
I have a fuzzy time that I give my coach , and I do the training that is thought to reach it, however the time is not my motivation/goal .. my 'raison d'être' is to have my last couple of miles mirroring my first couple of miles over the 26.2. If I can do that (regardless of pace) then I have won.
Do you think the calf cramps may have been due to racing in the Alphafly 3? Maybe you didn’t have enough time to acclimate to the shoe.
I had a race where I had too much fiber and had similar feelings. I saw a lot of fruit, which is a good amount of fiber. I had good experience with frozen waffles and syrup, rice, bagels and I used soda in addition to juice. Less vitamin C, which could cause issues too.
The portapotty lines were so bad. I was not brave enough to go out in the open. Had to stop six miles in AND paused my watch out of habit until I was back out on the road. Minor disaster in the grand scheme but chaotic in the moment. Still snagged a monster PR😎
Maybe introduce a rating for the block, and a rating for gun to tape, to give you another way of measuring the success
First! Ha! 😀 Congrats, Flo!!!
Thank you!!
Had this video playing out loud in my kitchen while sitting next to my wife. You were explaining the end of your race (cramps, vomiting, medical team grabbing you) to us. She looks at me and goes “one, you marathoners are crazy and two, is this the guy you said is also running Indy here in a couple weeks after going through all of that in Chicago?”
She wouldn’t understand the marathon😂
so what did you do prior to your 1/2 in terms of food and carb loading. You were on fire and while the 1/2 is a different beast, I'd have to say that what you did was probably a good pre-race guide on what to eat to stay light on race day.
Oh that’s fair play re; the drama. That defo earns you points for owning it.
I think new watchers probs find it a bit ‘cringy’ and indulgent. But once you settle in a watch the back catalogue you start to understand it’s coming from a humble place. Like you say. Just entertainment. 👏
Got it, Juice is the way!
Do I have to go to work? Can't I just sit and watch this?!
A pr is a pr! Congrats!
I'm going to leave this comment after watching the first 9 minutes: you definitely need to go see a sports nutritionist. Don't get me wrong, your body composition is obviously perfect, but you've raised your running game so much that maybe one more piece of the puzzle is proper nutrition.
A good nutritionist can help you with your daily meals, your intakes around training (pre, intra, post) and what to do the week of a race. For example, two days of carb loading is what is usually recommended, but some studies have shown that doing two or three days before adaptation can help. At the same time, having 800g per day 360 come from fruit juice may not be the best option. I know that solids can be worse (after a good carb load I don't want to see a noodle or a grain of rice) but you need to find that balance.
Congratulations on how you've managed to lower your marathon time by 5 more minutes. I hope you can continue improving, you are a great inspiration and an excellent storyteller.
Learning a lot from these videos, thank you for sharing your experience and journey! I have a dumb question: do you subtract the carbs burned from the runs leading up to the marathon from the counter and eat them back later?
I ran Frankfurt marathon in 2:42 off 1 bagel and 6 pints of lager the night before. That was my carb load. Note to self: must try harder 😂
Was the race footage all on your iPhone? Also, what model do you have?
The carb loading is obviously quite a big change in diet just before the race, so do you get worried that this might cause stomach issues?
God damn it pausing it for my morning workout then 😭
Nvm I lied
How do you balance carb loading with keeping a light weight for race day? Seems like it would be tough to do both at the same time.
Personally, I am done telling people what time I am trying to reach before the race. It stresses me out with little benefit (I am already motivated enough).
Hour video is ❤
Where do you store your phone on runs?
Side pockets in the half tights!
It's NOT excuses, it's data points!
Amazing race video as always. Not a dietician but your stomach issues might have been from consuming way too much fructose in your carb load.
Floberg Runs video uploaded, push like, watch the video
I'd like to know the name of that song he's been using for the intro of this series (anyone)!
Mixing fast digesting carbs with slower digested carbs might be giving you gas. Juice digests super fast but if you drink it with bars and bread it’s going to get caught up with that. I would suggest not mixing them at the same time. Just an idea!
51 minute breakdown 👀 sit back and relax
“Carb Coutner” is all I see 😅🙈
Great video. Way too much OJ. way too acidic. That alone could mess with your gut. Great race!
So much fructose & why so many processed gels/bars really not needed?
Rip kelvin kiptum 🙏
All the apples and apple juice made me nervous. I found apples do not work for my stomach.
It's not the amount of carbs. I think it's the type of carbs you had. They're not as "simple" as you think. Checkout the FODMAP diet (and app) from Monash University. It's for people with IBS, but even if I don't have this condition, I've found the diet to be perfect for 3 days leading up to a race. It leaves your stomach and GI tract clean (and you're also losing a bit of weight). Apple is one of those fruits to avoid. I think you just had too much apple juice. Not sponsored and not selling anything, just give it a go and perhaps it works for you like it did for me: I never had stomach issues on race day anymore!
What flask is that??