My Sub

On April 14th 2024 I took on the Jersey City Marathon - my third marathon ever to run sub 2:50:00 and Qualify for the Boston Marathon. 14 weeks of training led to this moment here. Couldnt do any speed work for 10 of those 14 weeks because of a slightly herniated disc in my lower back. As many of you know, to get faster you need to be doing speed work - all this led to the question, is this even possible?
In 14 weeks the most amount of miles I ran was 50. I still strength-trained 5 days a week and was able to gain weight during this process.
Learned a lot during this prep about myself. I don't regret a thing.
Any questions regarding training or anything like that LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS

[@joelleceneviva2730]

Just cried watching this. Your words and actions are so powerful. I am so grateful to have stumbled across your Instagram page. Thank you for being you.

[@matthewzelaya]

I appreciate the support more than you know!!

[@NVIK5]

Man that 2:50:30 is so far ahead of what most people can do, it is a dream pace. I struggled to get below 3:30, never did. You have many marathons head of you. I think the 3 hour barrier is much more visible, anything below 3 hours is superhuman territory.

[@matthewzelaya]

My piece of advice is always shoot for the ambitious goal because even if you fall short, you accomplished so much more along the way

[@chandlerjunk]

CHILLZZZZ brotha!!! So inspiring man. Absolutely crushed it beast.

[@matthewzelaya]

Appreciate you my man!!

[@whateveritis18]

Training for my first 10k and stumbled across this video. This is so motivating man. You're a warrior.

[@matthewzelaya]

Thank you!! Best of luck!!

[@JohnyOats]

Let’s goo Matt

[@CristopherJimenezCJ]

Beast 💪🏽😤

[@matthewzelaya]

My guy!

[@CRODTV]

Fired me up bro! Keep pushing the journey is the win keep inspiring 🔥💪🏽

[@matthewzelaya]

Appreciate the support brotha!!

[@robertvee8794]

You crushed it.

[@matthewzelaya]

Thank you!!

[@BD-xo7vk]

Well done brother

[@robertdean8282]

Inspiring video! My dream is to qualify for the Boston marathon! I’d love to have you help me get there!

[@matthewzelaya]

Go to my instagram matt_zelaya and click the link in my bio to schedule a call!

[@robertdean8282]

Do you plan on making more TH-cam vids? I think you have the potential to draw in a lot of people to your channel if you did day in the life vids and daily training vlogs!

[@matthewzelaya]

@@robertdean8282 i do actually! Thank you for that

[@EddyLopezz]

What were your mile splits ?

[@Ron7644]

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