Table of Contents:
My Story from non runner to Boston Qualifier
Video taken from the channel: Victoria Phillippi
12 Weeks Out To Qualify For The Boston Marathon
Video taken from the channel: Nick Bare
How to qualify for the Boston Marathon | Extramilest Show #24 with Jeffrey Silver
Video taken from the channel: Floris Gierman
How to Run a Sub 3 Hour Marathon, Boston Qualifier or Marathon PR | Heart Rate Training on Long Runs
Video taken from the channel: Floris Gierman
How to qualify for the Boston Marathon 2017
Video taken from the channel: Wranglerstar
Breaking 3 HOUR Marathon / Boston Qualifier 2019
Video taken from the channel: JonExplores
How To Qualify For The Boston Marathon at 61
Video taken from the channel: The Run Experience
QUALIFY FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON. Athletes must meet time standards which correspond to age and gender. For the 2021 Boston Marathon, qualifying times must be run on or after Saturday, September 15, 2018. The qualifying times below are based upon each athlete’s age on the date of the 2021 Boston Marathon (April 19, 2021).
How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon. To “BQ” (Boston Qualify) is a goal of some marathon runners because the time standards are fast times and only a small percentage of marathon runners achieve them. Qualifying times must be run on a certified marathon course on or after the deadline (usually in September). Here are the qualifying times for the 2020 Boston Maratho.
Qualifiers of the Boston Marathon must meet the designated time standard that corresponds with their age group and gender. The qualifying times are based on the runner’s age on the date of the Boston Marathon in which they are planning to participate. Runners must run under these qualifying.The good first news is that we are already in the qualification window for the 2020 Boston Marathon.
That window of qualification opened September 15, 2018 and will run until the conclusion of the Boston Marathon registration process this September. That means that you have another 5 months to qualify for the 2020 Boston Marathon. How Fast Do You Need to Be to Qualify for the 2020 Boston.Stay connected to the Boston Marathon and the three races that comprise the B.A.A.
Distance Medley: the B.A.A. 5K, the B.A.A. 10K, and the B.A.A. Half Marathon.
The Boston Marathon, the holy grail race for serious distance runners, has become even harder to get into.Race organizers announced in September of 2018 that the qualifying.Yup, charity running is another way to get your Boston Marathon experience if you feel like qualifying is out of reach. You will likely need to raise $3500-5000 and work with a specific team to ensure you have a guaranteed entry. They must be an official charity of the race, so check before signing up with anyone!
Runners younger than 18 aren’t allowed to register for the marathon. A runner’s age on the day of the 2020 marathon is the one that determines what age-group standard that runner must meet.The Boston Marathon allows the fastest qualifying runners to register first. You need to have run your Boston Qualifying time when you register.
For example, qualifying performances for the 2019 Boston Marathon must have been run between September 16, 2017 and September 19, 2018.Pick the right course. If you want to qualify for Boston, picking the right course is key. Choosing a course that has many turns or hills could destroy your Boston dream.
Picking a qualifying race that has a net downhill course, few turns, and has a higher than average percentage of qualifiers is the way to go.To qualify for the Boston Marathon, runners must meet certain race time standards. And these race times correspond to their age and gender.
By running a marathon with the required finish time, a runner gains entry into the annual Boston Marathon.To qualify for the Boston marathon is a good goal that helps many runners stay motivated in their training. With a proper marathon training program, most healthy individuals with a modest disposition towards distance running should be able to do so. A man under 35 years old is required to run 3:10 or faster.How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon You will need to be at least 18 years old at the time of the marathon to participate in the Boston Marathon.
You’ll also need to race in a certified marathon within a year of the Boston Marathon and submit your qualify race and time (chip time).It was the sound of thousands of runners learning that the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) was making qualifying standards tighter for the storied Boston Marathon. The BAA announced that across the board in every age group, runners would have to cut five more minutes off their marathons in order to qualify.
A lofty goal just got loftier.When I qualified for the Boston Marathon two weeks ago with a time of 3:09:59, it was the culmination of six marathons and seven years of trying. And a far cry from the arduous four hours and 53 minutes that it took me to cross the finish line in my first marathon.
List of related literature:
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249 comments
This is so encouraging! I started LHR training 8 days ago feeling better and making gains! Ran a 10 k race 10/20 painfully slow everyone was passing me huffing and puffing. Thank you for the content
This is great! I just started running about 6 months ago at the age of 54 and finished my very first race (5K) Saturday.
Another update! My first Boston Marathon is in the books! I finished with a strong time of 3:44:15, which qualifies me for Boston 2020! It was such a thrilling experience to be a part of such an iconic event. Much love to Boston!
Thank you. I started running at 51, So Robert….fanfare for the “older” dudes! I shall carefully add speedwork! Matbe Boston Q is not impossible? Im at a 2:42 half…(no speed and no lungs) but having way too much fun!
Great video! As a 64 year old I can attest to the idea that the 60’s can be your best decade.
My marathon time is not near the PR I scored in my twenties, but with each marathon I run I’m getting closer and last fall I pulled my time down to 3:24 (my BQ is in the can for 2020). Two years ago that seemed impossible.
The one thing I’d add to the video, other than doing aggressive tempo runs, is very general: keep learning!
Each year I add another weapon to my arsenal: lo-no drop shoes, foam rolling, whey protein, eliminate trashy carbs, data (run analysis).
With so few competitive years left in me, I know that my best shot is to leverage my old man strength with young man techniques.
I hope I look as fit when I’m 61….wait a minute, I am 61 and don’t look as fit!
Top discussion.
I hope lots of ‘old blokes’ like us watch this and take it on board.
Speed work I do a range of distances: from 5k (hate them) 10k (probably my best (sic) distance: Halfs (like these). strength (gym) work. Rust never sleeps, particularly as I age.
Ran my marathon pb in April this year 3hrs 19mins, a 5 min improvement.
I run ultras (though I’m not an ultra runner)
First 24 hour race a couple of months ago.
First ‘last man standing’ event next June.
Onwards and upwards tho my eating habits leave much to be desired!
That push-up video clicked for me too. Worked on my running for years and couldn’t do a single push-up. 30 wall-push-ups and I was sore for days, but strength in the arm swing has made a huge difference. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Just an update: Officially registered and accepted in the 2019 Boston Marathon!
a lot of motivation from you story thxxxxxxxxxxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very encouraging video. I’ll be 65 next week and have been running for over 45 years. Ran several marathons in my 20s and 30s and gave up when I just couldn’t even come close to qualifying for the Boston. Kept running though.
Then about 3-4 years ago, I got my diet straightened out (ph balance focused) and transitioned to front-striker and my running got so much better that I added strength and tempo runs to push myself. I had been running so well lately that became obsessed with figuring out where my limits were. So I one Sunday, I decided to run for an hour and see how that goes. After an hour that I had run over 8 miles and felt great so I kept going to my 10 mile marker to get a more accurate pace check. Only 72 minutes, far faster than I ever would have guessed. I quickly concluded that my numbers were wrong. So I signed up for a half-marathon just for a reality check. Scored 2:12. But I was heading for a 1:50 even at 10 miles but my quads cramped up in mile 11.
Taking into account that it was the Fontana half, the fastest half in the world due to it being all downhill, I was expecting that problem. Also taking into account that I only had 3 weeks to prepare and my run strategy was backwards, I still had lots in the tank at the end. But I wasn’t sure how to read my performance until watching this video.
I am still not sure if I can be good enough to qualify for Boston but finding myself performing in the same range of numbers Ed was presenting for himself, maybe qualifying for Boston is in fact be achievable for me. I’ll be better prepared for my next half and if it turns out that I am not being delusional, a qualifying marathon would be next.
Great video. I really appreciate it. I at least now feel that it is worth the effort to find out. A man’s gotta know his limitations. Getting old sucks.
I guess I can try too��….i am 57 and I am a recreation runner for fitness. I have run many half marsthons…Can someone help me how to start..
Could you please always transform the paces and distances in km, for the rest of the world? Thanks
I will be 45 this year… and it’s a dream to BQ… thanks for showing me and so many… ITS POSSIBLE!!!
Congrats and good luck. I love TRE because they emphasize real assistance training work.
I want to know which mobile phone you used to record this video:-)
At 51 I qualified in my second marathon. I almost did it in my first marathon. I have qualified in every race since with the most recent yesterday at St Louis on rolling hills at the age of 53.
Hit 50 miles a week. Do tempo runs. Drop weight till a good race weight…you should be able to do a 20 minute 5k. I don’t do internals but might do two tempos with a HARD midweek tempo the last half of a longer run. Long runs are at 8:30 with no MP pace.
I never decrease to a 9 minute mile. If I hit 9 minutes in a long run I stop the run.
Can I run with Run Experience on my next trip to San Francisco? I’m 59 with lots of time issues but need help in getting quality runs and cross training with my work and family schedule….
Thanks for the video. As another runner who started after age 50 I appreciate the topic. Could not agree more about all the things that compete for your time as an older person and staying committed to a plan. TRE has been really great at helping me on my journey. I don’t think I would have stayed injury free without you. Never thought I would enjoy running and now at 54 running my first HM in in a couple weeks.
Hey I am looking for the 6 pager pdf plan, could you please mail that to [email protected] gmail.com thank you, I couln’t download from your website. thanks a bunch…
Hi Floris. The video quality is very good. image stabilization is awesome. Sound is clear too? What equipment did you use to get this video done.?
Couldn’t do 12 minute pace for a half mile in high school? And now a multiple BQ? Wow. What an improvement.
I recently back in March qualified for Boston & got a guaranteed spot for Chicago.
Training for the 8k right now. But I’m hoping to train 16 weeks to run a 2:37-39 in December & after getting my mile to 2 mile time down b4 starting a 24 week training plan to run Chicago next October. Glad to see your running goal! I highly recommend you use sage canaday’s training plan I’ve used it for the past 2 marathons and I’ve improved by 16 min and then 19 min just from the speed work and better nutrition as well. You can do it jon! Hopefully in the future we can both register for Boston, possibly enjoy sitting back and running it together one day, who knows. God will do all things for your good in your life if u honor Him. Looking forward to your training vids bro! Subscribe to my running channel if u can. Keep running!
Thank you so much for this video!!! Really opened my mind to the way I train for my upcoming marathon.
Int ROTC in college right now. Just did APFT this morning and ran about a 14:11. definitely need to start running like this to get my score up
5:37 “everyone looks miserable” i like your honesty. Remind me why people run marathons again?:-)
Disagree with this. Only keeping training to low heart rate is like building a house but getting no further than a strong foundation. It’s only training one energy system. Yes it’s better than ‘no pain no gain’ but a more rounded training programme would make you faster. I also don’t see the point in finishing a marathon feeling fine that’s what training runs are for. Races should be harder and you should feel like you’ve raced. Ok if your objective is simply to finish a race then fine, but if your objective is to finish to finish as quickly as you can then you have to race it and train at different speeds.
you two are so blessed. you both are so nice and compashinate and suportive of each other and you have a wounderful boy i am truly jelous but in the best way
Such a supportive husband such great marriage you have there
I’m guessing the thumbs down votes are for the sheer rudeness of dropping your bike in the middle of the finish path (even though it’s after the line) and then leaving it for someone else to pick up?
I love these Boston Qualifying video’s! It really shows the grit these runners go through to get that qualifying time.
Some people cheat to get into Boston, and believe me, there are a lot of them out there. Websites like Marathon Investigation bust them, only reporting on blatant con artists, especially the repeat offenders. Inevitably, there are comments from people who feel sorry for the cheaters because they have been exposed for all the world to see, e.g., name & pictures of the guilty. Their response to these defrauders: “whats the big deal, they paid the entry fee, so they deserve to get the finishers t-shirt and medal.” The thing they don’t understand is these same people often proudly use these times to qualify for the BM, and people like Mrs. W that probably trained for month’s, if not years, sacrificing their free time, to one day possibly qualify for the BIG race, only to have these cheaters beat them out of a qualifying spot! Congrats on your persistence to qualify Mrs. W, YOU MADE IT! Especially after only 2 weeks of attempting your last marathon. You are a true inspiration to the honest people out there! See you there!!
I’m way behind. A new-ish subscriber just catching up when I can find the time… This is adorable. I remember running the last couple miles of my wife’s very first marathon. A huge check-mark off her bucket list. Beautiful.
Love your channel from top to bottom. Thanks for it all:)
I wish you would make titles more like “Mrs.W Qualifies for Boston!”, or “My wife trying to run a marathon”; these would explain something about the video and be more clear to me.
Thanks for all the hard work. You are so inspiring.
Just curious. Are you hitting the gym when training? If so how hard and what the gym schedule is?
i’ve watched this like 12 times now. will probably watch again
Amazing!!! Still has her beautiful smile, even at the end of that grueling race.
Congrats.. made it under the cut off too!!!! Nothing like that feeling of a BQ. My 2017 attempt was a crash and burn in September ( the last day before registration, in Erie PA) humid and warm… but managed to pull a 3:48 ( needed a 3:55) a few weeks ago so Boston 2018 here I come… Looking forward to the Boston Video
21 years ago? So she did it when she was 10 cause no way she is over 30 ;). That’s how you get brownie points lol.
I would love to meet you Cody if you come to Boston, I live in a town across the water
If you make it up here to Boston i hope to get a chance to say hi.
WOW! That is no small feat. 9 minute miles for 26 miles.Way to go!
congratulations that nearly brought tears to my eyes to watch
Just an FYI I know that I watched and thumbed up this video before. I rewatched it and it was not thumbed up! Checked several more and same thing!! I thumb up every video you make Cody.
not sure what race mrs. w had to drop out of due to illness but if it was vancover wash. kinda glad she did and was able to make it to bean town thru this race local news station here in PDX posted this http://www.kgw.com/news/local/vancouver/vancouver-marathon-mistake-means-runners-times-wont-count/327771670 the Vancouver race was to short and all times dont count now from there
I don’t mean to get off topic… but did the wranglerstars curse 3 times in one video. but seriously go Mrs. W. I would never run a marathon.
Even I, just as some below, I cried for each of your seeing the love and perseverance that you show for each other. Im so thankful for what each one of you do to VLog all of your life events. Its truly inspirational. Keep up the good work. Good Luck Mrs. W. We”re all pulling for you.
I love the fact you are literally helping her chase a dream!
a standing applause to you mrs w i could not run the.2 miles……
For someone that hadn’t ran a Marathon for a long time that is a very respectable time! Good one!!
congratulations and what an incredibly moving film. keep up the truly great work.
well done 😉 iv been in Levenworth nice Bavarian style village:) even a starbucks is wooden and in bavarian style:)
Tears down on my face. Love always wins, and God is smiling down on you all. Thank you.
you ask why because some of us like the challange and are good at doing running, the distance of the race dates back to the iconic run of philadipades running to tell the greeks about the persians and all the way back, for some its the endorphans from running, some just want to be able to say they went to the granddaddy of all marathans the bosten, it is not easy even to make the distance, let alone at that time, the most I do is ten miles at a time.
A great run, and great heart. It never made sense to me because the reward for almost killing yourself by running twenty-six miles as fast as you is to get to do it all over again. But for those who find it rewarding, it’s quite an accomplishment.
Wow congratulations! I don’t recall when I have rooted so hard for the participant in a sporting event! You are truly a badass!
No magic is required. I started at age 55 and six months after my first marathon i qualified. See you in Boston!
Right on! A long tunnel? was this the Light at the end of the Tunnel? I had no idea y’all were there, that would’ve cool to see ya there, that’s a wonderful race and a perfect qualifier. Ha actually watching it again I know that course, beautiful run! Let us know if you come back for that one or reminisce and do the second half of that course at the Ironhorse Half Marathon next year, same path, half as long.
Congratulation Mrs. Wrangler Star! I was crying out of excitement because I know how hard that was, and my daughter couldn’t handle me crying for joy,lol!
I am so proud of you for doing this! I truly cried with you, full of JOY as you crossed the finish line! Keep it going in BOSTON!!!!!! From Tennessee and our Beautiful mountains!
+Wranglerstar Congratulations Mrs W! I would have no chance at reaching the end of a marathon, much less 2 and a half minutes from a goal time! Great video and good luck next April!
Leavonworth is in Washington so you can’t be “east of Washington”
Wow! What an accomplishment after that many years Mrs. W!! You should be very proud. How did you work up to that level? Any strategies or tips?
Every time I see the new Drone I have to wonder. Have you looked into or gotten your FAA Part 105 test and certificate? I’m a little fuzzy with whether or not YouTube videos that make money would put an operation into the commercial category or not. I would just hate to see you get into any trouble.
Also congratulations to Mrs. W! What an incredible accomplishment.
Thanks for the informative videos:). I am running a full marathon this weekend in Munich. I’ll definitely use some of your tips.
This is an amazing story! Let’s see some (good) sequelitous! Go Mrs. W!!
Very proud of her as I’m sure her entire family and friends are…. strong lady! Did she average seven and a half minute miles?
so proud! this is so sweet, this entire vid. what dedication!
Girl, you are double tough! (a.k.a. BADASS!) Way to grit it out.
Did you chip a tooth, lower first incisor you right side (41)?
Congratulations! Well done. And on a side note, one of your best videos ever Cody. Seriously, Well done to all Y’all
I’m sitting here in tears so happy for Mrs. W. She melted my heart with her drive and you all with your encouragement. As someone who can barely walk now due to my disability it just warms my spirit to see someone know in their heart they’ve GOT to do something. I myself REFUSE to quit. No I can’t do things the same way I used to but they WILL GET DONE!! May take me longer but it will happen. You just can’t quit. Can’t give in. You have to push forward. Mrs. W your heart and spirit are inspirational and a true JOY to see. Thank you for sharing this video and for just being you. God Bless you all and good luck in Boston!!
Very cool! A friend that i train with is prepping for her 2nd time at Boston! Congrats!
When I was a runner, even though I ran the high school cross country, which was a 2.5 mile run back then (1971-3), if someone told me I was almost there, it was very discouraging because in my mind, I knew how far I had to go. I’d run it many times, and done so in my mind and on the roads of my home town.
I never competed because I wasn’t supposed to be doing it. When I reached the finish line after my final 100+ yard sprint, there was always blood in my mouth. My best time was 12:36, and I am still proud of that time. But I could not be on the school track team because no doctor would sign the release. I couldn’t play football for the same reason, so I became a referee years later instead. That was part of the best times of my life.
Mrs. W. You are a winner. Regardless of any outcome. You have accomplished more than millions of others only dream of, including me. I used to love to run. Then it became painful, and after that, dangerous. Would I give anything to do it now? No. I have realized that those days are past. But I can go outside and enjoy what God has freely given us; the beauty of His creation and the gift to enjoy it.
Cody, please don’t take this post wrong. I realize you are a supportive and caring person. Jack is growing up in your tracks, and that’s awesome. Thank you for sharing this small part of your life.
were is the hearts for this video. it needs more than a like! I loved it. you two are so special and to give us glimpses on the way you love each other is so inspiring
3hrs 52mins…what a fabulous achievement and going to Boston too…awesome! irrespective of finish time, each and everyone that put their feet past the start line has my respect and admiration. big ups to Mrs W and all who participated!
congratulations. Beautiful video.. support can be everything. Good luck at Boston.
Mrs W if you made it to Boston or not be very proud of your self that is an achievement. Congratulation on getting to the Boston Marathon best wishes for you.
Wow. That was a very well done piece. I really got into it! Congratulations.
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You passed my by at the back bay when you filmed this. I was photographing birds and I do remember you running by. Very cool. Recognized the trail as soon as I saw the intro.
I’m super happy I found your channel!
Thank you so much!!!
Just started back running and trying HR. 40yrs old so zone 2 140. My 5 mile runs have gone from 9:30 min/ml to 12:30 to 14::00 min/ml. I didn’t think I could even run this slow, is this right.
Credit where credit’s due, I watched this video back in June, 4 months before my October marathon where I was also aiming for a sub-3 hour time. My previous and only marathon before that was a 3h21 (Not enough training, went out too hard, legs turned to wood etc.).
The go slower to go faster thing is no joke and despite some sore legs and a few days off with a cold in the first month due to ramping up too quick and going from 6 miles a week to 30 miles never once got injured.
Result: I also ended up with a, dare I say it, pretty easy 2h55. Happy days. Cheers Floris!
Floris I absolutely love your content!! I have been doing triathlons for the past several years and did my first 70.3 iron man and also 50k ultra trail race last year. I really couldn’t figure out why I always crash or get injured later in races. I have only been using the MAF method you recommend for 3 weeks now and see some really great improvements. 1 I feel more excited and motivated to do my work outs where I use to hate them or feel like crap going into them. Second I see my running time coming down. Running is my number 1 passion. So I will start following everything you post!!
One thing I don’t understand I am 34 so my MAF # is 146. But I have a 41 degree scoliosis in my back and my heart always ends up at 150 or 151 unless I’m practically walking. Can I just make my number 151? that way I can at least keep my mile times at 10:30??? I can run a 5:50 mile and love going fast I hate running slow but I trust you and also trust your process. I am just have a hard time keeping my heart rate below 150.
Your story is so inspirational!! Thank you so much for everything you do sir!
Cheers brother!!!
Cool video. My goal would be to run a true (and sub-4) marathon.
Currently, I run a decent half ( 1:37), yet am not able translate that onto a marathon distance, where I tend to bonk in the thirties despite targeting a 145bpm heartrate.
Do I have a HR or training mileage problem or where should I start to adjust?
Will be following your ideas. I am not convinced that low heart rate training is healthy. The strain on the kidneys, liver, heart is too much. Hours on end running slowly mimics heart patients suffering from tachycardia. Being open-minded, I will hope to be convinced otherwise. Having access to friends that are cardiologists will help sort through all your best ideas.
Does this work for a 5k? I can’t seem to hit my sub- 18:45 goal.
The vocal fry is strong.:) It’s a great story of perseverance.
If you are serious about running a marathon or want to set a PR then this marathon training “Zοrοtοn Axy” (Google it) is vital. I have read a number of books on marathon training and run two marathons and about Fifty half marathons. I found the book motivating and reassuring. It gave me some tactics which I wasn`t acquainted with..
Absolutely fantastic. Well done Mrs W. I haven’t watched this video without a tear in my eye..and I have watched it more than once.
Thank you for sharing this obstacle being overcome.
Nice story. It sounds like you do running more for the fun of the moment rather than the numbers. I’ve suddenly got into it over the last year and it’s quite addictive:) I would love to see your PR’s written on your about page.
Thank you floris your channel made me rethink my training and paces
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For those looking for additional guidance, I’m convinced this video course can provide you with a lot of tools to increase your chances to reach your goals.
Hi Sir, is the 30-page pdf still available? Can’t seem to find it on the web page. Really want to read your mind.
Excellent advise, great video. I’ve been using the Maffetone method for several months now and I’m now cruising comfortably at my old max pace of 7:30 min miles for up to 14 miles day after day… so so happy with how I’m progressing and am honestly shocked I never actually knew how to train my aerobic system properly!
Hi Floris, just completed the London Marathon in 3:24, a PB of 3 minutes ( 3:27 in Amsterdam last October). The improvement was slight due to injury at the start of my training cycle forcing me to go down to 4 days from my preferred 5 days per week. Also, in the race I stuck to my plan of even splits until mile 19, saw a second 3:15 pacer and decided to chase, bonking soon after. Let’s say, had I stuck to the plan 3:20 was within in reach for my current fitness, is hitting sub 3 by this time next year feasible? Keep in mind I’m already using the method and have gone from 4:13 (Athens, November 2016 not using MAF) to my current time, so I guess the improvements are going to keep reducing? Thanks again for your videos, replies and the pdf! Deano
Many thanks for sharing. Really great and helpful. It is a pity that I discovered your channel just last week. I am aiming also for a Sub3 for next year in Berlin. My PR ist 3:33. I will definetly try MAF and give you feedback how it went.
Long distance runs do not require straight arms, if we can take a lesson from Kenya and Mexico. Arm swing should be near the heart instead of straight forward. In the west were taught to straighten our arms but, this actually increases energy waste.
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hey! its a long time after you posted this, but i’m loving your approach. will check out your website etc…. thankyou!
I’m 59 and just ran NY in 4:55. I feel like there’s a lot of room for improvement. I was running about a 4:15 pace the first half of the race and the second half was rough. Realistically what kind of time do you think my goal should be. I think I can run 4:30 with better training, but I’d love to break 4 hours.
Learned a Lot with this short video, thanks and will continue to follow your advice
Thank you, Victoria, for sharing your awesome story. I did my first marathon in HS, and till this day 5:30 is my PR. I know it sounds hideous, but I still have the dream that one day I’ll qualify for Boston. Being able to transform from someone who may be considered by others as a terrible runner to the qualifier for Boston just show how amazing one’s determination can be:)
I ran my first (ever) marathon in New York City at age 59 with a 3:58:00 on 11/1/2015. I first qualified for 2017 Boston with a 3:48:49 at age 59 at the Erie Marathon (I would be 60 by Boston race day) on 9/11/16. I ran a 3:44:47 in Chicago on 10/9/16 then again at 60 with a 3:43:52 in New York City on 11/6/16 (yes, that’s 3 marathons in 60 days). I ran two half marathons in two countries in one day, one month before Boston 2017.
I qualified for 2019 Boston at 61 at New York City with a 3:53:44 on 11/5/2017. I will be running my 5th Abbott Major in London on 4/22/18 where I hope to improve my time to guarantee Boston 2019 qualification.
Everyone is different, and therefore, takes a different training approach based upon experience, weight, available time, injury history, etc. But yes, like Edward, people can start running at a late age and attain a high level of success based upon their dedication and work ethic.
I am a relatively new runner. I discovered the Maffetone method around 2.5 months ago. Started running at my MAF heart rate of 145 bpm (I’m 35 years old).I understand why a lot of people get frustrated with the Maffetone method, because when I started out I could only run at around 13.5 minutes per mile. It was painfully slow and I didn’t feel like I was actually getting exercise. The slightest increase in pace would spike my heart rate above the target 145 bpm. 2.5 months later my pace is 9.5 minutes per mile at a max heart rate of 145. In other words, I shaved 4 minutes off my pace while maintaining the same heart rate in a very short period of time. I’m in this for the long haul, and will continue with this training until I plateau, at which point I will add some speedwork etc. I am currently running around 40 miles/week. I hope to be able to build that up safely to around 70 by November (Las Vegas Marathon).
Gosh, I haven’t run a sub 3-hour marathon since I was in my late 20’s, 2:44 well done, great advice.
Marathon running does NOT improve your health… only intelligent training methods and a very clean diet can achieve great health!
If you want superior health to most of the population… quit running marathons and other highly destructive long distance events!
thanks for this video! my running goal for the next 12 months is… get faster on all distances of the 3.5 to 8.5 mile course that I like to run! I decide how far by how my body is feeling that day. I’ll just keep running as much as possible, getting faster, and shooting for new unofficial PBs on my runs.. p.s. maybe my REAL goal is to scare the slow joggers when I blow past them on the trail… he he he
Thank you for the positive videos. I just started watching your channel & I am truly enjoying it. ����
I do have a big race in August, the OCC at UTMB ����
Please give us more ultra talks.
Thanks
Hoi Floris. Ik bekijk net je filmpjes en ik wil eerst een halve marathon lopen. Mijn snelste 8 mijl zit op 60 min rond. Kan ik hiervoor dezelfde training aanhouden MAF 180-leeftijd 3keer per week trainen. Is het handig om te variëren in afstand of niet? Bij voorbaat dank. Ron.
Very similar to my situation!!! Started at 54, running 5Ks, then 10Ks, HM, and then finally at age 60, my first full, and qualified for Boston!!! Good luck!!!
Thanks for the videos and the pdf. I’ll be making my way through them over the next few weeks. Is there any chance you might do a spot on winter base training. I’ve only recently moved to Scandinavia and I’ve struggled to get in valuable training during the coldest months when temperatures can be below -10 Celsius for months. Maybe some ideas on paces and incorporating indoor (treadmill and track work) into training. Thanks again.
Your title needs an edit. You were not a non runner. Though your story is inspiring, you just increased your pace and trained hard. Congratulations!
Can’t wait till Thursday Black Friday I need to get me some Greens I’ve have order a few products and I love them all
This is great. Highly intelligent and analytical. The 3 hr and BQ are the ultimate goals for most runners including me. I’m glad I found you to help specifically with these goals!
Thank you for good tips! My first marathon( 3:36) was in april after only 5months of running and not enough volume and slow sessions. After that my it band was killing me and i changed my form and cadence and will follow your advices for next marathon(april 2018) I want to know what is your opinion, how much can I improve from now to april? Sub 3 sounds imposible:D Thank you so much and good luck!!!
Great videos! I’m training for the Long Beach Marathon, and depending on the outcome, I’ll train for the Los Angeles marathon. I have a long-term goal of breaking 3 hours and qualifying for Boston. Right now I am following the Hanson Beginner plan and training for a 3:15 finish. My question is, how much improvement is reasonable between races? For example, should I do each training cycle with a goal of a 5 minute drop, or would it be reasonable to go from training for a 3:15 to a 3:00 finish in my next cycle?
What’s the time period from your first 4:11 marathon to your Boston PR?
I added my like just based on the title, but I wish I could high five you for your amazing achievement! This year, 2017, is my ultimate effort and hope to at least get the finish time I need, but I’m okay if I don’t get into the race. Congratulations!!!
may I ask how long did it take you to get 4:11 to 2:44??? I know everyone is diff but just curious! My biggest issue is avoiding injury
Looking forward to your videos! What heart rate monitor do you use? I’ve tried a couple and they all seem to drift up by 3-4 beats and back down within a matter of seconds. So I don’t rely on the monitor so much as a bible, but more of a guide. How much variation do you see in your heart rate during runs?
Thank you for your videos and PDF file. I started running 3 months ago and did my 1st marathon a week ago. I trained and raced hard but definitely not smart. Will follow your tips and redeem myself at 2nd marathon.
Indeed, races are a lot of fun, the community, getting to run on closed off streets, and the food after. Like the Boston shirt. I ran it last year too. Congratulations.
Thanks for providing the knowledge of your years of trial and error. Please keep it up!
What an awesome video congrats Mrs. W!!!! Way to push it to the limits can’t wait to see Boston. This brought tears to my eyes.
great to see you post again. i have one question about starting your training plan…i’ve failed my first 4 marathons due to pre-race injuries so i want to make sure that doesn’t happen in my next one in january. my question about the heart rate training…say my MAF rate is 143, but it normally takes me about 30 minutes of steady running to reach it, does that mean i need to push harder sooner, to get to that 140 base and then adjust speed down as necessary? i guess i must because otherwise that first 30 minutes is noy productive. thx
Great story
I was a swimmer in my early years and was never a runner
I started to run when I was about 42
Since then I’ve run about 30 1/2 marathons on trail and road
And just recently ran my 3 rd marathon
Getting closer to my goal
4:34
4:21
And my last one was 4:12
Recently also broke my ankle and was on track to go sub 4 hour
Looking forward to running again and breaking the 4 hour mark
This was an excellent video to watch during breakfast after yesterdays marathon:-) Nice story, keep it up!
Hey brother, have you’ve thought about making a CBD sleeping supplement?
I own a restaurant right on the marathon route in Boston in kennore square I’ll be here I love your channel and way to go Mrs. W so awesome gotta dig deep notice your family was the only one out there cheering u on so awesome
This is really helpful. Now I can plan out my preparation and training. I love the diary idea and nutrition and keep stress low. Thanks
Thanks for the interview. One question, during LHR training period, will any training that has heart rate exceeding the HR threshold hurt the progress?
Great video! I used to be fast a long long time ago and I think something like this might be great for me. Thanks for posting this!
My gym teachers never taught anyone to run. Either you could do it or not. They randomly took us out once a month in 98 degree Florida weather and said run a mile:/ I thought I was never a runner. I’m sad that no one taught us to build up because I love running now and I could have loved it all those years too if the teachers actually knew how to teach us.
I wonder if he would have qualified for Boston if he weren’t wearing the Vaporfly Next %?
Nice video. I just finished my 50 th marathon in honolulu. Marathons are awesome. I would recommend them to anybody. You will hurt, you will cry, you will motivate. Running, the most fun you can have on two feet.
Based on Jeffery’s logic then he should be able to break 2 hours for the marathon in a few years. 1:18:00 I thought a 5k was 90% aerobic and 10% anaerobic.
I am 51. This video gives me hope for improvement. Thanks you guys!
I ran my first FULL Marathon at the age of 42. 42.1 at 42! Anyone can DO it.
Can anyone tell me what is an “Extramilest”? Thanks for the videos.
Thanks Floris! I have been watching most of your pod casts and found them very informative and inspiring. This one was great because I could relate to the 131 MAF heart rate. I am 49 and was heartened to see Jeffrey’s progress with LHR. That one sees improvements sooner or later with consistency is surely convincing after this talk. High training volume, low intensity training, clever diet and ample sleep. All this consistently for a minimum 3 months and one can hope to improve… Congratulations Jeffery! You sure have inspired me a great deal!
Feel immensely charged to hang in with the MAF method. Thanks! Cheers!
i had to stop watching after around 40 mins because of the clicking of the sharpie.
Thanks Floris and Jeffrey for the great insight in this episode! I’ll definitely give Metathon a whirl.
Nutritional information was excellent. Enjoyed the race strategy and recovery conversation. Favorite quote “My breakfast has more complex carbohydrates than most people eat in a week”. Great interview!!
Being almost 50 myself, I love pretty much everything this guy talks about, from his anti “no pain, no gain” message, to his diet, to his Strava app endorsement. I’m a 6 time marathoner, soon to be 7, I don’t employ MAF training at all but would one day like to. My PR is just 3:56:50. I have long-term BQ goals myself. Any tips on basic ways of getting started? Should I just read a MAF book? Or Rich Roll’s finding Ultra? Are there books you endorse Floris? Oh, and great interview, by the way!!
this guy needs to downgrade to hiking or easy jogging or maybe just 10k runs if hes having seizures all the time. I had worse injuries than everyone here besides this guy I think. Having a seizure then thnking about my long run next day would wake me up 3:24 am scared and rethink doing it. BUt if the doctor says nothing to worry about then I guess he can in the end of November again.
Thanks again Floris! This was an exceptional interview for me as it provided a whole lot of context on MAF training at that age group Jeffrey was in. The key takeaways from elevate strava, and having patience in the MAF build up was good. Always looking forward to these sort of interviews!
Great show today… Soo today I went to a famous running store here in Orlando, FL to get new shoes… I asked two different employees about the Maffetone Slow heart rate running method.. they had no Idea of what that was. Needless to say I lost respect for that store just then…. and this store puts out races and runs throught the year!!!!
I met and ran with Jeffrey in Chicago. He’s an impressive athlete and a thoughtful individual. Thank you, Floris, for sharing his story. I heard, the MAF approach allowed Jeffrey to increase his training volume sufficiently to achieve his goal while preserving the joy of running and avoiding injury. I’ve had a similar experience and just produced a 12 minute PB and relatively safe BQ time in Chicago. Like Jeffrey, I am most surprised by how great I felt afterward and in the days following.
Are you still being coached by T-Taren fro the BQ?? Keep up the good work!!
Thanks Floris. Another great video! Appreciate all the insights from Jeffrey! Key take aways slow down the long runs and half an hr difference between the gels and gatorade. ��
Thanks for the great interview! At 50, it was great to have a story I can relate to. My big take away and reinforcement is the long term health and not beating my body into the ground with “no pain, no gain” methods. Great to see someone in my generation who has had so much success and still improving. I’m looking forward to this next decade!
I’m still in the novice arena (18 months running) and just switched over to MAF in mid-July after several injuries. I finished my first half marathon in Boston last week at 2:00:42 (the hills in the last 5k hit hard for this flat lander from Houston:-) ) After a couple weeks of lower mileage recovery I’ll start training for my first marathon in January here in Houston. Running steady and finishing healthy and strong are the main goals. I love what Jeffrey said about feeling good after his last marathon and will take that to heart.
My favorite comment… believing in your training and going into the race confidently to meet the challenge.
Thanks for watching! What was your favorite quote or takeaway from this episode? I would love to hear from you in the comments. Have fun out there on your runs.
I just ran a marathon and am interested in learning about exercises, nutrition, and your training routine
I know this is late but I’ve only started watching your videos recently. Congratulations Mrs Wranglerstar, you tried very hard and you deserve all the acclamation. Your support crew are wonderful, congratulations to them as well. It probably doesn’t mean very much, but I was very proud of you. WELL DONE
How you don’t have over 1 million subscribers is beyond me bro. In time, you definitely will.. RLTW!
You need to get back to bodybuilding. Cardio, cardio, cardio.
Nick, you may have covered this already, but with a quick search I didn’t find it. Finished my 2nd marathon last month and training for an ultra. Run outside mostly but sometimes indoors. Just killed the treadmill that was given to me several years ago. Do you have a brand/model you would recommend. Thanks!
Hmmmmmm, you weigh too much to be a marathon runner. And you’re not Ethiopian so you’re going to lose. Didn’t even have to watch your stupid video too which is a plus.
If this guy actually qualifies for Boston in the time frame he’s trying to, I’ll give him major kudos cause all of the data he’s shown so far, he will not be at that fitness level in 12 weeks. If he said he wants to qualify for the 2021 or 2022 Boston Marathon, I’d be more confident in his capability but this is trying to chase fitness that really can’t be obtained in that short amount of time.
Ice bath should be at least 5 minutes to see real results!!
How is this guy maintaining all that muscle mass whilst doing all that cardio?
I literally almost emailed you Guys to make a fruity pebbles flavor
I’ve tried every flavor from u guys and I think it’ll be your best flavor tbh
Besta watch out for your shins cuz rn I got shin splints from indoor track
I tried getting my kadence up… That just fucked up my glutes… So only increase the cadance by small steps…
Yo, this was very inspirational and informative thank you this was a great video.
After you have completed all of your goals with endurance(ultra, boston marathon, another iron man?) you should completely flip the switch and train for a body building show.
Have you considered changing from a health strike to a mid foot strike? I have made the change & took a minute per KM off my pace.
Look forward to the glute hip mobility video,in IM training but having issues with weak glute and hip flexor pain
Can you please make a video on heart zone training? What percetage is zone 2 for you?
Take my money! Your last meal looked better then most peoples thanksgiving.
Just FYI one reason your cadence is low and you’re heel striking because you’re wearing ridiculously overpadded shoes with an elevated heel. Switch to flat shoes (zero drop) with minimal padding and watch your form transform. Do some research on the problems of modern day running shoes. They’re expensive garbage.
Hey Floris,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I’ve just finished your pdf file, really interesing!
What do you think about doing the MAF test using km instead of miles for e.g. 5 or 8km roughly equivalent of 3/5 mi)?
I’m thinking about training for the marathon as well it would be pretty Awesome to run together ����
Fuck these haters Nick, you have got this. Super excited for this series as I am training for my first marathon! GO ONE MORE.
You motivated me to try running. I used to not even be able to walk 1 mile. I lost over 100 pounds and counting. When I watch your videos it makes me think I can do anything. I just started week 2 of my program and I ran for 10 minutes straight it felt amazing. I am making the go one more mentality my mentality day by day. One day I will do a half iron man and you can hold me to that. Now I just have to keep my nutrition on point and that’s the hardest thing.
This is a wonderful interview, especially now that I am a 54 yr old runner who has just begun MAF training (4 weeks in). My MAF is currently set at 121 (180-54-5). The -5 is for my taking a break of 1.5 yrs from running (I was burned out). I wonder what pace I can actually eek out over time with such a low heart rate. I wonder if running at such a low heart rate/pace (first MAF test was a 10:30/mi avg pace) can have a negative effect on my mechanics, though my cadence is now often around 170. I wonder if running without much speed for 6 months or a year will conjure other possible consequences as well. Anyone have any thought/suggestions?
I am 45 & have not run since I was 15. I have started running & am loving it. My goal is to run a sub 4hr marathon as my first marathon next summer. Going to do this through low heart rate training & high volume. Going to be joining a running group in my local community. Looking forward to being ready for the start line & crossing that finish line!
A few of things if you think you’re running slow enough on a recovery run you probably should be running slower. Don’t obsess too much about changing your stride during marathon training; making too many changes or too big a change will probably lead to injury also. Most runners, including the best elites, start to heel strike at the end of the marathon. The ice bath is really over rated in fact it may be reducing the body’s adaption to the running; I’m typically running 70 to 90 miles a week without any ice baths. The most important thing for recovery is sleep. I’ve run Boston twice (will again this spring) the experience really does live up to all the hype. Good luck with your training.
Changing your gait whilst upping your training volume is a really bad idea
goode vidio broe i luve all yur vidios keep it up,i need to go bak 2 scool
7:46 8:27 Nick, I am telling you this song you put kinda remind they use this song for USAF Thunderbird for the air show �� lol
running 2 miles in 11 minutes would mean about 3:25/km pace or a 17 minute 5k pace. That’s blindingly quick to most!
i’d recommend for black friday you buy another 2 pairs of shoes, one for your speed sessions and recovery runs, is recommend using your hoka’s for your tempo and long runs exclusively so the mid soles have time to recover as well, because even though this is gonna sound real dumb, the shoes need to recover as well as you to be the most effective
Hi there. Another great video which I find particularly relevant to my own running “journey “ being a 50 + runner training at mainly MAF for over a year now. Went from a 4:12 in my first Marathon (London 2017) to 3:33 in Manchester this year. I’ve been training this summer towards an ultra (Glen ogle33) in a couple of weeks and have managed to get some good mileage volume in (50-60 miles per week). I have found the “ fitness and freshness “ feature in a Strava very helpful in monitoring my fitness and fatigue levels so my question would be how you’d compare this feature to Elevate for Strava plug in?
I’m gonna eat that Little Debbie cake and remember your “Go one more” motto. I will make the sacrifice!
Nick, question for you.
You touch a lot on nutrition in your training videos, do you have room in your regimen for alcohol? A beer or glass of wine here or there, or do you cut it out completely while training for your Ironman or marathon?
There is a video on YouTube called Kenyan run form drills or something it’s really useful for running economy and form toy should check it out, love your videos cant wait to be able to do challenges like this when I finish uni
Thanks for such a great video! I always worried about being over 50 and doing speed work. I’ve been doing it though and have worked hard over the past year. I’m planning on running some 10Ks and then a half marathon. I fractured my foot a year ago and that totally changed my training outlook. I increase mileage slowly and listen to my body rather than running through the pain. I’m now running more mileage than before my injury. Thanks for the tips!
Bruh…. love you and your vids…
Take care of your skin with all this intense sun going on….
My man!! I been watching this guy for a long time. Glad he made it big and is still going!!! Made me decide to start my own channel. Would appreciate the support as well.
@ 0:45 OMG I want a Sprinter van so bad so I can take my family with me on fun adventures! It sucks being stuck at home
I’m enjoying this progression towards a faster marathon. Nice time in the 5k.
Nick, you should move around slightly while you sit in the cold tub, it allows freshly chilled water to move around your body not get warmed by your skin.
Id buy that Embrace The Suck shirt. Get that back on the website Nick!!
The man said go one more and that’s exactly what I’m going to do reaches for another potato chip
Honor Black Friday price for strong reds when back in stock?
The next level up from a ironman is definitely the Barkley Marathons! Would love to see you try to compete in it next year!!
Great work Adversity Builds Character you are proof, now you’ve done it. Keep going, Awesome job.
A mental thing that helped me maintain good posture and avoid hip drop as a heavy runner (100+ kg) when prepping for my first marathon last year was imagining a rope pulling you at the waist. Nice video Nick, keep kicking ass.
I by no means should talk about your physique, but you look way better at a lower leaner weight.. way more appealing body imo. Crushing it either way tho.
For me, this was Nick’s best video to date. Great value for the 16 minute time investment.
Nick can confirm that changing your form will help. I went from 160 spm to 172 and helped a ton with my IT band. Funny how I recently went through the same thing.
Running with a mid strike made me use my calves more so just a heads up for when you start feeling the soreness there
Thanks a lot for the video. It gave me a hope. Until my 40’s i wasn’t able to run 5 km. I never did sport befor (only in school a little). Now i’m 43 and i have finished 3 marathons and many half-marathons. Currently i want to finish a marathon below 4:00 (my l.r. 4:06) and i hope to do that in this year. As i see, i am abble to get even more in the future.
Thank you for sharing your story. It’s awesome. I started from walking after my serious operation and from time to time I could run from 300 meters until today I can run 17 km! I have never been in any race because I don’t have any confidence if I can do it but I would like to run the half marathon one day.
100% Inspiring!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful story! I’m old and returning to what I loved. After 5 years of frustrating injuries cycles (most not caused by running) the road finally looks open ahead.
Brilliant story, thanks for all the honest detail and well done for all the plugging away, what a pay off. Very inspiring
Thank you so much for sharing your story.❤❤❤ I’ve always been a slim person, but was never athletic. I would finish the mile run in gym class close to last, so my teachers thought I wasn’t trying.:( I’m 25 now and have just discovered a passion for running. I can now run at least 6 miles straight (not very fast, but I have the aerobic endurance now) and I am training for my first 5K!
Nice to see that you took this “running shaming” as a positive experience and eventually “took the souls” of your gym teachers. Most people your age would curl up in a fetal position and yearn for a safe space so they wouldn’t be offended.
Oh my gosh, the first five minutes of this video sound exactly like me! I’ve never been athletic or fast, but I’m so motivated to get better and prove to myself that I AM an athlete and a runner. I set a goal of running a marathon before I turn 25. Wish me luck!
I would not be able to do what she did so ya she is better then me. I have always wanted to do something like this but with my back problems i have never been able to so i’m happy for her. She did great!
signed up to my first triathlon this sunday because of your vids! Enticer distance 250m swim / 10 km bike / 2.5 km run… keen
You might qualify and not get accepted to run the race. This is basically because the Boston Athletic Association would rather accept charity runners who could never qualify. It’s disgraceful to see the BAA turn what was once a road race into a walkathon and hypocritically allow these posers a way around the qualifying times. It was once a great race and always a great course.
heya.. what do you think about running and getting breast implant? i run and do weights at same time.. wanting to get better proportion.. so thinking of implants..
thanks so much for your story! I’m super inspired by it. I love how you started as the worst in your class!!! lol. That shows how so many of us can do much more than we think. I am 44 now and my hope is just to complete a marathon some day. I am going to try a half this year and then maybe a full next year. I have not run much in my life, but have gotten serious the last year certainly. I say that for me now a 10k is as hard as a mile was two years ago. That’s progress. Thanks so much once again!!!!
You told this story with such humility it made it great to listen to. It could have very easily been a bragging pat-on-the-back but you are very down to earth. Great story. Very inspiring!
56 this year, 3 years running, second marathon and going for a BQ. Hope to run 3:28. Great information here, thanks!
Your fellow college cross country runners kinda seem like jerks, maybe I missed something, but yeah, screw them.
Can we communicate to each other instagram what’s app emails social media or whatever you have please
I hope I can find a girl that likes running. I see so many girls running out but when I talk to my friends almost no one likes to run! (Oh irony haha). For now, the occasional guy running buddy will have to do.
ya, 10 years couch to BQ! Sounds about right. Its amazing how impossible it is for even weekend runners to comprehend how hard a BQ is. For the serious guys its like a walk in the park, but of course, they have all worked for over 10 years (at least) to get there. I’m about 4 years into my journey and think I might break 3:30 NEXT YEAR. but for a dude, thats still way too slow. So maybe someday in the future i’ll get there. BTW, totally awesome doing it!
Shame on your teacher I had a teacher like that and I hate art to this day shouted at me for being unable to draw because of headaches. I can see your dedicated you look lean and strong. Its clear you’ve invested a lot of time and effort. I run myself and I was lean also. Now recovering from sickness and I am getting there.
Gender segregation/discrimination in marathons, but no one seems to mind.
im a 56 year old male and I have used your 180 formula and just ran a 10 mile run at 125 HR and 9:40 miles. All was great until 7-8 miles and my heart rate went up to 133 HR. Is that common? Does this indicate that I need more long runs? I had been training at 8:45 and running a bit slower felt very comfortable through the entire run and I had no soreness the next day. Thanks for your advice. We will see if my times improve in the future.
I applaud the effort.
That being said, I have seen a handful of vids of in-shape women in their 20s seeing if they could run a marathon without training. Every one of them posted times that would qualify them for Boston.
Interesting how warped a view of the world you get through social media.
The next level up from a ironman is definitely the Barkley Marathons! Would love to see you try to compete in it next year!!
Great to see a new video! All of your advice has helped me get closer to the 3 hr mark so far. Can’t wait to see what’s next
Nice reflexion but you should like ease up on the like word… You must’ve said it like 500 times in 5mn… Just sayin’
This has motivated me to try my first full marathon! I have been doubting myself for too long and I realize now that if I put in the work it is something I really can do. Thank you so much for making this video!
I did my first ultramarathon this past Saturday and now I’m hungry for a 100 miler ��
i laughed (good way) at a lot of points in this very genuine story about becoming a runner and athlete:) drew a lot of parallels to my own life. thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video! Maybe someone could help me here. I did MAF test twice now but still not sure what is happening. My first mile was @, second mile @, 3rd mile @, half way on my 4th mile I had to walk. This resulted in doing my last 5th mile in 16min/mile. Please advice.
It’s sad that people become convinced, that they need to be capable of running long distance in order to be considered physically “fit” and “healthy”…. The ability to run a marathon does not mean you are healthy. Distance running is bad for your body, and will lead to premature aging and many other ailments, such as heart disease and joint degeneration!
Great health comes from intelligent training, not teaching yourself to suffer and endure pain!
What’s up with the massive watches for pro runners? I’ve got a small fitbit ������
A tortoise putting in 100% effort is more inspiring than a hare only giving 90%.
Very inspirational!! I am 61 and still love to run and compete in 5ks with 23 to 24 minute times,
You are passionate of running like me!!
Could you do a short video or post about the kind of training you received while you were in college? Exercises, drills, etc. It seems like your improvement in college was huge, so that would be of great help:)
You say you could only run 2miles in 11mins and that was awful….most people can’t do that
Haha that made me laugh that the PE coach said if you can’t run a 6:00 half mile you’re not trying. I think I could honestly almost walk that.:)
At 11:19 I could only guess that you were referring to a 16 min PR in the 5k, but that’s definitely too fast.
Your video is so crisp!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Your run 100 mile run to San Diego was magnificent. A true show of what the human spirit is capable of. You are a role model to me, and you were with me during my first 50 miler:). Your sub 3 hour marathon you did on new years day was also super inspiring:D.
Hello from Canada! Please keep these videos coming:D
Lovely story:) i did my first marathon December 1st of 2016 at 31 years of age. 2017 i did my first two trail races one being a 50k with more than 10 000 of elevation gain and the other a 38k with over 5500 elevation gain.Anything is possible if you push yourself a bit.:)
Thank you. I really needed to see this today. Trying for Boston and hitting a few challenges, but I’ll get there.
Thanks for this wonderful video Floris. I’d love to be able to run a sub 3 hrs marathon. My problem is cramps, inner quads cramps. I tried twice to run a marathon DNF because of that. Finally last Sunday, I completed my first marathon at a 3hrs 53mins, battling cramps for the last 7k. I’m going to study you PDF Fundamental. Thanks for that. If you have any tips on how to avoid quad cramps, I’d love to know. Thank you again!
Thank you, great video. I want to be the first guy to run a sub 2 hour marathon, do you have any tips or training advice on how to achieve this?
Hi Floris. I don’t use Maffetone method but i run by HR. Mostly of my weekly runs are in aerobic zone, 140 or less so by the formula o Maffetone is spot on. Last year i made 03:12 on Porto marathon, this year the goal is improve that time. My problem is what you mention on the video, i dont have proper rest and sleep. I work in night shift and during the day i can’t sleep, i sleep on a regular basis 3/4 hours
Excellent overview of what’s important to reach someone’s running goals in a healthy and enjoyable way!
I didn’t think I could run until I discovered interval training.
Your story is so great and I love your message. Nothing worth having comes easy and everyone can work to be a better version of themselves. Thank you!