I have mentioned before we are on so similar journeys. Ran a 3:04 marathon last week which was a 31 min PR and can submit for Boston (I am 36). I followed your race and when I saw your 10k in real time I told my wife “he is crazy and will be blowing up soon.” Your post race analysis seems spot on. Every pound you lose you gain approx 2 seconds per mile. I am now down to 180 lbs at 6’5 down from 205. Like you said, you probably were in 3:15 shape if you paced it right. Another 10 lbs of loss should get you into 3:08 or below shape. I don’t think 8 weeks is nearly long enough to build the additional fitness and would recommend waiting 4-5 months to do a proper build, but I understand the craving to race (that is me too). Love your attitude and I am confident you will reach a sub three, but I think it will take 9 more months at least and getting down below 175 lbs. But hopefully you can prove me wrong. I am excited to continue to follow your journey and I am transitioning back to training for my 6th straight Ironman and getting closer to my Kona goal.
@dustinmaherfitness
4 жыл бұрын
Oh an wear the next % Nike shoe or the new Alpha Flys that will be coming out. I am 10 seconds per mile faster on those shoes.
@Jay-Garcia101
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately he never interacts with YT! But you are spot on, on you analysis.
@bikeinmotion
4 жыл бұрын
Not to destroy your hope, I wish you the best but 3.04 might be not good enough for Boston. The accepted time for 35-39 in 2020 was 3:03:21 :(
@dustinmaherfitness
4 жыл бұрын
Trail running south tyrol yeah I don’t expect to get it. Kona is really my goal. This was just a fun short term goal to hit during my tri off season.
@72nation
4 жыл бұрын
@@dustinmaherfitness that is actually nuts that the shoes provide that much of a difference for you. Thats awesome
@BenDuarte
4 жыл бұрын
1. Too soon for your next marathon. Rest more. 2. Your target for now should be 3:15 3. Look for a sea level marathon. Eventually you will get it bro.
@BT_Spanky
4 жыл бұрын
Ben D I agree it might be too soon. Don’t want to increase the risk of injury. I ran the New Orleans(technically below sea level) Rock n Roll series marathon in 2017. It was a super flat course.
@robr7200
4 жыл бұрын
He should look at doing the Revel Mt. Charleston Marathon in Vegas. 39% of runners qualify for Boston. There is a 5400 feet drop in elevation from beginning to end.
@benjaminfarias6451
4 жыл бұрын
I agree as well ... it takes 4 weeks to recover from a marathon for most people ... too soon and sub 3 is too ambitious of a goal
@drfunk1216
4 жыл бұрын
I agree. I think you can probably hit a 3:10-3:15 marathon on a flat course but I would pivot to aim for BQ in the fall. Not saying you won’t do it in Eugene but it’ll be tough.
@juan_salvador_gaviota
4 жыл бұрын
The Eugene Marathon is flat and fast! Perfect course to qualify imo.
@xwing8675
4 жыл бұрын
This is the most familiar Marathon recap I've heard. I appreciate you. Congrats on the 50 MINUTE PR....that's incredible. I've no doubt you will qualify soon.
@picsbyshrey
4 жыл бұрын
1. As most everyone has said, 8 weeks is definitely too fast of a turnaround especially after a hilly marathon like Austin. The 10lbs is going to be pretty hard as well. 2. Incorporate some barefoot turf loops for recovery runs and barefoot strides. That’s a natural way to improve that foot strike and it’ll strengthen your lower leg muscles to handle some increased intensity. 3. I don’t know how much of your strength regimen focuses on muscular endurance or time under tension, but perhaps simply adjusting your routine to that style of lifting will help a lot. 4. From your race recap and your pre race video, it sounds like your fueling was spaced out a little aggressively. Most recommended splits are 10K-13.1mi-16mi, 19mi, 22mi. 5. I think your training has been indicative of the fitness but you definitely need to pick a flatter and faster course. The MARCO pace calculator I believe is also a decent way for you to look at potentially taking on these races.
@chrischavezcronin6003
4 жыл бұрын
Shreyas strength training for endurance you shouldn’t focus your training for muscular endurance, you get enough exposure from your endurance training. Improving your performance - you need to do heavy strength training as it increases your efficiency under lower loads. (Body weight/ running) E.G. If two twins (both weighing 75kg), one can squat 150kg and the other can squat 75kg, who would be able to do more body weight squats? The 1st twin as they are working at 50% of their 1 rep max, compared to the 100% 1 rep max of the 2nd twin. Although, this is strictly not a direct crossover to running (slightly different mechanics etc.) this is an example of why you should use heavy strength training for endurance. 👍
@picsbyshrey
4 жыл бұрын
Chris Chavez Cronin “not a direct crossover to running” is exactly my point. His idea is to drop the heavier weights on his route to losing the 10lbs since he realizes muscle has to be sacrificed. I don’t deny the benefits of heavy lifting but you needed targeted endurance lifting as well for supplementation especially if you’re chasing running. Can’t just be lifting heavy and following the 1RM logic to qualify muscular endurance.
@picsbyshrey
4 жыл бұрын
Chris Chavez Cronin running specificity is the aim here. And I don’t mean to say “cut heavy strength training”. Just incorporate it
@OLKIEMTB
4 жыл бұрын
50 minutes of improvement is still insane!
@guyagainstthegrain
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update. I’ve been following you and rooting for you. Personally, as a fellow marathon runner I think your body needs more adequate time to recover before you get back into training. 1 week is simply not enough. I admire your drive to get sub 3 but I would recommend a hard reset from competitive training for a few weeks and push your next marathon out to more like 4-5 months. The marathon is very stressful for the body and you going pretty consistently hard for months will increase your risk for injury. I think you can eventually reach your goal but just make a longer timetable for reaching it. Giving yourself adequate recovery and a longer 12-16 week training block until your next attempt. Just my advice. You are inspiring for sure.
@mrpfvc
4 жыл бұрын
Great recap! I love the humility, resilience, and overall "spirit" of the discussion! I have some thoughts though... LONG STORY SHORT... your plan is solid, the only thing i'd change is move your next race from 8 weeks out to this fall. LONG STORY LONG... There is a discrepancy when you say you need more "aerobic base" fitness AND ALSO say you're racing again in 8 weeks. In my opinion you don't have enough time. Realistically you should take 2-3 weeks off to recover with zero workouts (nothing but short mileage shakeout runs) before you start training again. After that it wouldn't be abnormal to dedicate 2-3 months solely to aerobic base building when training for a high level marathon (Boston Qualifier for most, OTQ for some). After that you would have an 8-12 week training block where you begin phasing in more and more speed work as you approach the race. My fear for you (and I say this with a lot of respect for you, I think you're a good dude) is that you're going to the well again too soon racing in 8 weeks and you will see minimal improvement BUT WORSE THAN THAT is you will have wasted 10-11 weeks that could have been dedicated to aerobic base building (another 2-3 weeks to recover after that race). A quick note on increased cadence... I have downloaded soundtracks on my iphone that have nothing but 180 bpm songs and it does help with tempo runs etc. The music isn't my favorite but it helps maintain a solid cadence and the running feels more efficient.
@pindurski712
4 жыл бұрын
Dude. Set your Garmin run data fields to "Current Pace" and "Average Pace" And not deviate from that Average Pace even if you are feeling "good."
@2715jedi
4 жыл бұрын
best advice here!!! a must.. keep ya from blowing up
@tstrenuous10
3 жыл бұрын
hugh pindur current pace can bounce around too much and vary because it’s only to pace for that exact second. I’d suggest doing lap pace and use a mile or half mile for the lap distance because it’s collecting more data and shooting out your pace. On race day your current pace for one second doesn’t matter. Your pace for the mile matters.
@pindurski712
3 жыл бұрын
@@tstrenuous10 Agreed, it can bounce around, especially on older gamins and when running solo. I've found running in a pack or big race, that sort of pace deviation is lessened somewhat and has never been an issue for me, and my 935 doesn't deviate as much as my previous gps watches. So personally, I'd still rather have my current pace, and Avg Pace... to each their own. When you find a strategy that works for you, run with it.
@tstrenuous10
3 жыл бұрын
@@pindurski712 only problem with current pace is its for one second. It isn’t averaged over anything. It’s the pace between the last data point and this one. So in a race when your pace says 6:10/mi then 7:15/mi it gets hard to pace correctly.
@Cornwall1888
4 жыл бұрын
Running under 3 hours with that much muscle must be super hard, most guys that can do it are probably under 160lbs
@soysauce6534
4 жыл бұрын
Cornwall1888 That’s true. It’s super inspiring that he can go from soldier, to bodybuilder, to endurance athlete. That’s my dream because my grandpa has run 12 marathons and an Ironman in his life, and my dad was a college football player and now a coach. So my fitness goal in life is to be able to run marathons with a lot of lean muscle
@demetreharris6783
4 жыл бұрын
Those guys aren’t pinning tho either
@Iknowvfx
4 жыл бұрын
they also aren't taking steroids...
@classicalgreekintroductory6045
4 жыл бұрын
I've done the marathon in 2.57 and never weighted less than 180 lbs (height 5.10). The marathon is all about running endurance, which you get through running many miles.
@SkinnyButJiggy
4 жыл бұрын
@@soysauce6534 I just got done playing college football 6 months ago. I started running in March to keep myself in shape and because I didn't know what to do after I left football. I'm training for my first marathon in July, and plan on running the Portland marathon this fall. Running fulfills my physical/mental needs, and it fills my competitive thirst because I'm constantly competing with my best times and striving to beat them.
@pumpkinpie82
4 жыл бұрын
I love the enthusiasm and drive, but it doesn't seem very smart to do an Ironman immediately followed by a hilly 26.2 to then take only take a week of recovery in an attempt to lose 10 lbs and race again in 8 weeks. There is a reason the best marathoners do a spring and a fall marathon-recover, rebuild base, take it up a notch. Good luck man! It's fun to watch.
@EthanChlebowski
4 жыл бұрын
Love to hear the recap, keep on the path and go one more. You've inspired me to go for a 7:00 min pace half marathon, 4 weeks left of training for me!
@runningwithmarc
4 жыл бұрын
Be sure to incorporate some running drills at the end of your easy day runs, will do wonders for your running form and help eliminate your heal strike, I've talked plenty about this on my channel. Great recap Nick, you'll get it, you're in the right frame of mind.
@Raven-ne9cg
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is true.
@noahcollins_9945
4 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy because I feel like I’ve followed nick on this journey because just ran my first half marathon 2 weeks ago and finished; watching nick is truly inspiring for people who are into Fitness.
@JesseRitchey
4 жыл бұрын
Focusing on the goal, putting in the work, and thinking your way through the obstacles. That sounds like a plan for success.
@cbrattonart
4 жыл бұрын
"patience young grasshopper" Too much too soon. It takes years to develop an aerobic base. You have the right idea don’t rush things.
@WildLike
4 жыл бұрын
You forget this guys is jacked up, your average marathon runner is around 140lbs
@andrewwright1042
4 жыл бұрын
THE PARTY STARTS AT 20!! Anything above twenty miles is super tough on anyone. My sister is a crazy keen marathoner and I’ve watched intently as she’s chipped away from total novice to sub 3:30. But it’s taken years. And she’s only a smidge more than half of your body mass. I’m a tad concerned about your swift turnaround for marathon two. Let your body recover, recharge and recalibrate. 26.2 miles at race pace is a very effective and efficient way of emptying your body of some serious contents! I’m loving watching your journey and your honestly, humility and lack of BS is refreshing and appreciated. It’s great to watch from over the pond! 🇬🇧 Good luck. We’re with you..!!
@seancullen99
4 жыл бұрын
Hard luck in the race but it's commendable that you're philosophical about it. I trained myself to a 2.48 marathon, 9 months after starting running. Suggestions, in order of importance: 1. Lose some weight - losing 1% of non-functional bodyweight improves your running speed by 0.66% to 1.0% (1% = almost two minutes off a 3h marathon - do the math). 2. Pick a flat course with cool weather (both as important as each other). 3. Run a minimum of 50 miles/week in training (preferably more). Some people could get away with less but they are gazelles and you are not one of those. 4. Do not run another marathon in 8 weeks. The result will likely be disheartening and not worth the effort. Re-organize your training and plan for one in 16 weeks at the earliest (preferably later) so you can properly train. It might be different if you were 5 mins off sub 3. Even if you ran a 3.15 time in Austin, 8 weeks is not enough to turn that into a sub 3. If you don't do it next time, you'll have one more more realistic crack at it (before the September Boston entry). Running again in 8 weeks is wasting the opportunity - the vast majority of people could only train seriously for two marathons a year, including elite runners, so you need to make them good efforts. You're vastly overestimating how quickly you can improve. 5. The fact that it took you so long to realize you were running off pace makes me think you are not doing enough proper marathon race pace sessions in training. You need that 6.50 pace dialed in on longer runs (not just mile repeats). Progress through the these distances in 2 week intervals - 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 (or half marathon), and finally a 15 mile 6:50/mile pace continuous run 3 weeks before race day. Use that as a barometer of what you can do on race day, not the Lasso 800s. Your marathon is ran in training, not so much on race day. 6. You're overestimating the importance of race day nutrition, possibly at the expense of training. People were running much faster times in the US 30 years ago and only drinking a few sips of water during the race. The difference was they trained harder. 7. Lose weight.
@SteveMoorePhone
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve run Austin 4 times, starting with a 4:30 & last year hitting 2:56:30 for a BQ. Two things I’d suggest 1) run easy & often (6 times a week) 2) loose some time up that first hill, let a pace group or two pass you, by the time you’re back in town (mile 6) you’ll likely have caught them & you’ll be in a lot better shape for the rest of it.
@72nation
4 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that so many people in this thread are giving such honest and heartfelt feedback whether it be positive or negative. You can definitely feel that no matter what the advice people are sharing is to help you to the best of their knowledge. We Need More of This in the world!
@ianmclellan156
4 жыл бұрын
You know what, fair play. You are very honest with yourself, no bullshit. You know where you need to improve and sounds like your on it. Very inspiring man. Can’t wait to watch you journey smashing that 3 hours
@shleygames9948
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on having such an amazing improvement from last year’s marathon, can’t wait to see what you can do 8 weeks from now!
@camerondeblaquiere2774
4 жыл бұрын
Really respect Nick for making this video even if the marathon didn’t go to plan. No such thing as failure, only lessons. Props to you Nick! you’ll destroy it next time!
@GokuRunner
4 жыл бұрын
The first few miles always lie to you! Gotta stick to your race plan and your own pace. You learn so much running. Good luck on your next race.
@mark.kendrick
4 жыл бұрын
Still a great effort. I'm sure you'll hit the mark this year. I'm running the OC marathon in May (my first). Aiming to get around 3:30. Hoping to qualify for Boston after as well. Btw love the more detailed training videos!!
@bikingrealtor
4 жыл бұрын
Was anxiously awaiting your update. Wow! Way to go on your PR. Super inspirational. Keep up the great work.
@jdcampbell23
4 жыл бұрын
Nice recap. Awesome PR!!! Advice given to me going from 4 hour to 3:02 marathon. #1 seconds run under ideal marathon pace in first half turns into minutes lost in second half. #2 first 13 miles should feel like the easiest training run, 13-20 should feel moderately hard, last 10k is where the race starts. It's definitely a journey and the weight loss will be a big help.
@dustinmaherfitness
4 жыл бұрын
Joseph Campbell exactly. I just ran a 3:04 and I ran first half in 1:30 so I still slowed 4 min in back half but not awful. You need to keep the goal pace goal pace for that first half when it still feels easy :)
@briandublon9853
4 жыл бұрын
From one military officer to another, from one guy who transitioned from pure BB to running; and I mean no disrespect but I knew you were not going to get sub 3. People train for years to get that and your pacees where no where close to that. I see you turning more to running in pursuit of taking time off your PR. Awesome. I think people need to realize how noteworthy it is that you didnt not get injured. Once you get injured from running, you realize it's not just about pure sweat equity and hard work, but patient and consistency. S/f brother! Keep going.
@ronnieholloway5057
4 жыл бұрын
Nick, you are kicking ass and inspiring so many. Hell, I watched you for the first time because you were wearing Hokas. I wear them. A few videos later I said to myself “why not” and ran my first half marathon with a month training. Your perseverance has shown me to push through the wall and redefine my limits. Thank you Sir! And keep it up Nick. You kick ass!
@FlorisGierman
4 жыл бұрын
Well said Nick, we learn something new every race again and I'm sure you learned a lot. Going 30 seconds per mile faster than goal pace early in the race can often cost you 2 or 3 minutes per mile in the later stages of a race. As tricky as it is, the first 1/2 of a marathon should feel relative easy and it requires a lot of discipline to hold back when you feel fresh and see others around you starting out fast as well (especially if you start in the 3 hour coral). Not sure what your current training volume is, however I've seen a strong correlation between race performance and training volume (mostly at lower intensity / Z2 like you talked about), especially for big running goals like Sub 3 or BQ. Good move on working on your cadence as well and getting that up from 169 to higher 170's - 180. The slight lean forward, using gravity to your benefit and running relaxed makes a big difference. Danny Dreyer from Chi Running talks about this in much detail. Many more running PR's in your future. You have the right mindset, it's a process and patience is absolutely key here. Have fun with your training! Cheers
@joshacuna7291
4 жыл бұрын
i cheered you on at around mile three in front of st. ed’s, so amazed by how far you’ve come and i can’t wait to see where you’re headed on your nomadic journey!
@jasmineanne8742
4 жыл бұрын
Please don't rush Nick. I love your channel, sometimes I feel like I'm one of the only women here. But, all else aside...dont injure yourself!! You are such a huge inspiration in the YT fitness community.
@IVfluids1
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome of you to share your thoughts. I've only been running for a few years and my first marathon was a 4:32 (Fox Cities) and last year i improved to 3:38 (Whistlestop). I also am a heel striker; working on increasing my cadence along with shaving a few pounds made a huge difference just as you have pointed out. I really put an effort in my easy/slow long runs into my foot-strike and carrying that into my faster days for cadence. I watch my shadow a lot if i'm running in the right direction and reflections in glass off buildings to work on form. Heel striking hasn't gone completely away, but monitoring my shoe wear patterns has shown me that it has improved significantly. I believe there is something to be said for having a marathon or two under your belt, i knew what i was getting into the second time around and what i needed to work on. Hopefully this year I can get myself closer to a BQ, 18+ minutes to go! Good work with your time and keep at it!
@williamdall710
4 жыл бұрын
I love the journey. I have been on a similar one since i am 6,7’ tall. First marathon 3.24 aswell. It definitly took some time to optimize running form and my own size to be as efficient as possible. Got my BQ last year but it took a year of basetraining. Good luck with yours i know you make it eventually!!
@thatdavidsonguy
4 жыл бұрын
These detailed oriented, sit-down videos post race are great!! Plus, it’s beneficial to be aware of mistakes, how you felt, and needed changes. Helps me put some things into perspective; although I’m no where close to your performance level.
@ElvisLifts
4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Nick for your PB Time and success you are a true inspiration!
@CaesarsGhost1
4 жыл бұрын
Keep it up man! David Goggins learned along the way too. It’s all in the preparation. You’re inspiring me to push from 13.1 to 26.2
@Stevestech
4 жыл бұрын
For some reason I thought Boston qualifying was less then 3:28. But, either way there is no doubt in mind that you will get it. You inspire me not to stop chasing my goals and I know you won't stop till you get it brother. Look forward to seeing you at the Boston Marathon. Just got you Audiobook and will be listening to it the next week
@AirRyan45
4 жыл бұрын
Can you please use Strava so we can see the run data? :)
@brianmatthews609
4 жыл бұрын
Keep it up brother. I think veterans such as us "need" to do this. I ran the half this weekend as our mutual friend "Eric" advised me to wait until 2021. That said, I am fired up to continue the process, as you say, and get in to the longer races. Keep it up brother!
@tommygahan3594
4 жыл бұрын
Loving the honesty and self criticism in this video. Always taking the positives from the negatives. I think you'd benefit greatly from adding trail runs into your training. All the best from Ireland 🇮🇪🍀👍
@paradiseproductions3160
4 жыл бұрын
Bro sub 3:30 is great! anything under 8 min pace is phenomenal for anyone and a huge benchmark! Great work! And dropping 50 min from pr is nuts! Def be proud of your time! Great vid! A real runner!
@ethanvaughn135
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your 3:24 marathon! I’m looking forward to watch this next marathon journey👍
@snakey973
4 жыл бұрын
You already hit on the secret- always relax and maybe even under pace up to mile 10....you never want to go out fast in a marathon. I made the same mistake and crashed at mile 20. Another thing that really helped me finally get my BQ is negatively splitting my long run every week to practice that strategy and I deliberately picked a super hilly course to do long runs on. It finally got me that break through. Also losing some extra muscle mass is really really going to help you. You pay a price carrying each extra pound over that many miles. You will definately get there.
@lucasbarton5185
4 жыл бұрын
Have had a similar experience. One thing I’ve learned is that it’s worth it to start slow. I’ve felt strongest during the end of the races that I started slow. My last 6 miles are always the worst (especially if I can maintain my goal pace) and if I don’t start slow enough, I won’t be able to move my legs quickly at the end. Broke 3 with this strategy. Also hit a wall at 13 miles one time. Realized later that I really wasn’t trained to run at the pace I set for myself. Ran nearly the same time as you for that race. Seems like you already know that though as you’re taking important steps toward improving your form and losing 10 pounds. Damn. Good luck!
@richardl7570
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you going into the specifics. It helps me as a half marathoner working into a marathon.
@JavierISampedroTNF
4 жыл бұрын
The journey to this marathon has been quite special, following the process and seeing how you improved day by day. Does not matter this time did not go as planned but a good learning lesson until the next one. Hope your body recovers well after the effort and get back into it for the next one, hoping is the right decision. You can always postpone and delay your next marathon, allowing yourself extra time for the training and not so mentally stressful. Appreciate it your sincere views
@paxtonanthony9221
4 жыл бұрын
You’re a motivation to all no doubt! Been watching you for a WHILE. I’m active duty military and I wish to own my own gym and do what you do after the service. Just made my own fitness instagram actually!
@robstewart95
4 жыл бұрын
Huge respect in the transparency of this video! Thank you for sharing what growth and improvement looks like in action.
@jeanquinones1949
4 жыл бұрын
Nick you are the best no matter what. I'm pretty sure you have the support of your family and friends. You are super strong and fit. Keep moving forward. 💪💪
@mohitraj6590
4 жыл бұрын
I love your mentality Nick! Love from INDIA 🇮🇳♥️
@isaiaslopez7631
4 жыл бұрын
I’m training for my first marathon at the end of April. I was certain that if you could go under 3 I could go under 4. I was a little disappointed when I checked online and saw that you didn’t break 3. I will be working on the things you mentioned in this video and upping my easy mile significantly (to around 50/week, currently around 30/week). We got this man!
@jordanrundell9962
4 жыл бұрын
50 minute PR is something to be proud of. I am also chasing a sub 3. Getting pretty close myself. If I can offer 1 bit of advice, it would be that considering you need a 6:52 pace to run 2:59:59, Run the first mile in 7:02. Then run all of the rest at 6:52 or slightly faster. When you take off at such a fast pace, your body basically creates way too much lactic acid, because you went from dead stop to like 6:35 pace. Ease into it my friend.
@Rijo27
4 жыл бұрын
Hope this gives you some good news. I just purchased your book a couple days ago. I'm aiming to be in the army and I've been watching your videos for running tips and motivation. I've got to lose a lot of fat and build muscle at the same time, but if I'm afraid to fail then I'll never succeed. Thanks for being a great figure in my journey!
@steve13061986
4 жыл бұрын
I’m just amazed someone with your size build could run a marathon in that time. Hats off to you man, you’re certainly not a pretender
@michaelwhorf4316
4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding Nick. Half the fun is the journey. I love being along for the ride and thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge GO ONE MORE
@Theguitarmansam
4 жыл бұрын
hey brother, local Austin runner here. I've run this half three times and the full marathon once, and also competed a few days ago. despite living here and knowing the route and these hills like the back of my hand, I still got clobbered in much the same way you did. it's a tougher course than it seems and it sounds like you and I had a similar day. I would suggest, like many others, that you take some more time off and search out a flatter course. I know you're looking to race sooner than next January, but Houston is very popular for BQ'ing because it's flat as a pancake, it's at sea level, and usually hosts fairly cool temperatures. anyway, best wishes and excellent running: 3:24 here is super solid, even though the race didn't go exactly as planned. side note: a coach once told me "the marathon always wins," and it seems to prove more true every time I race.
@pavanshetty4683
4 жыл бұрын
Ur videos are so motivating.. I ran my fist half marathon past week. Thank you for all the tips regarding marathon prep it really helped me.. GO ONE MORE
@hardeep_motovlogger
4 жыл бұрын
Running with strategy vs running with emotions. That is such a good concept you put forth. Made of think of all the races I underperformed where I ran with emotions.
@sdean8723
4 жыл бұрын
First of all, you should be VERY proud of that 3:24! That is an absolutely amazing time and huge improvement! I run marathons as well and I would advise against an 8 week turnaround. 3 of those weeks will be tapering so you really aren’t giving yourself much time for incremental fitness gains. That being said there are many for more resilient runners than me who race very frequently. You should try to get into the Chicago Marathon in October, flat fast course and amazing experience with crowd support etc. Good luck with your training! I have loved watching your journey
@DevynMRoesch
4 жыл бұрын
This man is such an inspiration. I cannot wait to start my running journey! Thanks for these!
@michaelutano6379
4 жыл бұрын
Plan the dive, dive the plan. Well done CMA, and debrief. Lots of contributing factors and lessons learned.
@vishalkumar-dr8wq
4 жыл бұрын
Man, You are an inspiration to me, I thought bulky guys can't be very good endurance athletes but here you are. I am skinny and a long distance runner, seeing you I feel, well I can gain a little muscle in my upper body without hurting my endurance. I understand you might have heard it already but always try to positive split your long races i.e run 1st half slower than your second, it will help you to run effectively. Loved your comment in the Ironman video about breaking the switch after turning it on. Keep up the work!! Love from India.
@gilbertamthor5098
4 жыл бұрын
As a 18 ironman finisher and probably 40 plus half ironmans i really like your videos, i hope your coach tells u that 8 weeks is way to soon to improve. I think use Eugene as a training race and focus on a fast race 4 months out. Good luck on your journey and i hope ur coach tells u the same things i have. I will continue to follow your success. Gil
@FBITOXiiC
4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t jump back into another marathon straight away, never mind 8 weeks away. Concentrate on getting a bit faster at some shorter distances like 10k-10 mile-Half, and then when you get faster try translate that into the marathon distance. Going out at 3 hr pace every time u run a marathon is not going to end well.
@bridgermurray2773
4 жыл бұрын
It’s so inspiring that you’ve gone from soldier to body builder to being an endurance athlete. I admire that you’re able to maintain such endurance with the amount of muscle you have. If you’re serious about this, you may want to consider cutting out intense strength training entirely and temporarily losing some of your bulk. Look for flat sea level marathons, get some Nike next %s for race day (actually work wonders, not just marketing). Knowing you you could probably regain all that muscle easily.
@hebrews11vs5
4 жыл бұрын
Well done on the 3:24! It's a great time. Sub 3 hrs will be tough but you will get there. If you taper for races and race every 8 weeks, some of that 8 weeks is then dedicated to loosing fitness (tapering the way you do does that). Talk to your coach about taking a less aggressive (more stressful/ work filled) taper for Oregon. It's not like you will go sub 3 hrs there. And yeah, if you attack this thing hard enough I think you'll get there soon enough. I love the aerobic base building idea. I often heard things like '10 mile' etc on this channel referring to training. Run like 20 miles at least every day. Split it 10 in the am 10 in the pm. Always keep an eye out for injuries and don't worry about trying to 'run fast', just run. Run a lot. Worry about the speed workouts later on in like August and smash a flat sea level marathon in like October or something. Don't think results are just going to come to yo overnight, it'll take a long time. Regarding muscle loss... I don't know. Do you need to loose muscle? Perhaps don't make loosing muscle a 'goal' but just don't be pissed off if it does happen.
@njp101
4 жыл бұрын
Hey bro, I love the REALNESS of this!! When you said u were gonna get sub 3-hour in the time frame you mentioned, I thought, man if he does that, I dont know what's going on! That's crazy! But now seeing that you tried and are moving forward, learning from mistakes and getting back after it, that the inspiration that most of us need cuz that's what's happening all the time. It takes a lot of failure followed by persistence to reach success!
@kriskline7559
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on a solid improvement from a year prior. Keep at it you are definitely going to get there.
@snakey973
4 жыл бұрын
Omg, that's a HUGE PR!! you should be super proud of that performance! It takes a long time usually to take off that much time- that's significant. I took 30 min off my marathon PR this past year and I was elated. Man, you'll get there Patience
@bretstevens262
4 жыл бұрын
Keep getting after it Nick! Consider the Napa Valley Marathon in California in March 2021. It is slight downhill course with typically great weather. Consider the Carbon X or Vapor Next% as shoes, too. I love your process, your heart, and analytical side. Go get it Nick! BPN rocks, too!
@mikemadison4951
4 жыл бұрын
Good job! Marathons are tough. I (VERY) often hear all the excuses why someone didn't make the BQ, but almost no one breaks down what happened and how to make changes to do it better next time.
@nathanlangfitt
4 жыл бұрын
Been watching your journey, I was out there on Sunday as well. That 40 minute delay made the back half of the course rough with the heat and humidity. I PR'd by 16 minutes (3:29:48) and a HUGE part of it for me was running with a pace group for the first time ever. I've heard great things about Eugene - enjoy it. Congrats on a great run!
@joshuatoledo8844
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for using the same concept that you use when you build your company:HONESTY. Well done....Buen Camino.
@MPV919
4 жыл бұрын
Although your didn’t make your goal you are a winner! You lower your pr and thats awesome! Thanks for sharing!
@tddsctt
4 жыл бұрын
Advice,advice,advice, advice. You know your body. You know your drive. Go get it! It is a process and now you have marathon experience. That counts for a lot.
@furiousfelson252
4 жыл бұрын
Nice honest no bull review. Well done on a great time and great block of training. Thats were the work is done. Best of luck with the nxt block and consider skipping the next marathon to give yourself a meaningful rest and a solid 12 week block.
@sonny5614
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, I know I’m just another KZitem commenter but I’m also a huge fan of what you’ve done in Ironman/marathon and that’s why I just wanted to offer a little insight. Just like you I completed my first Ironman (lake placid) within the past year and used that fitness to help me go sub 3:00 at the Erie Marathon, a goal I’ve been chasing since 2016. In my pursuit to go sub 3 I’ve researched foot strike patterns and current research does not advocate cueing a change in foot strike patterns but rather focus on other aspects such as increasing cadence. In turn this prevents you from over striding and thus minimizing the “braking” effect of heel striking. I suggest looking at the work of Jay Dicharry PT. He’s worked with triathletes such as Linsey Corbin and Kate Grace Olympic middle distance runner and I think Triathlon Taren has referenced him as well. Jay’s book is Running Rewired, please give it a read. Thanks for all the great content, and I look forward to watching you chase your sub 3!
@gogess17
4 жыл бұрын
AARs, the life blood of the military...Great meeting you this weekend! You crushed it and its on to the next!
@thefamilythatruns
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been there I targeted a sub 3 didn’t hit it. Tried to run another one soon after and paid the price. Take a month to fully recover then give it a full training cycle. I recovered from my mistake gave the distance the respected it deserved trained for an entire cycle healthy and hits sub three and will be going to Boston. Good luck man 🙌🏻 look forward to watching your journey
@alejandroquintana415
4 жыл бұрын
Yup...tale as old as time. I blew up on my first BQ shot at the RnR Las Vegas marathon. Ran 3:16. Came back 6 months later and ran 3:01 at Eugene for a BQ qualifying time. Eugene is a great course, only hill is around 4 and 7 and then flat the rest of the way. Good luck!
@thetriplewhammy163
4 жыл бұрын
You’ll get there mate predicting a 3:10 next marathon and a 2:57 after
@AtelierWong
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent assessment of your performance and what you need to do in order to reach your goal time. Your 50 minute PR is nothing short of incredible for an athlete of your size. I like that your goal is so ambitious because making mistakes as you learn about what works for you and what doesn’t is an exciting part of the journey. Going out too fast is a common mistake. Banking faster times early in a marathon does not work as the later miles add up the gains just slip away. Going out a little slower and performing negative splits is a more reliable way to stay fresh and focused in the final 10K. Dropping weight will also do wonders as your legs are being pounded far less over the course of 3 hours. I wish you continued success and breakfast tacos.
@AmyStone
4 жыл бұрын
Nice recap. I love your enthusiasm and your commitment to the journey.
@benjamin.kelley
4 жыл бұрын
Akron Marathon 2020? That's a touch one, had my PR there in marathon #2 at a 3:23 with a pace of 7:44 min/mile pace. Took a year off last year to build size and strength, but I'll be back this year earning my BQ. You've inspired me and kicked me in the ass dude.
@AT02031234
4 жыл бұрын
Great recap - also on a similar journey looking for a BQ. Current PR is 3:52 but this was over a year ago. Looking for 3:20 in mid-April, will see how that goes and then aim for 3:10 and then I'll probably go for the BQ in Valencia next year. Agree with most of the comments below - 8 week turnaround is too quick, but you can still just take the race as part of training/heading in the right direction - provided you don't injure yourself. A serious training plan, from what I've read at least, is about 12 - 16 weeks. Also, although the 50 PR is huge (congrats), the jump from 3:24 down to sub-3 is probably going to be much harder. Keep up the fight! I'm in it with you 💪🏻
@korywalsh
4 жыл бұрын
Good work nick. Sounds like you have the right targets in mind. You are pretty shredded but it’s tough to be sub three zippy are 195. Keep at it brother. You are crushing it
@garrettcalvert2267
4 жыл бұрын
I was pacing off you half way through the race brother , great effort . I defiantly couldn’t keep up
@johnw1895
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the PR that’s a huge improvement from your last race- 3:24 is a solid time. Continuing to build that aerobic base through a lot of zone 2 training is the best thing you can do, it’ll take some time though to get where you’re trying to go so stick with it. I’ve seen a lot of other comments mentioning this too but I really don’t think that doing another marathon in 8 weeks is going to help you get any closer to that BQ goal. Your fitness level will be about the same, I would just focus on training this spring/ summer and aim to do a fall marathon. You could probably hit a 3:15 or maybe even a little faster if you do that
@Gregos1980
4 жыл бұрын
Great effort Nick. That’s an amazing improvement even though I know you are disappointed. Really appreciate your honesty. As someone who is also training for marathons right now and watching how you have been preparing it’s refreshing to see that you have also had set backs and how you are adapting to them to continue the improvement. Good luck in Oregon.
@MichaelLoweAttorney
4 жыл бұрын
You already have the correct mental approach. Keep it up.
@shawnparker2692
4 жыл бұрын
Really good vídeo and honest assessment of your race - you will get there for sure - I am currently training for my first IRONMAN following your videos
@CenaSitnica
4 жыл бұрын
Started running with a coach 12 months ago. A sub 3h marathon would be doable this summer, after 15/16 months of training. What you achieved here is more than i was able in one year. I am skinny compared to you, 184cm with 70kg, or 155 pounds if i ask google. Congrats with the 50 min pr, all the hard work does pay of. :)
@wendystredwick
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome recap. Looking forward to watching your training for the next one!
@danmcgivern4057
4 жыл бұрын
8 weeks is a seriously short turnaround! Depends on how long your legs take to recover though. Good luck man.
@brandonkerr93
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing job! Honestly since muscle weighs more than fat, It’s probably much tougher than most think. That’s truly an incredible time. Smart choice to drop more weight! You definitely got this! 110%! Great job to the rest of the BPN Team on their run
@bryanjones8094
4 жыл бұрын
Nice improvement from your previous marathon. I ran CIM in Dec 2019 at 3:38 and have started some consist training to go sub 3 in May 2020. A little ambitious but if I stay consistent, I believe it can happen! Get one more!!!
@DylanNobert
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I can't wait to watch the rest of the journey 💪🏼
@ogKobewan
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the awesome time! Ever thought about getting a pair of race/ carbon fiber shoes? I feel like that could totally help. Rincons are more for slow paced running IMO..
@cameronmckinney2090
4 жыл бұрын
Excited to hear you’re running the Eugene full! I’m running the half, would be cool to see you!
@jerrylourice2352
4 жыл бұрын
God nick you have an IQ comparable to ground chuck. 8 weeks is not going to give you 25 minutes. This is what I was getting at in our Instagram DM’s - you gotta do some soul searching
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