Announcing the Chicago Shakeout run tomorrow (10/3) on Instagram: instagram.com/floberg.runs/ - spoiler: It's at 9:30am on Saturday in Grant Park - details in the video!!
Only about 6 minute in right now, but I have to say everything you have talked about so far perfectly embodies my favorite quote: "The greater danger lies not in setting our aims to high and falling short, but in setting our aims too low and achieving our mark." I'd always rather miss my "goal" knowing I gave it my all than achieve an arbitrary time I set at the beginning of my training but feel like I could have done better. Good luck this week, rooting for you!
I ran a sub 2:40 last year in Chicago. Work your way to the front of the corral if you can. I took a late pre-race bathroom break and spent the first mile running laterally. I lost about 30 seconds and exerted myself unnecessarily. That's my unsolicited advice. Can't wait to see what you do!
You’re going to crush this marathon! I’ll be running the cape cod marathon the same day gunning for sub 4hrs! Stealing the mantra “you have the fitness”
I discovered this channel with your video about your history in the marathon and how you managed to go from 3:58 to 2:48 From then on I became a fan of your videos (I think I watched absolutely all of them) and every time a new one comes out I watch it almost instantly because they have given me great motivation. And I hope that great motivation you have given me will come back to you on Sunday when you fly through the streets of Chicago. Let's go Eric!
your plan makes sense… you won’t regret pushing yourself if that’s the plan going out. I am 49 and just run 2:48 in berlin, big PR, off back of 1:19 PR half - i don’t think i could have done better that day; your recent half is 1:17 and i can well see in the low 2:40s - i wish you the best of strength and resolve to get you there
Amazing build and I know you will crush it! Have been following you since the Sub3 attempts and just broke the magic 3 hours myself this Sunday and nothing beats that blast of emotions !! 2:58:47 BABY!
Best of luck. Your training says you will beat your goal. You are young man and you still have got next 8 years to reach your best. Might see you on Sunday!
Love the approach and attitude. I'm going with a similar plan. Racing like I'm playing with house money and can't pass up a chance to push it with the weather forecast and stacking this from my Boston training block. I have enough 'safe' marathon finish times but I'm running out of motivation to keep dedicating so much of my time to training for these faster sub 3 hour times so this may be my last shot to do something big.
Something to be aware of. At your pace, the crowds towards the finish line 24-26 will be lighter than you may think. Mainly due to the fact most runners are not at that part of the race yet. I remember being surprised at the difference between 2:58 crowds vs 2:45. Like yourself I get a lot of energy from the fans so just something to think about. Good luck
You have been putting in the dang work to change the potential goal down to 2:40. If you think you can, you have a whole community that will be rooting for you!
Thank you for sharing your story, you have inspired me to chase sub 3 marathon, you are really motivating. I think your plan is a "goog call", having your fitness I would do the same. I am really rooting for you (BTW I'm from Poland - thank you for translations to metric system) and I hope to see next series "My 2:35 Marathon Goal".
Kill it my man. Been following you since the start of this series and excitingly caught up with your prior attempts too. Fortune favours the brave, but you've put in the hard work to more than deserve sub-2:40. Enjoy the occasion.
What's life without lofty goals? I'll be tuning in to watch this weekend. Thank you for sharing this and all of your other running journeys with us. Rooting for you Floberg. You are going to crush this. Very excited for you.
I love that you are just all out going for it Sunday. No better time than after a fantastic training block, on a flat course in basically perfect conditions. I will say don't worry about getting older and not being able to PR anymore. I've set more PRs in my early 40s than I did in my 30s. Endurance capacity only degrades every so slightly from 30-50 years old and with more experience you train and race smarter leading to possibly even more PR opportunities as you age. I'll be out there on Sunday too!! Can't wait!
Go for it. Kipchoge did the same at Berlin and slowed the 2nd half to still give a half decent race haha. You've got this and even if it's a positive split you know you gave it all.
This Chicago Marathon will be my first marathon, so your videos have been super helpful and inspirational! I'm so nervous, but these videos have gotten me excited to bring out the athlete in myself again, so thank you for that! Good luck and maybe I'll see you on the course!
Watched this on the bike trainer (I’m a triathlete who also runs marathons). Thanks for the breakdown, sounds solid and I’m definitely going to try some of that out. Hope you have a great race! 🏆🔥💪😊
Go get ‘em. You were unknowingly a part of my training for my first 50k the same day as Chicago. I appreciate your honesty and hard work in both the workouts and the channel. Thank you!
Good luck and smash it! You've put in a solid training block, it's great to see somone aiming high and being willing to go all out. Get that sub 2:40, you can do it! The series has been great to follow ✌️
I came across your videos for my half marathon training. Never had any feelings to do a marathon. You have inspired me to get my shit together and run one next year. Lincoln marathon 2024!
I love it! The fitness changed therefore the goal changed! Given the fact that you ran a sub 1:16 un tapered it is absolutely possible! Can’t wait to see you crush it and look forward to meeting you at Boston! Thank you for all that you do!
Love your honesty and integrity, so refreshing. I mean I love all your videos - just so very watchable! Inspired me to start my own channel documenting training for my first sub-3 marathon… first video out today 🫣 Feels kinda wild your sub-3 was only a year ago - what you’ve achieved is incredible. Good luck for Sunday, go get it!
Wishing you so much luck for Sunday - not that you need it, you’ve trained hard! I’m racing too. I need to be brave and believe I can run 3:30! I’m going to take a chance and go for it. 🤞🤞
Good luck Christina! For what’s it’s worth when I did my last marathon I was aiming for similar when I started training - which felt super scary. Ended up doing 3:21:58 - a 21-minute PB! Believe in your training and go for it 💪🏼
Good luck out there! I don't think you need to apologise for setting aggresive goals for yourself, like you say there's only one way to find out if you can! Admire the confidence to get after it, I'm keen to see the result in my leadup to Melbourne marathon one week after Chicago. Wish I was over there doing that one 😀
You are going to crush it dude! I agree about negative splitting. Regarding goals, that goal time lives in our head for months, we plan a bunch of work-outs around it, and train out body to feel that pace in our heart beats and lungs. Finding the goal time is just a stab but it becomes scripture by the time we line up at the race. That stab is still just a stab at the race and running is all mental. Set f-ing hard goals and actualize them. Prove to yourself your stronger than the you that came before. I'm getting pumped FOR YOU just writing this! GOOD LUCK!
I think I’ve watched every single one of your videos at least 5 times at this point because they’re my go-to on the treadmill. So inspired by your content and story, can’t wait to see you crush it this weekend!
You got this in the bag. 2:37 is possible. Run aggressive, just be smart, have fun. And just because you’re 32 doesn’t mean you can’t run fast in your early 40s. You can dip under 2:30 in years to come. You’re just now in that place where’s it makes sense. It only gets better with consistency
as someone who has run Chicago many times, I think you nail the nuances and the feels of different portions of the course. Great job. You will run awesome Sunday.
Hey I have been following your journey to 2:42! I’m running my first marathon this weekend at St George UT! It’s been cool to see your progression and I love your attitude and ambition and honesty with your description of your race plan!! I believe you’ll hit your goals! Thanks for you videos
Thanks for sharing the details of your race strategy and all the videos for this series. Forget what people say that goes against what your plan is. You are trying to find out what you’re capable of and you can’t do that by following what others think you should do. I wish you the best at your race. You got this!
“This plan is to aggressive”.. NOT!! Don’t think about it anymore! Seems like you’re ready to attack it Sunday! Your body is physically ready, you’ve put in the work, and the plan is set! 👏 This Sunday in Chicago is gonna be my first marathon where I’m shooting for sub 3 hours. I wanted to say your channel has made me more prepared and overall stoked for Sunday!! Hopefully I get the chance to meet you. Until then stay healthy, if I don’t see you before the race just remember Nike’s slogan. “Just do it” that’s what what we gotta do for Sunday 🤙
Based on your last half marathon, good weather, and no stomach issues, you should confidently run 2:36-2:38. If you account for deceleration, over the last half, you’re still under 2:40. Good luck. 👍🏾
Hey it’s reasonable to reassess your goal considering the weather for the race day your training and health according how everything went in the last 6 months. I would definitely try to attempt under 2:40 if i am in your shoes 😊 all the best on your race! You can do it! 💪
What workout in this block gave you the greatest confidence? Was it just a good day where everything clicked or a difficult day that you were able to overcome? (You don’t need to answer this; I’m just giving you mental fuel for the last ten miles of this race!) Good luck!
My high school cross country coach always used to tell us on meet day, "You're strong, you're fast and you're well trained". Go rip it, Eric! I'll be there yelling at you when I see you!
Hi! I really enjoy this channel, it's so inspiring. I wonder though - how about a video on recovery? Especially after an effort like this. I'm two weeks out from a half and still have a creaky IT band. I'm interested in what healthy recovery is to you. Good luck this weekend!!
Love your videos! I'm marathon training as well. I noticed in your run with Sean that you guys took a bathroom break. What is your stance on banking time for that possibility of a bathroom stop on race day? Thanks!
Yo Flo, you ever hear of UCAN nutrition? I think if you want more steady clean energy this would be a great nutrition brand to check out. I've been using it the last several weeks for my long runs and feel like it keeps my energy levels nice and even. Maybe something to check out and experiment with in the next block. I grew up close to where you live.. watched my Dad go from not being able to run 400m on the track in spring of 2002 to completing the Chicago Marathon later that year. Watching him finish the race that day lit a fire in me that still lives. Good luck, and I hope you crush it!
Announcing the Chicago Shakeout run tomorrow (10/3) on Instagram: instagram.com/floberg.runs/ - spoiler: It's at 9:30am on Saturday in Grant Park - details in the video!!
I won't be there. I'm not in Chicago right now, actually I have never been to USA.
Only about 6 minute in right now, but I have to say everything you have talked about so far perfectly embodies my favorite quote: "The greater danger lies not in setting our aims to high and falling short, but in setting our aims too low and achieving our mark."
I'd always rather miss my "goal" knowing I gave it my all than achieve an arbitrary time I set at the beginning of my training but feel like I could have done better. Good luck this week, rooting for you!
Tbh biggest win is you linking with Ethan finally haha
I ran a sub 2:40 last year in Chicago. Work your way to the front of the corral if you can. I took a late pre-race bathroom break and spent the first mile running laterally. I lost about 30 seconds and exerted myself unnecessarily. That's my unsolicited advice. Can't wait to see what you do!
You’re going to crush this marathon! I’ll be running the cape cod marathon the same day gunning for sub 4hrs! Stealing the mantra “you have the fitness”
I discovered this channel with your video about your history in the marathon and how you managed to go from 3:58 to 2:48
From then on I became a fan of your videos (I think I watched absolutely all of them) and every time a new one comes out I watch it almost instantly because they have given me great motivation.
And I hope that great motivation you have given me will come back to you on Sunday when you fly through the streets of Chicago.
Let's go Eric!
your plan makes sense… you won’t regret pushing yourself if that’s the plan going out. I am 49 and just run 2:48 in berlin, big PR, off back of 1:19 PR half - i don’t think i could have done better that day; your recent half is 1:17 and i can well see in the low 2:40s - i wish you the best of strength and resolve to get you there
Not only have you pushed me to be a better filmmaker, you're pushing me in running. Thanks so much Eric!
Amazing build and I know you will crush it! Have been following you since the Sub3 attempts and just broke the magic 3 hours myself this Sunday and nothing beats that blast of emotions !! 2:58:47 BABY!
Best of luck. Your training says you will beat your goal. You are young man and you still have got next 8 years to reach your best. Might see you on Sunday!
Love the approach and attitude. I'm going with a similar plan. Racing like I'm playing with house money and can't pass up a chance to push it with the weather forecast and stacking this from my Boston training block. I have enough 'safe' marathon finish times but I'm running out of motivation to keep dedicating so much of my time to training for these faster sub 3 hour times so this may be my last shot to do something big.
Something to be aware of. At your pace, the crowds towards the finish line 24-26 will be lighter than you may think. Mainly due to the fact most runners are not at that part of the race yet. I remember being surprised at the difference between 2:58 crowds vs 2:45. Like yourself I get a lot of energy from the fans so just something to think about. Good luck
You have been putting in the dang work to change the potential goal down to 2:40. If you think you can, you have a whole community that will be rooting for you!
Thank you for sharing your story, you have inspired me to chase sub 3 marathon, you are really motivating. I think your plan is a "goog call", having your fitness I would do the same. I am really rooting for you (BTW I'm from Poland - thank you for translations to metric system) and I hope to see next series "My 2:35 Marathon Goal".
Go for it, man! I won't be able to run the race this year due to an injury, but I'll be there spectating and cheering for you!!
Kill it my man. Been following you since the start of this series and excitingly caught up with your prior attempts too. Fortune favours the brave, but you've put in the hard work to more than deserve sub-2:40. Enjoy the occasion.
Just ran my first ever race. I did a very a agressive race to get a big half-marathon pb at 1:23:48. You got this!
Good luck dude. Weather looks incredible. Props to you for (1) going for it and (2) SAYING you're gonna go for it. Takes guts 👏
Found this channel during the spring. Rooting for you! You’re gonna crush it this week!!
What's life without lofty goals? I'll be tuning in to watch this weekend. Thank you for sharing this and all of your other running journeys with us. Rooting for you Floberg. You are going to crush this. Very excited for you.
Enjoying your story all the way from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Fingers crossed for your big day. I have Amsterdam in 1 week - whoop whoop
I love that you are just all out going for it Sunday. No better time than after a fantastic training block, on a flat course in basically perfect conditions. I will say don't worry about getting older and not being able to PR anymore. I've set more PRs in my early 40s than I did in my 30s. Endurance capacity only degrades every so slightly from 30-50 years old and with more experience you train and race smarter leading to possibly even more PR opportunities as you age. I'll be out there on Sunday too!! Can't wait!
Go for it. Kipchoge did the same at Berlin and slowed the 2nd half to still give a half decent race haha. You've got this and even if it's a positive split you know you gave it all.
This Chicago Marathon will be my first marathon, so your videos have been super helpful and inspirational! I'm so nervous, but these videos have gotten me excited to bring out the athlete in myself again, so thank you for that! Good luck and maybe I'll see you on the course!
Watched this on the bike trainer (I’m a triathlete who also runs marathons). Thanks for the breakdown, sounds solid and I’m definitely going to try some of that out. Hope you have a great race! 🏆🔥💪😊
Best wishes on your upcoming race. Nothing but positive thoughts you achieve your goal of sub 2:40! Good luck my friend!! 👍👍
Go get ‘em. You were unknowingly a part of my training for my first 50k the same day as Chicago. I appreciate your honesty and hard work in both the workouts and the channel. Thank you!
Let's go! Excited to see how you get on. I commend your bravery. It's going to be epic if you pull off a 2h39m59s
Good luck and smash it! You've put in a solid training block, it's great to see somone aiming high and being willing to go all out. Get that sub 2:40, you can do it!
The series has been great to follow ✌️
I came across your videos for my half marathon training. Never had any feelings to do a marathon. You have inspired me to get my shit together and run one next year. Lincoln marathon 2024!
You got this FloFlo
Lets goo!!! You’ve got this man.
Hoping to go under 3:30 this Sunday. Your videos have been a big inspiration
Just wanted to say thank you for these videos. No matter where you finish, can't wait to watch the footage and the recap to use as motivation. LFG!
Go for it sir! This is your home town marathon! If not now, then when? Be be well, race FAST!
Good luck my man ! 2:38:06. It's yours !
I love it! The fitness changed therefore the goal changed! Given the fact that you ran a sub 1:16 un tapered it is absolutely possible! Can’t wait to see you crush it and look forward to meeting you at Boston! Thank you for all that you do!
all about yourself. get over it.blah blah blah
Love your honesty and integrity, so refreshing. I mean I love all your videos - just so very watchable! Inspired me to start my own channel documenting training for my first sub-3 marathon… first video out today 🫣
Feels kinda wild your sub-3 was only a year ago - what you’ve achieved is incredible. Good luck for Sunday, go get it!
The best of luck , I look forward to hearing from you on the other side.
I'm trying to run 2:37 at Chicago and was surprised after your half that you were still thinking 2:40s. Mans is fit. Let's get it.
Wishing you so much luck for Sunday - not that you need it, you’ve trained hard! I’m racing too. I need to be brave and believe I can run 3:30! I’m going to take a chance and go for it. 🤞🤞
Good luck Christina! For what’s it’s worth when I did my last marathon I was aiming for similar when I started training - which felt super scary. Ended up doing 3:21:58 - a 21-minute PB! Believe in your training and go for it 💪🏼
@@nrg_runs Thanks very much 🙏 Do you want to come and pace me? 🤣 Keep your fingers crossed for me 😊😊
Best of luck Eric! You have inspired me to work harder and am so excited to see how you do!
You got this bro. I’ll be there this Sunday, hope to see you!
Caught this drop while running some treadmill miles! Exciting stuff and god speed this week 👌🏽
Love this! If your goal doesn't scare you then you'll never grow. Let's go for it man!
Love this approach! Leave it all out there, and I have every confidence you'll finish in an awesome time. Good luck!
Let’s do it Floberg 💪😎
Love your passion and thanks for the inspiration for my own races. Your confidence helps me mentally to trust my process! 🤩💪
Let's go, Eric! You be your best you and go get what's yours!!!
Good luck out there! I don't think you need to apologise for setting aggresive goals for yourself, like you say there's only one way to find out if you can! Admire the confidence to get after it, I'm keen to see the result in my leadup to Melbourne marathon one week after Chicago. Wish I was over there doing that one 😀
You are going to crush it dude! I agree about negative splitting. Regarding goals, that goal time lives in our head for months, we plan a bunch of work-outs around it, and train out body to feel that pace in our heart beats and lungs. Finding the goal time is just a stab but it becomes scripture by the time we line up at the race. That stab is still just a stab at the race and running is all mental. Set f-ing hard goals and actualize them. Prove to yourself your stronger than the you that came before. I'm getting pumped FOR YOU just writing this! GOOD LUCK!
Let's goooo. You are gonna crush it. Come on!!!
Go get it man! I'll be rooting for you!
I think I’ve watched every single one of your videos at least 5 times at this point because they’re my go-to on the treadmill. So inspired by your content and story, can’t wait to see you crush it this weekend!
Wish you all the best, you can do it💪🏻❤Greetings from munich, also Marathon here this week 😁
Love it! Ready to Rock Chicago with you!
You got this in the bag. 2:37 is possible. Run aggressive, just be smart, have fun.
And just because you’re 32 doesn’t mean you can’t run fast in your early 40s. You can dip under 2:30 in years to come. You’re just now in that place where’s it makes sense. It only gets better with consistency
Good luck to you! I will be there.
as someone who has run Chicago many times, I think you nail the nuances and the feels of different portions of the course. Great job. You will run awesome Sunday.
Hey I have been following your journey to 2:42! I’m running my first marathon this weekend at St George UT! It’s been cool to see your progression and I love your attitude and ambition and honesty with your description of your race plan!! I believe you’ll hit your goals! Thanks for you videos
All signs on green. Good luck, stay strong!
Excited to see what you can do in Chicago!! I'll be 20 minutes plus behind you 😋. Going for my first Sub3 try 🙏😁
Goooo Rip had the best time in Chicago last year one giant running party 🎉
Sounds like a great plan and isn’t controversial given your recent half marathon and your training regimen. Go get ‘em!
Go freaking crush it man!! Can’t wait to see what you’re capable of!
Let's fucking go for it.
And he did it! He broke 2:40! Congrats Floberg!
Good luck from Poland !!!
Good luck! I’ve been watching every episode of the series! You got this! Cheering you on from Union, KY (burb of Cincinnat)
cant wait to see how chicago marathon goes for you! you got this!
Thanks for sharing the details of your race strategy and all the videos for this series. Forget what people say that goes against what your plan is. You are trying to find out what you’re capable of and you can’t do that by following what others think you should do. I wish you the best at your race. You got this!
Good luck...I enjoyed your series
Dude. I’m rooting for ya! Stoked on your progress and mindset. Regardless of the outcome, have fun sending this 🤘🏼
Good luck man. You put in the work so from here on its all in your head!
Sounds like a solid plan, best of luck!
All the best for the weekend! And though it’s not a strategy I’d go for, I hope it works for you.
Plan isn’t too aggressive. It’s pushing your limits, and that’s how you’re supposed to race! You got this!
“This plan is to aggressive”.. NOT!! Don’t think about it anymore! Seems like you’re ready to attack it Sunday! Your body is physically ready, you’ve put in the work, and the plan is set! 👏
This Sunday in Chicago is gonna be my first marathon where I’m shooting for sub 3 hours. I wanted to say your channel has made me more prepared and overall stoked for Sunday!! Hopefully I get the chance to meet you. Until then stay healthy, if I don’t see you before the race just remember Nike’s slogan. “Just do it” that’s what what we gotta do for Sunday 🤙
Love the series! Good luck on Sunday.
Based on your last half marathon, good weather, and no stomach issues, you should confidently run 2:36-2:38. If you account for deceleration, over the last half, you’re still under 2:40. Good luck. 👍🏾
Keep going Floeberg!
Hey it’s reasonable to reassess your goal considering the weather for the race day your training and health according how everything went in the last 6 months. I would definitely try to attempt under 2:40 if i am in your shoes 😊 all the best on your race! You can do it! 💪
You speak well and deliver great videos.. good luck for Chicago all the way from Australia 🎉🎉 Will be watching.
Love that you are backing yourself and your solid training. Wishing you all the best and run well!
What workout in this block gave you the greatest confidence? Was it just a good day where everything clicked or a difficult day that you were able to overcome? (You don’t need to answer this; I’m just giving you mental fuel for the last ten miles of this race!)
Good luck!
Enjoy the race, I hope it goes well for you
My high school cross country coach always used to tell us on meet day, "You're strong, you're fast and you're well trained". Go rip it, Eric! I'll be there yelling at you when I see you!
I like the challenge of smart aggressive race. Get it!
Love this mindset. Go get it dude
Let’s go for it.
Go for it!! 💪💪
Hi! I really enjoy this channel, it's so inspiring. I wonder though - how about a video on recovery? Especially after an effort like this. I'm two weeks out from a half and still have a creaky IT band. I'm interested in what healthy recovery is to you. Good luck this weekend!!
Go for it Floberg! 🙌🏼
Excited to see you work and planning come together! Cheering for you!
Love your videos! I'm marathon training as well. I noticed in your run with Sean that you guys took a bathroom break. What is your stance on banking time for that possibility of a bathroom stop on race day? Thanks!
LFGGGOOOOO 🚀
⚡️⚡️⚡️
Going to have to steal that salt pill taped to gel trick!
SEND IT!!! 😤😤😤
Let’s get it!
Yo Flo, you ever hear of UCAN nutrition? I think if you want more steady clean energy this would be a great nutrition brand to check out. I've been using it the last several weeks for my long runs and feel like it keeps my energy levels nice and even. Maybe something to check out and experiment with in the next block. I grew up close to where you live.. watched my Dad go from not being able to run 400m on the track in spring of 2002 to completing the Chicago Marathon later that year. Watching him finish the race that day lit a fire in me that still lives. Good luck, and I hope you crush it!
It's all you man. Go make us proud out there.
Soo pumped!