The Trials and Tribulations of Running YouTubers

3:45/km for marathon pace and 5:00/km for easy pace sounds about right to me.

I'm gonna do the opposite flex and say that I run much slower than this, but (aside from John Korir and Sam Clifford) I'm probably at the slower end of the spectrum.

Floberg runs pretty slow a lot of the time, or at least did when he used to run. He's going to get fat and out of shape at this rate. Doesn't he understand all training is cumulative?

The purpose of an easy run is to promote aerobic development, stimulate capillary growth, build mitochondrial density and recover the neuromuscular system.

Running faster doesn’t improve these things more. In fact, running too fast raises injury risk, reduces quality of key workouts, reduces the ability to increase mileage later and turns every run into “gray zone” junk.

Intensity is still intensity, regardless of volume.

A pace that puts a runner at Z3 is not easy no matter the mileage.

Easy pace is primarily based on internal load, not external numbers.

In short, easy pace is determined by your aerobic zone and how well it supports recovery, not by your weekly mileage. Mileage changes how tired you are, but effort level defines what “easy” is. Running faster on easy days doesn’t give extra benefit unless you're sacrificing recovery for no reason.

Ran to japan has just injured his calf

Will be interested to see where he goes from here

What do I know, but could it possibly be related to a 2:18 marathon (within a 58K day), followed by a 28K double day, followed by a sub-15 """tempo""" 5K (within a 32K day)?

You're acting like this "overtraining" is something new. He's been training the same way all year and has proved he's one of the most durable and injury-resistant elite runners out there. When's the last time he took a day off?

I'd be amazed if he's not back at it within a couple days. That man is a machine, he's just built different

What gains is he getting running 250k a week compared to 150k?

I'd imagine the risk of injury cranks up quicker than the potential fitness gains.

When did he last PR?

What gains is he getting running 250k a week compared to 150k?

I'd imagine the risk of injury cranks up quicker than the potential fitness gains.

When did he last PR?

I listened to the podcast he posted on his stories last week - The marathon Project or something like that.

He said exactly that on there, he knows he's not in shape for a PB and is going to use Valencia as a good long run, then target London for a proper PB attempt.

He's had some stick on here for his post london training/decisions, but he's one of the only ones that seems cabable of recognising mistakes and making adjustments.

What gains? Before Japan and the 250k weeks, he was a 2:38 marathoner so I'd say some fairly big ones!

so basically it's for "content". he should just say it for what it is. he doesn't need to go to Valencia for a "good long run". What nonsense.

I fear Cole is falling into the trap of letting content take precedent in his decision making. I agree with what betamode said on previous page, he's let Start Fitness/Adidas turn his head it would seem.

I like Cole. He's got great potential at marathon distance. But only if it's running first, content second.

If I was offered a free spot at Valencia I'd take it for a good long run, even without the content aspect.

He's only 24 and still learning. Seems to have a good head on his shoulders and the talent to go with it. Fully expect him to beat his London time soon

Keely's new track session video is really entertaining.

You should make a YouTube channel about it!

Tommy Trees has pulled out of Valencia. Seems like these Youtuber/Instafluencers are dropping like flies at the moment.

He's got great potential at cross country and 10,000m.

Except I feel like I'm listening to Dobby the House Elf when GHB talks.

Everyone drop what you're doing, Ben Barrows is back