Aubrey Running video with Thomas von BITR was quite entertaining. But I think they were fed up it was only fries and so many people in that adidas running space.
How often can you shout "Let's go!" during a marathon? Instead of shouting it would be much more meaningful If he really would "let it go" ...
Feeling a bit jaundiced but it would be sooo good to see him do a bad race. Humbleing time!
The way Floberg runs over planned pace early in the session, says it feels good, then starts projecting "oh maybe I could do sub-2:30 and then OTQ". Then reality hits in the rest of the session because he overcooks himself.
You guys don't think an OTQ is achievable for him in two years!?
The way Floberg runs over planned pace early in the session, says it feels good, then starts projecting "oh maybe I could do sub-2:30 and then OTQ". Then reality hits in the rest of the session because he overcooks himself.
You guys don't think an OTQ is achievable for him in two years!?
He's made some big jumps over the past years getting from 3:59 in 2018 to 2:38 in Boston this year. He's aiming for sub-2:32 in Chicago. He's working with a coach now but overcooking the coach's plans. We'll see how that shows up in Chicago then see how realistic it is to shoot for 2:18 in the next couple years. It would be cool to see him do it, but he gets too emotional and makes dumb decisions along the way. Very SJD-esque unfortunately.
The way Floberg runs over planned pace early in the session, says it feels good, then starts projecting "oh maybe I could do sub-2:30 and then OTQ". Then reality hits in the rest of the session because he overcooks himself.
You guys don't think an OTQ is achievable for him in two years!?
no. and the goal itself shows how little respect he has for the sport. tired of these bros.
You guys don't think an OTQ is achievable for him in two years!?
no. and the goal itself shows how little respect he has for the sport. tired of these bros.
People have no idea how big of a jump it is to go from 2:30 down to 2:18. Focus on breaking 2:30 first....then maybe talk about going sub 2:25.
After that maybe a sub 2:20....(if you're lucky).
If an athlete is already training at a high level for years and in their late 20s or over 30 years old this is a big chasm to cross....
I ran my first marathon in 2:22....it took me another 5 years and countless 100-mile + training weeks to get down to 2:18. I wasn't the most talented though....so there's that.
People have no idea how big of a jump it is to go from 2:30 down to 2:18. Focus on breaking 2:30 first....then maybe talk about going sub 2:25.
After that maybe a sub 2:20....(if you're lucky).
If an athlete is already training at a high level for years and in their late 20s or over 30 years old this is a big chasm to cross....
I ran my first marathon in 2:22....it took me another 5 years and countless 100-mile + training weeks to get down to 2:18. I wasn't the most talented though....so there's that.
This is one thing I think is so interesting about the shoetuber progression journey. Most of these guys start running with almost no background and very little running other than general fitness. Then they kind of shock themselves with a sub 3 or something that indicates they have some level of talent worth pursuing further. Then a few discover they can handle high volume training, figure out their fueling, etc and pop a really good time. But by that point, they're in too deep and start getting high on their own supply. Their naivete starts to show just when they think they've got it all figured out and they start aiming for the moon. This is the part I enjoy following on this thread. When the harsh reality starts to set in where the "beginner gains" start to wear off and the injuries pop up and then these guys who have been running for a few years start to understand what it's really about. They're not special, they may have some talent but the gap between them and that front pack starts to look even wider as they get closer to it. A good serving a humble pie is perfect for most of these guys.
no. and the goal itself shows how little respect he has for the sport. tired of these bros.
People have no idea how big of a jump it is to go from 2:30 down to 2:18. Focus on breaking 2:30 first....then maybe talk about going sub 2:25.
After that maybe a sub 2:20....(if you're lucky).
If an athlete is already training at a high level for years and in their late 20s or over 30 years old this is a big chasm to cross....
I ran my first marathon in 2:22....it took me another 5 years and countless 100-mile + training weeks to get down to 2:18. I wasn't the most talented though....so there's that.
On purdy points, 2:30 to 2:18 marathon is like a 4:24 mile to a 4:04 mile. Yeah, no big deal for a runner who has already been at it for several years (sarcasm).
You guys are all so bitter. Chill tf out. Nothing wrong with having big goals. Floberg has been consistently dropping his times, churning out the miles, and most of the time smashing it on race day.
Floberg had a slightly hard time breaking 3 and then came down steadily after doing it. (Kofuzi beat him to it at Grandmas 2022.)
His journey is interesting but the fact he has his own cameraman following him around is a little weird.
It's funny to me because the only guys who get mentioned on this thread regularly that I was familiar with before the thread were Kofuzi, Seth, and Ben Is Running; all from shoe reviews back years ago. I don't really follow any shoetubers/running youtubers anymore unless they're a pro like Giles or Morgan McDonald. The fun of this thread is I get to follow along without all the leg work of watching all the videos. It does make it confusing because I had to check if Floberg was the same as FOD runner who posted in this thread and I still get Ben Parkes confused with Ben is Running (whose name I think is Ben Felton). In general though I'd have to say I'm kind of impressed with the shoetubers, as I used to think they were all just "hoping to break 3 hour" type runners and I was shocked to see dudes running sub 2:30, even they subsequently fail to reach those heights again.
Floberg had a slightly hard time breaking 3 and then came down steadily after doing it. (Kofuzi beat him to it at Grandmas 2022.)
His journey is interesting but the fact he has his own cameraman following him around is a little weird.
I honestly respect the progress Floberg has made. Although I think it would be absolutely hilarious if Floberg hit the [American] OTQ standard before fellow shoetubers Matt Fox or Nick Bester, it's completely unrealistic for a 32+ year old that's already consistently been putting in 60-70+ mile weeks for several years. I don't see the switch to Alphflys making much of a difference. Absent some very very *special* BPN secret sauce I don't see OTQ as a realistic target. Again, I absolutely respect the progress he's made, and I think he'll continue to run very respectable times, but there's nothing to suggest he's on target for an OTQ in two years.
People have no idea how big of a jump it is to go from 2:30 down to 2:18. Focus on breaking 2:30 first....then maybe talk about going sub 2:25.
After that maybe a sub 2:20....(if you're lucky).
If an athlete is already training at a high level for years and in their late 20s or over 30 years old this is a big chasm to cross....
I ran my first marathon in 2:22....it took me another 5 years and countless 100-mile + training weeks to get down to 2:18. I wasn't the most talented though....so there's that.
On purdy points, 2:30 to 2:18 marathon is like a 4:24 mile to a 4:04 mile. Yeah, no big deal for a runner who has already been at it for several years (sarcasm).
Good post!
LRC is the only place where a guy says "I'm slow, I'm only a 2:25 runner and have no talent." I think some are unaware of how fast they are relative to the general public.
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