48 Hours Before The Chicago Marathon

The Faster Marathon Series documents Sweat Elite Founder - Matt Fox's journey to improve from 2:20 over the Marathon in 2024. This is Episode 13 - with 1 week to go until the Chicago Marathon 2024.
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[@rundreamachieve]

Good luck Matt, I ran 2:19:35 back in 2007 and was doing workouts very similar to the ones you are doing...I think you'll run between 2:16-2:17.

[@moayedatlas]

Awesome to see you comment here. Huge fan!

[@jameschaves5723]

Nate big things coming to you in Valencia 🔥🔥

[@kevinpye3140]

just my 2cents re your cramping/heat exhaustion, before it gets you or to avoid it, back off slightly and try a tempo 1k off and on to reduce the heat build up. maybe @25k . all the best for 2:17

[@tylerstogsdill]

This has been my first unattached season and this series has quite frankly been the only thing that’s stopped me from quitting. I run my last race later today and it funnily enough matches up with this video. Thank you. Best of luck in Chicago!

[@English.runner.en.Espana]

Of all the sub-elite KZbinrs I follow I find yourself the most relatable. Can’t wait to watch the races over the next few months! Ps living in Madrid I feel your pain in the heat!

[@lowzyyy]

We keep saying sub elite but not long ago this was olympic standard. His training and lifestyle is on elite level for sure

[@fidru]

​@@lowzyyyexactly 👍 there is the talent/genetics that makes the actual output "elite" (which unfortunately applies only to a small amount of people). and there is the professional approach to training and overall understanding of exercising, recovery, nutrition, adaption etc. from the last years that I follow Matts journey thats pretty much the definition of an "elite" approach to the necessary input (to make whatever output possible). hope that makes sense

[@brianmessemer2973]

I love that clip mid-video of you running behind Yuki Kawauchi. Having recently run my first marathon, I've watched a lot of really great running content throughout 2024 but I keep coming back to Sweat Elite again and again. There's a sincerity, a professionalism, a deep dedication to the art of running, a striving to continuously improve through experimentation...it's just an awesome approach and I've learned so much even as a beginner marathoner. To see someone already so good pushing to get even better is inspiring. You're going to crush Chicago Matt. I'm feeling 2:18:25 if you go full ham, easy 2:19:30 if you decide to run closer to just sub 2:20. YOU'VE GOT THIS MATT

[@shannonsides6017]

GO MATT GO! This is DEF the best block you’ve shared with us. Thanks for helping all of us non-coached runners out there via transparency. You’ve made it through a Midwest summer without another heatstroke, I truly think this, along with the attention to nutrition is going to give you a cramp-less, sub 2:20 marathon. Can’t wait to see by how much!

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

The best of luck this weekend Matt

[@ColeRunning]

A great insight as always, go well Matt

[@hazimmohamad6683]

all the best Matt! you got this. your 2x10k workout video gave me a lot of confidence with my marathon and i got my PB. love Kaizen too. i predict youll get 2:18:34

[@EvilSecondTwin]

Man, so glad for this video before your race! This one is it! We’re rooting for you! Team Sweat Elite all the way!!!

[@flocav6962]

Good luck and get it! You did the work, you’ll hammer it! 🔥

[@allistermccreadie7998]

Race hard and have fun Matt. Looking forward to seeing your race and crushing this sub 2:20

[@mylesgibbons2377]

Savage training and ur in super shape, just believe in urself and go and smash it, best of luck from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@MidLifeRunner]

I tried the ketone shot halfway through that 4x3mil a few weeks back 🔥 a game day decision for sure. Analytics aside, your relaxed vibe is giving sub 2:20. 🙌🏼

[@ianbarnett6027]

Give it heaps Matt. The shape you are in is fantastic and you will do great.

[@daniel52031]

Good luck to you mate. You have really helped me with my preperation for Valencia. Not just the motivation, but more so the specific sessions that you have covered. The recent video on long runs was great.

[@SpiKrishPri]

Well done Reem!

[@koendesmet769]

Good luck Matt! Rooting for you!

[@fidru]

Good luck tomorrow.! 🤜

[@johnnelson5929]

I’ll be cheering for you Sunday, mate! Go run well, have fun, and get after it! Good luck!!!

[@georgeharris7578]

Top questions by Reem here, great work Reem! Go well mate, really excited to see how you go

[@recoverbarca]

Let's get this done Matt. LFG 💪 🔥

[@Corey25]

As a fellow heat-sensitive athlete, I commend your work! Good luck!

[@emilyruther7995]

I've loved following your journey...wishing you amazing luck on Sunday! My marathon in Des Moines, Iowa is next week.

[@DavidMolinaro]

Thx for all the helpful info and videos! Have a great race! Can’t wait to follow up 🤟

[@owenearl9121]

Top notch video series- you’ve set a very high professional standard with your content

[@peterw9721]

FULL SEND Big Bro Matt!! Thank You for all of the wisdom!!

[@terciosantana4697]

thanks for sharing your chicago journey with all of us, matt. huge learnings on this block for sure. rooting for you, man! cheers from brazil!

[@User85306]

Negative Split and you‘ll smash it! I keep my fingers crossed! Godspeed!💪🏼🚀

[@mthomp40]

I've loved following your journey, thanks for creating such great content! The hay is in the barn, LFG 🚀

[@TheLoneRunner298]

Well done. All the best mate 🫡

[@gusrallim]

Hyped to track you!

[@young-spark]

Good luck and ty for all the training insights and motivation over the years!

[@andrewwhite925]

Good luck- thanks for the advice. Taper chat is perfect timing, Niagara ON marathon in just over 2 weeks and I’ve been in my head about it.

[@mikehobbs624]

Have a great race Matt. I'm sure you will smash it !

[@mihailovukojicic65]

Good luck Matt, and hopefully will see you somewhere at the end or during the race who knows 💪

[@derekpugh5457]

Have a great race, love your videos keep up the great work

[@spou20]

Best of the luck Matt! You'll be great ✌🏽

[@Gufenaugh]

Good luck, enjoyed the series.

[@SantaCruzRunner]

This race is finally going to out those cramp gremlins to bed. You got this!

[@piercegeoghegan642]

Best of luck by the way I hope you smash it! And congratulations on the wedding!

[@walt4670]

Good luck Matt! FWIW, what you call stagnation I would call REMARKABLE consistency... Hope to see you achieve this sub 2:20!

[@brianmessemer2973]

Also Matt and Reem congratulations on your marriage and wishing you all the best happiness!

[@gusmontano]

LETS GO, MATT!!!!!!

[@Stuntmanmike20]

Good luck!!

[@polrodriguez9043]

Good luck! Cheers from Spain!

[@raghuatuofm]

Best wishes to you and Reem this weekend! Will follow both of you. Would be great to get a training and race recap from Reem post marathon. Lot of takeaways for everyone from this build. Biggest one for me: Focus on shorter distances (speed focus) in summer leading up to longer distances(aerobic focus) in winter/spring.

[@freestyleworkout389]

Hey Matt, wish you a great race, you deserve going sub. 2:20 as that belongs to you. Just ease into your race pace, do not go crazy from the get go and you will get there just fine. All the best, cheers

[@soulvdog]

Good luck!

[@hickorynotch]

Hope you have an amazing race.

[@horstinator1859]

Good luck Matt!! 💪

[@jameschaves5723]

I like it!! Just get the PB on the board at this Marathon. Also go with Centro and Keira. That will take your mind off of the race.

[@jsrunningfitness]

Found this block very informative and helped me tweak ahead of a December marathon. I struggle in heat too, definitely feel that inability to perform at best when hot

[@winglokfan6005]

Good luck Matt

[@kglockified]

Damn why did this hype me up? I'm not even racing on Sunday.

[@georgearthur3232]

Good luck Matt for Chicago hope you get a pb with the training I’ve seen you do I think your well capable 🙏👍

[@enmanuelpena1011]

Good luck mate. I hope you run a sub 2h20, and in the next one you go for 2h15-2h17

[@ConflictMonitor]

Super cool, good luck. Does anyone know where I can find more details about the speed work Matt did to get faster in the first 6-7 months of the year?

[@19JSC92]

His Strava is probably the best place to find it

[@piercegeoghegan642]

I wonder could the cramps be caused or aggravated by caffeine toxicity. Maybe useful to limit ingestion more than you normally do on race day and trust your natural endurance.

[@jeffmather5594]

Good luck! Surprised you didn’t mention salt intake but I guess you are on it. Crush it!

[@kevinenglish5460]

Best of luck 👍

[@emanuelsantos5585]

Its this sunday that Matt conquer the sub 2h19!!! 😃💪💪💪💪 Go Go

[@samuelmoulton7173]

Watching this eating ice cream and drinking a monster after my morning run lets goooo. Pre race monster yessir I like that🔥🔥🔥

[@davidpalomodelrosario6850]

You are fit enough to get sub2:20. Sub2:18 would be too risky. Step by step. Good luck Matt.

[@russamehta]

Good luck to both of you tomorrow and also congratulations on getting married. Most importantly have fun.

[@guywarner8391]

Good luck Matt, you've overcome a lot in this block (especially getting married!), but I think you'll be grand!

[@srinivaiyapuri3674]

I am running Indy as well. Please let us know if you're planning to host shake run or some kind of meeting on Friday. Thanks.

[@ianbarnett6027]

Also best wishes Reem for your race. Like Matt I'm sure you will do your personal best time.

[@veganaus]

Let's go Sweat Fox. I reckon sub 2:20 and faster than Nick Bester. Do it for the aussied

[@veryadequate]

Good luck at your race. Could you please let me know which running half tights you were wearing at the 1:32 mark?

[@johnnyvincent9904]

2:19:44 or faster Matt :) You got this LFG!!

[@koboikoboikoboi]

Hey! I am a big fan of the OG Alphafly too! But recently i had an incident where by brand new pair midsole split from the upper mid run... and it have seen it happen to many other people mid race.. i think you should wear the newest version of Alphafly..

[@alanshrimpton6787]

Good luck Matt but we create our own luck. Just hope the head is in the right place.

[@al_conroy]

Best of luck, I hope you beat the cramps, I have to laugh listening to an Australian complaining about the heat though 😀

[@lassekarsholt6115]

Good muck Matt, been great following along! Also running ChicaGo this sunday, flown in from Denmark yesterday. I know you like the races really cold (much colder than most), but it will be 12 c/54F can't get much better than that tbh, wind also looking okay (.an im jinxing now). Most of the big marathons are around this temp so might as well learn to embrace!

[@jimmywu5924]

Lots of sodium and potassium electrolytes DURING the race will help with the cramping, especially because you have a high sweat rate.

[@whatchuffinever]

zero scientific basis linking cramps and electrolytes

[@hybridhealth10]

Monster energy drink throughout the morning??? Wouldn't that lead to cramping??

[@jazzyjay4595]

So there’s no plan to try to intake a higher amount of sodium 😅 those CharGels have barely any sodium for how many calories they have. Gatorade’s not gonna cut it on the course. I just really don’t understand why we’re not trying it. You know you’re a heavy sweater. You know you don’t do well in warmer marathons. You’ve cramped up in almost every marathon you’ve ran and it’s not from being physically unfit or not strong enough. The solution to cramping is so glaringly obvious as someone who’s lived and trained in Florida almost my entire life. With your current nutrition plan, you’ll get maybe 200-300mg of sodium per hour. That should be close to 1000mg per hour. There’s no downside to it. You will just pee out any excess when you’re done with the race.

[@therunningtattooartist5172]

Monster energy causes cramps??

[@123painter]

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