Lessons From 6 World Marathon Majors | London, Boston, New York, Chicago, Tokyo, Berlin

In this video I share 10 lessons learned from running 6 World Marathon Majors. Recorded while running the London Marathon 2024 with a GoPro. Strava of this run: / strava
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Chapters:
0:00 Start of the London Marathon 2024
1:14 Know the course...
2:36 More pace accuracy with a foot pod
3:09 How to nail your marathon pacing
4:27 Common nutrition mistakes on race day
4:46 Half way point, 13.1 miles / 21.1km
5:18 How to crush a water station
5:35 Kofuzi in the house
5:50 How I fuel with gels and salt pills
7:45 How to run in the moment, run relaxed
8:49 These mantras help you finish strong
9:46 Strava stats and mile splits
10:31 Getting my 6 Star Medal
11:01 Post race recap
12:21 My race day shoes, gear and nutrition
12:35 Thoughts on pacing, cramping and bonking
13:32 How I trained for the London Marathon
13:56 Shakeout run with Shervin Shares and PATH projects
14:07 Personal Best running coaching program
14:33 How much I fuel on race day
14:53 How to carry your race fuel handsfree
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[@FlorisGierman]

🚨BIG GIVEAWAY!! Win a pair of running shoes of your choice (up to $300 value). To enter, subscribe to my KZbin channel and comment: what is your favorite lesson, takeaway or quote from this video OR from your own training or racing journey? Winner will be announced July 1, 2024.🚨

[@AndreaAcostas755]

July 1 - Canada Day - yay!

[@hagosmesgoun7195]

That’s very nice of you mate

[@strongheartfitness]

I usually sleep as much as possible on Thursday and Friday before the marathon(usually on Sunday) because I’m sometimes nervous Saturday night. I consume electrolytes based on heat and humidity. I try to run even splits every mile. And, like you said we need to consume so many more calories than the normal. I’m in the 60 grams/ hour range. I’ll try the 90g/hr range at my next marathon. And I’ll attach my electrolyte caps to my energy gels! Thank you Floris! And congratulations on a job well done at London! You finished strong!

[@jjndz3782]

Lesson from this video: Know the course. I have subscribed. I am in South Africa though, hoping to win the running shoes.

[@markoljustina]

Pacing, i start with a goal pace instead little bit slower; i run a PB but not a goal time and salt pill strategy is interesting to me

[@MrXrisd01]

"why is it, after running probably after 50 marathons I still get emotional" I teared up with you and I normally don't do that, but I know how much that moment means to people after all that training. GREAT JOB!

[@FlorisGierman]

Awww, appreciate that, surely feels emotional even editing some of that. Appreciate you!

[@Sharshock]

Holy shit, I got emotional and it's not even me running. Congratulations, super well done and what a piece of art this video is. SO INSPIRING!!

[@FlorisGierman]

Aww appreciate you! 🙏🙌

[@tomassvitorka]

“This is hard, and I do hard things” LOVE THIS!!! ❤ Amazing video. Congrats. So great to catch up here in London. Hope we can meet again.

[@FlorisGierman]

So great to hang in London Tomas. Keep doing what you're doing my friend. Well done on your own Marathon last weekend. Let's stay in touch. Cheers

[@vindonald-trinh1848]

same 👍👍

[@jozefmatyasek]

Floris you have gift to give exactly information runners need! And authentic ! Love it!

[@FlorisGierman]

Appreciate you Jozef. Let's swim, climb and ice bath soon!

[@salvador_limonez]

running relaxed is the best point for me - once i start to think about metrics and watch the clock, my hb goes up. just relax and run through your body checking whether you're overly tense somewhere

[@koinimam4627]

That’s I fully agree

[@FlorisGierman]

Spot on, being able to run relaxed, present in the moment, things will flow well.

[@vovesvovesator8766]

"Let's go, let's finish strong!" That is the best 🤗 And my personal favorite quote is: "I'm running with myself - for myself 🥰 " 😊 Sending love from the Czech Republic ❤

[@FlorisGierman]

Love that quote as well. Much love right back at you from Los Angeles. Cheers

[@jh230377]

‘When it gets hard dig deep.’ Awesome time dude. Doing a Marathon next year. 👍

[@kellyzhu5889]

“”focus on 1 mile at the time “ I love it 😊

[@FlorisGierman]

Great takeaway right there!

[@dresden_slowjog]

"Run the mile you're in" is Sarah Hartley's (TRC) motto and I love it

[@steffenelias6749]

"Run in the moment, run relaxed." Awesome advice which can be used in training or in a race. Well done Floris..

[@greenlin0720]

Congratulations! You are the best!

[@JPRESA]

LET"S GOOOOO!!!! Congrats Floris!! Well done!

[@FlorisGierman]

LET'S DO THIS!! Thanks @JPRESA Appreciate you

[@1234shijie]

Congratulations! And thanks for the great video.

[@FlorisGierman]

Thanks for watching! That was a blast to record

[@markcucu]

great video Floris!!! congrats and thanks for sharing the experience

[@FlorisGierman]

Yeahhh Dr Cucuzzella, always a pleasure to connect. Glad you enjoyed the video. Keep inspiring my friend!

[@coffeewithchristian]

So inspiring! I'm starting my running journey

[@Sh4d0wGn0m3]

this is so raw and emotional 🥹 thank you for sharing.

[@FlorisGierman]

awww thanks so much, this was a special video to make

[@Pingvinicecream]

Biggest lesson from this video: You get a sick-ass medal for completing one of each world majors. I might need to become a marathon runner now.

[@FlorisGierman]

haha, well worth it :)

[@shoes123uk8]

Congratulations! 🎉

[@FlorisGierman]

Thank yoU!

[@ludan8181]

Beautiful, thank you Flo for sharing your journey with us!

[@FlorisGierman]

My pleasure!! Thank you Ludan8181

[@PBro123]

Great Video! Congrats!

[@FlorisGierman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CoolInOlympia]

Great tips!!! Congratulations to you!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@FlorisGierman]

Thanks so much!

[@cloudinthewater5337]

Fantastic!!!

[@FlorisGierman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@retrospectologyrunner]

Congrats. 🏆💯🏅💯🏆 Thanks for all the great coverage and knowledge.

[@FlorisGierman]

Much appreciated

[@AndyWebb]

The best mantra I've heard lately is "win or learn." It's easy to get stuck in your own head when a training run doesn't go to plan, but even a 'failure' is experience gained that can make you stronger when the next run starts. Amazing run, congrats!!

[@FlorisGierman]

spot on, I love that!

[@MrForensick]

Job well done! 🍾🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@FlorisGierman]

Thanks, appreciate yoU! 🚀

[@jestonlu]

Absolute banger of a video :). One the best race videos I've seen in a while. Favorite takeaway: all the training and work you put in will ultimately pay off. Congrats on running all 6 World Majors!

[@FlorisGierman]

Wow, that means a lot. Great takeaway. Thank you @jestonlu

[@CoolInOlympia]

I love all of your tips! Love your mantras, too!

[@FlorisGierman]

Those mantras can go a long way! Thank you

[@ersinmehmet]

Fantastic Floris! I’m honoured to have shared a few hundred metres with my mentor! I hope you enjoy a nice and relaxing recovery with your loved ones! Ersin 🫡

[@FlorisGierman]

You were running backwards downhill at 6:45 minute miles hahaha, stoked to see you out there on the course Ersin. Keep doing what you're doing. More PB's ahead for you. Cheers

[@Leeroy49]

Thank you for sharing it exactly like this and congratulations on your 6 star

[@FlorisGierman]

You are so welcome. Thank you!

[@figus2figus]

Congrats Floris! This was so inspirational!

[@FlorisGierman]

That means a lot to me, thank you!

[@jenniferkellett4314]

Thank you for sharing this Floris❣️’know your course!’ Champion!💪💪💪🤩

[@FlorisGierman]

Appreciate you @jenniferkellett4314 London surely is special. Excited for your upcoming 6th Star

[@thetsan1750]

Congratulations 🎊🍾 you well deserved it!!

[@FlorisGierman]

Appreciate you!

[@zcikos]

Nice work man! You inspire a lot of people and that is already enough! 👏👏

[@FlorisGierman]

Appreciate yoU!

[@peterkirktenor]

Awesome vid man

[@FlorisGierman]

happy to hear that Peter!

[@kichoojk]

Thank you for inspiring many.

[@FlorisGierman]

Appreciate you!

[@kdoccon]

Congratulations floris great vlog ❤

[@FlorisGierman]

That means a lot, thanks!

[@TobyNewbatt]

What a bucket list achievement! Definitely something I'd love to do as well. Congratulations Floris it looked like an amazing day :)

[@FlorisGierman]

Still on a post marathon high for sure, it was a very special day. Thanks Toby!

[@abuwadie3]

Well done brother. Fantastic!

[@FlorisGierman]

Thank you kindly!!

[@ryanpacker1115]

That 'hold it together man'. I felt that emotion. Well done!

[@FlorisGierman]

Same here! :) Thank you Ryan

[@joshcullum88]

Absolutely love it mate 🫡

[@FlorisGierman]

Stoked to hear that Josh, thank you!

[@ralphmartinez1869]

Well done Floris!! Well deserved & all the best!! You’re a real inspiration!! 🙏 Get some much deserved rest!

[@FlorisGierman]

Thank you so much! Nice to absolutely chill from running this week :)

[@atypicalmillennial]

Thanks for sharing your experience. This really helps the running aspirants.

[@FlorisGierman]

Happy to hear that! 🙏

[@jellebeekma1778]

Thanks flo wonderful and really touching and familiar. Congrats!

[@FlorisGierman]

Happy to hear that Jelle!

[@marlenatopple8472]

You really captured the excitement, emotion and challenge of the London marathon. Gripping and stirring stuff! Thanks and congrats!

[@FlorisGierman]

Glad you can appreciate the video, London surely had a crazy excited crowd!

[@adharsan]

Wow! Just wow! Well done sir.

[@FlorisGierman]

Thanks so much!

[@PhilMUK]

Glad to see you enjoyed the crowds. What a way to finish the 6 stars! Smiled all the way through watching this.

[@FlorisGierman]

The crowds were louder than I can remember at any of the other World Majors. Might also have been the amount of caffeine, gels and Ketone shots I took to get to that finish line :)

[@Rls2236]

Love the tip about taping a salt pill to the gels - so simple and yet ingenious!

[@ceekoolo76]

Fantastic video Floris! Congrats on completing the 6 Majors! I was running London as well on Sunday and I can relate all the emotions at the finish line and throughout the whole race. The shorts with pockets tips is something I will definitely implement in the future as the belt proved to be a bit too cumbersome to handle on the day. Keep it up! :)

[@FlorisGierman]

Well done on London! Yes those emotions can surely be real at the finish line. The shorts and running handsfree without bounce can surely make a difference. Have a good recovery!

[@archielinn]

So awesome, Floris! 😀

[@FlorisGierman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@romn7]

Congratulations!!! Awesome race! Great advice as always! It was awesome to see you there at 6 star booth. Roman.

[@FlorisGierman]

Great seeing you out there Roman, congrats on your running journey as well! Have a good recovery. Cheers

[@lalithsiriwardena905]

Congratulations, mate!

[@FlorisGierman]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@lisad8308]

Thanks for the gel tips!

[@FlorisGierman]

Happy to share!

[@titosinha]

YEAH, Floris, you inspire and we all learn from your teachings and sharing your raw experiences, thank you so much! "You are a CHAMPION in our book!" 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@FlorisGierman]

Love your positive vibes as always Tito. Thanks and cheers

[@SachinSurie]

You are the best!

[@FlorisGierman]

Appreciate you!

[@AntonyPeach]

I got emotional watching that Floris. Amazing. 🙌🏼

[@lamba105]

Congratulations Flo, amazing time given your busy schedule and mega job getting your 6th star! Totally relate to thinking of loved ones when running get tough and you have to dig deep, and to keep it one km at a time. Thank you for the video.

[@FlorisGierman]

Nice when things work out on race day. Thank you @lamba105!

[@Fortunate1990]

🎉Congratulations and well done ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Running the mile that you’re in is always something I have to remind myself to do!

[@FlorisGierman]

Yes, being present can make sure a different, vs letting our minds wander too far ahead. Thank yoU!

[@lukehealy9627]

Super congrats on your achievement! That’s epic, I would love to do so myself. I ran London and watching back this video brought back many of those runners high feelings and especially your points on pace and digging deep at the end 👏🏼🙌🏼👌🏼

[@FlorisGierman]

Excellent, glad you were able to relive the streets of London! Nice work out there

[@stacybee9699]

Congratulations,Floris! You’re an inspiration.

[@FlorisGierman]

🙏

[@TheRunsPod]

Congrats on the 6! Great job

[@FlorisGierman]

Thank YOU!

[@davidstella6418]

So awesome! What a major accomplishment and I know you've inspired so many people; myself included!

[@FlorisGierman]

Happy to hear that David, means a lot! Thank you

[@kellyzhu5889]

Congrats 🎉 well done 🎉

[@FlorisGierman]

Thanks so much!

[@Sound.wave_]

Well done!

[@FlorisGierman]

🙏

[@nastasiospapadopoulos2015]

Floris you served us the experience at its best. First time getting emotional on others' people effort. You are great. Thank you for inspiring us!

[@Dalkak]

Fantastic Floris🎉!

[@FlorisGierman]

Many thanks!

[@user-lt7vw7bh3c]

absolute champion , well done 👍👍what an outstanding achievement , thanks for all the great videos and advice .

[@FlorisGierman]

Really appreciate you!

[@rachaeladeniran]

Smiles for miles - best takeaway, lol! The entire video was so inspiring.

[@FlorisGierman]

So important we find joy in the training and racing journey. Glad you enjoyed it Rachael!

[@user-so2ov1wr1o]

You are the best. So great to hear you report all of your race with confidence & being so positive. You have proven what you coach best running coach.

[@FlorisGierman]

Awww appreciate your kind words, seriously, means a lot!

[@jimhollister8344]

Great video - I'm training for my first marathon (Grandma's in Duluth, MN) at age 63. Taking fuel early and consistently throughout the run. That's my takeaway for today -thanks!

[@FlorisGierman]

Love it, you’ll ALWAYS remember your first marathon, enjoy!

[@AndreHenri]

Well done 🎉💪🏻💪🏻

[@FlorisGierman]

Thank you Andre, London was a blast

[@ajitdesai55]

Nice run Floris. Congratulations

[@FlorisGierman]

Thanks! Your support means a lot to me!

[@nkelesa8362]

Congratulations 🎉

[@FlorisGierman]

Thanks so much!

[@nilodiongzon2266]

Congratulations Floris!

[@FlorisGierman]

Thank you!

[@AlanEchano]

Congrats Flo. Always an inspiration. Motivates me to get my 6 stars!

[@FlorisGierman]

Happy to hear that! All the best on your 6 star journey Alan!

[@swenderich]

Congrats on your sixth Star Floris, huge achievement! Many great lessons here, great advice. Hard to pick a favourite. For me personally, I have most dialled in and the hardest is the starting out conservatively. It's so hard to not get carried away because of how easy it feels, by the energy of the crowds, to get lured into the trap of 'banking some time' only to loose double that time in the second half of the race... I haven't mastered the negative split on the marathon yet! On tip for something that gives me a lot of piece of mind on raceday: I always try to do a dry run of the pre-race routine (walking to the bagage drop of, walking to the start, knowing where the toilettes are, visualising where I'll do the warmup, etc) the day before. Come race day, I know exactly what to do and how long everything will take. Cheers from the Netherlands!

[@FlorisGierman]

Great call on the pre-race routine! Groetjes terug uit Los Angeles. Cheers

[@dsfrye01]

Massive congratulations on the Sixth Star. So very well deserved. I love the raw emotion at the end. It’s an emotional journey. Without the support of loved ones in our lives, it’s near impossible to accomplish. Such wonderful takeaways. Always pace yourself. Too many runners get too emotional at the beginning. It leads to struggles at the end. So happy for you.

[@FlorisGierman]

The emotions surely get real when stripped raw from all layers and fully present in last few miles. Stoked to launch our podcast episode soon Scott. Keep inspiring my friends. Cheers

[@jimanryu]

Wow, I'm really impressed and you've been very helpful. I always feel that there is a lot of deep advice. I think this video will be very helpful when I run the Vancouver marathon soon.

[@FlorisGierman]

Exciting Vancouver marathon ahead, glad some of this helps you. Enjoy your race day experience.

[@rly1977]

subscribed, and my favorite takeaway from this video is how amazing the London marathon is, I was never planning on running it but this video really tempts me! And if I win it's not the shoes I want, I would like to do a long run with you one weekend (I live near Long Beach). Congratulations on an amazing race!

[@FlorisGierman]

London is such a special race. Then again, the Long Beach Marathon was my first one in 2007 and that's a nice place to train and race too. All the best

[@5128goldenrod]

Freaking FANTASTIC Floris ! That was a very classy way to put the cherry on top of the cake, great splits, sub 3 …. and you turn this very personal victory lap into the best coaching for folks working on star number 1. Great video too, joy on display.

[@FlorisGierman]

Thanks a bunch, really appreciate you. I knew I wasn't in shape to PR and wanted to make this London 6th Star a special ender of this journey. What a day. Enjoy your running journey @5128goldenrod

[@5128goldenrod]

Andy Wheatcroft btw….stupid Gmail handle thing

[@newsoap4564]

Congrats on the 6 star medal!!! 1 mile at a time! Always celebrate your achievement and training accomplishments!

[@FlorisGierman]

Spot on and THANK YOU!

[@matthijs07]

Lekker Flo! Klasse. En zo’n lage hartslag…. Beste reclame voor je video’s. Keep it up!

[@FlorisGierman]

Haha, thanks Matthijn, was een mooie stad om te rennen. Groetjes!

[@alexandrahadjiyianni]

I got emotional just watching you finish! Such an achievement, bravo! ❤🎉

[@FlorisGierman]

Awww, thank you. To be honest I got emotional editing it haha. All the best on your running and health journey.

[@alangray8952]

Top video, massive congratulations Floris. Ran in London in last year in 3.08, by far my best running experience! Top 3 lessons from this video were definitely; pacing, nutrition and run the mile your in. Sound advice as always! Taking these points on as I continue to chase the sub 3 dream 🏃‍♂️

[@FlorisGierman]

Excellent takeaways, all the best on your Sub 3 journey!

[@martinhauke1955]

Congratiulations! You inspired me to get back into running. Your Podcast and videos have been such a nice place for tips. I never thought of doing low heart rate training, doing it now though. Thank you for that!

[@FlorisGierman]

O wow, stoked to hear that. Enjoy your low HR training journey. Cheers

[@denisbarinov1994]

What a fantastic achievement and a sense of pride in your supporters, family and kids. Great job! Very inspiring.

[@FlorisGierman]

Thank you, that was a special race to finish the 6 Star

[@Cookefan59]

I have a friend who got his wheel last year in Tokyo and this marathon also happened to be recognized by Guinness World Records as the most people obtaining that wheel of medals. I just mentioned this because you touched my heart with your words of appreciation to your family. You really had me going as well. Im preparing for my first marathon in the midst of some chaotic but manageable issues at the same time. Congratulations on your great accomplishment and thank you so much for sharing your experience, wisdom and compassion.

[@Mrmediafeed]

Congrats Floris! An absolutely killer achievement. I love the raw emotion you express during the run. It’s hard work and you show it. My happiest moments are seeing the hard work on race day. I find I regularly doubt my capability during workouts, but race day tells the story!

[@FlorisGierman]

Spot on, well said! 🙏🙌

[@yakiweiss546]

Well done 🎉 you're inspiration for Marathon runners ❤

[@FlorisGierman]

Thanks so much 😊

[@justinhongphotography]

Congratulations! It was on honor to see you for a split second during your time in Boston!! My group was cheering you on. The biggest lesson I learned and still need to remind myself is take the easy days easy! Coming from my high school running days where we all just took easy days much much to fast, it took years to recognize the need for patience and to just understand how my body responds to easy days. Thank you for your videos and I’ll hopefully see you on a future race! Best of luck everyone for the give away!

[@FlorisGierman]

Spot on reminder right there Justin!

[@champsrivera5267]

Awesome video! I think the biggest lesson for me is to "run in the moment, and run relaxed", since it is so easy for me to focus on how hard it is and not about how fun it is. Keep up the great work man!

[@MasirayKP]

Congrats Floris! So wonderful to meet you during the shakeout!

[@FlorisGierman]

Same here! Thanks for coming out to the shakeout!

[@TheRunegadePodcastTM]

So happy for you Floris! Coach, you lead by example, and the keys you offer make all the difference. Under-fuelling is a big challenge, you helped me with this. But, it’s the ability you share and show to dig deep and push … I still need to be better here! And the hat backwards, getting down to business, love it brother 🙌

[@FlorisGierman]

Haha, all about that hat backwards :) Appreciate you Todd. Keep inspiring, excited to see the growth of your podcast. Cheers

[@rosjasss]

Congratulations, well done! Also, great tips, thanks for those :) Best lesson from this video is " Dont think too far ahead ", because im always doing it and its making my long runs harder then they actually are.)

[@FlorisGierman]

Great lesson to take home right there!

[@308bar]

Congrats! Amazing achievement on the 6 stars. I'm emotional just watching you achieve your goal. I'm running my first full marathon in under 2 weeks. Thanks for sharing your journey. I'm getting pretty stoked, too. Love your takeaways and advice about finishing the race and pushing too hard and cramping at the end.

[@FlorisGierman]

Ahh that means a lot. Wish I knew these lessons before my first marathon. You're going to crush it, enjoy!

[@Dyu07]

Great video! I felt the emotions in the video! Hopefully, next year, it will be me running the course. From what I can see, the key lesson is nutrition during and before the marathon.

[@FlorisGierman]

Nutrition is surely a big one. Best of luck!

[@garrettjohannsen4586]

My biggest takeaway was to take in the atmosphere and enjoy all the work you’ve put in 🎉 training for my first marathon and this is exactly what I needed!!

[@joelm7208]

I appreciated the reminder to not try new things on race day. Thanks for the really encouraging video.

[@annerose5401]

Fantastic video thanks Floris. As part of training I like to do Parkruns regularly at my max pace. This helps me psychologically for longer events - with 5kms to go, I know "I've got this - it's just one Parkrun" and trust that muscle memory will take over and give me a final boost to the finish line

[@macau.friend]

Congrats on finishing all six Majors! You are usually so chilled even when things get tough, and I don’t recall ever seeing you get emotional. Can tell this is a big deal for you. I myself am aiming for sub 315 later this year and will check out your program. Cheers!

[@FlorisGierman]

Thank yoU! I've had a few other races and running experiences with high emotions (Berlin video and Lawrence van Lingen interview video for example), but London surely was a special place to race. Exciting Sub 315 goal this year, enjoy the process!

[@garyweir8587]

Hey Floris, great to see you upload so soon after Sunday. Big thrill to see you in person for the shake-out amd raffle; very delighted with my Path Projects cap. The Path Projects gear looks awesome. I remember your two takeaways before the shake-out which you also mention in the video and that is to fuel up early on and watch the pace at the start - soooo true. V.important to maintain your taget pace; the euphoria can have you almost running at speed interval pace. Good advice from you which I passed on to our marathon team of 12 runners. Inspiring stuff, great to see you and hopefully bump into you at another event. 👍💪🤜🤛

[@FlorisGierman]

Great to see you at the shakeout run Gary and spot on takeaways right there! London surely is a special place to run.