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On a quest to break 2:20 for the Marathon, Sweat Elite founder Matt Fox documents his journey to the Berlin Marathon.
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[@sweatelite]

Thanks for watching! Here's Matt's full week of training.. Marathon Training Block: Week 1 of 12: S: 13.6mi (21.8k) easy M: 10.2mi (16.4k) easy T: Track workout - 1600m in 5:15, 12x400m in 67 average (90sec rest), 1600m in 5:15. W: 10.1mi (16.3k) easy T: 10.4mi (16.8k) easy F: Tempo workout - 5 mile tempo @ 5:21/mi (3:19/km) average S: 6.5mi (10.5k) easy

[@Sagargurjar10k]

Thanks sir 🏃🙏👌

[@cryptic2610]

Great video! Inspiring training for a high school 5ker like me. One question, if you don't mind. If you've ever tried "lesser" supershoes, do you think there's a big difference between them and the alphaflies? I have some carbon plated hot pink women's Saucony Endorphin Pros I got for $80 (I'm a man). I'm loving them, but I'm curious if I'd like the alphaflies even more. Is there a real reason to drop the money on the alphaflies?

[@davidh5429]

Good luck reaching your goal time man! You can do it.

[@DarinCSmith]

@@cryptic2610 there is a difference - but not a huge one

[@giuseppecannella6237]

Great idea for this video series!!! It would be also great if Matt can share his nutrition and recovery strategies. Thanks!

[@cadenehgotz2450]

never knew Ryan Reynolds was so fast

[@Ryan-zt2xw]

He looks nothing like Ryan Reynolds😂

[@oatmeal4life441]

This was his training for deadpool

[@SpikeBrookes87]

This is a great format Matt. The conversation with Nell immediately post was fascinating.

[@jhen095]

Thank you so much for doing both metric and imperial units for everything! Not many on KZbin do it consistently, but I really appreciate it. Keep up the good work

[@DWEthiopia]

I'm not sure your age Mr Fox, however, I feel super confident you will break the 2:20 barrier one day. You were already super close and your committment and passion for running is enormous. Keep it up!

[@sweatelite]

Thanks for the vote of confidence! I am 35.

[@DevRunner]

Hey Matt! I am so excited for this series! It's all the amazing Sweat Elite content with continuity! I know I'll be learning a lot from this one as I prepare for my 2:49 attempt as a 53 year old! Keep pushing!

[@tonynrbkarmy7693]

Can’t wait to follow your journey, Matt! Very excited for this series

[@Shaunzy01463]

Love all your content, Matt. I ran a 2:32 in May and am now chasing a sub 2:30 in Oct. Your videos are always the perfect pre-run motivation!

[@EricS-uf9mv]

Hellauva training group Matt! Best wishes on a perfect training block & meeting your goals. Big props to Nell crushing her previous Boston PB and finishing as the top American woman.

[@jedielnunes1328]

love all the details you provide of your week! excited for this series. keep crushing it

[@saintsaens21]

Good luck, from somebody aiming for 3:20.

[@jameschaves5723]

Absolutely brilliant!!! This is exactly what I was asking Nick for. I’m glad you decided to do it. I’m running NYC and with surely be following you for motivation on my way to sub 3:00.

[@asianmack]

I'll be in Berlin too. Best of luck and happy to be sharing the course with you. 🙌

[@PJPS1973]

Great first video! Can’t wait for the next one! Good luck with training! Cheers from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@suborov]

Amazing video Matt! Looking forward to new episodes and good luck with preparation for Berlin!

[@davidpalomodelrosario6850]

Good luck for the training block. I’m also heading to 2:20. I’ll try it in Valencia in December. Will be watching your improvements. 💪🏻

[@austinmcmahan5871]

Your channel and videos are always so awesome. Perfect marathon nerd stuff. And this series is killer - just as fascinating as the pro stuff. Keep it up. Love the content with Rick and Nel too.

[@jsfriedberg]

Well done. Please keep up the good work. Always enjoy seeing Lauren Goss...

[@wenlongdu241]

Really good stuff, thanks for sharing! Looking forward to further update.

[@peterm5877]

Can't wait to see this series. Thanks for putting it together. Man you crushed that tempo. 👊

[@i_would_but_i_wont]

I'm a heavy sweater too, and I recently had some bad cramps in my lower legs during a race. I wasn't taking electrolytes because it was pretty cold during the race, but I think I still need to take salts in the future even when it's cold and I'm exerting hard.

[@bartekzielinski1645]

This is brilliant Matt. Thanks for for putting yourself out there and posting here for all of us to see. And metric all the way - on the question of times per km or mile : - )

[@arceus54321]

enjoyed this first episode, looking forward to your journey

[@bentosekai]

been following you guys for a while now and i always appreciate the overall production quality of your videos, real top notch stuff

[@marc-gregory-knowles]

Next % 2 is fast and stable for me

[@franciscominan3730]

Super pumped to follow the rest of the prep!

[@jheldernisse]

Very excited for this!

[@Fun-pf9lw]

Just discovered your channel and am really enjoying it. Nice, honest, humble

[@johanpettersson-evers5367]

Really like this format. Thank you! 🙏

[@jonno67]

Thanks Matt, this will be really interesting. Good luck 💪

[@ianbarnett6027]

Nice video and really enjoyed it. Found it interesting about the coming training sessions etc. Thanks.

[@MontyB97]

Would love to see you in Berlin. Good luck guys

[@vinhnguyen7142]

Very entertaining video. Always like watching Ric Rojas' running group. Especially Nell.

[@charliemccarthy7996]

And we are off!! Great first Ep, Looking forward to this one!

[@mckonal]

12:27 those mountains are gorgeous

[@philipwood7673]

I'm really looking forward to following this Matt! I love how comprehensive this video is too. The only disappointment is that there will only be one a week :P

[@joaquinwieczorek1962]

Best series idea yet Matt🙌🏽

[@janemf]

I needed to hear this about stitches and backing off a few seconds and breathing into it. Thanks for this.

[@zomek91]

good luck Matt! fingers cross!

[@marc-gregory-knowles]

Super pumped for this series #breaking220

[@donnybrooklads]

Great stuff Matt! I note no rest days! OK back to my 3:30 plan

[@nangkiewlangnangkiew1238]

Thank you sir for this video 🙏

[@runningwithstelvio]

Very nice idea and target time.... you are fast man! Keep pushing! 😊👍🏃🏻‍♂

[@greganikin7003]

That’s amazing!

[@tomatopastefever3769]

This is top stuff!

[@hufemeve]

great video 👍keep them up👌BTW Nelly's advice should be taken by heart, since we concentrate so much building up the engine while forgetting to strengthening what makes the engine move. Plyometrics truly changed my legs as far as injuries, posture, and overall running form.

[@williambolduc3826]

Nice idea! Good luck:)

[@georgesoto5436]

Just herd it thanks !

[@JackD87]

Yes mate!! Here we go….

[@ajfromwa1]

Really looking forward to following your journey. I also used to always cramp in latter stages of marathon. It started in my neck during one last year..Since then I had sweat test done and the results weren't that surprising to me. But the scientific recommendation was to take sodium during future races. Just did Gold Coast Marathon and took a salt tablet every 30 mins. 1st marathon I've done and not cramped.

[@aeioseph]

Love seeing Nell go right into coach mode right after the workout... 😅

[@Digitall3]

That soar vest is fire

[@martinhodik416]

That looks so easy for you. 🙂

[@pauln7029]

Wow, Sub 2:20. Finished my first one in 6 hrs. For some reason, I don't even want to imagine how hard this will take.

[@keithwiggins6259]

Matt, I live in Eastern NC and it's extremely humid and hot. I too also deal with cramping from excessive sweating due to heat even though I drink a ton of water and try to get plenty of electrolytes. I recently bought a Magnesium supplement and can already tell the slightest difference even though I haven't been taking it for very long. You might want to take a look into supplementing because Magnesium is responsible for hundreds of functions in your body and regulates the amount of sodium and potassium each cell holds. Most people don't typically get enough through food especially someone training at a high level like you will be. Best of luck and I look forward to more of your videos.

[@willbilson7210]

Running form looks so good

[@andrewworrall4302]

this is so cool and i love the chat afterwards. I also like the accent, similar to my South African accent. Always wonder if Americans understand

[@liampaschen4328]

We've gotta get you some running sunglasses, keep seeing you push your glasses up during runs lol

[@richardthompson9790]

This is so good! Thank You Matt! Thank You wider Sweat Elite Team! I am supremely envious of the locations, temperatures and altitudes you are able to run at. I'm a very amateur runner trying to break 3 hours for the marathon. I train at sea level in Saigon, where the humidity is near enough 95% at all times and the lowest daily temperature is usually 28 C. In December and January it drops to 23-ish on a few "cold days". Most of the time it is around 30-35 C. I guess it is kind of like Florida. Obviously, I sweat like a trooper. I was wondering... given your travels and the range of athletes you work with (people preparing for the humid Tokyo 2021 etc.)... have you read or heard of any studies that focus on the relationship between Pace & Heat / Humidity?

[@humbertovaz5758]

Great video and great idea. I am looking forward to follow your journey. I am confident you'll achieve your goal. I also suffer of intermittent Achilles tendinitis. Any tips of what worked for you and best way to manage it? Thanks in advance and keep it going strong.

[@marcinsmolak7399]

I prepering myself for 3hrs Berlin Marathon :) Regards

[@alexhealey9591]

Hey Matt! Really excited for this series. I’m also training for sub 2:20 at Berlin so I should see you on the course in September. My last race was a 2:24 at Boston where I had bad hamstring cramps for the last 4 miles, so I’m definitely interested in seeing if you’re able to figure out that problem

[@sweatelite]

Hey Alex! Looking forward to seeing you out there in Berlin and watching your build up on Strava.

[@alexhealey9591]

@@sweatelite Thanks Matt! Same to you

[@User85306]

Great video👌👍🏼 Regarding cramps, you could have your sweat analyzed to optimize your fueling. I know e few cases, where this was gamechanging

[@jordannorton1795]

Same exact deal with my Achilles tendinitis and the carbon plates…can wear them once a week but any more than that and things start to get dicey.

[@Trackster]

Let’s go!!!

[@stoicrunner2757]

Rick knows his metrics for the Aussie!

[@user-ls7lp7rf2n]

Super idea and video, could you please recommend running clubs in LA, preferably close to downtown?

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Tell Nell to try getting massage for upper back (esp rhomboids and traps) and shoulders for more relaxation and torso mobility...I used to get stitches but now can relax my torso and breathing and no longer a problem.

[@shawnat8799]

Wow listening to Nell say she had to completely stop at mile 10 during the Boston marathon. She is pure power.

[@taylor1212eminem]

I feel like training in the best shoe possible is the best way to train

[@rahulbarca4112]

We have only one heart, how many times are you gonna win it Sweat Elite? 😁

[@millennial_lovetk]

Yeah...true that..! stoked for upcoming episode.

[@davidmclucas2970]

You have to look at your marathon nutrition plan to sort out those race cramps.

[@BenDuarte]

Drop the stats in kilometers 📈 Big fan of the channel Matt! 🤘

[@robertw4918]

This is great. I was starting to stop enjoying the running videos because I was missing the context of most of the runs.

[@kerricappy4890]

The heat training will do wonders for your VO2 max. I wonder if it might help you body adjust to the electrolyte imbalance you suffer in a marathon?

[@lechef3878]

Is the idea to transition from the usual sweat elite videos to more of this, I.e. training logs and reviews? I’ve noticed a slightly lower pace of content lately so makes sense (not a slight, love this channel. just wondering).

[@lvaz1248]

Nell stopping during the Boston Marathon and still finishing as first American woman 😮🤯

[@evanjohnmo]

Lauren is so cool.

[@JLEHD]

Will we see a Trainingsplan for the 800m on youre website in the future?

[@georgesoto5436]

Can you give some feedback on which shoes you’re training with for long or easy days?

[@goldenmixing4809]

Where is the track from end the video?

[@Team.L]

To much traffic and cars o those roads.. do they not have nice flat loop roads for walking and running in Boulder? Like roads fron 1-12 km loops ?

[@robnott6622]

Matt, what will be your race day shoe choice? I'm doing NYC for the first time and am thinking AFv1 or VFv2. Which would you advise? Thanks

[@sweatelite]

They're both exceptionally good racers; I think it comes down to personal preference. The VF's are a little less stable than the AF's but many prefer them over 10k through Marathon. Some find the AF's a bit clunky and challenging to wear around u-turns or tight corners but I don't have that issue with them. I'd start with VFs and see how you go.

[@andrewworrall4302]

i also sweat a lot. Any ideas on how to deal with it? especially in a race

[@KaragiannisNick]

Omg Deadpool is running 😃???

[@johnmoon159]

My goodness

[@miller10]

Do kilometres it’s easier to understand, especially when doing track workouts in metres

[@bailey5726]

hey matt

[@abuzaidsweiti5867]

The maximum I ran is a 21k and it was long time ago but I never run a marathon and I would like to try to participate in Chicago marathon,so how can I register for it and do I have enough time to be ready for it ? Thank you

[@TheFitDragon]

sidestitch, isnt that nutrition based? I stopped getting those when I stopped eating before hard workouts.

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

Crazy to think Kipchoge ran 2:08 in 30C weather in Tokyo … massive negative split too…. Absolute insanity

[@rezzbuilds8343]

You guys just need to grow a pear

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

@@rezzbuilds8343 a pair of what? Legs? 😂😂😂😂 who’s “you guys”? Make some sense bruh.

[@rezzbuilds8343]

@@RunForPeace-hk1cu you acting like it’s hard to run in 30 degree Celsius, grow a pear

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

@@rezzbuilds8343 it’s not hard to run in 30C … in fact, I’ve ran in 52C. What have you done big man? 😂 Just not at sub5min miles. But hey, why don’t you post your Strava link and show us how well you fare? 😂 Who’s “you guys”? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Right, you can’t answer because you are a troll. You make too many assumptions and you think highly of yourself without any merit.

[@rezzbuilds8343]

@@RunForPeace-hk1cu I don’t have strata, I go out and run and done need to post about it every time. And I run and race in heat all the time. Sammy winjurus 2:06 in Beijing is way more impressive than kipchoges run

[@warswarrior]

Is they are sprinter who joined the runner in middle of running to help him ?????

[@johnnyvincent9904]

Rewatching a year later just for some motivation lol

[@sarabt]

Nell is bae

[@GeorgioBD]

Here from Dallas TX. I ran a 10.5k yesterday at 3p it was 102degrees. Excessively heavy facial sweating is my main issue. Any thoughts on how to deal with it? Thanks for the video guys.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Uh...don't run at 3pm/103f ?

[@GeorgioBD]

@@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 It’s Texas! Summer temp is never kind and there’s work and stuff therefore no excuses for daily scheduled runs. Regardless my heavy sweats occur even indoors on the treadmill.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

@@GeorgioBD For hot weather try doing sprints with lots of rest, ice towels or whatever to stay sane and cool. Destroying yourself in the heat is not a winning strategy. Plenty of time the rest of the year for longer stuff.

[@322aareyn]

When its that hot you may as well run inside on a treadmill with a box fan blowing on you. That or run in a small loop where you can grab a cold water bottle a few times and splash it on your face

[@GoodMorningAndrea]

Try running at 7 pm, still 102F, but then temp drops to 100F

[@SpencerMahon]

Matt, how do you like the Cloudmonsters? I hear great things about them but am kinda hesitant to buy them

[@sweatelite]

Huge fan. Light, stable and super supportive.

[@philipwood7673]

@@sweatelite I'm a big fan of Ons and I'm looking forward to finding out the other shoes you mentioned. I'm guessing the Cloudboom (I think I spotted some in the background at the beginning) or Cloudboom Echo...

[@zber9043]

very bouncy. i like them too. got pebax foam in them and a speedboard.

[@classicalgreekintroductory6045]

If you manage to break 2.20 with this amount of training you truly are a beast. The cramps are a sign of insufficient amounts of kilometers. You need to add 8-10 k evening joggs at least 5-6 days a week to build up a strong enough base. Or are the evening joggs already there without you mentioning them?

[@jameschaves5723]

He needs electrolytes

[@keeprunning5457]

well you have a lot of good friends to help you; you should challenge nick bare

[@ujangudek5075]

Sorry, why did you cough after running? Does it commonly happen for runners?

[@johnauld9851]

Will you be learning how to pronounce marathon? 😉 especially if SOAR are sponsoring!

[@AMostlyFunctionalJess]

Side stitches are fairly common in female runners, there's not much research on it but there's a reasonable correlation with the menstrual cycle. If I put in a hard effort during the week prior to my period I'm guaranteed an intensely painful stitch without fail and I'm hearing other people talk about similar incidents the more I chat to people about it. You do have to structure your training and racing around around the ol' uterus as a female runner unfortunately.