The Tunnel Vision Marathon Sub 3 & Boston Qualifier

[@FlorisGierman]

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[@housecao]

Awesome recap! I hadn't ran across this video until now and I'm the one behind you for most of the first half of the race. Thanks so much for taking the energy to give me the pep talks I needed to stay positive and slow down a bit to make sure I will have enough energy to finish the race under BQ standards! I think your thoughts about maturing as a runner is something I can learn from. I know a lot of times when I'm racing I'm so focused on the run that I don't realize the beauty that surrounds me. From the scenery to the people, to just the ability to be healthy and run. I'm glad that I was able to be reminded that I was able to smile and have a bit of fun still on what still is my PR for a marathon. Thanks so much for putting this together. I'll check out your other posts and podcast soon.

[@cicirunner]

I'm running this exact race in a month. Can't wait! Really enjoyed your video. Chuckled when you talked about how you used to be so serious and not say hi to everyone and that it was all about the goal. I'm still kind of like that but I've gotten friendlier after races lol.

[@FlorisGierman]

Nice, it's a great fast race. It's funny how your perspective changes over time. Have fun out there, let me know how it goes.

[@cicirunner]

I'm doing this race in August. Thanks for the video

[@creightongonzo_653]

cici remember this “ I became the monster, this guy thinks he’s gonna beat me, I was getting all agro, then I just took the lead.” 🤣🤣

[@jeffreycai5174]

Floris -- it was great chatting with you on the bus ride up to Snoqualmie. Enjoyed this video and your race reflections. Best of luck at Long Beach this Oct and Boston next Apr!

[@FlorisGierman]

Really good chatting with you Jeffrey. Hope you and your wife enjoyed the Eclipse experience in Oregon! If you're ever in the LA or OC area, let me know and we'll get some miles in! Cheers

[@donsnook8335]

Awesome time especially after having to shut down your running so early. Great job and thanks for sharing. Enjoyed the video and commentary.

[@tmarimon]

I’m doing it next September. Tks!

[@ericlancaster2889]

Badass! Love your content Floris!

[@FlorisGierman]

Thanks and cheers Eric, hope all is well!

[@marlinweekley51]

Enjoy all your video. Great work 👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@FlorisGierman]

thanks Marlin, happy to hear that!

[@MrScottydog31]

Congratulations Floris 👍 great video and great effort, nice to see you racing again.

[@FlorisGierman]

Robert Ballantyne thanks man, I appreciate it. Stoked to be racing again. You have any races coming up?

[@MrScottydog31]

Floris Gierman This year I've just been working on getting my ankles back to 100% after peroneal tendinitis, now that they are nearly there I've been building my mileage up lately doing mostly aerobic runs.I will be looking at another marathon at some point next year hoping to break the sub 3. Your videos will be my go to for my training tips 👌.

[@FlorisGierman]

Good call to get your body back 100% first and doing mostly aerobic runs. Exciting you'll be looking at another marathon next year. If any questions come up in your training, just let me know. Also, we started a Facebook Group with athletes from around the world helping each other out, you might find this beneficial as well for your training and racing: facebook.com/groups/209003219602686 Cheers!

[@MrScottydog31]

Floris Gierman Thanks Floris I appreciate it and will look at joining the group 😀

[@christinaschultz5559]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing! I'm looking forward to running this race in a couple weeks. Hoping for a BQ!

[@christophergriffin2489]

Awesome video Floris!! Congrats on qualifying for Boston!!!

[@dannyjacobs6734]

I'm thinking about running this race and stumbled on this video. Nice review and enjoyed it. 6:50 Like Mike Tyson said about plans, "everyone had a plan until they get punched in the mouth". Same about Gatorade and gels! Doesn't mix well with me either!

[@davidsaxe7077]

Danny Jacobs yes great video I just signed up for the June marathon. Check out kofuzi tunnel marathon video on KZbin also.

[@jimwaxer8166]

Beautiful course and super fast course. I would put a big asterisk before I called the time one runs on this a PR. It is what net negative 2000 feet and no uphill? Worth running for the views and getting a BQ.

[@georgesoto5436]

Wondering what shoes did you wear? How was it different than road? I heard that gravel slows you down? Good video, short and to the point.

[@billythekidnax]

Beautiful landscape! What shoes would be best for this course? Would carbon plated shoes be of any advantage?

[@billythekidnax]

Oh, just read similar questions) Road shoes should be fine I guess.

[@FlorisGierman]

When I ran it, was mostly fire road. So you can use a trail shoe with carbon plate. I'd be cautious wearing road carbon plated shoes

[@utubeasif]

Enjoyed watching the whole video. I can't imagine myself, running with a video recorder and talking at that pace..

[@FlorisGierman]

Glad you enjoyed it Asif! Good thing that the recordings were pretty short! That's why I did most of the talking before and after the race :)

[@donnamarshall3784]

And drinking!!

[@danielwachtel5499]

Hey, love this video. Planning on running this course this year for the first time. What shoes would you recommend for that gravel and any tips and strategies for the course?

[@FlorisGierman]

I'd wear road shoes, because the trail was pretty hard fire road when we ran it. That being said, I'd suggest asking a few others cause the trail conditions could have changed in recent years.

[@Jlei307]

same, hoping to Wear Vaporfly's for this one but unsure of trail conditions

[@looneytoons8734]

Dude! You need to invest in a gimbal holder for your phone. They have really come down in price and would have made this a great, no shake video :-)

[@FlorisGierman]

Fully agree this video was waaaay too shaky. I honestly wasn't even planning on filming anything during the race, however as I was running and had some energy left, I figured I might as well. I have a Go Pro Karma that's very stable, for example see this video: extramilest.com/blog/running-a-sub-3-hour-marathon-boston-qualifier-or-marathon-pr/ however it's a bit heavy to bring on a full marathon though. I might bring it for one of my upcoming races, like the Long Beach Marathon in October. Cheers!

[@cicirunner]

You mention your HR targets during the race. What is your max HR? Trying to get a sense of your HR % during this

[@enyangh]

Hi, how would you describe the elevation drop of this course? Do you feel it helps or hurt your performance compared to a flat course? What’s the condition of the trail?

[@FlorisGierman]

Eric Huang the elevation drop was a few thousand feet over the length of the first 20 miles / 32k. This definitely helped my speed while keeping heart rate relative low 155-158. That being said the trail was soft and rocky in some areas, but fast and good in others. This slowed me down a bit. Overall this is a fast course so a nice new trail marathon experience. You should run it one day if you get a chance!

[@enyangh]

Thank you Floris! How would you choose this downhill course vs a flat paved Marathon like Chicago, if you want to get a PR or BQ?

[@jerrycanterbury2621]

I have no idea how you're able to talk at that pace. :)

[@donnamarshall3784]

Floris, what was your weekly mileage leading up to this race? I'm doing this race in July

[@nathaliec7330]

which shoes did u use?

[@didoma73]

Floris, i thought your HR range should be 136-146; why were you aiming to keep it at 158?

[@FlorisGierman]

didoma73 during MAF training the HR zone I️ trained at was 136-146. During a race you can run at a higher HR. For me I️ aim about 15 beats higher during a marathon, to that’s about 158-ish

[@FlorisGierman]

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