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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. This is week 12 of the 12 week Marathon specific training block: race week!
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Your comment….funny. This weekend is the 40th anniversary of my marathon PR (2:25) back in the days of flat coke and bowling shoes for racing (no super shoes). I am so glad as I close in on 70 that I was able to run that fast. I told someone the other day that I don’t even like to drive that fast anymore…..good luck!
You're already fit enough. Just unlucky this time. I get the feeling when you do break 2:20 it will come easily to you. Just needs to be your day.
Yep, the stars just have to align...
Matt, I know I'm not the only who says that you're a running hero and idol. As someone who's just gotten into running over the past year the SE content was already inspirational but this series was next level. Having taken two shots at a BQ this year but being two minutes outside both times, I've definitely dealt with that feeling of being fitter than your race time reflects. Your positive attitude and honesty keep me going!! The fact you ran 2:24 while injured makes me know you were in sub2:20 shape and I know you will only keep getting after it 👊
A great series and brutally honest. Its been great watching your personal journey on this and its even more relatable. I was about 50 metres from the finishing line cheering you and Nick on after pulling out of Berlin myself 4 weeks ago with injury. Onwards and upwards. ✊
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy is something to look into. It sounds like what you’re presenting with. I’m a massage therapist and a runner, currently dealing with this. Basically it’s a strain of the hamstring tendon right where it meets the sits bone (ischial tuberosity). It can become strained due to increased volume, speed work or hill work. I’m happy to provide more info or share what I’m doing to help it along.
Great job out there. I’m headed to Chicago next weekend and I’ve also had doubts of making it to the start line. I will think of your perseverance while I’m out there!
Kudos for sticking it out and finishing the race. Looking forward to "season 2" and seeing you smash 2:20.
keep pushing Matt. We will be here supporting! very respectable time with injury. keep on trying!!! Matt you are a great athlete.
Congratulation for being able not to stop albeit the physical and mental temptation. This is harder than going sub 2:20 feeling good.
keep it up. like you said the marathon is so hard to nail. doesn't make a difference if your a slow runner , sub elite or elite that distance is so hard to get it perfect or even close to perfect. that's why I love the marathon
Great effort Matt! Don't mess with an SI injury! Rest up and enjoy your break. You will get there next time.
Matt, 2:24 with injury is excellent. That's the trick, getting to starting line with good weather and no injuries.
I feel the same way, that is still excellent.
Love everything Sweat Elite and Matt the journey throughout the series was an amazing watch. Rest up give the body its time to heal and while Berlin 2022 wasn't the day the day will come when 2:20 goal will be smashed.
Jumping on the patron. Thanks for the inspo. Keep going
Congratulations on a great race in the circumstances Matt. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching this series and was tracking you through the race. Your post race analysis is so clear headed and honest and that is what I’ve loved about this series and all the SweatElitte videos - there is just no BS. My friend Parul from India was thrilled to meet you at the Oktoberfest post marathon and confirmed that you were just the same in person. Roll on Valencia
Me me me ❤🎉
Great series fun to follow along! Sorry about the injury but great job! No more max deadlifts during peak training load!
Sleepy Matt sat in front of his various forms of sugar and caffein is my highlight so far 😂😂
Love the belief around running 2:15, 2:19, the mindset is so good. "Get fast or die trying!" 😂Great series, awesome that we could follow along, keep it coming, best channel!
If it was easy everyone would be able to do it. You still ran a great race with an injury, hopefully no long term damage has been caused. Rest up, recover and continue with your 2:20 / 2:14 journey
I believe you can do it Matt. Love the motivation on your journey. At my age you just give me hope
I love your philosophical approach to the process and the impact on your body and energy which allows you to accept when things go wrong in such a pragmatic way... something I will take away from this - thank you!
sharp pain at the very top of hamstring - this might be piriformis being pinched. I changed the technique by slightly rounding the direction of the leg, (similar to your very good hand motion) as if convexing and releasing the hip joint activity and it helped. The most help I got from the intensive rolling massage, even during training. Hope it helps. Chapeau for the result, really
Still a great job and I am sure I am one of many rooting for you to have that success. So, till next time, wish you the best and recover well.
I really enjoyed this series Matt. I know you didn’t get 2:20 this time due to the hamstring pain but good on you for keep going and ending up with a fantastic time. I can’t wait to see how you go on the next one. 👍
Your Berlin Marathon training blok series really inspired me to excel in my running. I hope to do a sub 3h FM in 2 years time. Appreciate your honest comments and insights. All the best for your next FM, Valencia Marathon , perhaps
Matt! I feel like you did run sub-2:20, and you should think like that going forward. The hamstring issue is bad luck, but doesn't speak to your ability; and you won the mental battle by sticking with it and finishing the race. Now that you've begun regular strength training, I'm sure you'll sort things out and get to another marathon starting line in even better shape. All that training will carry forward. And now you know you can fight for your goal and finish even when conditions aren't ideal.
Matt thanks for sharing your journey with us. It's been incredibly inspiring and motivational. I've been dealing with high hamstring tendinopathy myself and it's incredibly frustrating. Looking forward to the day you and Nick smash that 2:20.
I was one of the runners who came and said hi , really enjoyed following the series. Pushing the envelope at that level we just need a little bit of fortune on our side as well. You’ve banked a great training block and built your mental resilience even further , stronger now than before the race no doubt. On to the next one mate 👍
Matt I’ve been waiting for this and you did not disappoint. Today you earned LEGEND status!! What makes this channel and series so good is how genuine you are. I’ve had to take a DNF and like you swore never to do it again. Regret is a terrible pill to swallow. Keep grinding and thanks for taking us along for the ride!!
You are still an inspiration. Great run and keep inspiring!
Can't wait to follow along with the next buildup!
Very genuine and relatable. As a former D1 runner I can say that you successfully build the bridge between professionals and athletes who work full time. Keep up the great content!
An amazing post Berlin marathon analysis, and overall I have absolutely loved your marathon training series. I can relate to so much you said in this video about our ability and drive to keep pushing and not look back and have any regrets. Gutted you didn’t hit sub 2:20 and the injury is cruel but your time was still something I could only dream about hitting. I am aiming for sub 2:45 at London this weekend so different levels! Keep pushing Matt, definitely got the ability to hit sub 2:20, look forward to the next series and block 💪🏻🙌🏻
Great job Matt! I'll miss this series, it has been so engaging and I admire your approach and ambition, super inspiring! Looking forward to seeing what you do next. Thanks for sharing and keep on inspiring us all to push the limits 💙
Brilliant series of videos. Such as shame to have the hamstring problem at the last minute. We know you can do this and it's good to see you get back up and be positive. The marathon needs everything to come together on the day and it's quite amazing you finished without coming completely off the rails. Well done. I think that sometimes when you ease off before a race that your muscles relax and slight injuries can present themselves that otherwise were hidden. I've had this happen twice this year where a niggle just comes from nowhere when easing off. I missed last weekends 6 stage for this very reason. Good luck with the next attempt.
thank you for sharing this journey!!! You are an inspiration.
after pushing yourself through a difficult race, the next time you do it you will do really well!
Didn't plan out the way you or your Fans wanted, but love your honestly and your GRIT to get to the finish line!
We all really really appreciate and love this series and your Sweat Elite channel!!! Thanks for everything you do for our community and looking forward to future Projects!!
Just loved this Matt. Hats off to you. Holding it together after 25km must not have been easy and it’s heartening to know that elites and sub elites have the same fears as us mere mortals. So so inspiring. I am one of those who met you at the Berlin Beer Garden. And it’s just made my marathon more special. Cheers to running and all that it gives us ❤
Hi Matt thank you for the series ! Learned a lot from you such as hydration , training etc ! Keep it going !
Well done chap.. This series was so much fun to follow. Proud of you for the attempt and training program, very educational. I'm sure you could have went under had you not dealt with that hamstring issue. Excited to see the next attempt...
Amazing mini series! Can relate so much to everything you just said having gone into Berlin with an injury myself. Although disappointed, watching this was inspiring and I am already planning to come back stronger!
Congrats for your hard work and your time at the Berlin marathon Matt. Thanks for your inspiration through that serie
Loved following the series and how honest you were. 2:24 is a great marathon carrying an injury. I think it’s harder running a race and finishing with an injury than finishing when you feel 100%.
Really enjoyed following your journey. Looking forward to your future endeavors. You ran an amazing race, finishing is easy when everything goes well, not giving up when having issues is where the strength is. 💪💪💪
Going forward you should Replace the deadlifts with RDL’s…there is zero carry over doing a deadlift for a long distance runner. A RDL controlled will also help with the rehab. Good luck in future marathons.
You will do better, everything adds up, thanks for sharing Matt
Watching this after going to the Cubs game tonight. Love the shirt. Go Cubs Go!!!
Damn, Reem with the hard hitting questions at the end there. Getting emotional over here! What a block. Thanks so much for documenting it all mate. Hugely inspirational for so many. Your pragmatic attitude towards the end result of this one is classy as hell. On to the next!
Wishing you all the best with the injury! As someone who can hardly run 1km at your marathon pace, the idea of running 2.24 with an injury is ludicrous! Already excited for the next series and learning more from your content :)
Not everybody has the courage to show everything from inside, and be ready to accept a straight 3rd disappointment. Congratulations for the series and I really hope that you will do a Season 2 of Sub 2:20 Marathon Project.
There is one thing I would like to point out of this video. Maurten recommends AGAINST mixing their Drink Mix with electrolytes, which you did for the race. Obviously, this was not the problem, but they state that it interferes with the formula and you get a regular drink (like if you use other than 500ml).
Finally, if you dare to go to Málaga for some winter training, I'll be happy to join a few sessions. A little bit slower here (2:55) but hey, maybe for an easy run :) ! And also you can consider Maratón de Sevilla in February, which is pancake flat, sea level and well organised, and gives you enough time to rest + 12w buildup.
Good luck!
Very interesting to see your pre-race prep and meals/drinks. Can't imagine this form of professionalism and though it might seem natural to you already: it's not. Good job, honest decision making and feedback/review. I found your channel late but re-watched all episodes of the project and it was pure gold. Thanks for that!
Sorry to hear it was that tough for you. Last year I struggled with hamstring issues from the sciatic nerve for three months (hurt the hamstring pretty bad in a 5k race). For me, stretching and massaging the piriformis did the trick, though that can of course be different for you. Wish you quicker recovery than I had.
Thanks for the series, from about 25 mins to the end was so inspiring and well said. Can’t wait for the next build up and your progression! Sub220 let’s go.
So inspiring!
That was a tremendous effort Matt considering your hamstring issue and the mental anguish this can cause. No doubt in the race your mind would be more on the injury than the race itself, just hoping to can get through another mile. I think when you look back on it you will be pleased that you managed to finish it in 2 24. I do hope you continue on some type of series as I have very much enjoyed them. Best wishes and well done.
Sounds like the same injury @sethjamesdemoor had in his hamstring, he talks about it in his CZcams Channel. Rest up! We are proud of you!
Really great series and looking forward to the next one! Matt You should be super proud of yourself!!!
224 man is something most runner only dream , nothing to be ashame about sir, well done , very informative and great contents , love it good luck for the next one sir❤🎉 congrats
Really brave of you to finish the race with all the internal struggle and pain. The feeling of missing your goal time must be a bit emotional. Your training leading up to Berlin was in the right direction. Unfortunate events Matt, but keep your head up and don’t give up on your dream.
Congrats! The fun is the journey! Its great to see yours! Thanks for sharing!
Really enjoyed these videos. Although the end was not optimal, i'm sue you have a great future. Always be positive!!!
Matt you're a half tights guy. You've got to get hold of the marathon speed shorts before the next attempt! The speed shorts I know you like but with the gel loops and pocket. I'll be wearing them for London
What a candid self-reflection. Glad that you are mentally mature to accept the disappointment. Looking forward to Season 2 for sub220. See you soon again in Iten.
Oscar
Congrats ma' brother. You did us proud despite the mishap midway the race.
I know without a doubt you would have nail the 2:20 and maybe run somewhere 2:18:? there about. I pray you health and better results on your next project goals.
I love the training journey, I feel now inspired to challenge myself to a similar goal as this.
God bless and I'll be looking forward to the next project.🏃👏❤️🇯🇲🙏
Wow, with my own upcoming marathon where I have a very specific goal this was both intense and inspiring. Fantastic series and thanks for sharing. I've never seen anything quite like your entire build up series.
Literally the best series on running I've seen, Matt! Great work all around, including the running. Looking forward to following you for perhaps years to come. Thanks for sharing it all!
sometimes our bodies tell us in one way or another that they need rest, and that sometimes interferes with our program, and that is when injuries appear, however it was an excellent result.!! greetings from Mexico !!😅
So inspired to follow your journey. Well done for getting to the finish. I'm sure the stars will align one of these days.
I like your video very much, this marathon is just a process, not the end, keep working hard, I will continue to cheer for you, looking forward to your video
Good job mate. Loved the series. Not what you wanted but it’s an amazing time most of us couldn’t dream of running.
Awesome job running my first marathon this year great motivation 💪
Matt...Still a massive time👍🦾🏃.....But gutted for you!.....You were defo in 2:18 high form. Your sessions were spot on to smash it....sometimes the universe serves up a curveball just when we don't need it! ..........If you had less/no problems with cramping..in a way it's a win!....the rest is explainable.....and definitely doable!
My hamstring tendonopathy comes and goes but strength work can definitely aggravate it. It's a fine line between doing what you need and doing too much and overloading the muscles, and also balancing it with your training. Personally I don't do any strength in the taper week but as I have a flare up now and am running the Melbourne Marathon in 4 days I'm thinking it might need to be longer 🙄
Really feel for you Matt, regardless of the result watching and sharing your journey was epic. You learn more from the bad days than you do the good. Already I can see you are going to be ok, analyse this block and try to put it right for the next one. I wouldn't be surprised if the strength training was the cause, I think with all the miles your doing at different intensities your body is all ready going through the mill adding that dynamic in as well is always going to risk a danger of overloading your body. The one rep deadlifts still cause me to wake up in cold sweats, as i am sure you have heard from others and probably board of hearing by now. Everyday is a school day bud. Heal well and i look forward to the next journey you take us on, really is a quality series and all runners can relate too, regardless of their level. All the best Matt
Big difference in Maurten Gels & Drinks
The gels do not contain maltodextrin.
Love the video series on the race!
Still a good time!
Matt, I feel you. I was aiming for a Berlin qualifying time in May at Wurzburg. 10 days prior had something happen just like you. Didn't run much.
Got through 20K and the pain tightness crept in. Finished :42 off the qualifying time. It is hard to shrug off. All those early morning runs, all that mileage, time away from doing other things. Now I'm doing NYC in Nov. Just hoping I'm healthy. And praying I can get qualifying time, albeit not as fast as you, but still at 63 my goal.
looking forward to more videos and a new training block. Don't give up.
Such a good series of training videos. I was really invested in your journey. Was quite emotional but inspiring how well you took it after giving so much of yourself to the challenge. 👏 hero
I thinking the same thing!
Given your injury, I think that was an amazing outcome. This whole series has been ace, from start to finish! I saw the video pop up at the end of September but didn’t want to watch as I’ve had my own injury problems, ahead of the Amsterdam marathon! I’m really pleased you got it done, even if it wasn’t the time you wanted. Thanks Rob ps. I finished the Amsterdam marathon, but ended up doing a walk run to get it done!
Wim Hof in cold water has never failed to heal an injury for me.
Looking back at my last marathon block.
I know I never avoided the cold water and breathing technique
Every day I run.
But it’s nice to see- the great- have similar issues as me.
I had a course of antibiotics one month out.
Wouldn’t wish antibiotics on my worst nemesis runner.
You ARE your gut.
As frightening as that revelation is
I know it’s not the time you wanted but still a time most of us couldn’t even dream about 😆 Looking forward to the next build up 🙌
Exactly... still something to be proud of!
Fantastic series Matt. Loved every episode.
What an amazing series! Thank you for sharing your marathon journey in public and in such great detail! I look forward to following your next build-up and I know someday you will hit your sub 2:20 goal. You have so much passion and drive it will eventually happen.
Great series, watched every single episode. You've really raised the bar for these marathon build-up video series. Wish it would have resulted in a better outcome for you, but that just leaves more progress out there to be pursued!
I've really enjoyed the series and look forward to following the build-up to the next marathon. Fingers crossed the injury heals quickly!
Hi Matt, love the channel. I find it extremely inspiring and I’ve enjoyed your training series especially. The injury you speak of sounds a lot like hamstring tendinopathy. I suffer with it from time to time and I find just daily use of a massage gun on the glutes and hamstrings helps a lot.
Thank you for sharing Matt! Have enjoyed every episode of this series, appreciate the work you do! 🙏
Epic series! Super inspiring effort. Keep hammering!!!
Fook
Shit happens. Still a great time so you know you're in shape
Thanks for sharing the journey Matt! Appreciate your perspective and sharing so openly. Excited to continue following!
What a wonderful, informative, inspiring series this has been. Thanks!
Thanks for the great content, Matt!✨📈
one more thing: you were talking about achilles in 20th minute: I had had this problem for ten years: not very problematic, but it was always there. The suddenly I started to do raises on front foot on a step with both legs EVERY NIGHT beefore bed. It's been now five years without any problems. I believe it has to do with body mass: I am heavier than you, so I had learn how to deal with it. Try it. I am 61 and went through many miles. The only thing I haven't mastered are the cramps after 25k, because I run too fast. I'll try slower.
Amazing effort ! Careful the hamstring doesn’t turn into high hamstring tendinopathy - nightmare to get rid of .
The marathon is a crazy thing! Loved your candidness and honesty in this interview and this series as a whole. I've taken a lot of inspiration off your journey, your workouts, and your words. I'm going sub 3 in my second marathon ever in a couple weeks. "I know I can and I will". Look forward to the next one!
Thank you for the information about carbohydrating !!!
You should definitely try to beat 2:20 again. I really think you can do it one day. I hope you fix that hamstring issue for good.
It will be interesting to see how you get on with that injury..I get a similar injury when I train for a marathon and always struggle to get rid of it. It hurts after half way in the marathon and I have to block out the pain and I get frustrated because like you it affects my time after all that training. I'm only a 2.50's marathoner so nowhere near your level but it's all relative.
You are inspiration! I am running soon Amsterdam marathon and aim to run sub 3h
Really great job throughout. Looking forward to the next one.
Great series! Much appreciated 👍!
I’ve followed the whole series… it’s been inspiring! I got back in to running in my 50s… and trying to beat 1:40 for Half before I move up to Full distance… so your content has been really helpful. Currently 3 weeks out from a half… and my quads are troubling me leading to sore knees afterwards… any advice? Cheers Nic