WORKOUT: CJ Albertson's Wild 22-Mile Long Run Before 2022 Boston Marathon (

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
  • CJ Albertson doesn't train like other professional marathoners. In the lead-up to the 2022 Boston Marathon, he won the Modesto Marathon in 2:12 (despite being led off-course by the lead bike - so his 26.2 split on his watch was 2:10) and he did this super hilly 22-miler with two weeks to go until the big race. Last year, the Brooks Running-sponsored pro led the men's elite race for 21 miles and built-up a two-minute lead on the field. He ended up finishing 10th overall in 2:11:44.
    What does he have in store for this year's race? This workout and his training on Strava clearly prove he's fit. It's one of the deepest elite fields in the 126-year history of the Boston Marathon but it's a race that has provided countless surprises in recent years. Could CJ be one of them?
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Komentáře • 103

  • @macfleet3031
    @macfleet3031 Před 2 lety +174

    Imagine trying to break a guy who willingly puts himself in a torture box

    • @amarxson
      @amarxson Před 2 lety +2

      Imagine sending a guy who will question every idiosyncrasy, to film a guy who makes himself a science experiment. This is pure gold.

    • @chrisandrewsruns
      @chrisandrewsruns Před 2 lety +1

      Imagine running in that torture box while nakey 🎉

  • @kylemerber5323
    @kylemerber5323 Před 2 lety +62

    What the hell did I just watch

  • @tboss8157
    @tboss8157 Před 2 lety +123

    This dudes mad. He’ll run a 2:10 marathon on a treadmill as a part of a training block. He’s the peak Strava flexer.

    • @waterproof4403
      @waterproof4403 Před 2 lety

      Flexing is Joshua Cheptegei running a 12:35 5k...

    • @tboss8157
      @tboss8157 Před 2 lety +1

      @@waterproof4403 so the only flex allowed is literal world records? Ok. Every 2:03 marathoner is actually a BUM and should never be confident because they can’t touch 2:01.

    • @waterproof4403
      @waterproof4403 Před 2 lety

      @@tboss8157 Idk why I said Cheptegei lol. I don't think his WR should even be official anways. But what I meant was this 2:10 marathon for CJ wasn't a good training plan especially just 3 weeks before the actual Boston Marathon

    • @banksj54
      @banksj54 Před 2 lety +4

      @@waterproof4403 He said STRAVA flexer. Cheptegei rarely ever post to strava

    • @waterproof4403
      @waterproof4403 Před 2 lety

      @@banksj54 I see

  • @hanys85
    @hanys85 Před 2 lety +75

    the carpet in his heat box must be disgusting

    • @vailess_2
      @vailess_2 Před 2 lety +5

      I was thinking that haha

    • @lvaz1248
      @lvaz1248 Před 2 lety +1

      Hopefully he puts a towel down or something when he uses it

  • @Zinezey
    @Zinezey Před 2 lety +28

    I bet many of the pros would struggle with this, he does this solo… he’s on a different level. Imagine the 30 miles he does at 5:30 pace in a 2 mile loop. Mentally and physically fit wow.

  • @jazzyjay4595
    @jazzyjay4595 Před 2 lety +128

    CJ is basically the budget version of Galen Rupp. Galen has the Nike money machine to give him access to cutting edge recovery aid techniques. CJ reads that science and finds a way to implement it without all that funding

    • @banksj54
      @banksj54 Před 2 lety +5

      I wouldn't go that far b/c Galen has the same elevation machine is his house. I wouldn't compare him to Galen budget or not because Galen is way more accomplished. But I DO think CJ with the right coach and entering more races could be that achieved, he is truly a beast

    • @jazzyjay4595
      @jazzyjay4595 Před 2 lety +7

      @@banksj54 you clearly don’t understand my comment. Galen is always doing something that’s on the cutting edge of research and study. Altitude masks before they were popular, underwater treadmill before Alter-G’s were a thing, blood flow restriction, sauna’s. Galen was always one of the first guys to implement things. He also has the giant bank of Nike behind him. I’m making the comparison to CJ because CJ uses things that are known to work, doesn’t have the giant money pit behind him, and finds his own way to make it work. Hence, the “budget” Galen Rupp. Ye, Galen also uses altitude machines, but he has the bubble that he puts around his bed so that he sleeps in the simulated high altitude. He rarely ever trains on the treadmill using that. Galen has the resources to go train at a high altitude camp for as long as he wants. CJ doesn’t always have that luxury, so he trains on a treadmill using that high altitude simulator. I’m not comparing their accomplishments. I don’t even know where you got that from.

    • @banksj54
      @banksj54 Před 2 lety +3

      @@jazzyjay4595 okay keyboard warrior, thanks

    • @geto144
      @geto144 Před 2 lety +2

      @@jazzyjay4595 so...they're completely different then...lol

    • @jazzyjay4595
      @jazzyjay4595 Před 2 lety +1

      @@banksj54 keyboard warrior? You realize you’re typing on a keyboard too, right? I would say all the same things to you in person 😂 but guess what! We’re never going to meet so it doesn’t matter. Good luck calling everyone a keyboard warrior while also hiding behind a keyboard 🤡

  • @banksj54
    @banksj54 Před 2 lety +17

    Dude is literally a local legend!

  • @willjoc
    @willjoc Před 2 lety +20

    CJ threw down a super gutsy run last year, wishing him all the best heading into Boston.

  • @aaronbeane
    @aaronbeane Před 2 lety +25

    I love that he seems so connected to his community

  • @stevenwaite244
    @stevenwaite244 Před 2 lety +28

    CJ is an animal! He’s gonna kill it on Monday! So pumped for him 💪🏼🦄 Thanks for including me in the video. I wasn’t sure if I was interrupting but I had to say hi when I saw him (I was the guy who showed up randomly on the mountain bike…I happened to be pacing a group of runners that day in the park who are also going to Boston).
    Good luck CJ!! 🥳

  • @ParkerMax
    @ParkerMax Před 2 lety +23

    CJ's electricity bill must be so high 😂😂

  • @gallagherii
    @gallagherii Před 2 lety +10

    CJ is what we in Ireland define as a 'mad lad'.

  • @AsianSensation
    @AsianSensation Před 2 lety +23

    Boston ain’t ready for CJ

  • @wingchun1719
    @wingchun1719 Před 2 lety +1

    I remember watching CJ albertson dominating the races back in the high school years (early 2010's). I won't forget the electrifying Woodbridge invitational and him pursuing a championship title in the CIF state meet. NOW, he's competing at the highest level of competition and is racing against the world.

  • @tylerbaxley789
    @tylerbaxley789 Před 2 lety +5

    Boss! Can't wait to see what he does at Boston.

  • @jimh8080
    @jimh8080 Před 2 lety +2

    CJ is a beast. Was fun and nostalgic to watch this video. I ran for years in Woodward park as part of the Sierra Express Run Club. There is a great running community there as you can see from how well CJ is known by those running through the park. Good Luck CJ!!

  • @mailorlee2
    @mailorlee2 Před 9 měsíci

    After so many years of hearing about CJ being #1 in some of the races I've been in, I finally looked him up on CZcams. So cool to see a local legend training on the same ground as me, except he's so fast, I've never run into him once whenever I train there.

  • @walterbortz5497
    @walterbortz5497 Před 2 lety +1

    I can not believe the workouts this guy’s doing! Boston will be very interesting and I wish CJ the best- admire his determination- mind bending focus- impressive👍

  • @xiesherrry
    @xiesherrry Před měsícem

    fire run montage edit omg

  • @kevinmshea58
    @kevinmshea58 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for this video. How can you not root for this guy.

  • @edgarthehobbyjogger
    @edgarthehobbyjogger Před 2 lety +4

    insane. good luck cj

  • @EdwinChenLoo
    @EdwinChenLoo Před 4 měsíci

    "5:02 last mile....no i'm kidding, it was 4:32" This guy has a unique, outstanding sense of humor.

  • @dadstrides
    @dadstrides Před 2 lety +7

    oh good I thought I was the only one with a DIY bedroom sauna box

  • @user-ml6qs4zk8z
    @user-ml6qs4zk8z Před 8 měsíci +2

    After knowing he won the CIM 2023, the Google AI algorithm brings me here. Nice video 👍👍👍

  • @PoetWithPace
    @PoetWithPace Před 2 lety +1

    Oh to be running in Fresno, CA. Thank you for this great insight.

  • @WillWalshh
    @WillWalshh Před 2 lety +8

    more like "5:02 last mile, no im kidding it was faster than your pr"

  • @basehead617
    @basehead617 Před 2 lety +7

    these guys never look like they're going that fast, but if you try to do even a lap or two at that speed it feels like you're sprinting

    • @feezee82
      @feezee82 Před 2 lety +3

      To be honest, even if I sprinted, I don’t think I would be able to run as fast as Eliud did in his sub 2 marathon. And I’m a 2:58 marathoner.

  • @bigken4874
    @bigken4874 Před 7 měsíci

    Dude goes out damn near 4:40 and his HR is 138. Insane.

  • @downtowntarzanbrown7854

    CJ is vibing real high leading into the event, it portends well for him.

  • @christianaakingbola7702
    @christianaakingbola7702 Před 8 měsíci

    He holds an indoor track marathon record. He's great!

  • @seatownfan
    @seatownfan Před 2 lety +10

    I think it would make more sense to stay with the pack this time.

  • @jacobreesmontgomery
    @jacobreesmontgomery Před 2 lety +5

    this is stupendous

  • @d8p480
    @d8p480 Před 2 lety

    Unreal. Hope Boston goes well

  • @duckiesarecool5523
    @duckiesarecool5523 Před 2 lety +2

    Woodward is such a good xc course

  • @michaeldixon8342
    @michaeldixon8342 Před 2 lety +2

    You can tell by the lights 😂

  • @Luciano_Fiore
    @Luciano_Fiore Před 2 lety +1

    running is metal

  • @radrunning8535
    @radrunning8535 Před 2 lety

    Great moves bro! 🔥

  • @RunForPeace-hk1cu
    @RunForPeace-hk1cu Před 2 lety +1

    CJ Albertson should try out Ironman Triathlon.
    He has the PERFECT BUILT, mindset, and dicipline to be successful in that sport.
    Hope he give it a chance. He's built for that.
    I hope someone relay this to him ...

  • @jjchang9874
    @jjchang9874 Před 2 lety

    Proud to say that I have the same choice of nutrition, SIS is the epitome of gut bff 😁
    Safe to say he embodies the "go hard or go home" mantra lol

  • @RyDawg084
    @RyDawg084 Před 2 lety

    Heyyy!!! CJ!!!

  • @religionofrunning253
    @religionofrunning253 Před 2 lety

    It's great run

  • @ronduncan7731
    @ronduncan7731 Před 2 lety +1

    This guys gives me all the "Brian Sells" vibes. Really hard worker!

  • @gzfashions
    @gzfashions Před 2 lety +1

    What are the arm sleeves? 🙌🏽

  • @jamesvance89
    @jamesvance89 Před 2 lety

    I’ll see you at Heartbreak today!

  • @declanmurray2735
    @declanmurray2735 Před 2 lety +2

    Can you post the sauna supply list?

  • @buttsniffa7469
    @buttsniffa7469 Před 4 měsíci +1

    What an absolute mad man. I love it

  • @MrLou948
    @MrLou948 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m thinking about getting an infrared sauna. Does it actually help/work?
    Thanks

  • @vincehan
    @vincehan Před 2 lety +2

    🤯

  • @robnott6622
    @robnott6622 Před 2 lety

    will CJ be running any "Fall" marathon 2022?

  • @ingmarneple6072
    @ingmarneple6072 Před 2 lety +1

    What the actual fuck :o

  • @JavierISampedroTNF
    @JavierISampedroTNF Před 2 lety

    The marathon is gonna be a walk in the park almost. Good luck!

  • @banksj54
    @banksj54 Před 2 lety +1

    So much for a taper

  • @nikomontgomery6178
    @nikomontgomery6178 Před 2 lety

    What is the name of the treadmill?

  • @Deadbuck73
    @Deadbuck73 Před 2 lety

    100th!

  • @fabiolopes2010
    @fabiolopes2010 Před 2 lety

    Tem que treinar em altitude igual os Áfricanos. só assim vcs terão chance de vence-los igual o Brasileiro Daniel.

  • @DavidDeeble
    @DavidDeeble Před 2 lety +6

    For running nerds like me this is can't-look-away porn.

    • @waterproof4403
      @waterproof4403 Před 2 lety

      Watch Kenenisa Bekele 12:37 5k and 26:17 10k. Also the last 5k of the Berlin Marathon 2019. That is what I call Elite of Elite

  • @elliottmcnamee367
    @elliottmcnamee367 Před 2 lety

    Who shot/produced this? Merbs?

  • @jazandriz
    @jazandriz Před 2 lety

    Woodward park.. He’s pretending it’s CIF finals

  • @alexeihensel6257
    @alexeihensel6257 Před 2 lety

    Bro gotta chill

  • @williamdyer7569
    @williamdyer7569 Před 2 lety

    Just use the sauna at a gym rather than that infrared stuff.