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Great advice on the magnesium flakes, I’ll give it a try. Good luck in the half - we have great weather this year so hopefully it will be a better experience. Also, it’s much nicer when you don’t have to battle the elements en route to the finish.

@@robmazzanti Weather is a lot better looking this year for sure! Plus the wind being out of NNW will be a tail wind for 2nd half of the half, hopefully it works to your advantage in the full also!

Good luck! Have a great race!

Thanks! Had to work hard for this win, but feeling confident running fast with some decent elevation (at least by road running standards).

Great idea - I agree reviews are much helpful after logging more miles and getting a better feel for the shoe. I’m getting close to 100 miles and will share an update soon.

Nice! It’s a great course - I ran my first marathon in Richmond and had a great experience. Be patient and prepare for some rolling hills (miles 16-18), and you’ll have a great race!

I ran the Army 10 miler last year, it’s pretty fast with good support throughout the course. The VA 10 miler is much more challenging, but logistics (parking, hotels, etc) were runner friendly and it’s a really deep field with a lot of competitive athletes. Looking forward to Richmond - weather is typically good with the exception of the warmer temps in 2022. Less of an issue for the 8k, but definitely noticeable once getting into the half.

​@@robmazzanti I ran the Marine Corps Marathon 10k this past Sunday and stayed all the way in Reston and just took the MTA in from there, much quieter out that way and nicer I felt, just a 45 minute ride each way. I did the Richmond half in 22 and was fairly miserable due to the heat and also the dreaded arch pain from the AF1's. Ran the 8k last year. I'll surely keep the VTM on my radar for next year.

Thank you - appreciate all the support!

Amazing, getting me inspired for my half marathon on Saturday!

Good luck on your half! Which race are you running?

Hernebay half marathon it is on the kent coast here in the UK

Thanks - I haven’t tested insoles but great idea and will keep you posted with any updates.

​@robmazzanti thank you! Haven't seen a good review on any from real runners. Spent 2 hours and landed in the currex RunPro off amazon. But I'm not confident in them. So fingers crossed. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on your Chanel. I hope you grown.

Great question - I’ll preface my answer by saying that I love running and that’s how I choose to spend most of my free time. I like to travel and try new restaurants, but day to day, outside of work, I have a fairly simple routine doing things that bring me joy like spending time with my finance, running, video creation on RUclips (newest hobby) and some light reading / watching tv. It’s very possible to run 100 mile weeks with some planning and good time management. On an average week, I run between 10-12 hours per week with three days where I run 60-70 mins in the morning and 30 mins in the evening, 3 days where I run once for 80-90 minutes, and a 2 hour long run on the weekend. One of the great things about running is the flexibility - I can lace up a pair of shoes and get out the door whenever my schedule allows or most convenient. Until recently, I worked in investment banking and worked ~80 hours per week, 12-15 hours per day during the week and another 15 hours over the weekend. I would wake up around 6 and run, and then get to the office by 9 am. After work, I would fit in a second run whenever I could, sometimes that would be before / after dinner, other times it would be at 10 pm. This was difficult because I was only sleeping 4-5 hours per night and was always tired. After two years, I decided to leave the firm to find something more sustainable. I’m currently still in the job search, so I have more time and flexibility in my schedule. Prior to investment banking, I created and managed a high-performance junior tennis academy, and I’ve returned to coaching a few athletes part-time in the afternoons / evenings while I figure out my next career move. Also, I do not have a family yet - but I do have a very supportive finance. We share the workload around the house and help each other whenever we can so we can both pursue our interests / hobbies. Overall, I’ve found that I’ve tended to prioritize the things that matter the most, and I’ve removed a lot of things that I don’t truly enjoy or help me achieve my goals. There are also several things I do that help make running more efficient with a busy lifestyle - this was so important when I was working long hours. Some are really simple but go a long way, such as laying out outfits the night before, meal prepping, and having workouts and routes planned ahead of time. This is something I can make a video on if there’s interest. I know this is a lot of information, but I hope it’s helpful!

@@robmazzantiI have to young children and a very supportive partner, i work my running around my family commitments, i get home from work and run some days before school pick up, i go to club one evening a week and im out very early on a Sunday morning, so when you do eventually start a family it sounds like you have a supportive partner too and will be able to work it out.

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That’s great you’ve been able to continue your running journey with a family. I’m sure I’ll have to navigate a new set of challenges but always nice to see successful examples!

Thank you for that; you’re an amazing runner! I was born and raised in Lynchburg (went to EC Glass) so was fun to watch your Virginia 10 Miler video!

Thanks - will try to add a few more show reviews of my current rotation and new additions.

Agree, I think it’s the best looking Brooks shoe. Although expensive, the durability on these help justify the price. I can see these easily getting 500 miles, so that will make them competitive or even better value than lower priced options.

These hybrid workouts have made such a big difference in my fitness - great way to simulate marathon fatigue in the legs and aerobic system (and then running fast again) with much less physical stress on the body.

Hey! 👋 Biker with the baby from today. Best of luck on the race in a few weeks. Honestly have never come across someone as fast as you. I had some trouble comprehending how I was being left behind while on my bike 😅

Thanks, John! Great chatting after the run this weekend. Hopefully I’ll be able to maintain that pace over the marathon in a few weeks!

Rolling hills will be more similar to Richmond - and I like the idea of a shaded course. I’ve never run the ATT, I’ll check it out. Appreciate the recommendation!

Awesome - maybe not the most tactical start on that course but makes for a much better story! Thanks for watching!

Appreciate it!!

These are great topics and I’ll go further in depth for each of these ideas in future videos. In the meantime, here are a few answers: 1) Bodyweight is 145 lbs (65 kg) and height is 5’9” (175 cm) - I’ve lost about 20 lbs (9 kg) over the last 18 months through endurance training and maintaining a clean diet. I place less emphasis on a target weight and focus more on fueling to optimize performance and promote recovery. 2) Training volume varies depending on my target race. I’m currently averaging just over 100 miles (160 km) per week over the course of 7-10 runs for my fall marathon build 3) I have an extensive foundation (10+ years) of weightlifting and plyometrics, and incorporate 2-3 hours per week cross training including cycling, playing tennis, light weights, calisthenics, and core work 4) I had my VO2 max measured at 68 in 2023. The combination of high intensity workouts and endurance training have helped developed this over time, which may also be influenced by genetics. I plan to get this tested again soon so look for that video. 5) Long runs are a staple in my training. I will run over 18 miles (30 km) about 10 times in a marathon build, most of which include a workout after a warm up and cool down. These vary in structure from progressive runs where I finish at target marathon pace (or faster) to fast intervals / long tempos following an extended warm up and steady state effort.

OK, thank you for these valuable clues: I have a similar weight in relation to height, which confirms a guideline. It is also interesting that the magic number of 100 miles always comes into play for a performance like yours. I would have expected an even harder volume and intensity for the long runs, and I am relieved 😆🎉

Awesome! Thank you!

Thanks Ty!

Sub 3 is a big goal, good luck with training and I’ll look for you at the finish!

Thanks, Jonathan. Just getting started on RUclips - glad this showed up! Hope I can share some helpful info in future videos. You’ve had some solid training and sub 2:30 is a very realistic goal. Are you running Chicago?

@@robmazzantiI really appreciate the encouragement. No Chicago for me this year, but I’m training through a 10k this weekend and a half later in the month on the road to Richmond. Looking forward to your next video drop!

Try building in short walk / run intervals to help keep your heart rate lower on easy runs. An example could be to run easy for 3 mins and walk 1 min - and then adjust depending on other factors such as weather (heat, humidity, etc), sleep, stress, and general fatigue. Over time, the amount of time you’re able to run will increase and the amount of time walking will decrease.